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Every cannabis lover comes into contact with them at least once. Depending on the variety, the rhizomes, which are white, yellow, sand-colored or sometimes reddish, represent the energy center of the flower cane. But what can you do with them?

How to divide the rhizomes

Canna rhizomes can be used to propagate this tropical plant. For this they are shared. This method of propagation is preferable to sowing. The success rate is higher and dividing is done faster than sowing.

In the spring before planting, the rhizomes can be divided with a spade. Divide them so that you get small pieces. Each piece should have at least one eye. Canna later drives out of this.

How can the rhizomes overwinter?

Since the flower cane is sensitive to frost and temperatures below 0 °C mean its end, it should be overwintered. The rhizomes overwinter. Before that, the canna is cut down to the ground.

Dig up and clean rhizomes

If you cut back your canna in the fall, you should first look at the leaves. The plant should not be cut down until its leaves have turned brown. The rhizomes draw nutrients from them that they need for the next year. After digging up, the rhizomes are freed from soil, for example, shaken or brushed off.

Quarter and overwinter the rhizomes

For the winter you should choose a place with temperatures between 5 and 10 °C. Caution: when it is warmer, the canna will sprout. Simply stick the rhizomes in sand or soil, for example in a box or pot.

Canna rhizomes: edible and nutritious

If you have a large number of rhizomes and do not want to plant them all, you do not have to compost them. The rhizomes are not poisonous but can be eaten. She:

  • contain a high starch content
  • taste sweet, mealy
  • need to be boiled for several hours (a lot of solid fibers)
  • are used in Asia to make glass noodles

tips and tricks

Do not plant the rhizomes outdoors too early in spring. Wait until the ice saints are over in May. Then there is usually no longer any risk of frost.

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