Carthamus tinctorius Ice Cream
Carthamus Ice Cream features thistle-like flowers with a unique light vanilla color and fresh green foliage. In terms of plant structure and stem length, this variety is similar to Carthamus Zanzibar, but Ice Cream is approximately one week faster to harvest. Sowing can be done indoors in the greenhouse or directly outdoors, preferably under fleece. Sow this Carthamus from late winter until late summer for a harvest period ranging from early summer to mid-autumn. The large buds of Carthamus Ice Cream are supported by very strong stems that prove their durability during transport, processing, and in the vase. This versatile Carthamus is suitable for both fresh and dried bouquets, and can also be harvested green at an earlier stage.
Properties
Botanical name:
Carthamus tinctorius
Dutch name:
Family:
Asteraceae
Series:
Product group:
Carthamus
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Product group:
Cultivation information
Starting material:
Coated seed
Seed
Pot size:
cm
Stem length:
80
-
100
cm
Cultivation location:
Outdoor cultivation; Greenhouse
Plant density:
/ m²
Sowing period:
End of winter to end of summer
Cultivation temperature:
Chilled
Warm
Pot size:
cm
Potsize
cm
Ideal cultivation temperature:
°C
Growing time to young plant:
weeks
Growing time from young plant to end product:
10
-
14
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
Average seeds per kilo:
The information presented here is intended as a general guideline and should not be considered instructions for cultivation. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.
