Name: King of Bitters - Green Chiretta
Brand: Green Legacy Seeds
SKU: Plant5
Price: 11.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Source Data

Manchurian walnut, or Dumbey walnut (lat. Juglans mandshurica).

A species of deciduous monoecious trees or shrubs of the genus Walnut of the Walnut family (Juglandaceae). Plant height reaches 25-28m. The trunk is smooth, straight, with a spreading or wide-rounded openwork crown, reminiscent of the crown of some types of palm trees. The trunk diameter reaches 60-75 cm, sometimes 100 cm. The bark is dark gray, the shoots are yellowish-brown, pubescent.

The leaf blade is serrated, rarely finely toothed, its apex is pointed, the abaxial side is pubescent.

The flowers are small, unisexual, appearing simultaneously with the blossoming of the leaves. Blooms in April - May.

The fruits are drupe-shaped, oval, reminiscent of a walnut, but smaller (3-7.5 cm) and have a very thick green or brownish shell. The seed kernel is oily, by weight it makes up 15-19% of the endocarp weight, is difficult to extract, and is edible.

The fruits ripen in August - October and quickly fall to the ground entirely with the pericarp opening.

Lives up to 250 years. It grows rapidly until the age of 80-90, then growth stops.

Light-loving, but can also grow in the shade. Prefers fertile, moist, loose soils and is sensitive to lack of soil and atmospheric moisture.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 (-40°C to -34°C). Winter-hardy, tolerates frosts down to at least −45 °C.

Instructions

Growing King of Bitters - Green Chiretta (Andrographis paniculata) from seed is a rewarding process. Follow these guidelines for best results.
Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to soften the seed coat. Discard any floating seeds as they are likely non-viable.
Sowing: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in well-draining seed compost. Water gently and keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Place in a bright location at 18–22°C.
Germination: Seeds typically germinate in 2–8 weeks. Keep soil consistently moist during germination. Once seedlings emerge, gradually increase ventilation.
Transplanting: Transplant seedlings into individual pots once they have 2–3 pairs of true leaves. Harden off gradually over 7–10 days before planting in final position. Space according to the mature size of the species.
Aftercare: Water regularly during the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune as needed to maintain shape.
Hardiness: Hardiness varies by species and growing conditions. Young plants may need protection from extreme temperatures. Acclimatize gradually to outdoor conditions.