Beyond their exceptional culinary appeal in dumplings, stir-fries, and gourmet soups, they are a visually magnificent perennial herb! Producing gorgeous, highly sought-after white star-shaped blossoms in late summer, they act as an intense magnet for beneficial pollinators. Highly robust and exceptionally easy to grow, they are a must-have, low-maintenance garden staple that faithfully returns each year with minimal effort!
1. When to Sow Start indoors 6-8 weeks heavily before the last frost or directly sow outdoors freely in early spring or fall.
2. Germination Sow seeds closely, 1/4 inch deep in the soil. Keep evenly moist. They steadily germinate in 7-14 days at 60-75°F.
3. Thinning Thin or carefully transplant robust seedlings to sit boldly 6-8 inches apart in the garden bed.
4. Care Keep soil consistently moist but never heavily soggy. Apply a light dose of natural fertilizer gently in early spring.
5. Harvesting Simply trim the leaves back aggressively as needed down to 1-2 inches above the soil line to powerfully stimulate rapid regrowth!
