{"title":"Milkweed##\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu2\"\u003eVarious species\u003c\/a\u003e","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"milkweed-common","title":"Milkweed, Common","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eAstlepias syriaca \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 MILKWEED, 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, plant out after frost. Direct sow outdoors in the fall after the frosts of fall have begun. The cold, dormant planting will aid the germination of the seed in spring when temperatures warm. Prefers full sun but can grow in semi-shade. This species can spread in moister sites. Divide after 3–4 years. Sow 10 pounds per acre. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 3-8. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life 3–5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68˚F\u003c\/b\u003e stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e21–28\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e2–3’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e4–5’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e1–2 years\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##Milkweeds are important host plants for monarch butterflies, and they provide nectar to a wide range of butterflies, moths and bees. Native from the Dakotas, to Texas and mid to eastern Canada. The larva of the Monarch specializes on milkweeds. The eggs are laid on the milkweed plant, and the larvae will feed on the plant and mature into a chrysalis. Its populations are affected as milkweeds are eliminated from cropland with pesticides. Common Milkweed has pink flowers and grows 3–4’ tall from a rhizome. The plant's latex contains glycosides, making the leaves and seed pods toxic in large quantities to sheep and other large mammals, and potentially humans. The young shoots, young leaves, flower buds and immature fruits are all edible raw. Most modern foragers consider the bitterness and toxicity issue a myth. The plants have no bitterness when tasted raw, and can be cooked like asparagus, with no special processing. Both the plant fiber and the floss were used historically by Native Americans for cordage and textiles. Milkweed oil from the seeds can be easily made into sunscreen. Also known as Butterfly Flower, Silkweed, Silky Swallow-Wort and Virginia Silkweed. Tags: Color: Pink Purple, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is native to Southern Canada and the Midwest and Eastern 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":"100 Seeds","offer_id":883766365,"sku":"11407","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":883766369,"sku":"11408","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Common.jpg?v=1496959468"},{"product_id":"flower-garden-collection","title":"Flower Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-\"\u003eBrassica oleracea viridis\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 COLLECTION\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\"\u003eSee packets for individual growing instructions for each variety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlower Garden Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Collection ≈ seeds\u003cbr\u003e##These garden perennial flowers that will renew year after year, and possibly multiply! We added milkweed for the pollinators and warm sunflowers for the kids.  A flower garden brightens up a home and benefits beneficial insects too! Average weight .11lb (50g).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e☞ Maximillian Sunflower, Safe Seed Pledge\u003cbr\u003e☞ Calendula, Safe Seed Pledge\u003cbr\u003e☞ Shasta daisy, Certified Organic\u003cbr\u003e☞ Gloriosa Daisy, Safe Seed Pledge\u003cbr\u003e☞ Hollyhock, Certified Organic\u003cbr\u003e☞ Lemon Mint, Safe Seed Pledge\u003cbr\u003e☞ Milkweed, Common, Safe Seed Pledge\u003cbr\u003e☞ Purple White Mix Foxglove, Certified Organic\u003cbr\u003e☞ Sensation Mix Cosmos, Safe Seed Pledge\u003cbr\u003e☞ Sweet William Dianthus, Certified Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTags: Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"1 Collection","offer_id":1177382372,"sku":"13510","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Flower-Garden_DSC05527_a44de04d-ed3e-4c50-b3b3-e30802f3686c.jpg?v=1496964476"},{"product_id":"milkweed-showy","title":"Milkweed, Showy","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eAsclepias speciosa\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 MILKWEED, SHOWY\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, plant out after frost. Direct sow outdoors in the fall after the frosts of fall have begun. The cold, dormant planting will aid the germination of the seed in spring when temperatures warm. Prefers full sun and can be quite drought tolerant after the second year of establishment. Divide after 3–4 years. Sow 10 pounds per acre. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.1-7.5. Hardiness zones 3-9. Perennial.