Plantain. Red 'Purple Perversion'

Sowing method: April-July, first in a warm place; if after 4 weeks there is no germination, then give the sowing a cold period (refrigerator) of 2-4 weeks. Germination should follow when returned to warmth, otherwise repeat the cooling process.

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June
• July

Harvesting time:

• June
• July
• August
• September
• October

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Inconspicuous greenish
• Origin: Europe
• Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Plantago major
• Dutch: Plantain
• Also known as: Greater plantain
• English: Common Plantain

• All year round