{"title":"Medicinal Herbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Growing your own medicinal herbs is a uniquely empowering experience that offers us the opportunity to glean new flavors, nutrition, medicine and beauty from our backyard.\"\u003cbr\u003e –  Jon Carlson, Vitalist School of Herbology\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"angelica-official","title":"Angelica Official","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eAngelica archangelica\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW ANGELICA OFFICIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSeeds have short life, best to direct sow in the fall or by winter solstice. If starting indoors, stratify for three months prior, start 4-6 weeks before last frost and plant out after frost. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Plant lives longer if flower heads are removed. Soil pH 6–9. Hardiness zones 4-7. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 9,450 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 6 months. Refrigerating can extend life to 2 to 5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e21-30\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e4-5’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorage \u003cb\u003eRefrigerate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Centerpiece of your herb garden, pleasant musk or Juniper aroma. Dried leaves, roots or seeds make a licorice-flavored carminative tea, helpful in aiding digestion. Dried roots have anti-microbial properties. Fresh leaves flavor salads. Peeled stalks are eaten like celery. Fresh roots are cooked in water as a vegetable. The seed is used to flavor liqueurs such as Chartreuse. Also known as Garden Angelica, Wild Celery and Norwegian Angelica. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Northern Europe in wet areas along river banks or marshes.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":19334800133,"sku":"10146","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":19335269637,"sku":"15018","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":31277884669994,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":31277885751338,"sku":"","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Angelica_IMG_3211_1795809c-a5fd-4b0f-879e-e17f53d57b80.jpg?v=1497595607"},{"product_id":"black-cohosh","title":"Black Cohosh","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eActaea racemosa\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW BLACK COHOSH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow outdoors in the summer or early fall for germination in first or second spring. Requires cycle of warm summer temperatures, to cold winter with germination as soil warms in spring or early summer. If attempting to start indoors, warm stratify seeds at 70˚F for three months, then cold stratify at 40˚F for three months and then warm again to germinate in humus rich soil in shade house. Pot up and grown on in shade house for 1-2 years. Most easily propagated in the spring or fall by cutting rhizomes in to 2-3” lengths. Plant cuttings with buds facing up 2” deep in coil covered by 3” of hardwood bark mulch. Harvest roots in the fall after 3-5 years or leaves second year. Soil pH 5.6-7. Hardiness zones 4-8. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,200 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 2 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4-1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e3-5 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorage \u003cb\u003eRefrigerate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Black Cohosh medicinally is an ally for women’s reproductive health. It can be used today to alleviate premenstrual symptoms, aid in labor, and support the perimenopausal and menopausal years. Native Americans harvested the plant to support bronchial health, women’s health, to treat gynecological disorders, sore throats, kidney problems and depression. The flower stems are tall and fragrant. Species is becoming over harvested in the wild and best be cultivated. Also known as black bugbane, black snakeroot and fairy candle. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to eastern North America and is often found in woodland openings. Cohosh is a Native American word for rough.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds. cohosh\/BlackCohosh1_IMG_3918.jpg black cohosh image####","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":883710681,"sku":"10132","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":31377661427754,"sku":"","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/BlackCohosh_IMG_3921_d37af7e5-b8a8-4817-a864-d030834b74c6.jpg?v=1497595907"},{"product_id":"burdock-common","title":"Burdock, Common","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eArctium minus\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW BURDOCK, COMMON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eEasy to grow, direct seed in fall or spring and harvest first year roots like carrots. Sow 1” deep in fall but less in spring. Germination can improve with presoaking for 12 hours. Roots become woody if harvested the second year. To make harvesting roots easier than digging, burdock can be grown like potatoes in empty bottom box or container with garden soil and mulch. Remove box at the end of the first year to harvest roots. Commercially, roots are dug in July with a beet lifter or deep plow. To save seed, allow pods to dry on plant, break open to collect seeds. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 2-10. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFederal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life 5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1-1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e40-50˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e6-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e3-6”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e6-8”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e90-120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Grown for its edible and medicinal roots. Edible leaves may be steamed as vegetable with ginger and tamari, in soups, best as food wrap to eat directly or in steam pit. Used with dandelion as a blood purifier, for eczema and tumors. One of four herbs in the Essiac® anticancer formulation. Infusion of leave is useful to tone stomach and for some forms of indigestion. Root tea relieves gout. Medicinally equivalent to Arctium lappa. Txonomy, A. minus is really a variety of A. lappa. Also known wild lesser burdock, rhubarb and burweed. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Europe, naturalized throughout most of the United  States, usually found in disturbed areas, especially rich in nitrogen.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":883716529,"sku":"10523","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Burdock_Common_IMG_6726_f866f993-6379-464e-92fd-6688560bd9c7.jpg?v=1497596329"},{"product_id":"clary-sage","title":"Clary Sage","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eSalvia sclararea\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CLARY SAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow outside after last frost. Can be started indoors but needs to be relatively mature plant in 4” pot to handle transplanting. May re-seed itself. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.1-10. Hardiness zones 5-9. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life 4-5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e10-15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30-38”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDry Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##This is an amazing aromatic and beneficial nectary plant! Clary Sage is used in essential oils, perfumes,potpourri, and loved by bumble bees. It is the Euphoria scent in aroma-therapy.  One can drink the nectar from the back of a flower petal. Clary Sage has large green, textured edible sage leaves, and long light pink incredibly aromatic flower columns. Seeds that are soaked in water produce a mucilaginous eye bath to remove debris. Also known as Clear Eye. Also known as Salvia sclarea var. Piemont, Italian Clary Sage, Vatican Clary Sage and Piemont\/Turkestanica. Tags: Color: Pink Purple, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginated in the Mediterranean, introduced to Europe in the Roman era.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":883720681,"sku":"10165","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":938642609,"sku":"12667","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/ClarySage1_IMG_7111_f7283327-56f1-4159-a0ed-510ed94456c4.jpg?v=1764371212"},{"product_id":"common-mullein","title":"Mullein, Common","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eVerbascum thapsus\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW MULLEIN, COMMON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow in the Fall 4-6 weeks before last frost. Likes disturbed soil, seeds are long-lived. Seeds require lit open ground to germinate. Drought tolerant, self-seeds. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.6-8.5. Hardiness zones 4-10. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life 3–5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e50-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e12-15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e4-5’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e85-125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Widely used emollient and astringent herbal remedy. Useful to reduce mucus and stimulate coughing up phlegm, useful for bronchitis. Combines well with other expectorants such as coltsfoot. Topically used for eczema and hemorrhoids. Dried roots removes warts and boils. Carefully strain leaves to remove the small hairs. Harvest when flowering. The flowers contain glycyrrhizin which has anti-bacterial and potential anti-tumor properties. Make a flower with the oils for ear infections too. Poultice from leaves and seeds draws out splinters. Flowers also make a bright yellow or green dye. Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Also known as Great Mullein. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Europe, northern Africa and Asia. Introduced to the Americas and Australia.##Idyllwild##Conventional##Seed grower since 2018##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/NoelandAnn210x165.jpg?2##Idyllwild was born of our joyful curiosity and celebration of nature’s diverse gifts. Following nature’s model of open dispersal and dissemination, we share these seeds with you and invite you to play in the garden of abundance. We learn from nature and she has taught us to live and think in terms of “abundance” instead of “scarcity”. Diversity - in all forms, from genetic to creative expression - is the heart of resilience. We enjoy experimenting with myriads of flavors, colors, and textures and the world opens to us in infinite possibilities. As a result, we are nourished in body, mind, and spirit.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":982040100,"sku":"10288","price":2.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":982040104,"sku":"12727","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Mullein-common_IMG_6536.jpg?v=1487923279"},{"product_id":"elecampane-official","title":"Elecampane Official","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eInula helenium\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW ELECAMPANE OFFICIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out after frost. Direct sow in fall or before last frost. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Also propagated through division and root cuttings. Harvest roots in fall of the second year. Artisan hand threshed seed, no tuft attached. Soil pH 5.6-7.5. Hardiness zones 5-8. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 40,500 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 10 plus years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. 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We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":883729585,"sku":"10148","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":982040676,"sku":"12707","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Elecampane_IMG_6935.jpg?v=1487922028"},{"product_id":"feverfew","title":"Feverfew","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eTanacetum parthenium\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW FEVERFEW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant out after frost. 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Germ.  \u003cb\u003e65-70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e10-20\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Daily tea or leaves reduces certain types of migraine headaches, calms nerves, aids digestion and relieves arthritis and insect bites. Syrup for respiratory system and coughs. Single flower high medicinal extract strain. Do not use if pregnant. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginated in Southeastern Europe and Asia.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":4600795461,"sku":"10134","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":4600795525,"sku":"14047","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Feverfew_IMG_4232.jpg?v=1487922132"},{"product_id":"german-chamomile","title":"German chamomile","description":"\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eMatricaria recutita\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CHAMOMILE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow in the fall or before last frost in a sterile seed bed or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and transplant after last frost. Good herb garden companion to increase essential oils in mint family and basil. Requires a well weeded seed bed or consider growing in gallon pots. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. May self-seed and spread around your garden. Soil pH 5.6-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 113,400 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 10 plus years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-30”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e70-80\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGerman Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 113m seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 454m seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 1,814m seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Abundant tiny daisy-like flowers are used in tea as a calming sleep and digestion aid. It has a soothing, cleansing effect when flowers are used in the bath. Contains bisabolol that helps heal sores of the mucous membranes and is anti-microbial. The essential oils of this plant are ink blue, and hence named blue chamomile. Grows 12–18” tall. Also known as wild chamomile, Hungarian chamomile or Matricaria chamomilla.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Egypt and the Middle East. The word \"chamomile\" derives, via French and Latin, from Greek khamaimēlon \"earth apple\" and from khamai \"on the ground\" and mēlon \"apple\".