Tansy Growing Guide
Tanacetum vulgare
Crop Rotation Group
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Soil
Well drained fertile soil
Position
Full sun to light shade
Frost tolerant
Hardy
Feeding
None generally needed.
Spacing
Single Plants: 40cm (1' 3") each way (minimum)
Rows: 30cm (11") with 50cm (1' 7") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Start with a purchased plant. It will spread if not cut back. If allowed to it will self seed.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Repels harmful insects. Yellow button flowers attract beneficial insects, especially ladybirds. Use trimmings as mulch and to confuse birds on newly seeded areas.
Harvesting
Harvest leaves as and when needed, Cut back in spring.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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