{"product_id":"shungiku-chrysanthemum-three-color-daisy-seeds","title":"Shungiku Chrysanthemum, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eShungiku Chrysanthemum, Heirloom Seeds — Three Color Daisy, Strong Carrot-Fruit-Floral Flavor, Microgreen to Edible Flower (Glebionis carinata)\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eShungiku Chrysanthemum (\u003cem\u003eGlebionis carinata\u003c\/em\u003e) — also known as Three Color Daisy and Tri Color Daisy — is a versatile edible chrysanthemum grown for microgreens, salad greens, and edible flowers. As a microgreen it produces milky green stems topped with smooth oval cotyledons and deeply serrated true leaves — light green, slightly crunchy, with a strong carrot, fruit, and flowery flavor and a mild but pleasant bitterness. An excellent addition to mixed salad greens. Allowed to mature, plants produce striking tricolor daisy flowers at 80 days. Rich in Vitamins B, C, and K, folic acid, and fiber. 0.01g \/ 100+ seeds per packet. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, annual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGlebionis carinata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three Color Daisy, Tri Color Daisy, Shungiku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrogreen appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milky green stem; smooth oval cotyledons; deeply serrated true leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong carrot, fruit, and flowery; slightly crunchy; mild pleasant bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamins B, C, and K; folic acid; fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to microgreen harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–30 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to full maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 days (greens); 80 days (flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest stages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microgreen, salad green, edible flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.01g \/ 100+ seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO, annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThree Harvest Stages — Microgreen, Salad Green, Edible Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlebionis carinata offers three completely different harvests from a single sowing:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrogreens (12–30 days):\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary use — milky green stems with smooth cotyledons and serrated true leaves; strong carrot-fruit-floral flavor with pleasant bitterness; excellent as a garnish, salad topper, and mixed microgreen blend component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalad greens (10–20 days full leaf):\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest young leaves for fresh salads; the slightly crunchy texture and complex flavor make it an outstanding addition to mixed greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers (80 days):\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow plants to mature fully for striking tricolor daisy blooms; use as an edible garnish on salads, grain bowls, and finished dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow Shungiku Chrysanthemum Differs from Garland Chrysanthemum\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is \u003cem\u003eGlebionis carinata\u003c\/em\u003e — the Three Color Daisy — which is a distinct species from the more common Garland Chrysanthemum (\u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum coronarium\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eGlebionis coronaria\u003c\/em\u003e) sold as Chop Suey Greens and Broad Leaf Edible Chrysanthemum. Both are edible chrysanthemums with similar carrot-floral flavor profiles, but \u003cem\u003eG. carinata\u003c\/em\u003e is specifically prized as a microgreen variety for its thin serrated true leaves, milky green stem color, and strong flavor concentration at the microgreen stage. The tricolor daisy flowers are also more visually striking than the standard yellow and white garland chrysanthemum blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShungiku Chrysanthemum microgreens are rich in Vitamins B, C, and K, folic acid, and fiber — a nutritionally dense harvest in a small package. Microgreens are generally more nutrient-concentrated than mature leaves, making this an efficient way to add vitamins and minerals to salads, grain bowls, and finished dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrogreen garnish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scatter over ramen, sushi, grain bowls, and finished dishes for strong carrot-floral flavor and visual appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed salad greens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend with milder greens to add complexity; the bitterness balances sweet dressings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flower garnish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use tricolor daisy blooms on salads, cheese boards, and desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add young leaves in the final minute with garlic and soy sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups \u0026amp; hotpots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add whole sprigs briefly to simmering broth; wilts quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor microgreens: sow densely in a shallow tray with soil (soil preferred over hydroponic medium); keep moist; harvest at 12–30 days when cotyledons are fully open or at first true leaf stage. For salad greens: direct sow ¼ inch deep outdoors in spring or fall; thin to 4–6 inches; harvest at 10–20 days. For edible flowers: allow plants to mature to 80 days. Cool-season annual — best in spring and fall; bolts in summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this different from regular Shungiku \/ Chop Suey Greens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cem\u003eGlebionis carinata\u003c\/em\u003e (Three Color Daisy), a distinct species from the standard Garland Chrysanthemum (\u003cem\u003eGlebionis coronaria\u003c\/em\u003e) sold as Chop Suey Greens. Both have similar carrot-floral flavor profiles, but \u003cem\u003eG. carinata\u003c\/em\u003e is specifically selected for microgreen production — its thin serrated true leaves, milky green stem, and strong flavor concentration make it the preferred variety for microgreen trays. The tricolor daisy flowers are also more visually striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs soil required for microgreens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoil is preferred for this variety — it produces better germination and more vigorous growth in a quality seed-starting or microgreen soil mix than on hydroponic pads. Use a shallow tray with drainage, fill with 1–1.5 inches of moist soil, sow densely, and keep consistently moist until harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"0.5 g \/ ~200+ Seeds","offer_id":41712349118598,"sku":"OD-TLM\/B1-200-81-723-26","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658479337_ikw7.jpg?v=1770128497","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/shungiku-chrysanthemum-three-color-daisy-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}