Rumex crispus growing leaf plant herbaceous of the genus Rumex also known as Curly dock or Yellow dock, Rumex crispus perennial evergreen plant, can grow in temperate mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-10.
Rumex crispus leaves
Leaves edible color green the shape is elliptic size can be 7-25 cm.
Flower color green with little red in the edge, shape bell-triangle, the flowers grow on stems in inflorescence.
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Requirements for Rumex crispus growing and care:
Rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive, invasive
Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Slugs
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
20-50 cm, 8-20 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Green flower with little red in the edge, shape bell-triangle, the flowers grow on stems in inflorescence.
Pollination is done by:
Bees and more attract pollinators
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season:
All year
How to harvest the leaves?
After the plant establish trim freely
Information about leaves:
Leaves edible color green the shape is elliptic size can be 7-25 cm.
Uses of Rumex crispus leaves:
Stuffed, cooked
Scientific name:
Rumex crispus