Mafane bredes (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
Mafane bredes produces bud flowers that have a pungent peppery flavor.
Quantity: Envelope of about 25 seeds |
Plant type: Annual |
Family: Asteraceae |
Flower color: Yellow |
Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
Sowing: Directly in the garden |
Row spacing: 60 cm |
Days to maturity: 80 days |
Germination: 10 to 15 days |
Plant spacing: 40 cm |
Depth: On the surface |
Exposure: Full sun |
Watering: Regular |
Soil: All types of soils |
Shape: Crawling |
Width: 20 cm to 40 cm |
Height: 10 cm |