Salad Burnet Seeds

70 days. Sanguisorba minor. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Salad Burnet. The plant produces excellent yields of salad burnet leaves. It is very flavorful and tastes and smells like cucumbers. Used in salads, sandwiches, soups, and stews. Adds cucumber flavor to vinegar, cream cheese, and cold drinks. Also said to be used in facial treatments to improve skin. Also known as Small Burnet, Lesser Burnet, and Garden Burnet.  Keep flowers cut to promote leaf growth. Suitable for container gardening. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 12577. A variety from the USA.

Seeds Per Pound: 50,000

Plant Height: 10 to 12” Tall

Planting Season: Spring/Fall

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Planting Instructions: Plant seeds ¼" deep.

Soil Facts: Requires well-prepared soil. Use a general-purpose fertilizer when preparing the soil.

Germination: 12-18 days at 70°F