Acorus calamus (Sweet Flag)

8,00 €

Acorus calamus, or Sweet Flag, is a marsh plant with long, bright green leaves. In spring, it produces light green cob-shaped inflorescences

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Main characteristics	Acorus calamus consists of a clump of long, bright green leaves. It develops through a branched, creeping rhizome in the soil, from which new stems emerge
Flowering	In spring, it produces light green cob-shaped inflorescences
Flowering period	April – May
Edibility	The rhizome, the central core of the young buds and the young spadix are edible raw or cooked. The dried and ground rhizome is used as a spice. It is also a medicinal plant
Planting depth	From 0 to -15 cm of depth
Plant height	60/80 cm
Recommended basket	Micro-perforated square basket 23×23 cm or 28×28 or 35×35 cm, or oval basket 45 cm long based on available space
Soil to use	Field soil with 2/3 tablets of Osmocote fertilizer near the rhizome
Exposure	Full direct sun for at least 6 hours in the middle hours of the day
PH tolerated	Acidic, neutral or basic (alkaline): 6 to 8
Frost Resistance	Yes, it withstands very cold temperatures
Origin	Native plant of India, Central Asia, Russia, Europe and North America
Shipped plant	Bare-root

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