{"product_id":"oasis-shungiku-chrysanthemum-greens","title":"Oasis Shungiku (Chrysanthemum Greens)","description":"\u003cp\u003eShungiku is a Japanese variety of edible chrysanthemum greens that grows tall and branching, with small white and yellow flowers. The delicate serrated leaves can be harvested as baby greens or bunching greens and are traditionally used in salad, soup, stir fry, and tempura. The flower petals can be used fresh as a garnish and in kikumi pickles or dried and added to dishes for their bright chrysanthemum flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the leafy phase harvest as early as 4-6 inches tall and up to 12 inches tall. The plants can grow up to 3 feet tall during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as cai cui, chong ho, chop suey greens, chrysanthemum greens, crown daisy, edible chrysanthemum, garland chrysanthemum, guladaudi, gul chi ni, hao zi gan, kek wah, khee khwaai, kikuna, kor tongho, shi yong ju, shungiku, ssukgat, tang ho, tan o, thung ho, tong hao cai, tong ho, tong ho choy, tunghao, tung ho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool season annual. Previously \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum coronarium\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125-150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% on 06\/05\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow on the surface of the soil in late spring after last frost or in late summer for fall harvest. Tamp the seeds down for good soil contact. Thin plants to 3-6 inches apart for baby leaf harvest. Prefers partial to full sun. Flowering occurs in warm temperatures and leaves will become bitter. Begin harvesting leaves when plants are 4-6 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen petals have dropped and the flower centers are dark brown and dry, pinch the seed heads so they shatter and the seeds drop into your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44076158648558,"sku":"GRN-010","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/files\/FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1698883655","url":"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/products\/oasis-shungiku-chrysanthemum-greens","provider":"Truelove Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}