{"api_version":"0.6.0","library_version":"2026-06-07","scoring_version":"0.8.0","count":148,"species_count":107,"species":["agastache","angelica","aubergine","basil","bay","bean","beetroot","bergamot","betony","borage","broad bean","broccoli","cabbage","calendula","cardamom","carrot","catnip","chamomile","chard","chervil","chili","chive","comfrey","coriander","corn","courgette","cucumber","culantro","curry-leaf","dill","echinacea","elder","elecampane","epazote","fennel","feverfew","galangal","garlic","ginger","good king henry","horehound","hyssop","kale","land cress","lavender","leek","lemon-balm","lemon-myrtle","lemon-verbena","lemongrass","lettuce","lovage","mache","makrut-lime","marigold","marjoram","marshmallow","meadowsweet","mexican-oregano","mint","mizuna","motherwort","mugwort","mustard","myrtle","nasturtium","nettle","oca","onion","oregano","pak choi","parsley","parsnip","pea","pepper","pumpkin","radish","rocket","rosemary","rue","sage","savory","sea kale","shiso","society-garlic","sorrel","spinach","spring beauty","spring-onion","squash","st johns wort","stevia","sunflower","tansy","tarragon","thyme","tomato","turmeric","turnip","ulluco","valerian","vietnamese-coriander","violet","winter purslane","wood-sorrel","wormwood","yarrow"],"plants":[{"id":"WSL-0001","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Genovese Basil","name_da":"Genovese Basilikum","name_latin":"Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese'","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Ocimum","species":"basil","type":"op","min_temp":15,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":24,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":6,"weeks_from_transplant":3,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Pinch regularly to stay compact — bolts quickly without it."},"notes":"Classic Italian basil. Very sensitive to cold and frost. Pinch flowers to extend harvest."},{"id":"WSL-0002","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Thai Basil","name_da":"Thai Basilikum","name_latin":"Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Ocimum","species":"basil","type":"op","min_temp":18,"max_temp":38,"optimal_temp":27,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":7,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Needs warmth — struggles on cold windowsills in winter."},"notes":"Anise-like flavour. More heat-tolerant than Genovese. Purple stems and flowers. Common in Southeast Asian cuisine."},{"id":"WSL-0003","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Lemon Basil","name_da":"Citron Basilikum","name_latin":"Ocimum × citriodorum","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Ocimum","species":"basil","type":"hybrid","min_temp":15,"max_temp":33,"optimal_temp":22,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":6,"weeks_from_transplant":3,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Bolts faster than other basils — pinch flowers immediately."},"notes":"Strong citrus scent. Natural hybrid between O. basilicum and O. americanum. Good for fish and desserts."},{"id":"WSL-0004","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Purple Basil","name_da":"Lilla Basilikum","name_latin":"Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens'","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Ocimum","species":"basil","type":"op","min_temp":15,"max_temp":34,"optimal_temp":23,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":7,"weeks_from_transplant":3,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Needs full sun to maintain leaf colour and flavour."},"notes":"Deep purple leaves. Slightly more bitter than green basil. Decorative. Good for infused vinegar and oils."},{"id":"WSL-0005","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Holy Basil","name_da":"Hellig Basilikum","name_latin":"Ocimum tenuiflorum","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Ocimum","species":"basil","type":"op","min_temp":18,"max_temp":40,"optimal_temp":28,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Needs high heat — underperforms on cool northern windowsills."},"notes":"Also known as Tulsi. Sacred in Hinduism. Strong clove-like flavour. Used in Ayurvedic medicine. Needs warmth — struggles in northern European windowsills in winter."},{"id":"WSL-0006","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Lettuce Leaf Basil","name_da":"Salatblad Basilikum","name_latin":"Ocimum basilicum 'Lettuce Leaf'","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Ocimum","species":"basil","type":"heirloom","min_temp":15,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":23,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":7,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Large leaves can get crowded — give plenty of pot space."},"notes":"Very large crinkled leaves. Mild flavour. Good for windowsills — large leaves mean bigger harvest per plant."},{"id":"WSL-0007","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Cinnamon Basil","name_da":"Kanel Basilikum","name_latin":"Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Ocimum","species":"basil","type":"op","min_temp":16,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":24,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":7,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Bolts readily — keep pinching to extend the harvest season."},"notes":"Warm spicy cinnamon-clove scent. Pink flowers. Originally from Mexico. Good in desserts and teas."},{"id":"WSL-0008","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Peppermint","name_da":"Pebermynte","name_latin":"Mentha × piperita","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Mentha","species":"mint","type":"hybrid","min_temp":5,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":4,"weeks_from_transplant":2,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"risky","note":"Spreads aggressively in open ground — container is actually better."},"notes":"Strong menthol flavour. Spreads aggressively — keep in container. Tolerates cooler windowsills well."},{"id":"WSL-0009","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Spearmint","name_da":"Grønmynte","name_latin":"Mentha spicata","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Mentha","species":"mint","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":4,"weeks_from_transplant":2,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"risky","note":"Spreads aggressively in open ground — container is actually better."},"notes":"Milder and sweeter than peppermint. Classic for mojitos and tea. Very easy to grow indoors."},{"id":"WSL-0010","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Apple Mint","name_da":"Æblemynte","name_latin":"Mentha suaveolens","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Mentha","species":"mint","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":17,"sun_hours":3,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":5,"weeks_from_transplant":2,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"risky","note":"Spreads aggressively in open ground — container is actually better."},"notes":"Soft fuzzy leaves. Fruity mild flavour. Very tolerant of shade — one of the best mints for north-facing windowsills."},{"id":"WSL-0011","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Chocolate Mint","name_da":"Chokolademynte","name_latin":"Mentha × piperita 'Chocolate'","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Mentha","species":"mint","type":"hybrid","min_temp":5,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":4,"weeks_from_transplant":2,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"risky","note":"Spreads aggressively in open ground — container is actually better."},"notes":"Peppermint variety with faint chocolate-cocoa scent. Dark stems. Popular for desserts and hot drinks."},{"id":"WSL-0012","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Moroccan Mint","name_da":"Marokkansk Mynte","name_latin":"Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan'","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Mentha","species":"mint","type":"op","min_temp":8,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":22,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":4,"weeks_from_transplant":2,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"risky","note":"Spreads aggressively in open ground — container is actually better."},"notes":"The classic mint for Moroccan tea. Sweeter and more delicate than spearmint. Tolerates more heat than other mints."},{"id":"WSL-0013","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Pennyroyal","name_da":"Polejmynte","name_latin":"Mentha pulegium","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Mentha","species":"mint","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":6,"weeks_from_transplant":3,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"risky","note":"Spreads aggressively in open ground — container limits spread effectively."},"notes":"Historic European herb. Very strong sharp scent. Traditional insect repellent. Not for culinary use in large quantities — toxic in high doses."},{"id":"WSL-0014","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Common Thyme","name_da":"Almindelig Timian","name_latin":"Thymus vulgaris","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Thymus","species":"thyme","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-18,"hardiness_zone_min":7,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Overwatering is the main killer — needs excellent drainage in containers."},"notes":"Hardy and drought-tolerant. One of the easiest herbs for a south-facing windowsill. Prefers dry soil — overwatering is the main killer."},{"id":"WSL-0015","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Lemon Thyme","name_da":"Citron Timian","name_latin":"Thymus citriodorus","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Thymus","species":"thyme","type":"hybrid","min_temp":-8,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":17,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":9,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-12,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Needs full sun and dry conditions — overwatering causes root rot."},"notes":"Citrus-scented leaves. Milder than common thyme. Good with fish and desserts. Slightly less cold-hardy than Thymus vulgaris."},{"id":"WSL-0016","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Creeping Thyme","name_da":"Krybende Timian","name_latin":"Thymus serpyllum","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Thymus","species":"thyme","type":"op","min_temp":-20,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-34,"hardiness_zone_min":4,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Spreads wide in ground or large containers — compact pot limits its habit."},"notes":"Extremely cold-hardy. Low-growing. Native to northern Europe — tolerates frost, wind and poor soil. Good for north-facing balconies in summer."},{"id":"WSL-0017","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Woolly Thyme","name_da":"Ulden Timian","name_latin":"Thymus pseudolanuginosus","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Thymus","species":"thyme","type":"op","min_temp":-15,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":6,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Primarily ornamental — slow to establish and mild flavour on a windowsill."},"notes":"Soft woolly leaves, mild flavour. Primarily ornamental but edible. Very drought-tolerant once established. Handles cold well."},{"id":"WSL-0018","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Greek Oregano","name_da":"Græsk Oregano","name_latin":"Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Origanum","species":"oregano","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":22,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-12,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Gets woody without regular trimming — keep compact with frequent cutting."},"notes":"The classic pizza oregano. Stronger flavour than common oregano. Needs full sun and dry conditions. Goes woody if not trimmed regularly."},{"id":"WSL-0019","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Common Oregano","name_da":"Almindelig Oregano","name_latin":"Origanum vulgare","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Origanum","species":"oregano","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":32,"optimal_temp":20,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-18,"hardiness_zone_min":7,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Trim regularly to prevent woody stems from taking over."