May be grown as an annual or brought inside in colder areas.2
Keep in mind when planting that Burgundy Stem is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Burgundy Stem requires a sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.The latin ‘esculenta’ means “edible”.1
“Burgundy Stem” has produced sports including: Big Dipper, Black Marble (aka Multiflora), and Mojito (through Black Marble)3
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