Plant Details

Potentilla anserina

Silverweed

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General Information

Scientific name: Potentilla anserina
Also known as: Silverweed

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Root, Tea
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
None

Description

Carrots can be eaten raw or cooked. They can also be dried and ground into a powder, which is then added to soups or grains. Carrots have a pleasant flavor, fresh and nutty, with a slightly crunchy texture. Although carrots are quite slender, their size may be improved by growing them in cooler temperatures. The young shoots of the plant are also edible and can be eaten raw. In addition, tea can be made from the leaves.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06
End of Harvest: 30/09