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Suitability for freezing — cape cowslip, lachenalia

Lachenalia Jacq. f. ex Murr.

The concept of suitability for freezing is not applicable to lachenalia, as the plant is a heat-loving ornamental crop that cannot tolerate sub-zero temperatures.

In the reference 6 varieties crop Cape Cowslip, where this is mentioned in the description.

Lachenalia is a heat-loving bulbous plant native to regions with mild climates. It is highly sensitive to cold; therefore, any conditions involving freezing temperatures lead to critical tissue damage of the bulbs and the death of the plant.

Storage of lachenalia planting material requires strict adherence to a temperature regime strictly above zero. Freezing is not an acceptable technological practice for this crop, as it leads to irreversible spoilage of the bulbs.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for freezing.

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Varieties of Cape Cowslip mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

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