Tritonia securigera

Tritonia securigera

Family: Iridaceae

Common names: tandkalkoentjie (little tooth turkey),

The orange Tritonia grows annually from a corm to heights ranging from 15 cm to 40 cm. The leaves are sword-shaped and may be crisped.

Sowing instructions: Seed is sown in autumn, thinly, in deep (min. 10 cm) seed trays, to allow for root development. The soil medium should be well drained, a recommended mix being 2 parts sand: 2 parts compost: 1 part loam or equal parts sand and compost, and the seeds should be planted 3-4 mm deep, covered with clean sand and kept moist and lightly shaded.

Locality: De Rust. Harvest: October 2024