},"notes":"Milder than Greek oregano. Very easy to grow. Tolerates partial shade better than most Mediterranean herbs. Good starter herb for north-facing windowsills."},{"id":"WSL-0020","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Sweet Marjoram","name_da":"Merian","name_latin":"Origanum majorana","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Origanum","species":"marjoram","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":32,"optimal_temp":21,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"No frost tolerance — treat as annual outdoors in cold climates."},"notes":"Sweeter and more delicate than oregano. No frost tolerance — treat as annual in cold climates. Classic in German and Scandinavian cooking."},{"id":"WSL-0021","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Syrian Oregano","name_da":"Syrisk Oregano","name_latin":"Origanum syriacum","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Origanum","species":"oregano","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":40,"optimal_temp":26,"sun_hours":7,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":9,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Needs intense heat and full sun — struggles indoors in northern European winters."},"notes":"The za'atar herb. Intense flavour, very aromatic. Needs heat and full sun — ideal for south-facing windowsills in warm climates. Struggles in northern Europe in winter."},{"id":"WSL-0022","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Common Sage","name_da":"Almindelig Salvie","name_latin":"Salvia officinalis","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Salvia","species":"sage","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":32,"optimal_temp":20,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-18,"hardiness_zone_min":7,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Gets woody and large without regular trimming — keep compact."},"notes":"Classic culinary sage. Hardy and drought-tolerant. Goes woody with age — trim regularly to keep compact on a windowsill. Strong flavour, use sparingly."},{"id":"WSL-0023","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Purple Sage","name_da":"Lilla Salvie","name_latin":"Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Salvia","species":"sage","type":"op","min_temp":-8,"max_temp":32,"optimal_temp":20,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-12,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Gets woody without regular trimming — keep compact on a windowsill."},"notes":"Purple-flushed leaves, same culinary use as common sage. Decorative on a windowsill. Slightly less cold-hardy than the green form."},{"id":"WSL-0024","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Pineapple Sage","name_da":"Ananas Salvie","name_latin":"Salvia elegans","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Salvia","species":"sage","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":23,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Gets tall and woody — trim regularly and bring indoors before frost."},"notes":"Pineapple-scented leaves and red flowers. No frost tolerance — treat as annual in cold climates. Good for teas and desserts. Attracts pollinators on a balcony."},{"id":"WSL-0025","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Clary Sage","name_da":"Muskat Salvie","name_latin":"Salvia sclarea","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Salvia","species":"sage","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":32,"optimal_temp":19,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":14,"weeks_from_transplant":6,"hardiness_temp":-12,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Too large and deep-rooted for containers — best grown in open ground."},"notes":"Biennial. Large fragrant leaves used in herbal medicine and perfumery. Too large for most windowsills — better suited to balcony or garden. Essential oil source."},{"id":"WSL-0026","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Common Rosemary","name_da":"Rosmarin","name_latin":"Salvia rosmarinus","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Salvia","species":"rosemary","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":21,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":6,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Needs excellent drainage — root rot is the main risk indoors."},"notes":"Classic Mediterranean herb. Needs full sun and good drainage — root rot is the main risk indoors. Slow-growing but very long-lived. Reclassified from Rosmarinus to Salvia in 2017."},{"id":"WSL-0027","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Prostrate Rosemary","name_da":"Krybende Rosmarin","name_latin":"Salvia rosmarinus 'Prostratus'","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Salvia","species":"rosemary","type":"op","min_temp":0,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":22,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":6,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Needs excellent drainage — root rot risk if overwatered indoors."},"notes":"Low-spreading growth habit. Ideal for windowsills and balcony containers — stays compact where upright rosemary would get too tall. Same flavour as common rosemary. Less cold-hardy."},{"id":"WSL-0028","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Arp Rosemary","name_da":"Arp Rosmarin","name_latin":"Salvia rosmarinus 'Arp'","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Salvia","species":"rosemary","type":"op","min_temp":-15,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":20,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":6,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Needs excellent drainage — root rot is the main risk indoors."},"notes":"Most cold-hardy rosemary variety known. Developed in Texas. Lemon-pine scent. Can survive hard frosts that would kill common rosemary. Good choice for northern European gardens."},{"id":"WSL-0029","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Flat-Leaf Parsley","name_da":"Glat Persille","name_latin":"Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum","family":"Apiaceae","genus":"Petroselinum","species":"parsley","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-15,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Slow to germinate — be patient and keep soil consistently moist."},"notes":"Stronger flavour than curly parsley. Tolerates partial shade — one of few culinary herbs that works on an east or west-facing windowsill. Slow to germinate, be patient."},{"id":"WSL-0030","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Curly Parsley","name_da":"Kruset Persille","name_latin":"Petroselinum crispum","family":"Apiaceae","genus":"Petroselinum","species":"parsley","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":27,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":3,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-15,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Germinates slowly — soak seeds overnight to speed up sprouting."},"notes":"More decorative than flat-leaf. Milder flavour. Very tolerant of low light — good for north-facing windowsills. Biennial but usually grown as annual."},{"id":"WSL-0031","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Common Dill","name_da":"Dild","name_latin":"Anethum graveolens","family":"Apiaceae","genus":"Anethum","species":"dill","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"risky","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Gets very tall and leggy indoors without strong direct light."},"notes":"Tall and feathery — gets leggy indoors without strong light. Sow directly, does not transplant well. Essential in Scandinavian cooking. Bolts quickly in heat."},{"id":"WSL-0032","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Coriander","name_da":"Koriander","name_latin":"Coriandrum sativum","family":"Apiaceae","genus":"Coriandrum","species":"coriander","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":17,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":6,"weeks_from_transplant":3,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"acceptable","note":"Bolts rapidly in heat — a cool windowsill actually outperforms balcony in summer."},"notes":"Bolts rapidly in heat — cool windowsills are ideal. Sow successively every 3-4 weeks for continuous harvest. Both leaves and seeds are edible. Dislikes root disturbance."},{"id":"WSL-0033","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Chervil","name_da":"Kørvel","name_latin":"Anthriscus cerefolium","family":"Apiaceae","genus":"Anthriscus","species":"chervil","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":22,"optimal_temp":14,"sun_hours":2,"sun_direct":"shade","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":6,"weeks_from_transplant":3,"hardiness_temp":-12,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Bolts in heat or direct sun — thrives on a cool north-facing windowsill."},"notes":"The forgotten fines herbes herb. Prefers cool and shade — one of very few culinary herbs that actively thrives on a north-facing windowsill. Anise-like flavour. Bolts in heat."},{"id":"WSL-0034","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Common Chive","name_da":"Purløg","name_latin":"Allium schoenoprasum","family":"Amaryllidaceae","genus":"Allium","species":"chive","type":"op","min_temp":-20,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":6,"weeks_from_transplant":3,"hardiness_temp":-34,"hardiness_zone_min":4,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Cut to 2 cm to regrow repeatedly — one of the most reliable windowsill herbs."},"notes":"Extremely cold-hardy. One of the most reliable windowsill herbs. Tolerates partial shade. Cut to 2cm to regrow repeatedly. Dies back in winter outdoors but returns in spring."},{"id":"WSL-0035","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Garlic Chive","name_da":"Hvidløgspurløg","name_latin":"Allium tuberosum","family":"Amaryllidaceae","genus":"Allium","species":"chive","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":32,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-18,"hardiness_zone_min":7,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Self-seeds freely in open ground — deadhead to control spread."},"notes":"Flat leaves with mild garlic flavour. Common in Asian cuisine. More heat-tolerant than common chive. White flowers are edible. Grows well on a windowsill year-round."},{"id":"WSL-0036","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Welsh Onion","name_da":"Bunkeløg","name_latin":"Allium fistulosum","family":"Amaryllidaceae","genus":"Allium","species":"spring-onion","type":"op","min_temp":-20,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-34,"hardiness_zone_min":4,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Perennial — cut regularly to encourage fresh growth year-round."},"notes":"Perennial spring onion — regrows after cutting. Extremely hardy. Used across East Asia and Scandinavia. Good substitute for regular spring onions on a windowsill. Never forms a bulb."},{"id":"WSL-0037","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Society Garlic","name_da":"Tulbaghia","name_latin":"Tulbaghia violacea","family":"Amaryllidaceae","genus":"Tulbaghia","species":"society-garlic","type":"op","min_temp":2,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":22,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Drought-tolerant but sensitive to frost — keep dry in winter indoors."},"notes":"South African. Garlic-scented leaves and pretty purple flowers. Mild garlic flavour without strong breath effect — hence the name. Drought-tolerant. Good for a sunny windowsill."},{"id":"WSL-0038","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"German Chamomile","name_da":"Tysk Kamille","name_latin":"Matricaria chamomilla","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Matricaria","species":"chamomile","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":26,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Gets tall and floppy indoors — needs good light or will lean toward the window."},"notes":"Classic tea herb. Annual. Prefers cool conditions — bolts and loses flavour in heat. Self-seeds readily in a garden. Harvest flowers when fully open for strongest flavour."