{
  "names": {
    "common": {
      "de": "Eiskraut",
      "en": "Mesembryanthemum crystallinum"
    },
    "plural": {
      "de": "Eiskraut",
      "en": "Mesembryanthemum crystallinum"
    },
    "botanical": "Mesembryanthemum crystallinum",
    "synonyms": {
      "de": [
        "Eisblume",
        "Mesembryanthemum crystallinum",
        "Sodapflanze"
      ]
    },
    "common_synonyms": {
      "de": [
        "Eisblume",
        "Mesembryanthemum crystallinum",
        "Sodapflanze"
      ]
    },
    "search_terms": {
      "de": [
        "Eiskraut"
      ],
      "en": [
        "Mesembryanthemum crystallinum"
      ]
    }
  },
  "taxonomy": {
    "kingdom": "Plantae",
    "clades": [
      "Mesembryanthemum",
      "Mesembryanthemum subg. Cryophytum"
    ],
    "order": "Caryophyllales",
    "family_botanical": "Aizoaceae",
    "family": {
      "de": "Aizoaceae",
      "en": "Aizoaceae"
    },
    "family_id": "aizoaceae",
    "genus": "Mesembryanthemum",
    "species": "crystallinum",
    "hybrid_status": "not_hybrid"
  },
  "classification": {
    "main_group": "Magnoliopsida",
    "life_cycle": "annual/perennial",
    "perennial": true,
    "woody": false,
    "tree": false,
    "shrub": false
  },
  "calendar": {
    "sowing_indoor": {
      "months": [
        3,
        4
      ],
      "earliest_month": 3,
      "latest_month": 4,
      "notes": {
        "de": "Warm und hell vorziehen.",
        "en": "Start warm and bright."
      }
    },
    "sowing_outdoor": {
      "months": [
        5,
        6
      ],
      "earliest_month": 5,
      "latest_month": 6,
      "notes": {
        "de": "Erst in warmen Boden nach Frostgefahr säen.",
        "en": "Sow only into warm soil after frost risk."
      }
    },
    "planting_out": {
      "months": [
        5,
        6
      ],
      "earliest_month": 5,
      "latest_month": 6,
      "notes": {
        "de": "Nach Frostgefahr mit Abstand setzen.",
        "en": "Transplant after frost with spacing."
      }
    },
    "harvest": {
      "months": [
        6,
        7,
        8,
        9
      ],
      "earliest_month": 6,
      "latest_month": 9,
      "notes": {
        "de": "Blätter und Triebspitzen laufend schneiden.",
        "en": "Cut leaves and shoot tips continuously."
      }
    }
  },
  "cultivation_specs": {
    "seed": {
      "light_germinator": false,
      "dark_germinator": false,
      "cold_germinator": false,
      "stratification_needed": false,
      "pre_soaking_recommended": false,
      "direct_sowing_possible": true,
      "pre_culture_recommended": false
    },
    "temperature": {
      "frost_sensitive": false,
      "late_frost_sensitive": false
    },
    "water": {
      "drought_tolerant": false,
      "waterlogging_sensitive": false,
      "mulching_recommended": false
    },
    "nutrition": {
      "heavy_feeder": false,
      "medium_feeder": false,
      "light_feeder": false,
      "compost_recommended": false,
      "mulching_recommended": false
    },
    "container": {
      "container_suitable": false,
      "drainage_required": false,
      "repotting_needed": false
    },
    "support": {
      "needs_support": false,
      "support_recommended": false,
      "climbing": false,
      "vining": false,
      "trellis_recommended": false,
      "training_required": false
    },
    "cultivation_modes": {
      "outdoor_bed_suitable": true,
      "raised_bed_suitable": true,
      "container_suitable": false,
      "balcony_suitable": false,
      "greenhouse_suitable": false,
      "polytunnel_suitable": false,
      "indoor_suitable": false,
      "windowsill_suitable": false,
      "hydroponic_possible": false,
      "permaculture_suitable": false,
      "no_dig_suitable": false
    }
  },
  "site": {
    "sun": {
      "de": "vollsonnig und warm",
      "en": "full sun and warm"
    },
    "shelter": {
      "de": "geschützt nach Bedarf",
      "en": "shelter as needed"
    },
    "notes": {
      "de": "Trockene, warme Plätze fördern kompakte Pflanzen.",
      "en": "Dry, warm sites support compact plants."
