About this variety
What to expect from Tong Ho
Tong Ho Garland chrysanthemum seeds produce yellow bloom on 25–30 in upright/erect plants. Annual growth and Spring/Summer bloom make it useful for tender leafy harvest, edible gardens, cool-season flowers, and seed saving.
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Tong Ho Garland chrysanthemum seeds produce yellow bloom on 25–30 in upright/erect plants. Annual growth and Spring/Summer bloom make it useful for tender leafy harvest, edible gardens, cool-season flowers, and seed saving.
About Tong Ho
Tong Ho is an annual garland chrysanthemum with yellow color, 25–30 in mature height or spread, and an upright/erect habit. Harvest form or size: Flower or head form characteristic of Tong Ho; mature plant 25–30 in. Botanically it is Glebionis coronaria. Maturity or first bloom: 40-49 Days; germination: 7-14 Days at 55–70 °F. Best for tender leafy harvest, edible gardens, cool-season flowers, and seed saving. Aromatic, green, lightly bitter flavor when harvested young for cooking.
History and provenance
Garland chrysanthemum is a Mediterranean species that became an important leafy vegetable and aromatic cooking green in East Asian food traditions, where names such as tong ho and shungiku are common. available evidence keeps the edible-leaf harvest distinct from the later ornamental flowering stage and does not collapse the crop into an ordinary florist chrysanthemum. A complete public breeder or release record for the named Tong Ho strain has not been located. The cultivar name is retained, but no person, community, date, or place of origin is assigned without reliable documentation. Garland Tong Ho Daisy is a versatile chrysanthemum grown for its finely divided foliage, cheerful daisy-like blooms, and culinary as well as ornamental value. These Chrysanthemum Seeds - Garland Tong Ho Daisy produce upright, leafy plants that add brightness to edible gardens, herb beds, and flower borders while also offering tender greens prized in traditional cooking. Chrysanthemum Seeds - Garland Tong Ho Daisy (Glebionis coronaria, formerly Chrysanthemum coronarium) has a long and deeply rooted history across the Mediterranean Basin and East Asia, reflecting both ancient cultivation and cultural exchange. Early civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, were familiar with related chrysanthemum species, often valuing them for their ornamental qualities and occasional medicinal uses.
Growing facts
| Scientific name | Glebionis coronaria |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Maturity / first bloom | 40-49 Days |
| Germination | 7-14 Days at 55–70 °F |
| Seed depth | 1/4 in |
| Plant height / spread | 25–30 in |
| Growth habit | Upright/Erect |
| Spacing | 6 in between plants; 12 in between rows |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil | Loamy; pH 6.5–7.0 |
| Water | Moderate |
| Support | No-Support |
Starting Tong Ho from seed
How to grow Tong Ho Garland chrysanthemum
Botanical identity: Glebionis coronaria. Life cycle: Annual.
Sow 1/4 in and use a seed-zone temperature near 55–70 °F. Expected emergence: 7-14 Days. Use clean seed-starting conditions, the listed depth and temperature, and steady moisture without saturation.
Plant during Spring/Fall. Space plants 6 in apart with 12 in between rows or planting bands.
Provide Full sun, moderate water, and loamy near pH 6.5–7.0. Support: No-Support.
Garden performance and care
For a longer display of Tong Ho, remove spent blooms unless seed is being saved. Give the plant its listed spacing, cut flowers with clean tools, and leave selected heads to mature fully for seed. Expected emergence is 7-14 Days; the listed maturity or bloom timing is 40-49 Days.
Harvest, bloom, and uses
Tong Ho is suited to tender leafy harvest, edible gardens, cool-season flowers, and seed saving. Its yellow flowers and 25–30 in stature help determine whether it belongs in a border, cutting row, container, meadow edge, or restoration-style planting. Aromatic, green, lightly bitter flavor when harvested young for cooking.
Saving seed
Choose several healthy, true-to-type plants rather than saving from one unusually early or large individual. Allow seed structures to mature fully beyond the ornamental stage, harvest in dry weather, and finish drying under cover. Clean out chaff and damaged seed, keep the lot labeled through every step, record isolation and selection, and store fully dry seed in a cool, dark, low-humidity place. Confirm the species pollination system before promising varietal purity.
Common problems
Common concerns: damping-off from saturated media; poor emergence from wrong temperature or depth; leggy seedlings from weak light; crowding and weak airflow; lodging in wind or rain; feeding damage from slugs, caterpillars, beetles, or mammals; foliar disease under prolonged leaf wetness. Management: use clean media, the sowing depth and temperature, strong light, appropriate thinning, and morning irrigation at soil level. Match support to plant height before wind becomes a problem. Inspect regularly and use the least disruptive control appropriate to the pest, plant, and pollinator setting. Remove diseased debris and rotate annual flower beds where recurring disease is severe.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tong Ho ready?
40-49 Days from sowing to first tender leafy harvest; flowering occurs later
How long does germination take?
Expect 7-14 Days near 55–70 °F; actual emergence changes with moisture, seed condition, and soil temperature.
How large does it grow?
About 25–30 in with an upright/erect habit. Support: No-Support.
Can it grow in a container?
Possible in a large container, raised bed, or in-ground planting with room for the mature plant
How is it used?
Primary role: Tender leafy harvest, edible gardens, cool-season flowers, and seed saving. Aromatic, green, lightly bitter flavor when harvested young for cooking.
Can I save seed?
Yes where the crop biology allows, but keep compatible varieties isolated, use several healthy plants, wait for full seed maturity, dry thoroughly, and label the lot.
Minimum Seed Count: 500 seeds