},{"id":"WSL-0039","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Roman Chamomile","name_da":"Romersk Kamille","name_latin":"Chamaemelum nobile","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Chamaemelum","species":"chamomile","type":"op","min_temp":-15,"max_temp":26,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Spreading habit makes it better suited to a balcony box than a windowsill pot."},"notes":"Perennial unlike German chamomile. More bitter flavour. Very cold-hardy. Low-growing. Historically used in herbal medicine. Better for balcony and garden than windowsill due to spreading habit."},{"id":"WSL-0040","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"French Tarragon","name_da":"Fransk Estragon","name_latin":"Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Artemisia","species":"tarragon","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Goes dormant in winter — don't discard a bare pot, it will regrow in spring."},"notes":"The culinary tarragon — must be French, not Russian. Cannot be grown from seed, only cuttings or division. Anise flavour, essential in French cuisine. Goes dormant in winter."},{"id":"WSL-0041","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Russian Tarragon","name_da":"Russisk Estragon","name_latin":"Artemisia dracunculus","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Artemisia","species":"tarragon","type":"op","min_temp":-20,"max_temp":32,"optimal_temp":17,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-34,"hardiness_zone_min":4,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Too vigorous and large for containers — better suited to open ground."},"notes":"Can be grown from seed unlike French tarragon. Much milder and more bitter flavour — considered inferior for cooking. Extremely cold-hardy. More vigorous and larger than French tarragon."},{"id":"WSL-0042","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Stevia","name_da":"Stevia","name_latin":"Stevia rebaudiana","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Stevia","species":"stevia","type":"op","min_temp":10,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":23,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Needs full sun and warmth — a south-facing windowsill is its best indoor location."},"notes":"Natural sweetener — leaves are 200-300x sweeter than sugar. Needs warmth and full sun. No frost tolerance. Good for south-facing windowsills. Use fresh leaves in tea or dry for later use."},{"id":"WSL-0043","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Borage","name_da":"Hjulkrone","name_latin":"Borago officinalis","family":"Boraginaceae","genus":"Borago","species":"borage","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":7,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Gets very large and self-seeds prolifically — needs space in open ground."},"notes":"Cucumber-flavoured leaves and edible blue star-shaped flowers. Annual. Gets large — not ideal for windowsills. Self-seeds prolifically. Attracts pollinators strongly. Classic in Pimm's and summer drinks."},{"id":"WSL-0044","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Comfrey","name_da":"Kulsukker","name_latin":"Symphytum officinale","family":"Boraginaceae","genus":"Symphytum","species":"comfrey","type":"op","min_temp":-20,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":3,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":16,"weeks_from_transplant":10,"hardiness_temp":-34,"hardiness_zone_min":4,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Too deep-rooted and large for any container — garden only."},"notes":"Deep-rooted perennial. Primarily used as a medicinal herb and garden fertiliser (comfrey tea). Too large and invasive for windowsill or balcony. Extremely cold-hardy. Internal use now restricted in many countries."},{"id":"WSL-0045","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Ginger","name_da":"Ingefær","name_latin":"Zingiber officinale","family":"Zingiberaceae","genus":"Zingiber","species":"ginger","type":"op","min_temp":15,"max_temp":38,"optimal_temp":28,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":40,"weeks_from_transplant":28,"hardiness_temp":5,"hardiness_zone_min":12,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Slow and needs warmth year-round — a heated indoor windowsill is ideal."},"notes":"Grow from a fresh supermarket rhizome. Needs warmth and humidity — a heated indoor windowsill works well. Harvest rhizomes after the leaves die back. Very slow — plan for a full growing season."},{"id":"WSL-0046","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Turmeric","name_da":"Gurkemeje","name_latin":"Curcuma longa","family":"Zingiberaceae","genus":"Curcuma","species":"turmeric","type":"op","min_temp":18,"max_temp":40,"optimal_temp":30,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":44,"weeks_from_transplant":30,"hardiness_temp":5,"hardiness_zone_min":12,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Needs more heat than ginger — cool windowsills significantly slow growth."},"notes":"Similar to ginger — grow from fresh rhizome. Needs more heat than ginger. Beautiful ornamental plant with large leaves. Harvest after 8-10 months when leaves yellow. Stains everything — handle carefully."},{"id":"WSL-0047","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Cardamom","name_da":"Kardemomme","name_latin":"Elettaria cardamomum","family":"Zingiberaceae","genus":"Elettaria","species":"cardamom","type":"op","min_temp":18,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":27,"sun_hours":3,"sun_direct":"shade","context":["windowsill"],"grow_time_weeks":156,"weeks_from_transplant":140,"hardiness_temp":5,"hardiness_zone_min":12,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Takes 3 years to fruit — grow for the fragrant leaves and long-term reward."},"notes":"Tropical rainforest understorey plant — prefers shade and high humidity. One of very few culinary herbs that thrives on a north-facing windowsill in a warm room. Takes 3 years to flower and fruit. Grow for the leaves and fragrance."},{"id":"WSL-0048","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Galangal","name_da":"Galanga","name_latin":"Alpinia galanga","family":"Zingiberaceae","genus":"Alpinia","species":"galangal","type":"op","min_temp":15,"max_temp":38,"optimal_temp":28,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":52,"weeks_from_transplant":38,"hardiness_temp":5,"hardiness_zone_min":12,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Needs sustained heat — underperforms in cool or unheated rooms."},"notes":"Essential in Thai cuisine. Grow from fresh rhizome — sometimes found in Asian supermarkets. Similar requirements to ginger but needs more heat. Pine-citrus-pepper flavour, quite different from ginger."},{"id":"WSL-0049","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Lemon Balm","name_da":"Citronmelisse","name_latin":"Melissa officinalis","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Melissa","species":"lemon-balm","type":"op","min_temp":-20,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":17,"sun_hours":3,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"risky","note":"Spreads aggressively in open ground — container is actually better."},"notes":"Extremely cold-hardy. Lemon-scented leaves for tea and cooking. Tolerates shade well — good for east or west-facing windowsills. Spreads aggressively outdoors — keep in container."},{"id":"WSL-0050","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"English Lavender","name_da":"Engelsk Lavendel","name_latin":"Lavandula angustifolia","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Lavandula","species":"lavender","type":"op","min_temp":-15,"max_temp":32,"optimal_temp":19,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Needs intense full sun and excellent drainage — root rot risk on a dim windowsill."},"notes":"Most cold-hardy lavender. Full sun essential — struggles indoors without a very bright south-facing window. Excellent on a balcony in summer. Culinary, fragrance and medicinal uses. Do not overwater."},{"id":"WSL-0051","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"French Lavender","name_da":"Fransk Lavendel","name_latin":"Lavandula stoechas","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Lavandula","species":"lavender","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":22,"sun_hours":7,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"risky","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Needs very high sun hours and heat — most windowsills cannot provide enough light."},"notes":"Distinctive pineapple-top flowers. More heat-tolerant than English lavender but less cold-hardy. Stronger fragrance. Better suited to Mediterranean climates and south-facing balconies."},{"id":"WSL-0052","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Hyssop","name_da":"Isop","name_latin":"Hyssopus officinalis","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Hyssopus","species":"hyssop","type":"op","min_temp":-15,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Gets woody without regular trimming — keep compact with frequent cutting."},"notes":"Ancient herb used since biblical times. Bitter-minty flavour. Used in liqueurs like Chartreuse. Hardy and drought-tolerant. Blue flowers attract bees. Underused in modern cooking."},{"id":"WSL-0053","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Winter Savory","name_da":"Vintermerian","name_latin":"Satureja montana","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Satureja","species":"savory","type":"op","min_temp":-15,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-18,"hardiness_zone_min":7,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Gets woody without regular trimming — prune hard after flowering."},"notes":"Perennial. Peppery thyme-like flavour. Traditional with beans and lentils. More cold-hardy than summer savory. Stays semi-evergreen in mild winters — one of few herbs available fresh year-round outdoors."},{"id":"WSL-0054","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Summer Savory","name_da":"Sommermerian","name_latin":"Satureja hortensis","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Satureja","species":"savory","type":"op","min_temp":10,"max_temp":32,"optimal_temp":21,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Annual — sow fresh each year and needs warmth to thrive indoors."},"notes":"Annual. Milder and more delicate than winter savory. Classic in German and Bulgarian cuisine. Good windowsill herb in summer — needs warmth. Sow fresh each year."},{"id":"WSL-0055","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Lemon Verbena","name_da":"Citronverbena","name_latin":"Aloysia citrodora","family":"Verbenaceae","genus":"Aloysia","species":"lemon-verbena","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":22,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Drops leaves in cold or low light — do not panic, it will regrow."},"notes":"Intensely lemon-scented — stronger than lemon balm or lemon thyme. No frost tolerance. Drops leaves in cold or low light — do not panic, it regrows. Excellent for tea. Needs good drainage."},{"id":"WSL-0056","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Nasturtium","name_da":"Blomsterkarse","name_latin":"Tropaeolum majus","family":"Tropaeolaceae","genus":"Tropaeolum","species":"nasturtium","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":6,"weeks_from_transplant":3,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Trailing varieties get very large — choose a compact type for a windowsill."},"notes":"Entire plant is edible — leaves, flowers and seeds. Peppery flavour. Thrives in poor soil — too much fertiliser produces leaves at the expense of flowers. One of the easiest edible flowers to grow."},{"id":"WSL-0057","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Dwarf Nasturtium","name_da":"Dværg Blomsterkarse","name_latin":"Tropaeolum majus 'Tom Thumb'","family":"Tropaeolaceae","genus":"Tropaeolum","species":"nasturtium","type":"heirloom","min_temp":5,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":17,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":6,"weeks_from_transplant":3,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Compact variety ideal for containers — needs poor soil for best flowering."},"notes":"Compact variety — stays small enough for a windowsill unlike trailing nasturtiums. Same edible qualities. Classic heirloom variety. Mix of flower colours. Good for children to grow."