Joyce J
28 June 2022
What’s better than eating organic vegetables? Eating your own homegrown organic vegetables! Let’s talk about how to grow Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) in your Perth backyard.
(Whilst most of this guide suits anywhere in Australia, check local conditions for growing months if you live outside Perth.)
Knowing where your food comes from and what went into it means you have no safety concerns. There’s something special about knowing what went into the food on your plate.
When should you plant Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho)?
The best months to plant Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) in Perth are Aug-Jan. You can plant using , ideally when the soil temperature is around degrees celcius and the air is around degree celcius.
Seeds or Transplant?
Ideal air temp: c
Ideal soil temp: c
Can Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) grow in pots?
The great thing about planting Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) in pots is that you can move them around easily, should they need more or less sun, or are getting attacked by pests. In some cases, you can even grow Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) indoors, as long as the position can get enough sun.
How much sun should Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) get?
You will discover that Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) thrives on .
Some gardens get more shade than others, and your direction north etc varies. Try the ideal position first, and if the Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) isn’t growing well enough, maybe try a more or less sunnier spot.
To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves.
Mahatma Gandhi
How often should you water Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho)?
Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) really enjoys when it gets .
They prefer soil that is .
When can you harvest?
Being a vegetable, the ideal time to harvest your Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) crop is around . Play it by ear though, and just see how your plant(s) do this season.
Growing Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) in rows
If you are getting serious with your vegetable garden, you may wish to grow Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) in rows. You’ll need to allow around centimetres between rows, and centimetres between each seedling or seed.
Space between rows: cm
Space between seedlings: cm
Keep the seeds!
Did you know that you can keep Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) seeds for up to years, and use them to grow more next season?
We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.
Alfred Austin
Enjoy delicious Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) in your Perth garden
You can save so much money by growing Garland Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) in your own backyard.
Growing your own food is recognised by many as the very foundation of personal independence. Vegetable gardening provides you with exercise, mindfulness and delicious food for your table.
I hope you enjoy the taste of your own hard work.
