Papalo & Pipicha - Key Growing Information
SOWING: Transplant - Barely cover seed with soil and moisten. Provide bottom heat for the best germination. Transplant seedlings outside when they are 3-4" high, spacing seedlings 12" apart in rows that are 18" apart. Direct seed - Sow 1/4- 3/8" deep, 15 seeds per foot in well-prepared seedbeds.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade.
PLANT HEIGHT: 36-60".
PLANT SPACING: 12".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Pick individual leaves as needed. The tips of the plants can be cut off and will regrow.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Average garden soil.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Porophyllum ruderale, Porophyllum tagetoides