##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"400 Seeds","offer_id":17977699013,"sku":"10141","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4000 Seeds","offer_id":40104778498090,"sku":"","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/German-Chamomile_IMG_0667_f16054a2-fb78-4b35-803e-4dba05c6ffd1.jpg?v=1496959271"},{"product_id":"kapoor-tulsi-basil","title":"Tulsi Kapoor","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eOcimum tenuiflorum\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW TULSI BASIL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSow seeds directly in late spring when nights are above 65˚F. Surface sow, pressing in firmly, keep moist but not wet. Start indoors 4-6 before warm evenings. Do not pinch buds to encourage further branching, this reduces plant vigor. Dry herb bunches by hanging from ceiling or lay on screens in a dark, dry, ventilated location. Harvest for drying at peak maturity when flowers are just beginning to appear, leaves contain the most essential oils at that time. Or, after that oils are transferred to flowers, strip the dried flower columns in fall for the best tea and to save seeds. Less frost sensitive than Ocimum basilicum. Can be ripened out doors in cool climates such as Skibbereen Co. Cork, Ireland. Soil pH 6.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 7-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 22,400-142,000 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standard commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 3-5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 150 feet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e10-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e80-100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Kapoor Tulsi Basil has shiny green leaves on a green stem that continue to produce all season long until frost. As it flowers, clip back the flowers, and the plant will send out new leaves and flowers. The leaves and flowers can be used as a beautiful soothing medicinal tea. Tulsi has been used for 3,000 years in ayurvedic medicine, “the knowledge for long life”. Tulsi calms the nerves, while nourishing the heart. It’s also used for colds, headaches, stomach disorders, inflammation, arthritis, heart disease, stress, cancer and antibacterial skin preparations. It’s an excellent herbal tea on its own or blended with other herbs. Also known as Holy Basil and Ocimum sanctum. Tags: Specialty: Deer Resistant, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTulsi basil originated in India as an aromatic perennial shrub, medicinal or culinary herb tea and oils. The aroma is spicy and complex, similar to clove. Four common varieties: Rama Tulsi is hardy, easy to grow and our favorite for a soothing tea. Vana Tulsi has slightly fuzzy leaves, is a larger plant and is closer to the wild form. Tulsi Kapoor has shiny green leaves, best for culinary uses, smaller plant. Tulsi Krishna has purple leaves, slightly more difficult to germinate.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"150 Seeds","offer_id":883756913,"sku":"10459","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 Seeds","offer_id":10868002501,"sku":"14795","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/TulsiKapoor_IMG_0596.jpg?v=1487922730"},{"product_id":"lemon-balm","title":"Lemon Balm","description":"lemon-balm Lemon Balm \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW LEMON BALM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant out after frost or direct seed after last frost. Easy to grow, may self-seed and spread around your garden. Difficult to remove once established. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. May self seed. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 4-9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 19,000 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 1-2 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface-1\/4”\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e10-20\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e36-48”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e70\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Large green leaves, aromatic, excellent for tea. Stress reducing, calming for adults and children, high in antioxidants. Healthy for those with daily low dose radiation exposure as it reduces oxidative stress. Used to flavor ice cream, kombucha, toothpaste, and is often combined with spearmint. Essential oil in Citronella as a bug repellant. Anti-viral, helpful in killing the herpes virus. Avoid if on thyroid medication. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis variety is native to many temperate climates from north America to Europe and Western Asia. This cultivar native to Southern Oregon.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"150 Seeds","offer_id":883759929,"sku":"10135","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 Seeds","offer_id":982042048,"sku":"12717","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/LemonBalm_IMG_3213_d1f414c9-1779-4ad9-8773-28e3d2752401.jpg?v=1487922836"},{"product_id":"meadowsweet","title":"Meadowsweet","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eFilipendula ulmaria\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW MEADOWSWEET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirectly sow in the fall or start in cool part shade greenhouse. Stratify 2-3 months. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 4.3-6.8.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 28,350 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 2-3 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-65˚F\u003c\/b\u003e stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e1-3 months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90-110\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##A tea made from the Meadowsweet flower is a pain reliever and helps with feverish colds. Anti-inflammatory for arthritis, gout, heartburn and gastric ulcers. Leaves flavor soups, and flowers flavor spirits and syrup. Synonym Spiraea ulmaria. Also known as Nature’s Aspirin from a-spirea, Queen of the Meadow or Meadow-Wort. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginated in Europe and Western Asia.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":883765557,"sku":"10151","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":31370993434666,"sku":"","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Meadowsweet_IMG_3193.jpg?v=1487923110"},{"product_id":"mix-calendula","title":"Mix calendula","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eCalendula officinalis\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CALENDULA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart 6-8 weeks before last frost or sow directly after last frost. Strong germinator, may self seed around your garden. Easy to grow once established, you will find its cherry flowers around your garden for years to come. Soil pH 6-7. Hardiness zones 6. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life 3–5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e8-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e85-95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMix Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 6,873 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 27,490 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##This mixture delights the garden with lemon, gold and orange edible and medicinal flowers. This easy to grow flower is prolific: a 60’ row of calendula plants will produce 1 pound of dried flower heads. The dried flowers have a high resin content that can be used medicinally for tinctures and oils for salves. The flowers have anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties that make it popular for use in tinctures or salves for healing surface skin wounds, reducing inflammation, and soothing irritated tissue. It’s a hardy annual that will continue to bloom through light frost, and will volunteer around your garden to add beauty each year. Also known as Calendula Pacific Beauty Mix. Tags: Color: Yellow Orange, Heritage: Heirloom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is probably native to southern Europe, though its long history of cultivation makes its precise origin unknown, and it may possibly be of garden origin. It is also widely naturalized further north in Europe (north to southern England) and elsewhere in warm temperate regions of the world.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":4107600453,"sku":"10047","price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":41074334892074,"sku":"","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Calendula_IMG_6713.jpg?v=1496959540"},{"product_id":"motherwort","title":"Motherwort","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eLeonurus cardiaca\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW MOTHERWORT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect seed in the fall or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant out after frost or direct seed after last frost. Easy to grow once started, will self-seed in disturbed areas and spread around your garden. Stem gets prickly in the fall. Soil pH 6.5-8. Hardiness zones 4-9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 28,350 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life 3 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/8-1\/4”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e10-20\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Used medicinally as a cardiac tonic and and a nervine because of its relaxing effect on smooth muscles. Tea is bitter, and is better consumed as tincture. Used by midwives for labor, birth, and post-partum, hence the name Motherwort. It’s said to help mother the woman who needs mothering. Flowers of the plant are attractive to bees. Also known as Lion’s Ear, Lion’s Tail, or Cow Wort. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginated in Eurasia, has spread worldwide due to use as an herbal remedy.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"150 Seeds","offer_id":982042728,"sku":"10136","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 Seeds","offer_id":982042732,"sku":"12723","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Motherwort_IMG_3242.jpg?v=1487923236"},{"product_id":"mugwort-western","title":"Mugwort, Western","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eArtemisia ludoviciana\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW MUGWORT, WESTERN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow in spring in moist planting medium, keep moist until germinated. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, grow on in pots or cold frame until large enough with true leaves to transplant. Prefers slightly alkaline depleted soils, no standing water. Good for soil cover, stabilizes slopes and dry sandy areas, fixes nitrogen in the soil. Creeping rhizomatous perennial easily propagated by division in early spring. We have not found this variety to be aggressive in the garden. Makes a good companion with woodier Artemisia tridentata. Drought tolerant. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.6-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-10. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life 5-7 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30-48”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Long narrow silver-gray leaves, not as woody as some varieties. Used by Native Americans for medicinal, ceremonial and veterinary purposes. Apache cooked meats with it. Blackfoot made a tea for coughs, deodorized shoes, and covered floors of the sweat lodge. Also used as incense. Helps with ailments of lack of appetite by promoting gastric juices and bile secretion. Induces sweating.  A wash of mugwort can be applied to alleviate eczema. Emmenagogue.  Also known as prairie wormwood, silver wormwood and gray sageroot. Do not use if pregnant. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to prairies, thin woods and desert climates of western and central U.S.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":8695206277,"sku":"10621","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":8695206341,"sku":"14678","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/MugwortWestern_IMG_3205.jpg?v=1487923264"},{"product_id":"skullcap-official","title":"Skullcap Official","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eScutellaria lateriflora\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW SKULLCAP OFFICIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow in fall or before last frost. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost, requires stratification for four weeks. If growing in an open field or garden, requires irrigation to keep soil moist. If growing in hot dry areas, grow under shade. Spreads by stolons, plant in well weeded bed. Light harvest cutting is possible the first year with two cuttings in consecutive years. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 4.5-8.5. Hardiness zones 4-8. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 70,875 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 2–3 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e  requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e50˚F\u003c\/b\u003e  stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e6-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e24-36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e100-120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eWet Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Traditionally used mild sedative, anxiety reducing and sleep promoting herbal tea from dried leaves or tincture. Also antitumor, antioxidant, anticonvulsant, antibacterial and antiviral. Used as incense. Also known as Blue Skullcap, Hoodwort, Virginian Skullcap, Mad-dog Skullcap, not Common Skullcap. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to North America near marshes and moist thickets and on river banks. The name Mad Dog comes from rabies treatment, however the effectiveness is unclear.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":883786081,"sku":"10139","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":8695219525,"sku":"14677","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Skullcap-Official-_IMG_3197.jpg?v=1487924284"},{"product_id":"st-johns-wort","title":"St Johns Wort","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eHypericum perforatum\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW ST JOHNS WORT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect seed in the autumn or spring before the last frost. Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost, then plant out. May self-seed and spread around your garden. Appears as a prostrate ground cover the first year. Harvest fresh flower after morning due has dried, when crushed a reddish oil is produced. