Astydamia latifolia 10587
Author: (Carl von Linné le Jeune (1741-1783)) Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895)Family: Apiaceae Subfamily: Apioideae Tribe: Annesorhizeae
Genus: Astydamia
Synonym(s): Astydamia canariensis
English name: Lettuce of the sea
Zone: Mediterranean
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: yellow
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,9ft x 2,2ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until June
Ripe fruits in July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: yellow
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,9ft x 2,2ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until June
Ripe fruits in July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 3-4 weeks.
The average seed weight is 370,4 per gram (0,0027g).
Germination references
- Estudio genético y ecológico de la especie Astydamia latifolia en las Islas Canarias: Dispersión y colonización, Alameda Martì, Aitor. 2017. Address
The average seed weight is 370,4 per gram (0,0027g).
Germination references
- Estudio genético y ecológico de la especie Astydamia latifolia en las Islas Canarias: Dispersión y colonización, Alameda Martì, Aitor. 2017. Address
Experiences in the garden
13-02-18A Obtaining 2 plants from nursery Mouvements et Paysages Saint Clair
23-07-21 1x Dead plant: No information: ZoneCanarySec.
07-08-23 1x Dead plant: No information: JTCan.
14-08-20B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Jardin Botanique de Gran Canaria.
16-03-21 Sown 26 seeds in a tray and germinated at 07-04-21.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Light sowing mix 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light
19-03-21C Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Plants. Stock
09-04-21 Send a batch to nursery JBPodlaski.
09-04-21 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate F and germinated at 10-05-21.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Light sowing mix 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light
13-02-23 Send a batch to nursery JBLund, they did not geminate.
25-02-25 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate ½, they did not geminate in Serre8.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Light sowing mix 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light 3-4w. The average weight per seed is 0,0027g.
. . . 2021B Production of 21 plants in our nursery: Serre8 8x F2
04-01-24 10x Dead plant: End of life: Serre8 F2.
03-09-24 3x Dead plant because of watering problem: Serre8 F2.
. . . 2021C Production of 2 plants in our nursery: Petit4 2x C6