},{"id":"WSL-0058","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Common Myrtle","name_da":"Myrte","name_latin":"Myrtus communis","family":"Myrtaceae","genus":"Myrtus","species":"myrtle","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":20,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":24,"weeks_from_transplant":14,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Slow-growing but long-lived — gets large over time and needs regular shaping."},"notes":"Ancient Mediterranean culinary and ceremonial herb. Aromatic leaves used like bay. Edible berries and flowers. Slow-growing but very long-lived as a container plant. Good for a sunny windowsill year-round."},{"id":"WSL-0059","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Lemon Myrtle","name_da":"Citronmyrte","name_latin":"Backhousia citriodora","family":"Myrtaceae","genus":"Backhousia","species":"lemon-myrtle","type":"op","min_temp":8,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":24,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":30,"weeks_from_transplant":18,"hardiness_temp":5,"hardiness_zone_min":12,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Slow-growing tree — needs patience and a bright frost-free spot."},"notes":"Australian native. Highest citral content of any plant — more intensely lemon-scented than lemon balm, verbena or lemon thyme combined. No frost tolerance. Slow-growing. Increasingly available as a culinary herb."},{"id":"WSL-0060","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Bay Laurel","name_da":"Laurbær","name_latin":"Laurus nobilis","family":"Lauraceae","genus":"Laurus","species":"bay","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":20,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":52,"weeks_from_transplant":36,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Slow-growing tree — tolerates clipping well but gets large without it."},"notes":"Slow-growing but extremely long-lived. Tolerates clipping into shapes — good for a container. Harvest leaves fresh or dried year-round. Ancient symbol of victory. One leaf flavours an entire pot of soup."},{"id":"WSL-0061","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Lemongrass","name_da":"Citrongræs","name_latin":"Cymbopogon citratus","family":"Poaceae","genus":"Cymbopogon","species":"lemongrass","type":"op","min_temp":10,"max_temp":40,"optimal_temp":28,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":16,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":5,"hardiness_zone_min":12,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Gets very large — better moved to a balcony in summer when it grows vigorously."},"notes":"Grow from a fresh supermarket stalk rooted in water. Needs warmth and full sun. Gets large — better on a balcony in summer. Essential in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. Cut stalks at the base."},{"id":"WSL-0062","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Makrut Lime","name_da":"Kaffirlime","name_latin":"Citrus hystrix","family":"Rutaceae","genus":"Citrus","species":"makrut-lime","type":"op","min_temp":10,"max_temp":38,"optimal_temp":26,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":52,"weeks_from_transplant":36,"hardiness_temp":5,"hardiness_zone_min":12,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Slow-growing container tree — needs full sun and frost-free conditions year-round."},"notes":"Leaves are the culinary part — distinctive double-lobed shape. Essential in Thai curry pastes. Grow as a container tree on a sunny windowsill. Slow-growing. Move outside in summer in northern Europe."},{"id":"WSL-0063","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Long Pepper","name_da":"Langpeber","name_latin":"Piper longum","family":"Piperaceae","genus":"Piper","species":"pepper","type":"op","min_temp":15,"max_temp":38,"optimal_temp":28,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill"],"grow_time_weeks":52,"weeks_from_transplant":40,"hardiness_temp":5,"hardiness_zone_min":12,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Tropical vine needing sustained heat and humidity — a warm heated windowsill is essential."},"notes":"Ancient spice predating black pepper in European cuisine. Tropical vine — needs heat and humidity. Grows well on a warm indoor windowsill. Fruit spikes have a complex heat with hints of cinnamon and cardamom."},{"id":"WSL-0064","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Betel Leaf","name_da":"Betelbladplante","name_latin":"Piper betle","family":"Piperaceae","genus":"Piper","species":"pepper","type":"op","min_temp":15,"max_temp":38,"optimal_temp":27,"sun_hours":3,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill"],"grow_time_weeks":16,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":5,"hardiness_zone_min":12,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Tropical vine needing warmth and humidity — will die back quickly in cold or dry air."},"notes":"Climbing vine from Southeast Asia. Leaves used fresh in cooking — peppery and aromatic. Prefers warmth and humidity with indirect light. Distinct from betel nut (Areca catechu). Common in Vietnamese and Thai cuisine."},{"id":"WSL-0065","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Common Fennel","name_da":"Fennikel","name_latin":"Foeniculum vulgare","family":"Apiaceae","genus":"Foeniculum","species":"fennel","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":20,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-12,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Gets very tall — difficult to contain indoors. Better in a large balcony pot or garden."},"notes":"Anise-flavoured leaves and seeds. Gets tall and needs space. Inhibits growth of nearby plants — do not grow near dill or coriander. Leaves, seeds and pollen all edible."},{"id":"WSL-0066","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Bronze Fennel","name_da":"Brun Fennikel","name_latin":"Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum'","family":"Apiaceae","genus":"Foeniculum","species":"fennel","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":20,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-12,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Same as common fennel but decorative bronze foliage — still gets very tall."},"notes":"Bronze-purple feathery foliage. Same flavour as green fennel but visually striking. Popular in ornamental herb gardens. Same allelopathic properties — keep away from dill and coriander."},{"id":"WSL-0067","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Sweet Violet","name_da":"Skovviol","name_latin":"Viola odorata","family":"Violaceae","genus":"Viola","species":"violet","type":"op","min_temp":-15,"max_temp":22,"optimal_temp":12,"sun_hours":2,"sun_direct":"shade","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":16,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Prefers cool conditions — struggles in summer heat, ideal for spring windowsills."},"notes":"Edible perfumed flowers. Prefers cool and shade — excellent for north-facing windowsills in spring. Flowers used in salads, candied, or as garnish. Spreads by runners."},{"id":"WSL-0068","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"French Marigold","name_da":"Fransk Fløjlsblomst","name_latin":"Tagetes patula","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Tagetes","species":"marigold","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":20,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Compact variety ideal for containers. Repels pests — useful companion plant."},"notes":"Edible petals with a citrus-spicy flavour. Natural pest repellent. Compact enough for windowsills. Petals used in salads, rice dishes, and as saffron substitute. Continuous flowering."},{"id":"WSL-0069","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Pot Marigold","name_da":"Calendula","name_latin":"Calendula officinalis","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Calendula","species":"calendula","type":"heirloom","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-12,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Prefers cool conditions — flowers best in spring and autumn, not midsummer heat."},"notes":"Edible petals used as saffron substitute and in salads. Medicinal skin uses. Prefers cool conditions — blooms from early spring. Hardy annual that self-seeds freely. Long history of culinary and medicinal use."},{"id":"WSL-0070","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Mexican Oregano","name_da":"Mexicansk Oregano","name_latin":"Lippia graveolens","family":"Verbenaceae","genus":"Lippia","species":"mexican-oregano","type":"op","min_temp":10,"max_temp":40,"optimal_temp":26,"sun_hours":7,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":6,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Needs intense heat and full sun — south-facing windowsill only."},"notes":"Not related to Mediterranean oregano. Stronger, more complex flavour with citrus and anise notes. Essential in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. More heat-tolerant than common oregano. Increasingly available in Europe."},{"id":"WSL-0071","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Epazote","name_da":"Epazote","name_latin":"Dysphania ambrosioides","family":"Amaranthaceae","genus":"Dysphania","species":"epazote","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":38,"optimal_temp":24,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"risky","note":"Self-seeds aggressively outdoors — container keeps it controlled."},"notes":"Essential in Mexican black bean dishes. Strong pungent smell — love it or hate it. Used to reduce flatulence from beans. Self-seeds prolifically. Traditional antiparasitic herb. Use sparingly — strong flavour."},{"id":"WSL-0072","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Vietnamese Coriander","name_da":"Vietnamesisk Koriander","name_latin":"Persicaria odorata","family":"Polygonaceae","genus":"Persicaria","species":"vietnamese-coriander","type":"op","min_temp":10,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":25,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":6,"weeks_from_transplant":3,"hardiness_temp":5,"hardiness_zone_min":12,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Needs warmth and moisture — keep soil consistently damp, unlike most herbs."},"notes":"Coriander-like flavour without bolting in heat. Used in Vietnamese pho and laksa. Prefers moist warm conditions — opposite of most windowsill herbs. Propagates easily from cuttings. No frost tolerance."},{"id":"WSL-0073","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Shiso","name_da":"Shiso","name_latin":"Perilla frutescens","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Perilla","species":"shiso","type":"op","min_temp":10,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":23,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"risky","note":"Self-seeds prolifically outdoors — container keeps it manageable."},"notes":"Japanese herb — red and green varieties. Complex minty-anise-clove flavour. Essential in Japanese cuisine with sashimi. Both leaves and seeds edible. Red shiso used for umeboshi colouring. Annual."},{"id":"WSL-0074","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Curry Leaf","name_da":"Karryblad","name_latin":"Murraya koenigii","family":"Rutaceae","genus":"Murraya","species":"curry-leaf","type":"op","min_temp":12,"max_temp":38,"optimal_temp":28,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":52,"weeks_from_transplant":36,"hardiness_temp":5,"hardiness_zone_min":12,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Slow-growing tropical tree — patience required, but very rewarding once established."},"notes":"Real curry leaves — not curry powder. Essential in South Indian cuisine. Small tree that grows well in containers if kept warm. Fresh leaves are incomparable to dried. No frost tolerance. Drops leaves if chilled."},{"id":"WSL-0075","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"East Indian Lemongrass","name_da":"Østindisk Citrongræs","name_latin":"Cymbopogon flexuosus","family":"Poaceae","genus":"Cymbopogon","species":"lemongrass","type":"op","min_temp":10,"max_temp":40,"optimal_temp":27,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":16,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":5,"hardiness_zone_min":12,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"unsuitable","note":"More compact than West Indian lemongrass — better suited to large pots."},"notes":"More lemony and less citrusy than West Indian lemongrass (WSL-0061). Used in Ayurvedic medicine and Indian cooking. Slightly more compact growth habit. Both varieties used interchangeably in Southeast Asian cooking."