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. No for sale to states of California, Colorado, Montana, South Dakota or Washington. Soil pH 5.1-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-8. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 113,400 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds, Varies widely 30-85 percent. Usual seed life 10 plus years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14-30\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90-120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##St. John’s Wort has beautiful yellow flowers that bloom in the peak of summer. Infuse the dried flowers in oil to create a rich red oil for salves and massage oil. Some use this topical remedy for help heal wounds, sunburns and muscle pain due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. St. John’s Wort can be consumed as a tea or tincture made from the leaves and flowers to help as an anti-depressant. This seed strain was collected in late summer, early fall from the mountains of Southern Oregon. Also known as Klamath Weed, Tipton's Weed, Chase-devil or Common St John's Wort. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Europe, has been introduced to many temperate areas of the world. Herbal treatment for depression dating back to ancient Greece. Perforatum refers to the small window like oil glands in the flowers when you hold them up to the light.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":883786565,"sku":"10140","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":982043852,"sku":"12725","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/StJohnsWort_IMG_3537.jpg?v=1487924361"},{"product_id":"stinging-nettle","title":"Stinging Nettle","description":"\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW STINGING NETTLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow thinly in Fall or very early Spring, likes moist ground or stream edges. Start indoor 10-12 weeks before last frost, plant out after frost. If does not germinate in 3-4 weeks, cold stratify for 2-4 weeks and bring back indoors. The growth of stinging nettle is an indicator of high soil fertility and soil disturbance. Nettle contain nitrogen, are a compost activator stimulating humus creation, can be used as a liquid fertilizer supplying magnesium, sulfur and iron, and attract beneficial insects. Flowers are dioecious, only one sex is to be found on a plant so both male and female plants must be grown to save seed. Plants may spread. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.6-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-10. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 180,000 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 6-8 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e10-21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e3-4’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90-110\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##The plant’s leaves have hollow stinging hairs which act like hypodermic needles injecting histamines into the skin when touched. We find that rubbing soil on irritated skin stops the stinging. Used to treat arthritis. Flogging or urtification provokes inflammation used to treat rheumatism, and bring blood flow to injured areas, providing temporary pain relief. It is used in shampoo to control dandruff and make hair more glossy. Young leaves cooked like spinach are rich in iron, chlorophyll, vitamins A, C, iron, potassium, manganese and calcium. An infusion of the leaves in hot water makes an incredible iron and mineral rich tea. Also known as European Nettle. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Green, Specialty: Cooking Green, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Europe, Asian, northern Africa and North America.##Saltwater Seeds##Certified Organic by WA Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since ##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Saltwater_Seeds.jpg?v=1639377886##We are focused on growing open-pollinated seeds adapted for the Maritime Northwest. We are inspired by the endless combinations of colors, textures, flavors, and shapes of the plants we work with.As a small, diversified business, we are committed to contributing to our small-scale agricultural economy by finding, selecting, and stewarding varieties that are productive, delicious, beautiful, and well adapted to our climate.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":883788209,"sku":"10289","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":883788213,"sku":"11204","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/stinging-nettle_IMG_2399.jpg?v=1487924406"},{"product_id":"valerian-official","title":"Valerian, Official","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eValeriana officinalis\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW VALERIAN, OFFICIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSow in spring in cold frame. Sow indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost indoors and then plant out after last frost. Strong germinator, start a few seeds to begin so you do not have too many plants. If plants are small, grow them on in the greenhouse or cold frame for their first winter. Valerian seed’s shape and weight make the seed difficult to completely completely clean. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.5-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 40,500 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 1-2 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e10-20\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e34-36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e68”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e65-80\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Tincture from fresh root is a sedative and has tranquilizing effects used for insomnia and anxiety. Also relieves migraines. The active medicinal constituents in the plant’s oil are found when plants are grown in dry stony soil. Also known as Garden Valerian, German Valerian, Harden Heliotrope and All-Heal. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Eurasia, used as a perfume in the sixteenth century.##Banyan Farm##Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth##Seed grower since ##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Banyan-Farm-logo-green-210x165.png?v=1674330127##Banyan Farm is a 20-acre certified organic farm located in Williams, Oregon. We practice sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices, including a polyculture design, crop rotation, and composting, all of which support overall biodiversity. All vegetables and herbs grown on our farm are ethically grown, harvested, and filled with the vitality of the land and the people who nurture them. Our work is an invitation to join us in building a healthy, resilient community. In addition to growing vegetables and both Ayurvedic and western herbs, our farm hosts education through Banyan Botanicals’ Living Ayurveda Internship (LAI). We also work with our community by selling at local Growers Markets.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":883792781,"sku":"10138","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":10868007749,"sku":"14794","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Valerian_IMG_3201.jpg?v=1487924787"},{"product_id":"broadleaf-plantain","title":"Broadleaf plantain","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003ePlantago major\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW PLANTAIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect seed in the fall or before last frost. If starting indoors, cold stratify seed for 7 days, then start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, plant out after frost. Grows better than most plants in compacted soil. Because seed can remain viable in soil from 10 to over 50 years and it can spread to become a common weed, consider planting away from your garden. Soil pH 4.6-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 113,400 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 10 plus years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e55-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e10-20\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-18\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e120-140\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Excellent astringent to heal cuts and draw out splinters. Poultice relieves bee stings and extracts snakebite poison rapidly. Useful for respiratory, bladder and ulcer problems. All parts of the plant are edible, leaves are tough and bitter when eaten fresh. A potent coagulant, those taking blood thinners or are prone to clots should not use internally. Also known as the Mother of Herbs, Broadleaf Plantain, Greater Plantain and White Man's Footprint. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Europe and central Asia.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":982039408,"sku":"10149","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":982039412,"sku":"12718","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/PlantainBroadleaf_IMG_6377_99616af0-a4f8-460e-b060-0c0dfed03c76.jpg?v=1497596279"},{"product_id":"self-heal","title":"Self Heal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003ePrunella vulgaris\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW SELF HEAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow in early spring before last frost, stratify in the refrigerator for two weeks, start 8-10 weeks before last frost. Lightly cover seeds when sowing. May self seed and spread around the garden. Soil pH 6.0-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 28,350 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 3-5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/8”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e55-65˚F\u003c\/b\u003e stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e30-60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90-100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##Self-Heal is a dark green creeping perennial, with beautiful purple flowers that are loved by bees. A tea made fom Self-Heal serves as an anti-virtal excellent to treat herpes, to soothe open oral sores and gargle for sore throats. Medicinally, it can also be used as a poultice to treat burns and expel splinters. Antiseptic, antibacterial, remedy for food poisoning. Used by the Quinault and the Quileute Native American Tribes of western Washington on boils. Entire plant is medicinal but flowers are the most active. Bitter salad green. Also known as All-Heal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to temperate climates from Europe, Asia and North America.##Homestead Culture##Conventional##Seed grower since 2018##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/homestead-culture-icon-round-green-210x165.png?v=1736446224##Homestead Culture is a small family homestead in Southern Oregon offering seeds for gardening enthusiasts, homesteading and permaculture. We focus on seeds for perennial foods, flowers, herbs and wild plants that offer abundant nourishment and beauty to our gardens, homes and hearts. As busy homesteaders we often look to embrace plants that are reliable, resilient, multi-talented and produce abundantly. It is the seeds from these, our mainstay plants, that we are honored and excited to share with you. We wish you many blessings both in and out of the garden!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":883785325,"sku":"10137","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":31237665554474,"sku":"","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/SelfHeal_IMG_8685_19fe6d4b-88bb-4c11-9e93-080ad183253d.jpg?v=1496959772"},{"product_id":"lambs-ear","title":"Lambs Ear","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eStachys byzantina\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW LAMBS EAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow in autumn or in the spring after last frost. May also start in cold frame 6–8 weeks before last frost and plant out. Grows as prostrate ground cover the first year and eventually grows a flowering column the second or third year. Easy to grow, requires little care. Does not like heat and humidity. Divide once established after 2–3 years. May self-seed around your garden. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.8–7.2. Hardiness zones 4–10. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life: 2–3 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65–70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e21–35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e1’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e1 year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Frost hardy evergreen perennial with beautiful wooly tongue shaped leaves. A favorite plant of kids, soft as a lamb’s ear. Tea of fresh leaves is pleasingly tannic like green tea. The essential oil of the flowering aerial parts are antibacterial to Candida strains, especially C. glabrata is inhibited at a concentration of 0.078 mg\/ml of the oil as reported in the Turkish Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2012. Long been used for dressing wounds. Also known as Woolly Betony, Stachys lanata, Stachys olympica and as a woundwort.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Turkey, Armenia and Iran. Stachys is the Greek word for spike, describing the plant’s form of flowering.##White Dog Farm##Conventional##Seed grower since 2019##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/White_Dog_Farm.jpg?v=1639376547##White Dog Farm is nestled in the Williams Valley and is home to Greg \u0026amp; Kate Stanko. We are stewards of a 5 acre farm shared by sheep, chickens, pigs and Puja, our LGD. Our passion is to nurture the earth, grow flowers and vegetables sustainably using organic practices. Correspond to whitedogfarm57@gmail.com","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":821415313,"sku":"10543","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/LambsEar_IMG_8710.jpg?v=1487922793"},{"product_id":"yarrow-common","title":"Yarrow, Common","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e##\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW YARROW, COMMON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, direct sow in sunny location after frost, requires little water. Prolong by division in the spring every other year. Will spread by self-seeding. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-10. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life 5-9 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erequires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e65-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e20-45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e90-120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e##Common Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, comes from Europe and has naturalized itself in the U.S. Compared to Western Yarrow, the Common variety is much taller, with aggressive vigor and a later flowering. Medicinally, it is antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic and a tonic. It’s a great herb for colds and flu, and a hot tea of the leaves and flowers induces sweat to reduce heat and toxins. Part of an herbal mixture known as “gruit” for flavoring beers prior to hops. Flowers and leaves are used in some liquors and bitters. Especially useful companion plant for repelling bad insects while attracting good predatory ones and for improving soil quality. Attracts ladybugs, hoverflies and predatory wasps. Essential oil kills mosquito larvae. In rare cases can cause allergic skin rashes, prolonged use can increase skin photosensitivity, triggered when wet skin contacts wet grass and yarrow together. Also known as Eurasian Yarrow and Yarrow Official. Tags: Color: White, Specialty: Deer Resistant, Certification: Organic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the Eurpean content and the islands of Scandinavia. It is found in alpine meadows and disturbed soils. Genus Archillea is from the mythical Greek character Achilles who carried it with his army to treat battle wounds. Found in Neanderthal flower burial of northern Iraq dated 60,000 BC along with a number of other medicinal herbs. In antiquity known as herbal militaris for stanching the flow of blood from wounds, cuts and abrasions. Yarrow is also known as gordaldo, nosebleed plant, old man's pepper, devil's nettle, sanguinary, milfoil, soldier's woundwort, thousand-leaf, and thousand-seal. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"400 Seeds","offer_id":883796889,"sku":"10281","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4000 Seeds","offer_id":982044724,"sku":"12728","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Common_IMG_3209.jpg?v=1487925078"},{"product_id":"arnica-chamissonis","title":"Arnica chamissonis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eArnica chamissonis\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW ARNICA CHAMISSONIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow in the fall or before last frost in a sterile bed. Soak for four hours, then cold moist stratify for 8 weeks before starting. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. If it does not germinate at 65-75˚F in 3-4 weeks, return to cool stratification for 2 weeks. Reproduces through rhizomes, will spread through a bed if the soil is loose. Keep bed weed free. Flowers are the part most commonly used, harvested when fully open and then dry in screens. The root is also used, harvested after the leaves die back in the fall and then dried. Growing at home takes the pressure from over collection the wild species. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 4.6-6.5. Hardiness zones 3-9. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 40,000 - 50,000 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 3-5 years. The apomictic seed, does not require pollination and will produce an identical plant to its mother plant. Save your seed, there is no concern for a minimum genetic population or hybridization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e20-60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##Creeping perennial native to the American Mountain West. Applied externally as an ingredient in salves or rubs, Arnica is one of the best herbal remedies for unbroken skin wounds, bruises, strains, after strenuous exercise, superficial burns and insect bites. Arnica increases local blood circulation, scatters morbid matter, reduces swelling to dissipate bruises and accelerates healing. Strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiseptic effects. Arnica chamissonis is not as elevation dependent as the Montana variety and is easier to grow below 2000’. It has the same medicinal activity as the official European variety. Together with calendula and Saint John’s Wort, the trio of herbs reduces pain, fights infection, repairs nerves and speeds healing. Also known as American Arnica and Meadow Arnica. Use externally only. Tags: Color: Yellow Orange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Alaska, Eastern Canada and Western United States.##Sugi Lumina Grace##Conventional##Seed grower since 2021##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Sugi2.jpg?v=1707974715##Gardening since age 8, I have always had a passion for plants. I began dedicating my energy toward wild-tending and homesteading with a focus on year-round food sustainability in 2006. Now settled in Ashland, Oregon, I have been enjoying adding the seed-saving cycle to my gardening season. I use only natural products in my small garden with a lot of manually tended care.My other work is as a massage therapist:  Appointments | Sugi Lumina Grace, LLC\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":982038876,"sku":"10142","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/ArnicaChamissonis_IMG_4419_6401f967-4ec6-4389-876b-2a5cc1fb6d69.jpg?v=1497595640"},{"product_id":"echinacea-purpurea","title":"echinacea purpurea","description":"\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW ECHINACEA PURPUREA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSow directly in the fall or indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Amend soil with limestone. Plant out directly or pot up once or twice enhances root development. Easiest propagation is by division. Clumps can be divided in spring or autumn. Pencil sized root cuttings will develop into when when started in late autumn or early winter, lay down lengthwise. Basal shoot cuttings may be rooted in the spring when treated with rooting hormone. Reduce weed competition to enhance root production for medicine. Read more about growing on our web site. If direct seeding, sow five times more seed than each plant needed in spring or autumn. If you want 10 plants you need 50 seeds. Controlling weeds is difficult with direct sowing because the plants are very small until well established and require hand weeding. Don’t fertilize until plants are established in mid-July to not stimulate weed growth. There are about 117,000 seeds per pound of Echinacea purpurea. You will need 30,000 to 40,000 plants per acre. Plants transplant well if watered-in with water transplanter or by hand. Once established, echinaceas thrive with little care, are drought tolerant and do not favor highly enriched soil. Good drainage is essential, will not tolerate wet soils. Per acre, 1,500 pounds of dry foliage the second and third year is a good crop and 1,200 pounds of roots is good at the end of the third year. About 1\/2 pound of fresh root per dormant plant. Concentrate on growing strong Echinacea plants the first year. Harvest foliage “the herb’ the second and third growing season without hurting root production very much. Harvest and dehydrate root in the autumn of the third year. Harvest foliage like hay, cut, swath, sun dry and bale. For the highest quality herb cut and dehydrate it at 120˚F to 10 percent moisture content, then bale, put in burlap bag and sew shut. Roots maybe dug and harvested by hand, you may loose the bottom few inches. To harvest the most root, run a tractor pulled sub-soil knife with long bars behind it to raise the soil several inches and pop the roots up a bit, then dig with a modified field potato digger. Take to rotary washer, dry at 120˚F until less than 10 percent moisture. Put in burlap bag, weight and sew shut. If you hand dig a field, you may see 15-20 percent root grow-back the next spring. Soil pH 6.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 3-10. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 3,300 seeds per ounce Usual seed life: best fresh 1st year, but remains viable up to 7 years if refrigerated. Do not save first year seed, 2% germination rate. Good seed crops from second or third year seed, up to 100 pounds of seed per acre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4-1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e10-21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e20-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e2-3 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Echinacea purpurea is the easiest species to grow, and is most adaptable. By choosing to plant purpurea, one takes the pressure off wild populations of E. angustifolia and others. Medicinally, use the plant at the early stage of any infection, primarily for the prevention or treatment of cold and flu symptoms. Echinacea speeds the immune system response by up to 24 hours. Blood purifier. Long lasting for cut or dry flowers, sturdy and prolific, grows to 47” tall by 20” wide. Cone-shaped flower heads and drooping flower petals are usually light purple in the wild. Some flower debris is included with seed. Also known as eastern purple coneflower or purple coneflower. Tags: Color: Purple, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to eastern North America and present to some extent in the Midwest United States. Its habitats include dry open woods, prairies and barrens. Echinacea is a genus of nine plant species in the aster family native to North America. Echinacea species were used by native groups for medicinal purposes than any other plant. Today Echinacea is the best selling herb in health-food stores accounting for nearly 10 percent of total sales in the U.S. ##White Dog Farm##Conventional##Seed grower since 2019##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/White_Dog_Farm.jpg?v=1639376547##White Dog Farm is nestled in the Williams Valley and is home to Greg \u0026amp; Kate Stanko. We are stewards of a 5 acre farm shared by sheep, chickens, pigs and Puja, our LGD. Our passion is to nurture the earth, grow flowers and vegetables sustainably using organic practices. Correspond to whitedogfarm57@gmail.com","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"75 Seeds","offer_id":982040640,"sku":"10512","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750 Seeds","offer_id":41065217032234,"sku":"","price":24.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Purpurea_IMG_1431_e31b3f73-ab8e-4b2d-a362-51550bfdfdb2.jpg?v=1487922016"},{"product_id":"echinacea-angustifolia","title":"Echinacea angustifolia","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eEchinacea angustifolia\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSow at 64-71˚F for 2-4 weeks, move to 40˚F cold stratification for 9 weeks, move to 50˚F for germination. Requires constant moisture for germination. If it is difficult to maintain ideal moisture conditions in the field, direct sowing is not recommended. Plant out directly or pot up once or twice enhances root development. Reduce weed competition to enhance root production for medicine. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Read more about growing on our web site.Echinacea angustifolia will not tolerate acid soils. Do not start in potting soils with peat moss or sawdust, use coir with a neutral pH. It needs alkaline soils and will tolerate very high alkaline levels. Start greenhouse grown plants 120 days before planting date in individual pots or seedling trays. There are about 145,000 seeds per pound of Echinacea angustifolia. You will need 30,000 to 40,000 plants or 1.5 to 2 pounds of seed per acre. Plants transplant well if watered-in with water transplanter or by hand.Treatment with ethylene gas has been shown to speed germination of Echinacea angustifolia by Neil Reese of the South Dakota State University. Ethylene is a plant hormone associated with ripening apples and pears. Ethrel is commercially available non-organic product that releases ethylene gas and is sold under the trade name “Ethephon”. For an organic method, place flats in a root cellar with ripening apples for a couple weeks. Alternately, direct so in the August on steam cleaned, sterilized soil at the rate of 100 seeds per square foot. Seeds will stratify naturally, germinate in early spring and be ready to transplant into bareroot into rows by June or the beginning of July at the latest. Controlling weeds is difficult with direct sowing because the plants are very small until well established and require hand weeding. Don’t fertilize until plants are established in mid-July to not stimulate weed growth.Once established, echinaceas thrive with little care, are drought tolerant and do not favor highly enriched soil. Good drainage is essential, will not tolerate wet soils. Per acre, 1,500 pounds of dry foliage the second and third year is a good crop and 1,200 pounds of roots is good at the end of the third year. Concentrate on growing strong Echinacea plants the first year. Harvest foliage “the herb’ the second and third growing season without hurting root production very much. Harvest and dehydrate root in the autumn of the third year. Harvest foliage like hay, cut, swath, sun dry and bale. For the highest quality herb cut and dehydrate it at 120˚F to 10 percent moisture content, then bale, put in burlap bag and sew shut.E. angustifolia is more difficult to harvest than E. purpurea. Echinacea angustifolia roots will grow down 15 to 18”. You can hand dig but this generally looses the bottom several inches. To harvest the most root, run a tractor pulled sub-soil knife with long bars behind it to raise the soil several inches and pop the roots up a bit, then dig with a modified field potato digger. Take to rotary washer, dry at 120˚F until less than 10 percent moisture. Put in burlap bag, weight and sew shut. If you hand dig a field, you may see 15-20 percent root grow-back the next spring. Soil pH 6.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 3-10. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 3,300 seeds per ounce. Difficult to germinate. With stratified seed, 28 percent to 35 percent germination is okay and 40 percent is great. It is normal to buy seed guaranteed to have 80 percent viable embryos and still only get 28-35 percent germination due to the large number that abort after moisture is added to the soil. Usual seed life: best fresh 1st year, but remains viable up to 7 years if refrigerated. Do not save first year seed, 2% germination rate. Good seed crops from second or third year seed, up to 100 pounds of seed per acre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface-1\/4”\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e15-25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e2-3 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Echinacea angustifolia is much more difficult to germinate, grow and harvest than Echinacea purpurea. Taken at the early stage of any infection, primarily for the prevention or treatment of cold and flu symptoms, Echinacea speeds the immune system response by up to 24 hours. Blood purifier. Drought tolerant, long lasting for cut or dry flowers, sturdy and prolific, grows 16 to 28” tall. Also known as narrow leaved purple coneflower. Tags: Color: Purple, Specialty: Drought Tolerant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEchinacea angustifolia is a prairie species found in the U.S. and Canada on barrens and dry western parries with rocky to sandy-clay soil. There are two subspecies: E. a. angustifolia is native from Saskatchewan and Manitoba in the north to New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana in the south, while E. a. strigosa has a more limited range in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. Echinacea is a genus of nine plant species in the aster family native to North America. Echinacea species were used by native groups for medicinal purposes than any other plant. Today Echinacea is the best selling herb in health-food stores accounting for nearly 10 percent of total sales in the U.S.