The following data were recorded after
six months from transplanting: plant height (cm),
number of leaves, number of branches, stem
diameter (mm), fresh and dry weights of leaves,
stems and roots (g). Samples were used to determine
Total carbohydrates percentage of dried leaves,
stems and roots (70°C) was determined using the
method described by Dubois et al. [14] and nitrogen,
phosphorus and potassium contents according to
Cottenie et al. [15].