Sagittaria cuneata
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Water
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.80 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Wet
Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Root
Root
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Carrots can be eaten both raw and cooked. Raw carrots have a slightly bitter taste, while the cooked tubers taste sweet. The tubers at the end of the rootstock are the best. When the tubers break away from the roots, they float to the water's surface and can then be easily collected.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/06
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry |
This plant provides shade and reduces water evaporation, helping maintain moisture for Sagittaria cuneata. |
|
Corylus colurna Turkish Hazel |
This companion plant enhances soil fertility and attracts pollinators to the garden. |
|
Typha latifolia Reedmace, Broadleaf cattail, Bullrush, Nailrod |
Typha latifolia provides habitat for beneficial insects and helps filter pollutants from the water. |
|
Urtica dioica Stinging nettel, California nettel |
Urtica dioica serves as a nutrient accumulator and attracts beneficial insects, promoting a healthier ecosystem. |