brahmasuvarcala :

Malva sylvestris Flowering stem Photograph by: Alvesgaspar

Cultivation:

Landscape Uses:Border, Massing. A very easily grown plant, succeeding in ordinary garden soil and in poor soils. It prefers a reasonably well-drained and moderately fertile soil in a sunny position, where it will produce a better crop of salad leaves. Plants are hardy to about -20°c. There are some named forms, selected for their ornamental value. Mauritiana is larger than the type with much more ornamental flowers. The flavour of the leaves and flowers is considered by many to be superior to the type species. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits. Prone to infestation by rust fungus.

Propogation:

Seed - sow early spring in situ. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.

Harvesting:

Leaves, in spring; flowers from late spring; seed pods from early summer. Roots could be harvested from larger rosettes whenever large enough.

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