    }
  },
  "soil": {
    "texture": {
      "de": "sandig bis durchlässig",
      "en": "sandy to well-drained"
    },
    "ph_range": {
      "min": 6.0,
      "max": 8.0
    },
    "notes": {
      "de": "Keine nassen schweren Böden.",
      "en": "Avoid wet heavy soils."
    }
  },
  "watering": {
    "frequency": {
      "de": "sparsam bis mäßig",
      "en": "low to moderate"
    },
    "method": {
      "de": "am Wurzelbereich",
      "en": "at the root zone"
    },
    "notes": {
      "de": "Nach dem Anwachsen eher trocken kultivieren.",
      "en": "After establishment grow rather dry."
    }
  },
  "nutrition": {
    "fertilizer_type": {
      "de": "sparsam",
      "en": "light"
    },
    "frequency": {
      "de": "nach Bedarf",
      "en": "as needed"
    },
    "notes": {
      "de": "Zu viel Stickstoff macht weiches Wachstum.",
      "en": "Too much nitrogen causes soft growth."
    }
  },
  "cultivation_planning": {
    "succession_sowing": {
      "possible": false
    }
  },
  "companion_planting": {
    "approach": "general_gardening",
    "good_neighbors": [
      {
        "slug": "tomato-container-edges",
        "name": {
          "de": "Tomate im Kübelrand",
          "en": "tomato container edges"
        },
        "reason": {
          "de": "Kombination ist für Beetgestaltung und Nützlingsförderung plausibel.",
          "en": "Combination is plausible for bed design and beneficial insects."
        },
        "relationship_type": "good_neighbor"
      },
      {
        "slug": "other-drought-tolerant-herbs",
        "name": {
          "de": "andere trockenheitsliebende Kräuter",
          "en": "other drought-tolerant herbs"
        },
        "reason": {
          "de": "Kombination ist für Beetgestaltung und Nützlingsförderung plausibel.",
          "en": "Combination is plausible for bed design and beneficial insects."
        },
        "relationship_type": "good_neighbor"
      }
    ],
    "bad_neighbors": [
      {
        "slug": "high-water-demand-crops",
        "name": {
          "de": "stark wasserbedürftige Kulturen",
          "en": "high-water-demand crops"
        },
        "reason": {
          "de": "Passt wegen Standort, Fruchtfolge oder Konkurrenz weniger gut.",
          "en": "Less suitable because of site, rotation, or competition."
        },
        "relationship_type": "avoid"
      }
    ],
    "design_rules": {
      "de": [
        "Mischkultur ersetzt keine passende Fruchtfolge und Pflege."
      ],
      "en": [
        "Companion planting does not replace suitable rotation and care."
      ]
    },
    "notes": {
      "de": "Empfehlungen sind für Hausgärten gedacht.",
      "en": "Recommendations are intended for home gardens."
    }
  },
  "problems": {
    "common": {
      "de": [
        "Kälteschäden",
        "weiches Wachstum bei zu viel Wasser"
      ],
      "en": [
        "cold damage",
        "soft growth from excess water"
      ]
    },
    "diagnosis": {
      "de": "Wasser, Standort, Nährstoffversorgung und Schädlingsdruck zuerst prüfen.",
      "en": "Check water, site, nutrition, and pest pressure first."
