Daucus glochidiatus
Daucus glochidiatus · Apiaceae
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Ideal time to plant daucus glochidiatus: set it out when the soil is neither frozen nor waterlogged, and water generously as it establishes.
ID card
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Plant type
- Annual or biennial herbaceous plant
- Origin
- Mediterranean basin and Middle East
- Adult height
- 30 to 60 cm
- Flowering
- Spring to summer (April-July)
- Foliage
- Deciduous, very finely divided
- Hardiness
- Low hardiness, sensitive to frost
- Exposure
- Full sun
Care
Exposure
Place this plant in full sun to encourage harmonious growth and abundant flowering. It also tolerates partial shade but will be less vigorous. Avoid overly shaded areas that would slow its development.
Watering
Water regularly, keeping the soil moist without excess moisture, particularly during the active growing period. Reduce watering in winter if the plant persists. Let the soil surface dry slightly between waterings.
Soil
Well-drained and light soil is ideal to prevent any root rot. This plant tolerates chalky and poor soils. Enrich the soil with well-decomposed compost when planting to improve its structure.
Fertilizer
Moderate application of balanced fertilizer in spring is usually sufficient. Avoid excess nitrogen, which would encourage foliage at the expense of flowering. Diluted organic fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks suits container plants well.
Pruning and deadheading
Remove spent flowers regularly to extend the flowering period. Pinch young stems to encourage denser, more bushy branching. You can cut back slightly at the end of summer if the plant becomes too unruly.
Pests and diseases
Watch for powdery mildew in dry, hot weather, particularly on the foliage. Aphids can also colonize young shoots: remove them with clear water or a mild insecticide. Good air circulation limits fungal problems.
Did you know?
Daucus glochidiatus, related to the cultivated carrot, produces tiny fruits covered with microscopic hooks (the "glochides") that cling to animal fur for dispersal. Its scientific name "glochidiatus" directly refers to these ingenious dispersal structures, testimony to the evolutionary adaptation of the Apiaceae.
Where to buy it
Plant in spring or early autumn, avoiding spells of intense heat. Pick a plant with healthy foliage and roots that are not exposed. Best time: March, April, May, September.
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