Sowing this year (2021)

Created by: ossi on 2021-03-07 • List type: user • Visibility: Public

Plant Type Note
Amaranthus mangostanus
Species
Sow spring/summer ALF; Keep moist; Harvest young. Transplant true.
Chrysanthemum coronarium
Species
Transplant true.
Cosmos
Species
Transplant true.
French Marigold
Species
Transplant true.
Jasmin
Species
Transplant true.
Kale
Species
Transplant true.
Perennial Flax
Species
Medical use: Eyewash Boils, poultice of fresh crushed leaves applied to irritated eyes, wash of tobacco and blue flax to improve hair. Sow: Seeding in late fall to very early spring; Dormant fall seedings works best. Sun; Keep seed moist until germination; Keep soil dry after;
Roman chamomile
Species
Sow: Sow Roman Chamomile seeds in spring ALF; Keep soil slightly moist, but not wet until germination. Transplant true. Harvest: Harvest chamomile flowers when they are first fully opened. Use them fresh or freeze them for later use.
Valerian
Species
Sow: Plant Valerian seeds directly outdoors in the spring. Fairly frost tolerant. Full sun / part shade. Transplant true. Medical use: The Valerian root is what is harvested for medicinal use. Cut off flowers to give energy to the root. Cats: Sometimes, the plants need some protection from cats who might do damage.