    }
  },
  "problem_management": {
    "common_pest_groups": {
      "de": [
        "Schnecken",
        "Blattläuse"
      ],
      "en": [
        "slugs",
        "aphids"
      ]
    },
    "common_disease_groups": {
      "de": [
        "Wurzelfäule",
        "Botrytis"
      ],
      "en": [
        "root rot",
        "Botrytis"
      ]
    },
    "prevention_principles": {
      "de": [
        "Standort passend wählen",
        "Bestände luftig halten",
        "Fruchtfolge und Hygiene beachten",
        "Pflanzen regelmäßig kontrollieren"
      ],
      "en": [
        "choose a suitable site",
        "keep growth airy",
        "use rotation and hygiene",
        "inspect plants regularly"
      ]
    },
    "diagnosis_notes": {
      "de": "Symptome immer zusammen mit Standort, Wetter und Kulturphase bewerten.",
      "en": "Assess symptoms together with site, weather, and growth stage."
    }
  },
  "disease_graph": {
    "scope": "general_crop_health",
    "profiles": [
      {
        "slug": "root-rot",
        "name": {
          "de": "Wurzelfäule",
          "en": "root rot"
        },
        "severity": "medium",
        "conditions": {
          "de": [
            "feuchte Bestände",
            "Stress durch Standort oder Witterung"
          ],
          "en": [
            "humid canopy",
            "site or weather stress"
          ]
        },
        "prevention": {
          "de": [
            "luftig pflanzen",
            "kranke Pflanzenteile entfernen"
          ],
          "en": [
            "space plants for airflow",
            "remove diseased plant material"
          ]
        }
      },
      {
        "slug": "botrytis",
        "name": {
          "de": "Botrytis",
          "en": "Botrytis"
        },
        "severity": "medium",
        "conditions": {
          "de": [
            "feuchte Bestände",
            "Stress durch Standort oder Witterung"
          ],
          "en": [
            "humid canopy",
            "site or weather stress"
          ]
        },
        "prevention": {
          "de": [
            "luftig pflanzen",
            "kranke Pflanzenteile entfernen"
          ],
          "en": [
            "space plants for airflow",
            "remove diseased plant material"
          ]
        }
      }
    ]
  },
  "phenology": {
    "stages": {
      "de": [
        "Keimling",
        "Spross",
        "Blattrosette",
        "Blüte",
        "Frucht"
      ],
      "en": [
        "Seedling",
        "Sprout",
        "Rosette",
        "Flower",
        "Fruit"
      ]
    },
    "notes": {
      "de": "Eiskraut ist eine schnell wachsende Pflanze, die in etwa 6 Wochen nach dem Keimen blüht.",
      "en": "Iceplant is a fast-growing plant that flowers in about 6 weeks after germination."
    }
  },
  "flowering_pollination": [
    {
      "type": "self-pollination",
      "notes": {
        "de": "Eiskraut ist selbstbestäubend.",
        "en": "Iceplant is self-pollinating."
      }
    }
  ],
  "pollination": {
    "summary": {
      "de": "Eiskraut benötigt keine Befruchtung durch Insekten.",
      "en": "Iceplant does not require pollination by insects."
    },
    "pollinator_required": false,
    "self_fertility": "high",
    "pollinator_notes": {
      "de": "Eiskraut ist selbstfruchtbar und benötigt keine Befruchtung durch Insekten.",
      "en": "Iceplant is self-fertile and does not require pollination by insects."
    }
  },
  "harvest": [
    {
      "method": {
        "de": "hand-picking",
        "en": "hand-picking"
      },
      "notes": {
        "de": "Eisblüten können manuell geerntet werden.",
        "en": "Ice flowers can be harvested by hand."
      }
    }
  ],
  "harvest_details": {
    "harvest_frequency": {
      "de": "Eisblüten können in etwa 6 Wochen nach dem Keimen geerntet werden.",
      "en": "Ice flowers can be harvested in about 6 weeks after germination."
    },
    "harvest_indicators": {
      "de": [
        "Blütenfarbe",
        "Blütenform"
      ],
      "en": [
        "Flower color",
        "Flower shape"
      ]
    },
    "post_harvest_handling": {
      "de": "Eisblüten sollten nach der Ernte sofort verwendet werden.",
      "en": "Ice flowers should be used immediately after harvesting."
