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(Fibigia clypeata)
Introduction
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 Fibigia clypeata is grown from an easy to geminate seed (98% germination rate). Flowers are yellow and insignificant but leave behind large flat seed heads as the flowers open up the stem. Maturity dates varied from early January through until late February. Shelter from strong winds is essential and sunlight appeared to be an advantage. The main insect pests were snails when the plants were young. No fungal diseases were noticed in the first growing season but there was some unexplained plant death.
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Growing Fibigia clypeata
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Propagation:
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Grown as an annual from seed. Planted in the Autumn harvested in the summer. |
| Training/Pruning: |
Can pinch out the tip when the plants are 8–10cm tall. This encourages branching |
| Crop protection: |
Shelter from the wind and growing in direct sunlight appears to be an advantage |
| Soil type: |
Friable free draining soils are preferred |
| Fertilisers: |
General NPK fertilisers are suitable. |
| Weed control: |
At establishment and then maintenance weeding needed |
| Pest/Diseases: |
Nothing obvious at the time of writing. Watch for slugs when plants are young. |
| Harvesting: |
Stems are cut when all the small yellow flowers have opened and seed pods have developed. Some potential for harvesting when dry. |
| Marketing: |
Local markets only tried so far. Prices around 30c per stem |
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