Carthamus tinctorius Ice Cream
Carthamus Ice Cream has thistle-like flowers with a unique light vanilla colour and fresh green leaves. In terms of plant structure and stem length, this variety resembles Carthamus Zanzibar, but Ice Cream can be harvested about a week earlier. Sow indoors in a greenhouse or directly outdoors, preferably under a tunnel. Sow this Carthamus from late winter to late summer, for a harvest period from early summer to mid-autumn. The large buds of Carthamus Ice Cream are supported by very strong stems, which also prove their strength during transport, processing and in the vase. This versatile Carthamus is suitable for fresh and dried bouquets, and can also be harvested green at an earlier stage.
Properties
Botanical name:
Carthamus tinctorius
Family:
Asteraceae
Series name:
Product group:
Carthamus
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Cultivation information
Starting material:
Coated seed
Seed
Pot size:
cm
Stem length:
80
-
100
cm
Growing location:
Outdoor cultivation; Greenhouse
Plant density:
45-60
/m2
Sowing period:
End of winter till end of summer
Growing temperature:
Cool
Warm
Pot size:
cm
Pot size:
cm
Ideal growing temperature:
°C
Growing time to young plant:
0-3
weeks
Growing time from young plant to final product:
10
-
14
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
Average number of seeds per kilo:
The information shown here is intended as a general guide and should not be considered growing instructions. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.
