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A half hardy annual(lifecycle 1yr.)
Sow in shallow drills
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Planting distance 18 to 24 inches
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Grows up to 6 feet
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Water throughout growing season
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Feed regularly with liquid manure
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Regular cropping is recomended
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A hardy perennial(diesback in wint)
Grow from plants found in the wild
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Grows up to 12 inches
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Tolerates most conditions
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Propagate by root division
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Has both culinary and medical uses
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Use the flowers
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Use the leaves
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Use the roots
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A perennial(dieback autumn:regrows)
Propagation by division
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Medical and household uses
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A deciduous shrub(loses leaves )
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Grow male & female plants together
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Pinch out growing shoots when young
Propagation from seed
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Thin and cut back in the spring
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Grows to over 6 feet
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Plant in well fertilized ground
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Planting distance 9 to 12 inches
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Store in boxs in a cool place
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Prefers acid conditions(add peat)
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Likes alkaline conditions(add lime)
Grow from sets or cloves
/tubers
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Harvest as required
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Transplant in june
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Water the young plants in
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Planting distance 3 to 6 inches
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Use the leaves and roots
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Grows to 3 feet
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Use the seeds
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Remove the flowers
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A hardy biennial(lifecyle 2 years)
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Sow indoors then prick out in trays
Deeply dug, well drained soil
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Earth up as required
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Propagate from stem cuttings
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Buy professionally grown plants
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Seek further cultural advice
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An annual(complete lifecycle 1 yr.)
Planting distance 6 to 9 inches
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Planting distance 12 to 18 inches
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Plant crowns/bulbs/tubers/corms
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Preserve by freezing
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Planting distance 24 to 36 inches
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Sow indoors for early harvest
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Use the leaves and flowers/seeds
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Greenhouse cultivation recommended
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Has culinary and household uses
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A deciduous tree/shrub(leaves fall)
Bears edible fruits/nuts
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Propagate from root cuttings
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Requires a moist position
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The plant will need support
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Propagation from stem/tip cuttings
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Grow from seed
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Propagate from hardwood cuttings
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