Ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum) seeds

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Ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum) seeds

The Iceplant comes from South Africa and loves dry, sunny places. The slightly salty leaves look ice crystal-coated and are used for decorative salads.
Contents: Approx. 200 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,29 €

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SKU: MES012

GTIN: 4250601203034

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The ice plant belongs to the Aizoaceae, stems from the sandy, dry coastal regions of South Africa, and, therefore, loves dry, sunny places and also tolerates salty soil. It's easy to cultivate and has beautiful pink-white blossoms in late summer.

It's not only interesting as a decorative plant but also an absolute rarity among lettuces. The slightly salty leaves seem to be covered with ice crystals and can be harvested every 3-4 weeks. Only use the shoot tips so that the leaves can grow again. The crunchy structure is very interesting in salads or as a decoration. The leaves can also be steamed briefly.

Plant description

Species:	Aizoaceae
Root system:	Runners
Flower colour:	White
Lifecycle:	Annual Perennial
Eventual height:	20-60 cm
Flowering months:	July August September

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	25 cm
Row spacing:	30 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination temperature:	18-24° C
When to sow outdoors:	June

The seeds are scattered on moist sowing compost and pressed onto it lightly. Cover them with glass (mini-greenhouse) so that the moisture remains. The leaves can be picked as early as 4 weeks after sowing.
Loves dry, sunny places, e.g. in the stone garden. Only tolerates light frost from -5°C to -10°C. In mild locations, it can hibernate protected in the garden. Otherwise, the ice plant can also be kept as an indoor plant (care like cacti).

Other names

Botanical name:	Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, Cryophytum crystallinum, Gasoul crystallinum
German names:	Sodapflanze, Eisblume, Kristallkraut

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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