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Rudbeckia Seeds - Sochan

$3.25

Rudbeckia laciniata

Also known as Cutleaf Coneflower, and Green Headed Coneflower. Well known and loved in permaculture circles. The roots are used medicinally much like Echinacea, the abundant greens are a delicious edible, and the flowers are loved by pollinators. This plant is revered by the Cherokee for its many wondrous uses. Seeds benefit from cold stratification. Summer-Fall blooming. Full Sun to part shade. Perennial. 

  • Planting Information
  • Growing Information
  • Seed Saving Information

 

Average Seed / ozSeed / 100' RowAverage Yield / 100' RowDays to Harvest
80000n/an/a120
Planting SeasonIdeal Soil TempSunFrost Tolerance
After Last Frost60°FFull/PartFrost Sensitive
Sowing MethodSeed DepthDirect Seed Spacing

Min. Seeds 

Per Packet

Transplant or Direct SeedsurfaceN/A120
Mature SpacingDays to SproutProduction CycleSeed Viability
12-18"5-21Annual2-3 years

Bed Preparation

 

Sochan is a perennial that will tolerate average soils and requires moderate moisture. Choose a site with full sun to partial shade.

 

Planting

 

Seeds need a period of cold, moist conditions for optimal germination. Direct sow outdoors in fall or stratify seed in a refrigerator for 3-4 weeks before sowing in the spring. Sow seeds on the soil surface and press lightly to settle. Seeds will sprout in 5-21 days. Thin seedlings so that mature plants are 12-18" apart.

Sochan is not drought tolerant. Provide water in times of drought.

 

Harvest

 

Sochan leaves are edible and typically eaten after boiled or sauteed until soft. Harvest young leaves in spring.

 

Seed Saving

Sochan seed matures in late summer/fall. Seed is ready to harvest when dry and brown. Store seeds in a cool, dry place. Seeds are viable for 2-3 years.