Gala Dinich (Coleus edulis)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Coleus edulis is a PERENNIAL. It is frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - cooked. We have no further details. — We have no further details.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountainous regions, 1800 - 2100 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)