},{"id":"WSL-0076","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Stinging Nettle","name_da":"Brændenælder","name_latin":"Urtica dioica","family":"Urticaceae","genus":"Urtica","species":"nettle","type":"op","min_temp":-20,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":3,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-34,"hardiness_zone_min":4,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"risky","note":"Spreads aggressively by underground runners — container is essential outdoors."},"notes":"Young shoots edible — rich in iron and vitamins. Sting disappears when cooked or dried. Classic in Scandinavian and British cuisine. Spreads aggressively — container only outdoors. Harvest before flowering for best flavour."},{"id":"WSL-0077","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Lovage","name_da":"Løvstikke","name_latin":"Levisticum officinale","family":"Apiaceae","genus":"Levisticum","species":"lovage","type":"op","min_temp":-20,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":6,"hardiness_temp":-34,"hardiness_zone_min":4,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"risky","garden":"good","note":"Gets very large — up to 2m. Needs deep soil and space. Garden only."},"notes":"Intense celery-like flavour. Traditional Scandinavian and Eastern European herb. Very cold-hardy perennial. One plant gives enormous yield — a little goes a long way. All parts edible: leaves, seeds, stem, root."},{"id":"WSL-0078","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Common Sorrel","name_da":"Almindelig Syre","name_latin":"Rumex acetosa","family":"Polygonaceae","genus":"Rumex","species":"sorrel","type":"op","min_temp":-20,"max_temp":25,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":3,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-34,"hardiness_zone_min":4,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Very easy and reliable — one of the best cold-tolerant windowsill herbs."},"notes":"Sharp lemony flavour from oxalic acid. One of the earliest spring herbs. Classic in French sorrel soup. Cut-and-come-again. Avoid in large quantities if prone to kidney stones. Very cold-hardy."},{"id":"WSL-0079","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Wood Sorrel","name_da":"Skovsyre","name_latin":"Oxalis acetosella","family":"Oxalidaceae","genus":"Oxalis","species":"wood-sorrel","type":"op","min_temp":-15,"max_temp":20,"optimal_temp":12,"sun_hours":1,"sun_direct":"shade","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"risky","note":"Thrives in deep shade — ideal for the darkest north-facing windowsill."},"notes":"Clover-shaped leaves with intense lemon flavour. Thrives in deep shade — one of very few culinary plants for truly dark windowsills. Used in Nordic fine dining. Delicate — use as garnish rather than cooking ingredient."},{"id":"WSL-0080","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Garlic","name_da":"Hvidløg","name_latin":"Allium sativum","family":"Amaryllidaceae","genus":"Allium","species":"garlic","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":32,"weeks_from_transplant":28,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Grow for green shoots on a windowsill — bulb harvest needs deep outdoor soil."},"notes":"On a windowsill, grow for fresh green garlic shoots rather than bulbs. Plant a clove and harvest the greens. Full bulb harvest requires outdoor growing season. Softneck varieties store better; hardneck varieties have more complex flavour."},{"id":"WSL-0081","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Cayenne Pepper","name_da":"Cayennepeber","name_latin":"Capsicum annuum 'Cayenne'","family":"Solanaceae","genus":"Capsicum","species":"chili","type":"op","min_temp":15,"max_temp":38,"optimal_temp":25,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":16,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Compact and productive on a south-facing windowsill — one of the best chilies for indoor growing."},"notes":"Classic hot chili. Compact plant that fruits reliably indoors. Needs warmth and full sun. Can be overwintered indoors and kept for several years. Scoville 30,000–50,000."},{"id":"WSL-0082","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Thai Chili","name_da":"Thai Chili","name_latin":"Capsicum annuum 'Thai Hot'","family":"Solanaceae","genus":"Capsicum","species":"chili","type":"op","min_temp":15,"max_temp":40,"optimal_temp":27,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":16,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Very compact — ideal windowsill chili with masses of small upright fruits."},"notes":"Small upright fruits, very hot. Extremely productive for its size. One of the best chilies for windowsill growing — stays compact and fruits heavily. Scoville 50,000–100,000."},{"id":"WSL-0083","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Habanero","name_da":"Habanero","name_latin":"Capsicum chinense 'Habanero'","family":"Solanaceae","genus":"Capsicum","species":"chili","type":"op","min_temp":18,"max_temp":40,"optimal_temp":28,"sun_hours":7,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":20,"weeks_from_transplant":12,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Needs more heat than most chilies — south-facing windowsill only. Slow to fruit indoors."},"notes":"Fruity, intense heat. Capsicum chinense species needs more warmth than annuum varieties. Slower to fruit indoors. Can be overwintered and becomes a small perennial tree over years. Scoville 100,000–350,000."},{"id":"WSL-0084","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Sweet Pepper","name_da":"Sød Peber","name_latin":"Capsicum annuum 'Sweet'","family":"Solanaceae","genus":"Capsicum","species":"chili","type":"hybrid","min_temp":15,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":24,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":18,"weeks_from_transplant":10,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Gets large and heavy with fruit — needs support and a substantial pot."},"notes":"No heat, full pepper flavour. Dwarf and mini varieties exist specifically for container growing. Needs more space than chilies. Very rewarding on a sunny balcony. Harvest green or leave to ripen red/yellow."},{"id":"WSL-0085","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Pequin Chili","name_da":"Pequin Chili","name_latin":"Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum","family":"Solanaceae","genus":"Capsicum","species":"chili","type":"op","min_temp":15,"max_temp":40,"optimal_temp":27,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["windowsill","balcony"],"grow_time_weeks":18,"weeks_from_transplant":10,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"good","garden":"unsuitable","note":"Wild species — very compact and ornamental, ideal for containers."},"notes":"Tiny wild chili from Mexico. Very compact plant with masses of small oval fruits. Among the best for windowsill growing — ornamental and productive. Scoville 40,000–60,000. Can live for years as a perennial indoors."},{"id":"WSL-0086","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Cherry Tomato","name_da":"Cherrytomater","name_latin":"Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme","family":"Solanaceae","genus":"Solanum","species":"tomato","type":"op","min_temp":10,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":24,"sun_hours":8,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Needs deep container (min 30cm) on balcony — compact varieties preferred."},"notes":"Most productive tomato for balconies and gardens. Fruits prolifically over a long season. Needs staking. Pick regularly to encourage more fruit."},{"id":"WSL-0087","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Beefsteak Tomato","name_da":"Oksehjertetomat","name_latin":"Solanum lycopersicum 'Brandywine'","family":"Solanaceae","genus":"Solanum","species":"tomato","type":"heirloom","min_temp":10,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":24,"sun_hours":8,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":16,"weeks_from_transplant":10,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Gets very large — needs full ground space, strong staking, and plenty of water."},"notes":"Large fruiting heirloom. Rich, complex flavour. Needs long warm season. Not suited for containers. Classic for northern European gardens when given full sun."},{"id":"WSL-0088","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Plum Tomato","name_da":"Blommetomater","name_latin":"Solanum lycopersicum 'San Marzano'","family":"Solanaceae","genus":"Solanum","species":"tomato","type":"heirloom","min_temp":10,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":24,"sun_hours":7,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":14,"weeks_from_transplant":9,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"High yield per plant — grow in rows with good soil and consistent watering."},"notes":"Classic Italian sauce tomato. Meaty with few seeds. Best for cooking. Indeterminate — needs staking. Very productive in warm summers."},{"id":"WSL-0089","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Courgette","name_da":"Courgette","name_latin":"Cucurbita pepo","family":"Cucurbitaceae","genus":"Cucurbita","species":"courgette","type":"op","min_temp":10,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":22,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Takes up a lot of space — give it at least 1m² per plant."},"notes":"One of the most productive summer vegetables. Harvest frequently at 15–20cm for best flavour. Both flowers and fruit are edible. Easy to grow from seed."},{"id":"WSL-0090","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Patty Pan Squash","name_da":"Ufopyccini","name_latin":"Cucurbita pepo var. clypeata","family":"Cucurbitaceae","genus":"Cucurbita","species":"squash","type":"op","min_temp":10,"max_temp":33,"optimal_temp":22,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"More compact than courgette — still needs 60–80cm space per plant."},"notes":"Decorative flying-saucer shaped squash. Harvest small (5–8cm) for best texture. Prolific producer. Mild flavour — good raw or grilled."},{"id":"WSL-0091","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Butternut Squash","name_da":"Butternut Squash","name_latin":"Cucurbita moschata 'Butternut'","family":"Cucurbitaceae","genus":"Cucurbita","species":"squash","type":"op","min_temp":12,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":24,"sun_hours":7,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":18,"weeks_from_transplant":12,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Trailing vine — needs 2–3m² space. Train along edges of the bed."},"notes":"Stores well through winter. Needs a long warm season — start indoors in April in northern Europe. Harvest when skin is fully tan and stem is dry."},{"id":"WSL-0092","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Cucumber","name_da":"Agurk","name_latin":"Cucumis sativus","family":"Cucurbitaceae","genus":"Cucumis","species":"cucumber","type":"op","min_temp":12,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":24,"sun_hours":7,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":6,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Needs vertical support on balcony — grow up a trellis to save space."},"notes":"Highly productive in warm summers. Keep soil consistently moist. Harvest frequently to encourage more fruit. Bush varieties work on large balconies."},{"id":"WSL-0093","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Aubergine","name_da":"Aubergine","name_latin":"Solanum melongena","family":"Solanaceae","genus":"Solanum","species":"aubergine","type":"op","min_temp":15,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":26,"sun_hours":8,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":16,"weeks_from_transplant":10,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Needs heat — performs best in warm sheltered spots or polytunnel in northern Europe."},"notes":"Needs a long hot season. Start early indoors (February in northern Europe). Best results in warmer summers. Asian varieties tend to be more productive than large Italian types in cool climates."},{"id":"WSL-0094","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"French Bean","name_da":"Grøn Bønne","name_latin":"Phaseolus vulgaris","family":"Fabaceae","genus":"Phaseolus","species":"bean","type":"op","min_temp":10,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":20,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Dwarf bush varieties work in large containers — climbing varieties need full garden."