|ANGUISORBA minor (Poterium sanguisorba) - Salad Burnet|
Rosaceae; native to Europe and west Asia. Germination: Sow seeds
indoors at a temperature of 68-70° and at a depth of 4 times the
size of the seeds. Expect germination in 8-10 days.
Alternatively, sow seeds outdoors when the soil is warm in the
spring or summer. Seeds can be sown outdoors up to two months
before first frost. Sow at the same depth as indoors. Growth:
Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves.
Space 12-15 inches apart in full sun or part shade. Site in an
alkaline, poor, infertile, sandy, well-drained soil. Old leaves
will need to be periodically removed and the plants should be
cut back after flowering to prevent them from self-sowing.
Fertilizing is not necessary. Very tolerant of shallow and low
fertility soils and of heat and cold, however, they are not very
drought tolerant. Appearance and Use: Grown in herb gardens for
the cucumber-flavored leaves that are used in soups, salads, and
iced drinks. It grows as a 11/2-