Chickweed

Sowing method: March-October, directly in the desired location (pots or open ground) in nutritious soil. Fluctuating temperatures (not too extreme) stimulate germination. Light germination works best, so only press the seeds down and do not cover with soil; bright sun then works best. A solution of KNO3 (1% = 10 grams per liter) stimulates germination; soak the seeds for 24 hours in this solution (see 809082). The plant will self-seed later if the flowers are allowed to mature.

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Sowing/planting time:

• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October

Harvesting time:

• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors

Position:

• Partial shade
• Sun

• Flower colour: White
• Origin: Europe
• Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Stellaria media
• Dutch: Chickweed
• Also known as: Chickweed
• English: Common chickweed

• All year round