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"75 Seeds","offer_id":1007298492,"sku":"10511","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750 Seeds","offer_id":1007298496,"sku":"12785","price":24.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Angustifolia.jpg?v=1496959214"},{"product_id":"spilanthes-oleracea","title":"Spilanthes Oleracea","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eAcmella oleracea\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW SPILANTHES OLERACEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant out after last frost. Frost tender from zone 9, grown in temperate climates as an annual. Plant in pots to bring indoors to expend season. In tropical conditions can spread 3’ and grow to 2’ tall. Will stay much smaller in temperate climates. Seeds are easily harvested by crushing the flowers after they have thoroughly dried. Soil pH 6.1-7.5. Hardiness zones 9-11. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life 2–3 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/8\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e72–76˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6–12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Leaves are eaten fresh or cooked in dishes in Brazil and Southeast Asia. They are often combined with chilis and garlic. Fresh leaves eaten like cress, adds unique flavor to salads. Used to flavor chewing tobacco in India. Medicinally, Spilanthes is an immune enhancing tonic, treatment for Lyme’s disease, ear ache, malaria, and gum disease. Eating the flower bud results in strong tingly or numbing sensation in the mouth, and excessive saliva production, then cooling sensation in the throat. Buds are known as Buzz Buttons, Szechuan buttons, sansho buttons, electric buttons and toothache cress. Also known as the toothache plant, toothache cress, Australian cress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginated in the tropics of Brazil.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":1007298596,"sku":"12783","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":1007298600,"sku":"12784","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Oleracea_IMG_1462.jpg?v=1496959807"},{"product_id":"rue","title":"Rue","description":"\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eRuta graveolens\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW RUE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect seed in Fall or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Plant out after frost. Can propagate through cuttings or layering. Soil pH 6.6-8.5. Hardiness zones 5-11. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Usual seed life: 2 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/8-1\/4”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e10-20\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e4-5’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e2-3 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Small grey-green leaves in clusters with yellow flowers. The pungent bitter leaves are used sparingly in salads and oriental dishes. Rue is a culinary herb in Mediterranean and African cuisine, with a strong and bitter taste. Rue benefits the circulatory system, helps with nervous headaches, and is infused in honey for herbal cough syrups. Rue promotes the onset of menstruation and uterine contractions. Rue smells wonderful in bloom and attracts butterflies, while deterring pests from from roses and berries. This plant is not a good companion for sage, cabbage and basil. Deters moths and cats as well. Also known as Herb of Grace. Wash hands after handling, or wear gloves, as it may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction, especially on a sunny sweaty day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginated in the Balkans of Southeastern Europe.##White Dog Farm##Conventional##Seed grower since 2019##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/White_Dog_Farm.jpg?v=1639376547##White Dog Farm is nestled in the Williams Valley and is home to Greg \u0026amp; Kate Stanko. We are stewards of a 5 acre farm shared by sheep, chickens, pigs and Puja, our LGD. Our passion is to nurture the earth, grow flowers and vegetables sustainably using organic practices. Correspond to whitedogfarm57@gmail.com","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":1007300148,"sku":"10178","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Rue.jpg?v=1496959757"},{"product_id":"lemony-catnip","title":"Lemony catnip","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eNepeta cataria\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CATNIP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003ePrefers sandy, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Plants may get leggy and fall over if soil is too rich; this will also make plant less fragrant. Keep barely moist until seed germinates. Light inhibits germination, so cover seed well and tamp down soil. Hardiness zones 3–9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 42,300 seeds per ounce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65–70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7–10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12–18\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e4’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e75–85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Appetizing plant of which the leaves have a pleasant lemon-like smell. They are a little bit less attractive to cats, but more so to humans. Can be used as a seasoning and in tea. Useful for fevers, colds and nervousness. The tea should be infused in a closed container in order to preserve the essential oils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNepeta cataria takes its name from nepenthes, the Greek name for a potion that brings forgetfulness of trouble or grief, a sedative. Cataria means, simply, of cats.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":1085841496,"sku":"13440","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":1085841500,"sku":"13441","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Lemony.jpg?v=1496959410"},{"product_id":"marsh-mallow","title":"Marsh Mallow","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eAlthaea officinalis\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW MARSH MALLOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eBest sown as soon as it is ripe in late summer, 5–6 seed per plant. Germination is irregular, often several months. Also direct so outdoor in the fall in cold frame. Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost. Stratify 4–6 weeks if sowing indoors. Grows wild along the edges of swamps and other wet areas. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-8. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,200 seeds per ounce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68˚F\u003c\/b\u003e stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e30–60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6–8”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24–36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eWet Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Marsh Mallow is an attractive, upright, bushy plant with a tap root, and white, rose tinged flowers. This perennial flowers in its first year growing. It’s used medicinally as a mucilaginous herb for coughs, specifically for soothing irritation and inflammation of the throat, eyes, and lungs. It stimulates the immune system and helps prevent and repair ulcerations of the gastric mucosa and duodenum. It’s also helpful as an herb for the urinary tract system. The entire plant, particularly the root, abounds with a mild mucilage. Beautiful with hollyhocks in the garden. Also known as Marshmallow. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndigenous to Africa, which is used as a medicinal plant and ornamental plant. A confection made from the root since ancient Egyptian time evolved into today's marshmallow treat. Most of the mallows have been used as food, and are mentioned by early classic writers with this connection. Mallow was an edible vegetable among the Romans; a dish of marsh mallow was one of their delicacies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe common mallow is frequently called \"marsh mallow\" by country people, but the true marsh mallow is distinguished from all the other mallows growing in Great Britain by the numerous divisions of the outer calyx (six to nine cleft), by the hoary down which thickly clothes the stems and foliage, and by the numerous panicles of blush-colored flowers, paler than the common mallow.##Banyan Farm##Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth##Seed grower since ##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Banyan-Farm-logo-green-210x165.png?v=1674330127##Banyan Farm is a 20-acre certified organic farm located in Williams, Oregon. We practice sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices, including a polyculture design, crop rotation, and composting, all of which support overall biodiversity. All vegetables and herbs grown on our farm are ethically grown, harvested, and filled with the vitality of the land and the people who nurture them. Our work is an invitation to join us in building a healthy, resilient community. In addition to growing vegetables and both Ayurvedic and western herbs, our farm hosts education through Banyan Botanicals’ Living Ayurveda Internship (LAI). We also work with our community by selling at local Growers Markets.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":1085841512,"sku":"13442","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":1085841516,"sku":"13443","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/MarshMallow.jpg?v=1496959428"},{"product_id":"mugwort-common","title":"Mugwort, Common","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eArtemisia vulgaris\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW MUGWORT, COMMON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow in spring in moist planting medium, keep moist until germinated. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, grow on in pots or cold frame until large enough with true leaves to transplant. Prefers slightly alkaline depleted soils, no standing water, will grow in gravel. Creeping rhizomatous perennial easily propagated by division in early spring. Vigorous self seeder. Makes a good companion with woodier Artemisia tridentata. Germination irregular, often several months. Drought tolerant. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.6-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-10. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 258,000 seeds per ounce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14–21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30–48”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Fine green, soft foliage with downy texture on the undersides. Medicinally, mugwort induces dreams when taken as a tincture, smoked, or used as a dried herb in a dream pillow. Bitter flower buds improve digestability of rich foods. Mugwort is used to make Moxa moxibustion; burned over acupuncture points to speed the blood. Mugwort is also an emmenagogue; induces menstruation. Although Artemisia vulgaris is the species most often called mugwort, this species is also occasionally known as felon herb, chrysanthemum weed, wild wormwood, old Uncle Henry, sailor's tobacco, naughty man, old man or St. John's plant (not to be confused with St John's Wort). Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is native to temperate Europe, Asia, northern Africa and Alaska and is naturalized in North America, where some consider it an invasive weed.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":1085841520,"sku":"13434","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3000 Seeds","offer_id":1085841524,"sku":"13435","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Mugwort.jpg?v=1496959559"},{"product_id":"wormwood-absinthe","title":"Wormwood, Absinthe","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eArtemisia absinthium \u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WORMWOOD, ABSINTHE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant out after frost. Direct sow in sandy soil in autumn when seeds are ripe. Sow thinly, strong germinator. Drought and nutritionally poor soil tolerant. Easily propagated by division. Inhibits growth of fennel, sage, caraway, anise and most young plants especially in wet years. Good companion for carrots for root fly. Leaves and tops harvested in July and August. In the winter cut back to 1” to encourage new growth. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Not for sale to Washington or South Dakota. Soil pH 4.8-8.2. Hardiness zones 3-9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 4,900 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life 3–5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e  requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e68˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e14-21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e36-48”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e120-150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Traditionally used for making bitters. One of the oldest known remedy for worms. Liver, gallbladder and digestive tonic. At one time the principle flavoring in the liqueur Absinthe, vermouth but now banned because prolonged consumption can lead to poisoning from a buildup of thujone. Do not use if pregnant. Tags: Specialty: Deer Resistant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAncient Hellenistic herb, long history in Greek culture, mentioned seven times in the Jewish Bible, always with bitterness.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":1085841688,"sku":"13444","price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":1085841692,"sku":"13445","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Wormwood_Absinthe_cd54165e-d074-4633-90b9-449307af4b64.jpg?v=1496959957"},{"product_id":"organic-wormwood-absinthe","title":"Organic wormwood, absinthe","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eArtemisia absinthium \u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WORMWOOD, ABSINTHE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant out after frost. Direct sow in sandy soil in autumn when seeds are ripe. Sow thinly, strong germinator. Drought and nutritionally poor soil tolerant. Easily propagated by division. Inhibits growth of fennel, sage, caraway, anise and most young plants especially in wet years. Good companion for carrots for root fly. Leaves and tops harvested in July and August. In the winter cut back to 1” to encourage new growth. