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Annual with flower buds that when chewed have a citrusy, tart taste that leaves a tingly, numbing sensation in the mouth. Hence the name and why this plant is also called electric daisy or paracress herb.
Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost date. Press seeds into soil; light is needed for germination. Keep soil evenly moist but not wet. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
| Toothache Plant Seeds Growing Details | |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Acmella oleracea |
| Plant Spacing | 10” |
| Planting Depth | 0” |
| Spread | 12-20” |
| Height | 12-15” |
| Germination Temp | 70°F |
| Light Required | Full Sun |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Days to Germination | 7-14 |
| Days to Maturity | 90-120 |
| Planting Zone | 3-13 |
| Flower Form | Single |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growing Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Harvest/Blooming Season | Summer |