},"notes":"Fast-growing annual. Direct sow after last frost. Harvest regularly to keep plant producing. Nitrogen-fixing — improves soil. Bush types need no staking."},{"id":"WSL-0095","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Runner Bean","name_da":"Pralbønne","name_latin":"Phaseolus coccineus","family":"Fabaceae","genus":"Phaseolus","species":"bean","type":"op","min_temp":10,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":6,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Climbing to 2–3m — needs a sturdy cane structure. Decorative red flowers."},"notes":"Classic British garden bean. Very productive. More cold-tolerant than French beans. Decorative as well as edible. Sow direct or start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost."},{"id":"WSL-0096","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Garden Pea","name_da":"Ærter","name_latin":"Pisum sativum","family":"Fabaceae","genus":"Pisum","species":"pea","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":25,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":7,"hardiness_temp":-10,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Climbs to 1–1.5m — needs netting or twiggy sticks. Prefers cool weather."},"notes":"Prefers cool growing conditions — sow early (March–April) or late (August for autumn crop). Hates summer heat. Harvest daily when pods are plump. Nitrogen-fixing."},{"id":"WSL-0097","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Sugar Snap Pea","name_da":"Sukkerært","name_latin":"Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon","family":"Fabaceae","genus":"Pisum","species":"pea","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":25,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":7,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Compact varieties suitable for deep containers on balcony."},"notes":"Entire pod is edible — sweet and crunchy raw or lightly cooked. Easier to grow than shelling peas. Very popular with children. Harvest before pods become stringy."},{"id":"WSL-0098","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Radish","name_da":"Radise","name_latin":"Raphanus sativus","family":"Brassicaceae","genus":"Raphanus","species":"radish","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":25,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":4,"weeks_from_transplant":3,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Shallow roots — grows well in window boxes and shallow containers."},"notes":"Fastest vegetable to grow — ready in 3–4 weeks from direct sow. Sow successionally every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest. Bolts in heat — best in spring and autumn."},{"id":"WSL-0099","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Loose-leaf Lettuce","name_da":"Plukkelat","name_latin":"Lactuca sativa var. crispa","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Lactuca","species":"lettuce","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":24,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":5,"weeks_from_transplant":3,"hardiness_temp":-5,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Bolts quickly on a hot south-facing windowsill — better in cooler spots or east/west."},"notes":"Cut-and-come-again — harvest outer leaves and plant keeps producing. Prefers cool conditions. Sow successionally for continuous harvest. Tolerates partial shade."},{"id":"WSL-0100","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Spinach","name_da":"Spinat","name_latin":"Spinacia oleracea","family":"Amaranthaceae","genus":"Spinacia","species":"spinach","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":24,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":6,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-9,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Bolts rapidly in heat and long days — spring and autumn sowings are most productive."},"notes":"Highly nutritious. Bolts quickly in heat — sow March–April or August–September. Baby leaf varieties are fastest. Good for containers. Harvest outer leaves continuously."},{"id":"WSL-0101","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Swiss Chard","name_da":"Bladbede","name_latin":"Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris","family":"Amaranthaceae","genus":"Beta","species":"chard","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-10,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Colourful stems make it ornamental as well as edible — works well in mixed containers."},"notes":"More heat and cold tolerant than spinach. Harvest outer leaves continuously. Rainbow chard has red, yellow and white stems. Very productive over a long season."},{"id":"WSL-0102","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Kale","name_da":"Grønkål","name_latin":"Brassica oleracea var. sabellica","family":"Brassicaceae","genus":"Brassica","species":"kale","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":25,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":7,"hardiness_temp":-15,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Gets very large — grows 60–90cm tall. Baby kale can be grown in large containers."},"notes":"Extremely cold-hardy — flavour improves after frost. Harvest from outside in. Cavolo nero (black kale) is the most flavourful. Year-round harvest in mild climates."},{"id":"WSL-0103","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Beetroot","name_da":"Rødbede","name_latin":"Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris","family":"Amaranthaceae","genus":"Beta","species":"beetroot","type":"op","min_temp":7,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":7,"hardiness_temp":-5,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Needs at least 20cm depth — use deep containers on balcony. Both root and leaves are edible."},"notes":"Both root and young leaves are edible. Direct sow in clusters of 2–3 seeds, thin to strongest. Baby beet can be harvested from 6–7 weeks. Roasts, pickles, and raw in salads."},{"id":"WSL-0104","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Carrot","name_da":"Gulerod","name_latin":"Daucus carota subsp. sativus","family":"Apiaceae","genus":"Daucus","species":"carrot","type":"op","min_temp":7,"max_temp":27,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":14,"weeks_from_transplant":12,"hardiness_temp":-5,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Needs deep, loose, stone-free soil — short round varieties work best in containers."},"notes":"Direct sow only — does not transplant well. Thin to 5cm spacing. Short varieties ('Chantenay', 'Paris Market') suit containers. Loose soil is essential to avoid forking."},{"id":"WSL-0105","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Spring Onion","name_da":"Forårsløg","name_latin":"Allium fistulosum","family":"Amaryllidaceae","genus":"Allium","species":"onion","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-10,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Grows well in shallow containers — good windowsill cut-and-come-again crop."},"notes":"Harvest whole or as cut-and-come-again. Sow successionally every 3 weeks for continuous supply. Tolerates light frost. Much faster than bulb onions."},{"id":"WSL-0106","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Rocket","name_da":"Rucola","name_latin":"Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa","family":"Brassicaceae","genus":"Eruca","species":"rocket","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":25,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":4,"weeks_from_transplant":3,"hardiness_temp":-5,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"acceptable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Bolts quickly in heat and direct sun — better in partial shade in summer."},"notes":"Fast-growing peppery salad leaf. Bolts quickly in heat — best in spring and autumn. Cut-and-come-again. Wild rocket (Diplotaxis) is slower but more flavourful and heat-tolerant."},{"id":"WSL-0107","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Pak Choi","name_da":"Pak Choi","name_latin":"Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis","family":"Brassicaceae","genus":"Brassica","species":"pak choi","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":25,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":6,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-5,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Fast-growing — good catch crop between slower vegetables."},"notes":"Ready in 5–6 weeks from sowing. Harvest whole or as baby leaves. Bolts in heat and long days — best sown in late summer for autumn crop. Very popular in Asian cuisine."},{"id":"WSL-0108","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Pumpkin","name_da":"Græskar","name_latin":"Cucurbita maxima","family":"Cucurbitaceae","genus":"Cucurbita","species":"pumpkin","type":"op","min_temp":12,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":24,"sun_hours":7,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":20,"weeks_from_transplant":14,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Needs 3–4m² per plant — trailing vines are very large. Not for small gardens."},"notes":"Needs a long warm season and plenty of space. Start indoors in April. Harvest when skin is hard and stem is corky. Stores for months in a cool dry place."},{"id":"WSL-0109","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Sweet Corn","name_da":"Majs","name_latin":"Zea mays var. saccharata","family":"Poaceae","genus":"Zea","species":"corn","type":"hybrid","min_temp":10,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":24,"sun_hours":7,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":14,"weeks_from_transplant":10,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Wind-pollinated — plant in blocks of at least 4×4, not single rows."},"notes":"Wind-pollinated — plant in blocks for good pollination. Harvest when silk turns brown and kernels are milky. Eat the same day for maximum sweetness. Needs full sun and warm soil."},{"id":"WSL-0110","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Sunflower","name_da":"Solsikke","name_latin":"Helianthus annuus","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Helianthus","species":"sunflower","type":"op","min_temp":7,"max_temp":35,"optimal_temp":24,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":-1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Dwarf varieties (under 60cm) suit large balcony containers — standard varieties need full garden."},"notes":"Edible seeds and petals. Dwarf varieties good for containers and balconies. Tall varieties need staking. Attracts pollinators. Heads follow the sun when young."},{"id":"WSL-0111","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Echinacea","name_da":"Solhat","name_latin":"Echinacea purpurea","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Echinacea","species":"echinacea","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":16,"weeks_from_transplant":10,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Needs space to spread — clump-forming perennial, divides well after 3 years."},"notes":"Hardy perennial. Purple coneflower. Immune-support herb. Attracts bees and butterflies. Flowers in second year from seed. Drought-tolerant once established. Roots and flowers both used medicinally."},{"id":"WSL-0112","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Valerian","name_da":"Baldrian","name_latin":"Valeriana officinalis","family":"Caprifoliaceae","genus":"Valeriana","species":"valerian","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":18,"weeks_from_transplant":12,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Gets very tall (1.5m) — plant at back of border. Strongly attractive to cats."},"notes":"Perennial. Root used as a sleep aid and sedative. Tall with pale pink flowers. Cats are strongly attracted to the root. Self-seeds freely. Tolerates partial shade."},{"id":"WSL-0113","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Anise Hyssop","name_da":"Anis Isop","name_latin":"Agastache foeniculum","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Agastache","species":"agastache","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":20,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":14,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Short-lived perennial — often grown as annual in colder climates. Self-seeds."