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Not for sale to Washington or South Dakota. Soil pH 4.8-8.2. Hardiness zones 3-9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 4,900 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life 3–5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14-21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e36-48”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e120-150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Traditionally used for making bitters. One of the oldest known remedy for worms. Liver, gallbladder and digestive tonic. At one time the principle flavoring in the liqueur Absinthe Vermouth, but now banned because prolonged consumption can lead to poisoning from a buildup of thujone. Do not use if pregnant. Tags: Specialty: Deer Resistant, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAncient Hellenistic herb, long history in Greek culture, mentioned seven times in the Jewish Bible, always with bitterness.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":1089587900,"sku":"13485","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":1089587904,"sku":"13486","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Wormwood_AbsintheOrganic_IMG_0897.jpg?v=1487923475"},{"product_id":"wormwood-redstem","title":"Wormwood, Redstem","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eArtemisia scoparia\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WORMWOOD, REDSTEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or cold frame. Transplant out after frost. Easily grown in well drained slightly alkaline loamy soil. Drought tolerant. Plants are more hardy and aromatic when grown in poor dry soil. Leaves and stems are harvested for medicine spring when 2-4” tall. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover.  Soil pH 4.8-8.2. Hardiness zones 3-9. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life 5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e68˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e14-21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e36-48”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e120-150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Antibacterial, inhibits growth of Staphylococcus and other infections. Chinese herb Yin Chen used to drain dampness and treat infectious icteric hepatitis, anti-inflamatory. Hepatoprotective, prevents damage to liver similar to Milk Thistle. Artemesisai scoparia is medicinally interchangeable with Artemisia capillaris.  Tags: Specialty: Deer Resistant, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaturalized in N. Africa, temperate and tropical Asia and most of Europe.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":1157767312,"sku":"13584","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":1157767320,"sku":"13585","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/wormwood-redstem_IMG_0939.jpg?v=1487925060"},{"product_id":"tobacco-smoking","title":"Tobacco, Smoking","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eNicotiana tabacum\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW TOBACCO, SMOKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors or cold frame 8–10 weeks before last frost, transplant after danger of frost has passed. In regions with longer growing season, sow in fine seed bed. Prefers light, well fertilized soil, apply abundant fresh compost to boost yield. Transplant on a cloudy or overcast day to avoid drying plants out, water in good. Water daily until plants are established. Like tomato plants, side branches or suckers should be removed to focus the plants energy on the large leaves. Grows to 5’ (1.5m). Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.1–7.8. Hardiness zones 7–10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 300,000–380,000 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 5–10 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e75–80˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e10–14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18–24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24–36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e80\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTobacco, Smoking Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 284m seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Mellow smoking tobacco that matures even in cool short seasons. The plant has sweetly scented flowers that release most of their scent in the evening. Tobacco has a long history of use by indigenous peoples in the Americas as a powerful, prayerful tool to connect with Spirit. To harvest, pick the leaves when they have a tinge of yellow on them, then hang them in an open shed or under the eaves on a string. Let leaves dry out during the day and pick up moisture at night to cure. Once the leaves are a golden brown over a month or two, they are cured. When the leaves are flexible and soft on a cloudy day, evening or early morning, lay them out alternating stem to tip for 7 leaves. Tightly roll them together like a big Cigar and then gently twist the cigar, each end in an opposite direction for a twist. Leaves can also be braided. Hang to dry in the warm shade with positive air flow for few days to dry completely. Don't store the twist in plastic or glass until it is very dry or it will mold. Cut through the twist with a sharp knife to shave off a little at a time to be smoked in a pipe or rolled, or offered in prayer on the earth. Tags: Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSemah, or tobacco, is one of the four traditional sacred plants. It represents the Eastern Direction and the mind. The Anishinaabe use a form of tobacco known as kinikinik, or a red willow mix. Because it opens the door to the creator, When tobacco is used to make smoke, it is one of the most sacred of plants for Native people. Some elders say that tobacco is used to connect the worlds since the plant’s roots go deep into the earth, and its smoke rises high into the sky. This plant is highly respected and highly honored. Giving tobacco is a beautiful way of our people. Ceremonies using tobacco invoke a relationship with the energies of the universe, and ultimately the Creator, and the bond made between earthly and spiritual realms is not to be broken. There are four traditional Tobacco uses, prayer, offerings, purification and respect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTobacco had already long been used in the Americas, with some cultivation sites in Mexico dating back to 1400–1000 B.C. Many Native American tribes traditionally grew and used tobacco as an entheogen. Eastern North American tribes carried tobacco in pouches as a readily accepted trade item, and often smoked it in peace pipes, either in defined sacred ceremonies, or to seal a bargain. They smoked it at such occasions in all stages of life, even in childhood. They believed that tobacco is a gift from the Creator, and that the exhaled tobacco smoke carries one's thoughts and prayers to the Creator. The English word tobacco originates from the Spanish and Portuguese word tabaco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe four sacred plants are gift of the Four Manido, Spirits of the Four Directions. To those who live in the traditional way, there are four plants which are especially revered and used in daily living. The creator taught us to use the natural herbs of sage, sweetgrass, tobacco, and cedar smoke as a physical reminder to them of this omnipotent presence. It is the sacred way.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":1157772120,"sku":"13582","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":1157772124,"sku":"13583","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Tobacco-smoking_IMG_1345.jpg?v=1487924654"},{"product_id":"yarrow-western","title":"Yarrow, Western","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eAchillea millefolium occidentalis\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW YARROW, WESTERN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, direct sow in sunny location after frost, requires little water. Prolong by division in the spring every other year. Will spread by self-seeding. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-10. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life 5-9 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e20-45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90-120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eYarrow, Western Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 284m seeds\u003cbr\u003e##True native Western wildflower in the U.S. It is an early successional species that readily establishes in disturbed sites. Recommended for adding species diversity to native seed mixtures for rehabilitation. Closely related to common Eurasian yarrow. Medicinally, it is an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic and tonic. It’s a great herb for colds and flu, as a hot tea of its leaves and flowers induce sweating to reduce heat and toxins. Flowers and leaves are used in some liquors and bitters. Especially useful companion plant for attracting good predatory insects and for improving soil quality. Attracts ladybugs, hoverflies and predatory wasps. Essential oil kills mosquito larvae. In rare cases can cause allergic skin rashes, prolonged use can increase skin photosensitivity, triggered when wet skin contacts wet grass and yarrow together. Also known as Achillea millefolium lanulosa and Mountain Yarrow. Tags: Color: White.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to northern hemisphere, found in alpine meadows and disturbed soils. Genus Archillea is from the mythical Greek character Achilles who carried it with his army to treat battle wounds. Found in Neanderthal flower burial of northern Iraq dated 60,000 BC along with a number of other medicinal herbs. In antiquity known as herbal militaris for stanching the flow of blood from wounds, cuts and abrasions. Yarrow is also known as gordaldo, nosebleed plant, old man's pepper, devil's nettle, sanguinary, milfoil, soldier's woundwort, thousand-leaf, and thousand-seal.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"400 Seeds","offer_id":1742244292,"sku":"12260","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4000 Seeds","offer_id":1742244356,"sku":"12267","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Western_d92ba828-a947-4a2d-a5e8-a5a4c0c73e8e.jpg?v=1496959960"},{"product_id":"balm-of-gilead","title":"False Balm of Gilead","description":"balm-of-gilead Balm of Gilead \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eCedronella canariensis\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW BALM OF GILEAD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eTakes two to 10 weeks to germinate, apply bottom heat like tomatoes. Grow in rich moist soil. Improve germination with scarification. Propagate by root cuttings at stem base or seed. Hardy from zone 9, frost tender, grown in pot to winter indoors in cooler climates. Plant grows to 3’ tall and wide brush, shiny leaves uncharacteristic of Lamiaceae family. Barely cover seeds, tamp in firm, keep evenly moist, germination is slow and spotty. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 9-11. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 18,900 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 4-5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/8”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-80˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14-70\u003c\/b\u003e scarify\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e1–2’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##From the mint family, the fragrance of Balm of Gilead is divine. Beautiful, sharp, cedar-like, refreshing, and healing fragrance. Makes the aromatic tea ‘Tea de Canaries' and potpourri. Dried flower buds can be used to relieve congestion like menthol, but without the coolness. Helps with respiratory infections and coughs. Same pain relief effects as aspirin. Alternative to citronella to repel mosquitos. Do not use internally if you are allergic to aspirin. Seed is rare, took our nursery five years do develop a flowering seed production population. Also known as Canary balm and Herb of Gilead. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginated in the Canary Islands of the coast of West Africa.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":3359298501,"sku":"13853","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":3359298565,"sku":"13854","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/balm-of-gilead_IMG_6286_12bd98a1-caed-46be-9794-8e091673227e.jpg?v=1497595824"},{"product_id":"lobelia-inflata","title":"Lobelia Inflata","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eLobelia inflata\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW LOBELIA INFLATA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eBest to direct sow in the warm soil of summer or with first fall rains. Germinates in the Fall, over winters, flowers next spring early summer. Over wintering annual or annual. Do not grow as spring annual for best production. Germination is irregular. If you try to grow it as an annual in one season, it bolts early with low plant material yield. Cold stratify 2 months before starting indoors. Grows in disturbed habitats cliffs, balds, or ledges, meadows and fields, ridges or ledges, shores of rivers or lakes. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Likes heat to grow. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 4-9. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 500,000 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life 3–4 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e  requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e65-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e  stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e2–4 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e12-18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e24-36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e90-120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorage  \u003cb\u003eRefrigerate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Used fresh or dry for asthma, bronchitis, sore throats and coughs. Native use as an entheogenic herb. Antispasmodic, expectorant and respiratory stimulant. Low dose botanical, excess doses induce vomiting and respiratory failure. Lobeline helps people give up smoking tobacco. Light blue 1\/4\" flowers followed by inflated pods, annual growth to 1 - 3”. Plant is harvested when lower fruits are ripe, used fresh or dried. Delicate violet flowers with yellow tints on the inside. Also known as Indian Tobacco, Asthma Weed, Pukeweed and Eyebright. Contains alkaloids and can be toxic. Tags: Season: Late Summer Fall, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to the central, southern, and eastern US. Eastern North America as far west as Nebraska and Arkansas.