Leafy greens and brassicas · Moderate
Shungiku (edible chrysanthemum)
Glebionis coronaria
Tower or NFT.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- short
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Sound origin
Glebionis coronaria
A chrysanthemum of Mediterranean origin, still wild on the French coast and in Corsica. Introduced to China under the Song dynasty (960-1279), it became a leafy vegetable of East Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Edible chrysanthemum, raw
- Rich in vitamin K
- Rich in vitamin B9
- Source of vitamin A
- Source of potassium
- Source of calcium
- Source of iron
- Source of fiber
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy no. 169995 (not in the Ciqual table)
Key steps
- Aromatic leaves used in Japanese and Korean cooking.
- Harvest young: the leaves turn bitter at flowering.
- Pinch to encourage branching.
- The yellow flowers attract pollinators.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | Mar., Apr., May, Aug. |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | May, June, Sept., Oct. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Shungiku (edible chrysanthemum): which hydroponic system?
Best suited: the vertical tower and NFT. Tower or NFT.
Shungiku (edible chrysanthemum): when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: March, April, May, and August. Adjust with your own dates.
- Mon Potager Hydroponique growing benchmarks