Polygonum conspicuum
Polygonum conspicuumfam. Polygonaceae
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Pl. D414 — Polygonum conspicuum
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Skip (Polygonum conspicuum) este un herb pereniu din familieă Polygonaceae, nativ în regiuni precum China Centrala de Nord, Centrala de Sud și de Sud-Est, precum și în partile Japoniei, Coreei, Taiwanului și insulelor Nansei-shoto. Cunoscut pentru fructele sale comestibile și utilizările medicinale documentate, acest plant se dezvolte în mediuni umide cu soluri de tip liniștit (sandy), medie sau greu (clay), preferențial la un pH între 5.5 și 6.5. Caracteristică distinctivă a acestui plant este adaptabilitatea sa la diverse tipuri de soluri, având o înălțime moderată de aproximativ 0.6 m.
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What is Polygonum conspicuum?
Skip (Polygonum conspicuum) este un herb pereniu din familieă Polygonaceae, nativ în regiuni precum China Centrala de Nord, Centrala de Sud și de Sud-Est, precum și în partile Japoniei, Coreei, Taiwanului și insulelor Nansei-shoto.
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soiltincture
Used traditionally to support soil health and fertility.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Light
7/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
0.6 m tall
Soil pH
5.5–6.5
For first-time growers
How to grow Polygonum conspicuum for the first time
8steps
Start with Skip as a simple, low-maintenance herb for beginners.
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What you'll need
Skip seeds or young plants, garden soil, containers if planting indoors.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or in autumn before the first freeze.
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Soil and container prep
Use well-draining soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5, ensuring containers are at least 10 inches deep.
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds 0.2 to 0.3 meters apart, or transplant young plants into the garden.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged; avoid direct sunlight for the first few days.
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Ongoing care
Provide light shade during hot afternoons and water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune plants to encourage new growth, cutting back by one-third in late spring.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in full sun, using incorrect soil pH.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Leaves
Edible uses: The leaves of Polygonum conspicuum are edible and can be consumed fresh or cooked. They are typically prepared in dishes where leafy greens are used, such as stir-fries or soups. The plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5, making it suitable for gardens with similar conditions.
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VIIDistribuție
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 30 native
Europe6 regions
native (6)AlbaniaBelgiumGermanyHungaryNorwayUkraine
Asia2 regions
native (2)ChinaNepal
Broader regions
native:Czechoslovakia, Altay, Føroyar, Florida, Alberta, Iowa, Irkutsk, Kamchatka, Kirgizstan, Krasnoyarsk, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Québec, Utah, Louisiana, Idaho, Arizona
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