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.
Chop-Suey Greens
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.