},"notes":"Anise-scented leaves and flowers. Both edible. Excellent for bees. Blue flower spikes all summer. Leaves used in tea and salads. More reliably perennial in zone 6+."},{"id":"WSL-0114","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Bergamot","name_da":"Biehoved","name_latin":"Monarda didyma","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Monarda","species":"bergamot","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":16,"weeks_from_transplant":10,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Prone to powdery mildew — ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering."},"notes":"Striking red flowers beloved by bees and hummingbirds. Leaves used like oregano and in Earl Grey-style tea. Hardy perennial. Spreads by rhizome. Mildew-resistant varieties available."},{"id":"WSL-0115","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Angelica","name_da":"Angelik","name_latin":"Angelica archangelica","family":"Apiaceae","genus":"Angelica","species":"angelica","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":25,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":20,"weeks_from_transplant":14,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Biennial or short-lived perennial — dies after flowering. Needs moist rich soil."},"notes":"Giant architectural plant (2m+). Stems candied in confectionery. Seeds, leaves and roots used in liqueurs including Chartreuse. Prefers cool moist conditions. Biennial — flowers then dies."},{"id":"WSL-0116","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Elecampane","name_da":"Alant","name_latin":"Inula helenium","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Inula","species":"elecampane","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":20,"weeks_from_transplant":14,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Large plant (1.5–2m) — give it space. Very hardy once established."},"notes":"Ancient medicinal herb. Root used for respiratory conditions. Large yellow daisy-like flowers. Very hardy perennial. Prefers heavier soil. Root harvested in autumn of second year."},{"id":"WSL-0117","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Marshmallow","name_da":"Lægestokrose","name_latin":"Althaea officinalis","family":"Malvaceae","genus":"Althaea","species":"marshmallow","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":18,"weeks_from_transplant":12,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Tall (1.5m), needs staking in exposed positions. Deep taproot — dislikes transplanting."},"notes":"Root, leaves and flowers all edible and medicinal. Mucilaginous root used in throat remedies — the original source of marshmallow candy. Pale pink flowers. Hardy perennial."},{"id":"WSL-0118","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Meadowsweet","name_da":"Engmjødurt","name_latin":"Filipendula ulmaria","family":"Rosaceae","genus":"Filipendula","species":"meadowsweet","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":25,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":16,"weeks_from_transplant":10,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Needs moist or wet soil — ideal near ponds. Spreads steadily by rhizome."},"notes":"Native to northern Europe. Creamy fragrant flowers used to flavour mead and wines. Contains salicylates — aspirin was originally derived from this plant. Prefers wet conditions."},{"id":"WSL-0119","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"St John's Wort","name_da":"Perikon","name_latin":"Hypericum perforatum","family":"Hypericaceae","genus":"Hypericum","species":"st johns wort","type":"op","min_temp":-15,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":14,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Can become invasive — deadhead before seeds set to control spread."},"notes":"Bright yellow flowers used medicinally for mild depression and nerve pain. Native to Europe. Hardy perennial. Flowers harvested in midsummer. Can spread aggressively if not controlled."},{"id":"WSL-0120","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Yarrow","name_da":"Røllike","name_latin":"Achillea millefolium","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Achillea","species":"yarrow","type":"op","min_temp":-20,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":14,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":-34,"hardiness_zone_min":4,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Spreads aggressively by rhizome — use root barrier or divide regularly."},"notes":"Extremely hardy native. Feathery aromatic leaves and flat flower heads in white, pink or red. Used as a wound herb for millennia. Attracts beneficial insects. Drought-tolerant."},{"id":"WSL-0121","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Rue","name_da":"Rude","name_latin":"Ruta graveolens","family":"Rutaceae","genus":"Ruta","species":"rue","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":32,"optimal_temp":20,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":14,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":-15,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Sap causes phototoxic burns — wear gloves when handling in sun."},"notes":"Blue-grey aromatic foliage. Ancient herb used in small quantities as a bitter flavouring. Strong insect repellent. Very drought-tolerant. Handle with care — sap is phototoxic."},{"id":"WSL-0122","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Betony","name_da":"Læge-Galtetand","name_latin":"Betonica officinalis","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Betonica","species":"betony","type":"op","min_temp":-15,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":14,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Tolerates dry shade — good under trees. Slow to establish but very long-lived."},"notes":"Native European medicinal herb. Bright pink-purple flower spikes. Used historically for headaches and nerve conditions. Very hardy. Good for wildlife gardens. Tolerates poor dry soil."},{"id":"WSL-0123","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Elder","name_da":"Hyld","name_latin":"Sambucus nigra","family":"Adoxaceae","genus":"Sambucus","species":"elder","type":"op","min_temp":-20,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":52,"weeks_from_transplant":26,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Grows into a large shrub or small tree — needs significant space."},"notes":"Flowers for elderflower cordial and wine. Berries for elderberry syrup and preserves. Native to Europe. Extremely hardy. Coppices well to keep smaller. Raw berries are mildly toxic."},{"id":"WSL-0124","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Motherwort","name_da":"Løvehale","name_latin":"Leonurus cardiaca","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Leonurus","species":"motherwort","type":"op","min_temp":-15,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":14,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Self-seeds prolifically — deadhead to prevent it taking over."},"notes":"Traditional heart and calming herb. Pink flowers in whorls along stem. Very hardy perennial. Tolerates shade and poor soil. Commonly naturalised in European hedgerows. Avoid in pregnancy."},{"id":"WSL-0125","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Feverfew","name_da":"Matrem","name_latin":"Tanacetum parthenium","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Tanacetum","species":"feverfew","type":"op","min_temp":-15,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":7,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Short-lived perennial — self-seeds freely to replace itself."},"notes":"Daisy-like flowers. Used for migraine prevention. Strong aromatic foliage deters aphids and other insects. Short-lived perennial that self-seeds readily. Good companion plant."},{"id":"WSL-0126","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Catnip","name_da":"Kattemynte","name_latin":"Nepeta cataria","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Nepeta","species":"catnip","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":10,"weeks_from_transplant":6,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Cats will roll on and destroy plants — protect young plants with wire cage."},"notes":"Strongly attractive to cats. Used in herbal tea for relaxation. Hardy perennial. Grey-green aromatic leaves. White flowers attract bees. Cut back after flowering for second flush."},{"id":"WSL-0127","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"White Horehound","name_da":"Kransbørste","name_latin":"Marrubium vulgare","family":"Lamiaceae","genus":"Marrubium","species":"horehound","type":"op","min_temp":-15,"max_temp":32,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":7,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Very drought-tolerant — thrives in poor dry soil where others fail."},"notes":"Ancient cough remedy. Bitter flavour used in horehound candy and cough drops. Woolly grey-green leaves. Very hardy and drought-tolerant. Naturalised across Europe. Bees love the flowers."},{"id":"WSL-0128","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Mugwort","name_da":"Gråbynke","name_latin":"Artemisia vulgaris","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Artemisia","species":"mugwort","type":"op","min_temp":-20,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":14,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":-34,"hardiness_zone_min":4,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Can become highly invasive — plant in contained area or use root barrier."},"notes":"Extremely hardy native. Used in traditional herb medicine and as a flavouring in beer before hops. Silvery underside to leaves. Spreads aggressively by rhizome — control carefully."},{"id":"WSL-0129","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Wormwood","name_da":"Malurt","name_latin":"Artemisia absinthium","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Artemisia","species":"wormwood","type":"op","min_temp":-20,"max_temp":32,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":7,"hardiness_temp":-29,"hardiness_zone_min":5,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Allelopathic — inhibits growth of neighbouring plants. Keep away from vegetables."},"notes":"The key ingredient in absinthe. Intensely bitter silver-grey foliage. Very drought-tolerant. Hardy perennial. Insect repellent. Keep away from vegetable beds — root exudates inhibit nearby plants."},{"id":"WSL-0130","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Tansy","name_da":"Rejnfan","name_latin":"Tanacetum vulgare","family":"Asteraceae","genus":"Tanacetum","species":"tansy","type":"op","min_temp":-20,"max_temp":28,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":14,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":-34,"hardiness_zone_min":4,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Spreads aggressively — plant in contained area. Toxic in quantity."},"notes":"Bright yellow button flowers. Historically used as an insect repellent and in small amounts as a flavouring. Very invasive — control carefully. Toxic in large quantities — not for culinary use."},{"id":"WSL-0131","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Leek","name_da":"Porre","name_latin":"Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum","family":"Amaryllidaceae","genus":"Allium","species":"leek","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":25,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":20,"weeks_from_transplant":14,"hardiness_temp":-15,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Start indoors January–February for summer transplanting. Needs deep planting."},"notes":"Hardy winter vegetable. Start early indoors and transplant in summer. Harvest through autumn and winter. Blue-green varieties most cold-hardy. Stands in ground through hard frosts."},{"id":"WSL-0132","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Purple Sprouting Broccoli","name_da":"Vinterbroccoli","name_latin":"Brassica oleracea var. italica","family":"Brassicaceae","genus":"Brassica","species":"broccoli","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":22,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":36,"weeks_from_transplant":28,"hardiness_temp":-12,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Large plant (1m+) — needs space. Sow May–June for winter/spring harvest."},"notes":"Sow in late spring, harvest purple shoots February–April — the hungry gap. Very hardy. One of the most valuable winter vegetables in northern European gardens. Overwinters outdoors."