Kinh Gioi is a popular Viet herb used in soups (pho), and thrives in humid tropical climates. Of a hundred or more seeds from one source ...Read Moresown both outdoors and indoors, only a few seedlings appeared, all germinating simultaneously after 2-3 weeks. Meanwhile, seeds from another source sprouted in abundance. This indicates seed may be short lived. I suggest sowing an abundance of seed if a clutch of plants is desired.
Seedlings grow vigorously in a warm, sunny location in consistently moist, fertile soil. Healthy plants reach about 4 ft (1m+) in height, bloom (purple) profusely, and reseed themselves efficiently. While this tender perennial is native to S.E. Asia, naturalized specimens have been collected in Zones 2-3, which demonstrates the ability of this tropical plant to reappear following a cold winter.
The lemony flavor component of this herbal is synonymous with that of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) or dragon's head (Dracocephalum moldavica), and is effectively interchangeable in culinary applications.
Kinh Gioi is a popular Viet herb used in soups (pho), and thrives in humid tropical climates. Of a hundred or more seeds from one source ...Read More