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Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Daucus carota |
|---|---|
| Colour | White, dark purple-burgundy |
| Days To Maturity | 70 - 85 days |
| Seeds Per Packet | 100 |
| Sowing Time | September - April |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
Price
ZAR65.00
Dara Chocolate Lace Flower
Dara, also known as Chocolate Lace Flower (part of the Ammi family related to Lace Flower), is a garden charmer and grower's favorite!
| Colour |
White, dark purple-burgundy
|
|---|---|
| Scientific Name |
Daucus carota
|
| Height |
40cm - 1.3m in height
|
| Days To Maturity |
70 - 85 days
|
| Life Cycle |
Annual
|
| Light Preferences |
Sun
|
| Sowing Time |
September - April
|
| Days To Germination |
7 - 14 days
|
| Planting Space |
15cm
|
| Planting Tip |
Direct seed or plant in germination tray, 3mm deep, covering the seed with growing medium. Keep wet till germinated. Plant out after 4-5 weeks
|
| Pinch |
Pinching is not necessary
|
| Seeds Per Packet |
100
|
| Uses |
Excellent cut flower. Backs of beds and borders
|
| Netting |
Plant netting needed
|
| Harvesting Tips |
Make your cut at the base of the stem or plant above a set of leaves. Harvest when the first 2-3 small flowers open that make up the flower head. Remove lower leaves of the stems and place in water
|
| Germination |
Easy
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