},{"id":"WSL-0133","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Savoy Cabbage","name_da":"Savoykål","name_latin":"Brassica oleracea var. sabauda","family":"Brassicaceae","genus":"Brassica","species":"cabbage","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":22,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":20,"weeks_from_transplant":14,"hardiness_temp":-12,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Needs netting against cabbage white butterfly — use fine mesh from planting."},"notes":"Most cold-hardy cabbage. Crinkled leaves. Flavour improves after frost. Harvest autumn through early spring. Slower than summer cabbage but stands in field through hard winter."},{"id":"WSL-0134","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Mâche","name_da":"Feldsalat","name_latin":"Valerianella locusta","family":"Caprifoliaceae","genus":"Valerianella","species":"mache","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":18,"optimal_temp":10,"sun_hours":3,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":6,"hardiness_temp":-15,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Sow August–September for autumn and winter harvest. Bolts immediately in spring heat."},"notes":"Cold-season salad leaf. Mild nutty flavour. Survives hard frosts under cloches. Sow in late summer for winter harvest. One of the few salads that genuinely thrives in cold weather."},{"id":"WSL-0135","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Land Cress","name_da":"Vinterkarse","name_latin":"Barbarea verna","family":"Brassicaceae","genus":"Barbarea","species":"land cress","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":20,"optimal_temp":12,"sun_hours":3,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-12,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Tolerates heavy shade — useful under tall crops. Cut-and-come-again."},"notes":"Peppery watercress substitute that needs no water. Overwinters outdoors in most of northern Europe. Harvest leaves through winter. Bolts in spring — sow again in August for winter."},{"id":"WSL-0136","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Winter Purslane","name_da":"Vinterportulak","name_latin":"Claytonia perfoliata","family":"Montiaceae","genus":"Claytonia","species":"winter purslane","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":18,"optimal_temp":10,"sun_hours":3,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":6,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-10,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Self-seeds prolifically — one sowing can sustain itself for years."},"notes":"Mild succulent salad leaf. Thrives in cold and shade where little else grows. Sow August–September. Self-seeds freely once established. Edible flowers. Also called miner's lettuce."},{"id":"WSL-0137","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Perpetual Spinach","name_da":"Evighedsspinach","name_latin":"Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris","family":"Amaranthaceae","genus":"Beta","species":"spinach","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":25,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-10,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Much more cold-hardy than true spinach — harvest through mild winters."},"notes":"Actually a chard, not a spinach. Much more bolt- and cold-resistant than true spinach. Harvest outer leaves continuously over many months. Can overwinter in most UK and Danish climates."},{"id":"WSL-0138","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Red Mustard","name_da":"Rød Sennep","name_latin":"Brassica juncea 'Red Giant'","family":"Brassicaceae","genus":"Brassica","species":"mustard","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":22,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":6,"weeks_from_transplant":4,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Peppery heat intensifies in cold — mild in summer, spicy in autumn."},"notes":"Striking purple-red leaves. Peppery flavour. Fast-growing salad green. Survives light frosts — best autumn to early winter. Good in mixed salad bowls. Bolts quickly in heat."},{"id":"WSL-0139","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Mizuna","name_da":"Mizuna","name_latin":"Brassica rapa var. nipposinica","family":"Brassicaceae","genus":"Brassica","species":"mizuna","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":22,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":4,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":5,"weeks_from_transplant":3,"hardiness_temp":-7,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"good","garden":"good","note":"Very fast-growing cut-and-come-again. Multiple sowings possible per season."},"notes":"Japanese salad green. Feathery leaves with mild peppery flavour. Very fast — ready in 3–4 weeks from sowing. Tolerates light frost. Sow successionally spring and autumn."},{"id":"WSL-0140","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Turnip","name_da":"Turnips","name_latin":"Brassica rapa subsp. rapa","family":"Brassicaceae","genus":"Brassica","species":"turnip","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":22,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":6,"hardiness_temp":-10,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Direct sow only — does not transplant well. Thin to 15cm spacing."},"notes":"Fast-growing root vegetable. Both root and young leaves edible. Autumn-sown roots store in ground through winter. Young turnip tops ('turnip greens') are a valuable winter green."},{"id":"WSL-0141","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Parsnip","name_da":"Pastinak","name_latin":"Pastinaca sativa","family":"Apiaceae","genus":"Pastinaca","species":"parsnip","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":22,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":20,"weeks_from_transplant":18,"hardiness_temp":-15,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Slow to germinate — keep moist for 3+ weeks. Frost improves flavour."},"notes":"Long season root vegetable. Sow February–April. Leave in ground through winter — frost converts starch to sugar. One of the sweetest winter vegetables. Direct sow only."},{"id":"WSL-0142","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Broad Bean","name_da":"Hestebønne","name_latin":"Vicia faba","family":"Fabaceae","genus":"Vicia","species":"broad bean","type":"op","min_temp":-5,"max_temp":22,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":20,"weeks_from_transplant":16,"hardiness_temp":-10,"hardiness_zone_min":9,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Sow October–November for overwintered crop. Autumn-sown plants stronger than spring."},"notes":"Hardy legume. Can be sown in autumn to overwinter and crop in early spring. Nitrogen-fixing. Watch for blackfly on shoot tips — pinch out to discourage. Pods, seeds and young shoots all edible."},{"id":"WSL-0143","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Spring Beauty","name_da":"Forårsskønhed","name_latin":"Claytonia sibirica","family":"Montiaceae","genus":"Claytonia","species":"spring beauty","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":18,"optimal_temp":10,"sun_hours":2,"sun_direct":"shade","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":8,"weeks_from_transplant":5,"hardiness_temp":-15,"hardiness_zone_min":8,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Thrives in deep shade under trees — few edibles do. Self-seeds freely."},"notes":"Pink-flowered edible succulent. Grows in deep shade where almost nothing else edible will. Very cold-hardy. Self-seeds to form ground-covering colonies. Mild flavour — good in salads."},{"id":"WSL-0144","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Good King Henry","name_da":"Stolt Henrik","name_latin":"Blitum bonus-henricus","family":"Amaranthaceae","genus":"Blitum","species":"good king henry","type":"op","min_temp":-10,"max_temp":25,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":3,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Slow to establish — patient with it in year one. Long-lived once settled."},"notes":"Ancient perennial vegetable. Young shoots eaten like asparagus in spring. Leaves used like spinach. Very hardy and productive once established. Largely forgotten but worth growing."},{"id":"WSL-0145","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Seeded from common horticultural knowledge. Needs primary source verification.","name_en":"Sea Kale","name_da":"Strandhjelm","name_latin":"Crambe maritima","family":"Brassicaceae","genus":"Crambe","species":"sea kale","type":"op","min_temp":-15,"max_temp":25,"optimal_temp":15,"sun_hours":6,"sun_direct":"full","context":["garden"],"grow_time_weeks":52,"weeks_from_transplant":26,"hardiness_temp":-23,"hardiness_zone_min":6,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"unsuitable","garden":"good","note":"Takes 2–3 years to establish before harvesting. Very long-lived perennial."},"notes":"Perennial vegetable from British coastlines. Tender blanched shoots harvested in spring. Extremely cold-hardy. Long-lived once established. Needs well-drained soil. Worth the wait."},{"id":"WSL-0146","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Release-candidate contribution. Sources: Kew POWO for taxonomy and range; Slow Food Ark of Taste for Peruvian Amazon culinary context; UF/IFAS and West Coast Seeds for cultivation guidance.","name_en":"Sacha Culantro","name_da":"Sacha Culantro","name_latin":"Eryngium foetidum","family":"Apiaceae","genus":"Eryngium","species":"culantro","type":"op","min_temp":15,"max_temp":32,"optimal_temp":24,"sun_hours":2,"sun_direct":"shade","context":["windowsill","balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":12,"weeks_from_transplant":8,"hardiness_temp":10,"hardiness_zone_min":12,"habit":{"windowsill":"good","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"acceptable","note":"Warm, moist, shade-tolerant herb. Good windowsill candidate if kept warm and evenly moist; avoid cold drafts."},"notes":"Peruvian Amazon culinary herb also known as jungle culantro. Prefers warmth, moisture and shade or filtered light. Slow to germinate and not frost tolerant. Best for warm windowsills, sheltered balconies or humid garden corners; keep soil evenly moist."},{"id":"WSL-0147","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Release-candidate contribution. Sources: Kew POWO for accepted taxonomy and Peru native range; CIP for Andean root/tuber crop context; Cultivariable and RHS for cool-season container and short-day tuberisation guidance.","name_en":"Oca","name_da":"Oca","name_latin":"Oxalis tuberosa","family":"Oxalidaceae","genus":"Oxalis","species":"oca","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":30,"optimal_temp":18,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":28,"weeks_from_transplant":24,"hardiness_temp":1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Cool-season Andean tuber crop. Needs a large container or garden bed and a long season; tuberisation is short-day sensitive."},"notes":"Andean root/tuber crop from Oxalis tuberosa. Better suited to large balcony containers, raised beds or garden plots than a normal windowsill. Prefers cool to mild conditions, partial sun and a long frost-free season. Most varieties form tubers under shorter autumn days, so protect from early frost if grown in temperate climates."},{"id":"WSL-0148","contributor":"dennishedegreen","contributor_note":"Release-candidate contribution. Sources: Kew POWO for accepted taxonomy and Peru native range; Cultivariable and agronomy literature for cool-season, short-day tuberisation and heat-sensitivity guidance.","name_en":"Ulluco","name_da":"Ulluco","name_latin":"Ullucus tuberosus","family":"Basellaceae","genus":"Ullucus","species":"ulluco","type":"op","min_temp":5,"max_temp":26,"optimal_temp":16,"sun_hours":5,"sun_direct":"partial","context":["balcony","garden"],"grow_time_weeks":32,"weeks_from_transplant":28,"hardiness_temp":1,"hardiness_zone_min":10,"habit":{"windowsill":"unsuitable","balcony":"acceptable","garden":"good","note":"Cool, moist Andean tuber crop with a long season. Poor fit for normal windowsills; better in large containers or garden beds."},"notes":"Andean tuber crop from Ullucus tuberosus. Prefers cool, moist conditions and dislikes hot, dry summers. Tuber formation is short-day sensitive, so temperate growers may need to keep plants alive into autumn while protecting them from early frost. Best treated as a specialist balcony-container or garden crop, not a casual indoor herb."}]}