Plantago coronopus
Hare's Ear Plantain
Common names: Monk's Beard Plantain, Crow's Foot Plantain, Minutina
Photo: Johann Georg Sturm (Painter: Jacob Sturm) · Public Domain · Source
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Description
Plantago coronopus forms flat rosettes of narrow, slightly serrated leaves that resemble small deer antlers. It is a hardy winter salad plant that remains crisp even after frost up to week 6. Originally from coastal sites, it tolerates salt and dry, sandy soils remarkably well. The leaves are mild and nutty, suitable for winter salad mixes.
Care instructions
Sow in mid-March (week 12) directly in the garden or in a early‑season bed; a second sowing in August (weeks 32‑35) provides harvestable greens into winter. Sun to partial shade is acceptable, but a well‑drained soil is essential as the plant does not tolerate waterlogging. Water moderately and allow the soil to dry between waterings; fertilisation is rarely needed as it thrives on poor soils. Regularly clip outer leaves with a sharp pair of scissors to encourage continuous new growth and allow harvesting into winter. A protective net or film tunnel can shield the plants from severe frost and extend the harvest period.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, sandy, lean, dry
Feeding
Light feeder
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