Komi Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum)

Chrysanthemum coronarium  Seeds per pack ~ 180-200 Germination: 74% Packed for 2024 Komi shungiku refers to Edible Chrysanthemum Greens, also known as Shungiku in Japanese. It's a leafy green vegetable commonly used in East Asian cuisines. It's a fast-growing and versatile green, valued for its flavor, texture, and aesthetic appeal in gardens and dishes alike! With its delicious mild floral flavor, shungiku is something between an herb and a vegetable; add it to stir fry, beans, omelets, soups – just about anything. Smaller leaves make a good all-weather salad green. Frost-resistant to some degree, its quality is best during cool weather. Added bonus: pretty pale yellow daisy-like flowers that beneficial insects love. Characteristics: Komi Shungiku has bright green, serrated, and tender leaves, giving it a distinctive and decorative look. The stems are typically thin and crisp. It has a unique, slightly bitter, and aromatic taste with herbaceous and floral undertones. This annual plant