Fringed Chrysanthemum is an early-maturing salad variety of the plant Glebionis coronaria, reaching a height of 65 to 100 cm. The stem is smooth, fleshy, and highly branched, while the leaves are elongated, twice pinnatifid, small, and light green with a thin pleasant aroma. The inflorescences consist of single heads with white or yellow ligulate petals. The seeds are small and brown; the weight of 1000 seeds is about 1.76 g. Thanks to the possibility of simultaneous cutting, 2-3 harvests per year can be obtained from one plantation, with an average yield of green mass for the first cut of 3-5 kg per square meter.
This plant is distinguished not only by its decorative qualities but also by its useful properties. Chrysanthemum greens contain vitamins, as well as calcium, phosphorus, and iron salts, making it a valuable component in the diet. Stems and roots contain anthraquinone pigments, and the specific thin aroma of the greens gives dishes a special taste. Fringed Chrysanthemum is widely used in cooking, especially in salads, side dishes, and soups, thanks to its edibility and versatility.
In addition, chrysanthemum is a frost-resistant and drought-resistant plant, which facilitates its cultivation in various climatic conditions. It can serve not only as a decorative plant but also as a honey plant, which expands its application in gardening and agriculture. Thus, Fringed Chrysanthemum combines high yield, useful food qualities, and decorative attractiveness.
