Moluccella laevis

Sowing method: April-June. First, rake the soil thoroughly until fine, then scatter the seeds evenly (possibly mixed with dry sand) and lightly rake them in. Finally, press down with a board, hand, or roller. Pre-sowing in pots (do not transplant) is also a good option.

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• July
• August
• September

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Green with white clapper
• Origin: Mediterranean region
• Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Moderate

• Latin: Moluccella laevis
• Dutch: Bells of Ireland
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Bells of Ireland

• All year round