nirvimsha :

Succeeds in most soils so long as they are rich and well-drained

Intolerant of winter-wet soils

Requires an open sunny position

This plant is adored by slugs

A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes

Seed - sow early to mid spring in a cold frame or May outdoors

Keep moist and in a shady position until germination takes place

The seed has a limited viability so it should be stored in a sealed container at about 3°c

Temperatures above 15°c inhibit germination

The seed usually germinates in 2 - 9 weeks at 15°c

When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer.

Cuttings of basal shoots in mid spring, taken before they become hollow at the base, and planted in a cold frame

Division in spring

or early autumn

Flowering:

July to

August

Kotakkal Ayurveda - Mother land of modern ayurveda

nirvimsha - Delphinium denudatum - Ranunculaceae