Wild Spider Flower. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Cleome gynandra. 35-40 days. Warm season annual. This species is native to Africa hut has naturalized across tropic and sub-tropical regions across Asia. The wild spider flower plant has a bush type growing habit growing up to 3' tall. It has 3-6 oblong shaped leaves per stem. Leaves and flower are edible green vegetable and prepared cooked by boiling or added to soups and stews. The leaves have a bitter and peppery flavor like mustard greens. Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil warm until emergence. Seeds will not germinate in cool soil and planting out too early may affect plant vigor. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Prepare fertile well drained soil. Transplant in late spring/summer (soil temperatures at least above 60?F) in a warm and sunny location. Fertilize as needed. Harvest when husk turns light brown and when fruit berries fall or are ready to fall. In Thailand, Wild spider flower is boiled and eaten with Thai Chili paste. Leaves are fermented with rice water as a pickle known as phak sian dong. Approximately 13938 seeds an ounce.
Wild Spider Flower -4 Oz ~55600 Seeds - Non-GMO, Heirloom - Asian Herb GardeningSKU: 59478In Stock: yesPrice: |  |