##Pacific Botanicals##Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth##Seed grower since 1979##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Mark-Wheeler_210x165.jpg?12276913232482874890##We have been growing high quality organic medicinal herbs in the Applegate Valley now for over 30 years. In that time we have learned a few things. We have learned which types of herbs do well here and have selected the various varieties to fit our microclimate and to achieve maximum potency. We promise you will not find higher quality herbs grown anywhere in the world. We are certified organic in growing and processing by USDA and Oregon Tilth since 1979.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":6191770309,"sku":"10180","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10000 Seeds","offer_id":6191770373,"sku":"14457","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Lobelia_inflata.jpg?v=1487922919"},{"product_id":"pennyroyal","title":"Pennyroyal","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eMentha pulegium\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW PENNYROYAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSurface sow in spring after last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before. Creeping perennial evergreen in warmer climates, likes moist soil like stream or pond edges, but will grow in ephemeral moist conditions, will self-limit when it meets dry soil. Grow in containers and deadhead to limit spreading. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 4.6-7.5. Hardiness zones 5-9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 56,700 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 3-4 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e  requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e55-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e7-21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e6–12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e90-120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Crushed leaves give a strong spearmint fragrance. Tea from dried or fresh leaves are used to treat head ache, colds and to settle the stomach. Has been used as insect and flea repellant. Harvest when about to flower and dry. Pennyroyal essential oil is highly toxic if taken internally even in small doses. Do not use if pregnant. Highly toxic to cats, they generally avoid it, should not be planted where they might ingest it, never run into their skin. Also known as European pennyroyal and English pennyroyal. Tags: Color: Purple.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Europe. Dried leaves were a Greek and Roman cooking herb, Greeks flavored wine with it.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":8858534277,"sku":"14730","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500 Seeds","offer_id":8858534405,"sku":"14731","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Pennyroyal_IMG_8338.jpg?v=1496959670"},{"product_id":"official-catnip","title":"Official catnip","description":"official-catnip Official catnip \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eNepeta cataria\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CATNIP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003ePrefers sandy, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Plants may get leggy and fall over if soil is too rich; this will also make plant less fragrant. Keep barely moist until seed germinates. Light inhibits germination, so cover seed well and tamp down soil. Hardiness zones 3–9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 42,300 seeds per ounce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65–70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7–10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12–18\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e4’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e75–85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eOfficial Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 56,700 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Greyish plant with dense whorls of whitish purple flowers. The leaves have a pungent mint-like smell and are used in dried or fresh in tea and in cat toys. Fresh catnip leaves add an aromatic flavor in salads. Dried catnip leaves are used as a flavoring in cooked foods. Cats and other felines relish the plant, as it encourages their playfulness and makes them docile. Also known as Catmint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNepeta cataria takes its name from nepenthes, the Greek name for a potion that brings forgetfulness of trouble or grief, a sedative. Cataria means, simply, of cats. medicinal herb","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":8922545029,"sku":"13438","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3000 Seeds","offer_id":8922545093,"sku":"13439","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":31214137770026,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Catnip.jpg?v=1496959636"},{"product_id":"mullein-greek","title":"Mullein, Greek","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eVerbascum olympicum\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW MULLEIN, GREEK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow in the Fall 30-45 days before last frost. Likes disturbed soil, seeds are long-lived. Seeds require lit open ground to germinate. Drought tolerant, self-seeds. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.6-8.5. Hardiness zones 4-10. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e50-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e12-15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e4-5’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e85-125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##V. olympicum grows multiple flower racemes and a stronger central column, thus providing more flowers than V. thapsus. Flowers can be stripped instead of being picked individually. Widely used emollient herbal remedy. Useful to reduce mucus and stimulate coughing up phlegm, useful for bronchitis. Combines well with other expectorants such as coltsfoot. Topically used for eczema and hemorrhoids. Dried roots removes warts and boils. Carefully strain leaves to remove the small hairs. Harvest when flowering. The flowers contain glycyrrhizin which has anti-bacteria and potential anti-tumor properties. Poultice from leaves and seeds draws out splinters. Flowers also make a bright yellow or green dye. Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Also known as Great Mullein. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Europe, northen Africa and Asia. Introduced to the Americas and Australia.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"400 Seeds","offer_id":16978224261,"sku":"10377","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4000 Seeds","offer_id":16978224325,"sku":"13550","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Mullein-Greek_IMG_0765.jpg?v=1487923295"},{"product_id":"ashwagandha-organic","title":"Ashwagandha Organic","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eWithania somnifera\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW ASHWAGANDHA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eFrost tender perennial, grown as an annual in temperate climates zones 8 or cooler. Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost, needs 200 day growing season to reach maturity. Plant to warm sheltered spot or greenhouse bed. Prefers dry stony soil, hardy to 20˚F but intolerant of moist soils in winter, grows in disturbed areas. Average germination can be below 50%. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 7.8-8.0. Hardiness zones 9. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 110,000 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life 2–5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Short evergreen shrub in tropics and hot deserts, 12-30” tall. Grown medicinally for its long brown tuberous roots. Sedative and Ginseng-like strengthening tonic, works mainly on the nervous and reproductive systems. Treats depleted energy, nervous system exhaustion, and tones the uterus after miscarriage. In Ayurvedic medicine, the berries and leaves are applied locally to ulcers and swelling. Fruit is orange red when ripe with coagulating properties, and can serve as a substitute for rennet in cheese making. Also known as Indian Ginseng and Winter Cherry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally cultivated in the drier regions of India, also found in Nepal. Ashwagandha in Sanskrit means “horse’s smell” referring to its roots.##Feral Farm##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2015##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Feral-Farm-Photo-small.jpg?3##I started growing seed commercially as an apprentice at the Organic Farm School in the Puget Sound in Washington. I already loved growing vegetables, but taking a plant all the way through its life cycle felt like a special kind of honor, and I quickly saw the value in sustaining organic, important, and rare plant varieties and participating in sustainable food systems in this way. I moved to Oregon in 2015 and have been growing my organic seed farming business over the last four seasons by renting land from existing farms and slowly taking on higher volumes and more varieties. I’m currently growing 1.6 acres of certified organic seed crops and heirloom garlic.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":32189594665002,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":32189594730538,"sku":"","price":24.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Ashwagandha_IMG_5145.jpg?v=1606499864"},{"product_id":"rama","title":"Tulsi Rama","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eOcimum tenuiflorum\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW TULSI BASIL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSow seeds directly in late spring when nights are above 65˚F. Surface sow, pressing in firmly, keep moist but not wet. Start indoors 4-6 before warm evenings. Do not pinch buds to encourage further branching, this reduces plant vigor. Dry herb bunches by hanging from ceiling or lay on screens in a dark, dry, ventilated location. Harvest for drying at peak maturity when flowers are just beginning to appear, leaves contain the most essential oils at that time. Or, after that oils are transferred to flowers, strip the dried flower columns in fall for the best tea and to save seeds. Less frost sensitive than Ocimum basilicum. Can be ripened out doors in cool climates such as Skibbereen Co. Cork, Ireland. Soil pH 6.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 7-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 22,400-142,000 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standard commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 3-5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 150 feet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e2’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Tulsi basil originated in India as an aromatic perennial shrub, medicinal or culinary herb tea and oils. The aroma is spicy and complex, similar to clove. Four common varieties: Rama Tulsi is hardy, easy to grow and our favorite for a soothing tea. Vana Tulsi has slightly fuzzy leaves, is a larger plant and is closer to the wild form. Tulsi Kapoor has shiny green leaves, best for culinary uses, smaller plant. Tulsi Krishna has purple leaves, slightly more difficult to germinate.##White Dog Farm##Organically Grown##Seed grower since 2019##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/White_Dog_Farm.jpg?v=1639376547##White Dog Farm is nestled in the Williams Valley and is home to Greg \u0026amp; Kate Stanko. We are stewards of a 5 acre farm shared by sheep, chickens, pigs and Puja, our LGD. Our passion is to nurture the earth, grow flowers and vegetables sustainably using organic practices. Correspond to whitedogfarm57@gmail.com.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"150 Seeds","offer_id":39721955688490,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/nurserylive-rama-tulsi-plant-holy-basil-ocimum-sanctum-green-plant_600x600_d6253a05-b3b4-441d-975c-e791bede9149.jpg?v=1639464206"},{"product_id":"white-sage","title":"White Sage","description":"\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eSalvia apiana\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WHITE SAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow in flats, pots, or directly into garden beds. Sow on surface of soil, barely cover, and tamp firmly. Keep seeds barely moist and warm until germination. If sown indoors, transplant outside when plants are 3-4” tall, and spaced 3 feet apart. Provide full sun, and well-drained, dry, sandy soil. While plants are drought tolerant, they will need some water throughout dry summer months. Harvest leaves and\/or flowering tops in the second year of growing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/8\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e6 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e3’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e3’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e3 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDry Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Whitish, silvery green soft leaves with silver-blue flowering spikes. Plants grow 2-3’ tall. Cold hardy to 25 F, drought tolerant, dries well, suited to warmer climates, and attracts pollinators. The terpenoids and essential oils that give white sage its unique and incredible smell also serve to deter herbivores. Indigenous to North America, threatened by over-harvest on wild land, and sacred plant to many indigenous peoples within the United States. Tags: Harvest: Late, Color: Green silver, Specialty: Drought Tolerant, Season: Late Summer Fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to the southwestern United States, northwestern Mexico, the western edges of the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, and in the coastal sage scrub habitat of Southern California and Baja California. Indigenous people of the Pacific Coast have different uses of the plant as a food source, medicine, and in ceremonial spaces. Over-harvesting and illegal harvesting of wild white sage has lead to declining plant populations. Grow your own and bundle leaves together to make a beautiful smudge stick.