    }
  },
  "storage": [
    {
      "method": {
        "de": "cool and dry place",
        "en": "cool and dry place"
      },
      "notes": {
        "de": "Eisblüten sollten in einem kühlen, trockenen Ort aufbewahrt werden.",
        "en": "Ice flowers should be stored in a cool, dry place."
      }
    }
  ],
  "storage_details": {
    "general_storage_category": {
      "de": "Kühle, trockene Lagerung",
      "en": "Cool, dry storage"
    },
    "storage_life": {
      "de": "Eisblüten können etwa 1 Woche aufbewahrt werden.",
      "en": "Ice flowers can be stored for about 1 week."
    },
    "processing_options": {
      "de": [
        "Verwendung in Salaten",
        "Verwendung in Getränken"
      ],
      "en": [
        "Use in salads",
        "Use in drinks"
      ]
    }
  },
  "processing_use": [
    {
      "method": {
        "de": "raw",
        "en": "raw"
      },
      "notes": {
        "de": "Eisblüten können roh verwendet werden.",
        "en": "Ice flowers can be used raw."
      }
    }
  ],
  "kitchen_usage": {
    "cooking_methods": {
      "de": [
        "Rohverwendung",
        "Garen"
      ],
      "en": [
        "Raw use",
        "Cooking"
      ]
    },
    "preparation_methods": {
      "de": [
        "Waschen",
        "Schneiden"
      ],
      "en": [
        "Washing",
        "Cutting"
      ]
    },
    "serving_suggestions": {
      "de": [
        "In Salaten verwenden",
        "In Getränken verwenden"
      ],
      "en": [
        "Use in salads",
        "Use in drinks"
      ]
    }
  },
  "safety_and_edibility": {
    "edible_parts": {
      "de": [
        "Blüten",
        "Blätter"
      ],
      "en": [
        "Flowers",
        "Leaves"
      ]
    },
    "inedible_or_caution_parts": {
      "de": [
        "Samen"
      ],
      "en": [
        "Seeds"
      ]
    },
    "toxicity_notes": {
      "de": "Keine bekannten Giftwirkungen.",
      "en": "No known toxic effects."
    },
    "raw_consumption": {
      "de": "Eisblüten können roh konsumiert werden.",
      "en": "Ice flowers can be consumed raw."
    }
  },
  "seed_saving": [
    {
      "method": {
        "de": "dry",
        "en": "dry"
      },
      "notes": {
        "de": "Samen sollten trocken gelagert werden.",
        "en": "Seeds should be stored dry."
      }
    }
  ],
  "seed_saving_advanced": {
    "seed_storage": {
      "de": "Samen sollten in einem kühlen, trockenen Ort aufbewahrt werden.",
      "en": "Seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place."
    },
    "seed_viability": {
      "de": "Samen können etwa 1 Jahr haltbar sein.",
      "en": "Seeds can be viable for about 1 year."
    }
  },
  "ecology": {
    "pollinator_value": "Self-pollinating",
    "wildlife_value": "Attracts pollinators",
    "biodiversity_notes": {
      "de": "Eiskraut ist eine schnell wachsende Pflanze, die in etwa 6 Wochen nach dem Keimen blüht.",
      "en": "Iceplant is a fast-growing plant that flowers in about 6 weeks after germination."
    }
  },
  "slug": "eiskraut",
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Wikidata entity",
      "url": "https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q161473",
      "publisher": "Wikidata",
      "date_accessed": "2026-05-13"
    },
    {
      "title": "GBIF species match",
      "url": "https://api.gbif.org/v1/species/match?name=Mesembryanthemum%20crystallinum&kingdom=Plantae",
      "publisher": "GBIF",
      "date_accessed": "2026-05-13"
    },
    {
      "title": "Deutschsprachige Wikipedia: Eiskraut",
      "url": "https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiskraut",
      "publisher": "Wikipedia",
      "date_accessed": "2026-05-13"
    },
    {
      "title": "English Wikipedia: Mesembryanthemum crystallinum",
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesembryanthemum_crystallinum",
      "publisher": "Wikipedia",
      "date_accessed": "2026-05-13"
    }
  ]
}