Chinese Chrysanthemum – Big Leaf Tong Ho (quart pot)

Description

This particular edible chrysanthemum sports extra large leaves and beautiful edible flowers. I bought the seeds from Baker Creek.

Asian green with thick, crunchy leaves. In America these are traditionally known as “Chop Suey Greens”. Leaves on younger plants are huge, but will be smaller once the plant sends up the tall flower stalks, but equally tasty.

Flowers reach 3 inches across and make great cut flowers. Plants get tall – 30 inches or so. Flowers are delicious lightly fried tempura style, sprinkled atop salads or steeped into Chrysanthemum tea.

Full Sun; annual. Not frost hardy.