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":40477691510826,"sku":"","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/White-Sage_32c8f346-a255-456c-a460-8a3b81955659.jpg?v=1673242371"},{"product_id":"narrowleaf-plantain","title":"Narrowleaf Plantain","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003ePlantago lanceolata\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW NARROWLEAF PLANTAIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSow seeds on the surface of the soil, and keep moist until germination. Transplant or thin to 6” to 1’ apart. Grows well with grass, and will self-seed. The plants thrive in drought conditions but also in wet climates. Plants grow as weeds on lawns, gardens, and open disturbed ground where animals graze. Hardiness zones 5-9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14000 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorage \u003cb\u003eRefrigerate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDry Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Narrowleaf Plantain is a fairly low growing perennial herb hardy to USDA zone 5 and thrives in all soil types. Plantain is highly regarded for medicine and forage. Its name comes from the long slender leaves, as opposed to Broad Leaf Plantain whose leaves are wider. Plantain is well known for its healing properties and is said to relieve the pain and irritation from bites and stings, as well as heal minor small cuts and wounds. It is also said to help draw out thorns, splinters and other small embedded objects. Plantain seed husks are the same Psyllium husks that can be purchased in health food stores and serve the same purpose. Seeds are also edible and nutritious. Plantain leaves are a great nourishing and medicinal herb that can be added in your meals, so long as you remove the fibrous strands or cut the leaves crosswise to sever the ribs. Plantain self seeds in the garden readily and makes an excellent living mulch and mineral rich companion for other plants. Tags: Harvest: Mid, Color: Green, Specialty: Drought Tolerant, Season: Spring, Summer, Fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe origins of Narrowleaf plantain date back to western Norway from the Early Neolithic era in fields where animals were grazing. ##Idyllwild##Conventional##Seed grower since 2018####Idyllwild was born of our joyful curiosity and celebration of nature’s diverse gifts. Following nature’s model of open dispersal and dissemination, we share these seeds with you and invite you to play in the garden of abundance. We learn from nature and she has taught us to live and think in terms of “abundance” instead of “scarcity”. Diversity - in all forms, from genetic to creative expression - is the heart of resilience. We enjoy experimenting with myriads of flavors, colors, and textures and the world opens to us in infinite possibilities. As a result, we are nourished in body, mind, and spirit.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":40510256513066,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":40510256545834,"sku":"","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/plantain-5.jpg?v=1678335172"},{"product_id":"only-the-lonely-nicotiana","title":"Only the Lonely Nicotiana","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eNicotiana sylvestris\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW TOBACCO, NON-SMOKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, and transplant out after last frost. Plant seeds on the soil surface, lightly pressing them into the soil. They require light for germination. Transplant 12-18” apart. Plants require full sun to part shade, and prefer evenly moist, well-drained soil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Usual seed life: 3 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e10-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e75-90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorage \u003cb\u003eRefrigerate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##This non-smoking tobacco is the largest, tallest nicotiana. Plants can grow upwards of 4 feet tall with huge clusters of 4” trumpet-shaped, tubular, drooping white flowers. They bloom all summer and their fragrance is wildly intoxicating, especially in the evening. Plant near a window so you can enjoy its perfume wafting in during a summer night. Also known as Woodland Tobacco. Tags: Harvest: Mid, Color: White, Size: Large, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tobacco variety is indigenous to South America. It was brought here from Argentina in the late 1890s. ##Strong Roots##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2004##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Strong-Roots-Farm.jpg?v=1607656897##Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":40510262902826,"sku":"","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":40510262935594,"sku":"","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/NicotianasylvestrisatBoerner.jpg?v=1678339765"},{"product_id":"blue-vervain","title":"Blue Vervain","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eVerbena hastata\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW VERVAIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSow in the early spring when temperatures are still cool. Alternatively, provide 2 weeks of cold stratification by putting seeds in a moist medium in a plastic bag in the refrigerator, and then sow in warmer soil later in the season. Barely cover seeds with soil and tamp lightly. Plant young starts 2’ apart in full sun with moist garden soils. If you do not want the plants to spread, keep them in pots, or cut back the flowers to prevent seed spreading and vigorous growth. Soil pH 6-7. Hardiness zones 3-7. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 105,000 seeds per ounce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-80\u003c\/b\u003e stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14-28\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e2’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e2’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Also known as American Blue Vervain and Swamp Verbena. Grows upright 3-5’ tall, yet also is creeping, with multiple spikes of long-lasting bright blue\/purple flowers that bloom from June through September. This self-seeding herbaceous perennial is native to the Eastern US. The leaves and roots were traditionally used as medicine, dried or fresh. Leaves were used in a boiled tea as a spring tonic, and roots were used for colds, fevers, indigestion, an antidote to American Pokeweed poisoning, and many more ailments. It’s a great pioneer species on degraded land, a larval host for pollinators, and helps to stabilize streambanks. Also used in landscaping for its lovely bright flowers.  Tags: Color: Purple, Season: Spring Summer Fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe genus name, Verbena, translates from Latin to “sacred” or “bough”. Hastata comes from the Latin word, hastatus, which translates to “spear-shaped”. The leafy branches of the plant were used in religious ceremonies and as medicine in ancient European countries. Blue Vervain is native to North America and southern Canada. It’s oftentimes found in moist environments such as ditches, marshes, fields, meadows, and streambanks.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":40916929511466,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":40916929544234,"sku":"","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/IMG_7720.jpg?v=1705298853"},{"product_id":"hyssop","title":"Hyssop","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eHyssopus officinalis\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW HYSSOP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eIn the spring 4 weeks before the last frost, direct sow seeds 1\/4” deep, one seed per inch in rows 18” apart. Sow in flats up to 10 weeks before the last frost for transplants. Plants will eventually thrive best when given 6-12” spacing. Plants prefer full sun over partial shade, and rich, moist, light soil. Hardiness zones 3-9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 27,150 seeds per ounce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e5-21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e85-90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Hyssop is a Mediterranean herb in the mint family that has similar traits to sages and savories. I liken the flavor of the leaves to a nice mix of the spiciness of oregano with hint of the mintiness of sage. The scent of the leaves is very attractive and I have to stop to smell Hyssop every time I pass by!A food as medicine, we enjoy using the flavorful Hyssop leaves alongside other Mediterranean herbs in our pastas, quiches, chilies, stews, soups and more! You can use Hyssop as a replacement for oregano, thyme or savory in any recipe. I also enjoy the leaves in tea when I am starting to feel a cold coming on. The whole aromatic plant can be used in tea medicinally for its anti-viral properties and to soothe coughs. Hyssop will send up many flower stalks each year, each adorned with many beautiful small purple flowers that attract pollinators and humans alike. Once Hyssop starts flowering, it doesn't stop until the season is officially over. In fact we've had it continue flowering after frosts!Allow hyssop to flower or prune the flowers and get more leaves. Like other woody herbs in the mint family, Hyssop can be pruned in any manner of your choosing, even right down to the ground for more lush growth. Or you can choose to let the stems get more woody and prune for a nice round shape.Like other Mediterranean herbs, Hyssop is drought tolerant and acceptable of a wide range of soils, including nutritionally poor soils, as long as it has good drainage and adequate moisture, especially in the first year while getting established. In loamy garden soil, Hyssop will explode with growth and reward your with abundant leaves and blooms. Tags: Season: Summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to southern and Eastern Europe.##Idyllwild##Conventional##Seed grower since 2018####Idyllwild was born of our joyful curiosity and celebration of nature’s diverse gifts. Following nature’s model of open dispersal and dissemination, we share these seeds with you and invite you to play in the garden of abundance. We learn from nature and she has taught us to live and think in terms of “abundance” instead of “scarcity”. Diversity - in all forms, from genetic to creative expression - is the heart of resilience. We enjoy experimenting with myriads of flavors, colors, and textures and the world opens to us in infinite possibilities. As a result, we are nourished in body, mind, and spirit.\" medicinal herb Season:","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":40918021472298,"sku":"","price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":40918021505066,"sku":"","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/hyssop_2000x_136930fa-ed80-4fd0-aeaa-de4a76f773d6.jpg?v=1706594605"},{"product_id":"datura","title":"Moonflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eDatura stramonium\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW MOONFLOWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eFrost sensitive. Mostly grows as a weed in disturbed soil, in full sun, watered well. Direct sow after last frost. All parts of this plant are poisonous if consumed, so best to plant in areas away from edible plants and children’s play areas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e2’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e4’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##This poisonous flowering plant is a member of the nightshade family, and also goes by the names jimsonweed, thorn apple, moon flower, devil’s trumpet, and devil’s snare. This annual bushy herb grows 2-5’ tall and flowers throughout the summer. Flowers bloom at night and are fragrant, trumpet-shaped, and violet\/creamy\/white in color. Nocturnal moths pollinate the flowers. WARNING: all parts of the plant contain dangerous levels of tropane alkaloids which can result in poisoning. Best to wash hands if you handle the plant or wear gloves. Traditionally however, this powerful and magical plant was used in sacred ceremonies of indigenous peoples throughout the Americas. Tags: Season: Summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigins are in Central America, but now grows in many regions of the world. It’s considered an aggressive and invasive weed in temperate and tropical climates. The plant’s genus name is Sanskrit, and translates to “white thorn apple”. Its species name, “stramonium” comes from Greek, which roughly translates to “nightshade” and “which makes mad”, alluding to the altered state that the plant induces. The seeds can lie dormant underground for years and germinate when the soil is disturbed along roads, wastelands, dumps meadows, and ditches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":40926635589674,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/BD8F7FE0-9B07-405F-BA2D-DE9C134A7C56.jpg?v=1705466036"},{"product_id":"licorice","title":"Licorice","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eGlycyrrhiza glabra\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW LICORICE, OFFICIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eScarify then soak seed for 24 hours, sow in spring or fall in cold frame. Slow to grow from seed. Propagate by division in fall, one growth bud per division, replant immediately or store clumps to plant in spring. Pot up and grow on for the first winter in a greenhouse Does not grow until late May or June. Requires deep well cultivated fertile moisture-retentive soil for good root production, sandy, slightly alkaline soil produces best plants. Unless seed is required, plant is usually prevented from flowering to put more energy into producing roots. Harvest 3 year old roots in autumn. Deep tap roots, fixes atmospheric nitrogen, excellent mineral accumulator. Difficult to remove once established. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 6-9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life 3–4 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. 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Harvest the roots after 3 years of growth. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLegume native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. Originally mixed with sugar for Pontefract cakes in Yorkshire, England. These sweets were embossed by hand stamp dating back to 1872. Prefers high elevation warm temperate high plains of Arizona and California, alkaline soils, grows to 3-5’ tall.##Strong Roots##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2004##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Strong-Roots-Farm.jpg?v=1607656897##Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":41009708597290,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/licorice-root-steven-foster-square.jpg?v=1709009474"},{"product_id":"tulsi-temperate","title":"Tulsi Temperate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eOcimum africanum\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW TULSI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSow seeds in springtime indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or sow seeds directly in late spring when nights are above 65˚F. Surface sow , pressing in firmly, keep moist but not wet. Harvest the plant for drying when the purple flowers are just beginning to appear, as leaves contain the most essential oils at that time. Plants will branch where flowering tips are harvested, and grow more throughout the season for ongoing harvests until frost. Dry herb bunches by hanging from ceiling or lay on screens in a dark, dry, ventilated location. About 120 days from direct seeding until plants are ready for seed saving. Soil pH 6.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 7-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 22,400-142,00 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. 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