Mafane brèdes (Acmella oleracea)
This surprising plant produces button flowers that have a pungent peppery flavor that is strongest in the open yellow flowers. The flowers especially are slightly anesthetic, the effect produced is very particular. The leaves are eaten fresh during the day after harvest. They can be kept for three days in the refrigerator rolled up in a damp cloth. They can also be dried and used later.
MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Likes the heat and a little afraid of the wind. Pot culture possible
Plant type: Annual |
Flower color: Yellow |
Quantity: Envelope of about 25 seeds |
Exposure: Full sun |
Shape: Crawling |
Soil: All types of soils |
Watering: Regular |
Sowing: Directly in the garden |
Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
Days to maturity: 80 days |
Germination: 10 to 15 days |
Plant spacing: 40 cm |
Row spacing: 60 cm |
Depth: On the surface |
Width: 20 cm to 40 cm |
Height: 10 cm |
Family: Asteraceae |