Chrysanthemum vegetable is also called chrysanthemum brain.

Chrysanthemum is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. There are wild species in Guizhou, Jiangsu, Hunan and other places. Nowadays, there are a small amount of cultivation in various parts of the north and south of my country.

It has a special rich aroma of chrysanthemum, unique flavor, slightly sweet, cool and refreshing, and refreshing to eat.

Chrysanthemum stems and leaves are bitter, pungent, and cool in nature. They have the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, cooling blood, lowering blood pressure, and regulating appetite.

Chrysanthemum has a well-developed root system, strong adaptability to soil, is resistant to barrenness and drought, and avoids waterlogging. It grows robustly in fertile soil with deep, well-drained soil, high yield and good quality.

Chrysanthemums are cold-tolerant and avoid high temperatures. In northern my country, the above-ground part dies in winter, and the ratoon roots can survive the winter, and new shoots will germinate in the following spring.

In southern my country, the frost-free period is long and it can survive the winter in the open field.

Chrysanthemum seeds can germinate at temperatures above 4°C. The suitable temperature for seedling growth is 15 to 20°C. They grow vigorously at 20°C and have the best quality of young stems and leaves. Adult plants can also grow in high-temperature seasons. .

Chrysanthemums are short-day plants. Strong light and long days are beneficial to the growth of stems and leaves. Plants grow slowly under weak light; short days are beneficial to the formation and flowering of flower buds.