| Common Name | Claytonia Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Montiaceae |
| Flavor Profile | Mild |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Leafy Vegetable |
| Plant Height | 4" |
| Plant Spread | 4" - 6" |
| Planting Season | Autumn, Spring |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 10-15 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Lightly Cover Seed |
| Soil Temperature | 60° |
Claytonia
Claytonia Seed
Heart-shaped leaf pairs “wrap” around the white-flowered stems. It can tolerate mild frost and grows well in cold greenhouses. Direct seed 1/2″ apart, 1/4″ deep, in rows 12″ apart. Young leaves make tasty salad greens.
| Days to Maturity | 40 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Plant Spacing | 4" - 6" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Row Spacing | 12" - 14" |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow |
| Water Needs | Average |
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