Sow thistle
Sow thistle
Sonchus oleraceus
Plant family
Daisy family (Asteraceae)
Season Overview
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Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Plant distance
Not specified
Row spacing
Not specified
Seeding depth
Not specified
Instructions
Description
The cabbage thistle belongs to the Asteraceae family and is native to Europe and Western Asia. In the garden, it is grown as an annual leafy vegetable and salad green. It’s an excellent way to add variety to your salad harvest.
Origin:
Europe and Western Asia
Growing tips
Be sure to give the cabbage thistle a very sunny spot in the garden, as it requires a lot of light. Since it is an annual, it completes its entire life cycle within a single growing season. When planning your garden beds and crop rotation, also keep in mind that it belongs to the Asteraceae family.
Companion Plants
No companion plants
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
No diseases
Pests
No pests