\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\u003e68˚F\u003c\/b\u003e stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e21–28\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e2–3’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e4–5’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e1–2 years\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##Showy Milkweed, native west of the Mississippi, has round clusters of rosy-pink flowers and grows 3–4’ tall. Asclepias speciosa is similar to Common Milkweed, but its pinkish-purple flowers have longer petals that taper more and are covered with fine hairs. It is an excellent nectar sources and food for the larval stages of Monarch and Queen butterflies. Ideal ornamental native wildflower garden or prairie meadow. The plant's latex contains glycosides, making the leaves and seed pods toxic in large quantities to sheep and other large mammals, and potentially humans. Flower buds are eaten raw or cooked. They taste somewhat like peas and can be used to thicken soups. Young shoots and leaves are eaten cooked as an asparagus substitute. The young spring shoots were eaten raw by some native American tribes. Tips of older shoots are cooked like spinach. The immature pods are peeled before being eaten. Both the plant fiber and the floss were used historically by Native Americans for cordage, nets and for weaving a coarse cloth. The plant and it sap has several medicinal uses to Southwestern tribes. Tags: Color: Pink Purple, Season: Summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is native to the Western U.S. and Canada.##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":36055605266,"sku":"11409","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Showy.jpg?v=1496959480"},{"product_id":"narrowleaf-milkweed","title":"Milkweed, Narrowleaf","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eAsclepias fascicularis\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 MILKWEED, NARROWLEAF\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 sow indoors 8 weeks before last frost. If you sow indoors, cold stratify the seeds for 12 weeks in the refrigerator before planting. Sow seeds 1\/2” deep. If direct sowing, space seeds 4-6” apart, and plant transplants 3’-4’ apart. Keep seeds evenly moist when germinating, and water only periodically in the summer as plants are drought tolerant and grow deep taproots. Hardiness zones 6-10. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e10-20\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e3’-4’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e3’-4’\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 Milkweed is the sole source of food for Monarch butterflies. The butterflies lay their eggs exclusively on Milkweed plants. The plants grow 2-4’ tall and attract other pollinators as well with their deliciously fragrant flowers that bloom from June through September. This perennial may not bloom in its first year, but after establishing a deep taproot to ensure survival in drought conditions, it will grow more vigorous and blossom in subsequent seasons. If the greenish\/whitish whorled leaves appear eaten, it’s a good sign that monarch caterpillars are eating! Harvest seed pods before they split open. Prune the plant back to a 1” stick in the fall to encourage winter dormancy. Tags: Harvest: Mid, Color: Pink, Size: Medium, Specialty: Drought Tolerant, Season: Late Spring, Summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNarrowleaf, California Narrowleaf, or Mexican whorled milkweed is native to the Western United States and Baja California. It thrives in numerous habitats that include deserts, chaparral hillsides, and woodlands.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":40510272077866,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/IMG_6290.jpg?v=1678392568"},{"product_id":"butterfly-weed","title":"Butterfly Weed","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\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 BUTTERFLY WEED\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\"\u003eStratify seeds in the refrigerator for 7-14 days before planting (place seeds in a plastic bag on a moist medium). Then sow seeds 7-9 weeks before the last frost in start trays, 1\/4” deep. As plants grow, transplant into larger pots so that their taproot has room to grow, otherwise plants will suffer. Harden off and transplant outside after last frost. Direct sow seeds in the fall or spring. Plants prefer sandy loam, well drained soil. Hardiness zones 4-9. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 6,300 seeds per ounce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-70\u003c\/b\u003e stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14-21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e365\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##This native species of milkweed is also known as butterfly weed, pleurisy root, orange milkweed, to name a few. The plant has a deep, woody taproot that thrives in arid soils. It’s a larval food source for monarch butterflies, dogbane tiger moths, and milkweed tussock moths. Its showy orange flowers also attract bees and hummingbirds. Plants grow 1-3.5’ tall. Traditionally, the plant was used medicinally to treat respiratory and digestive illnesses. The seed pod downy fluff was spun and used to make candle wicks. Tags: Color: orange, Season: Spring Summer Fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis milkweed species is native to the eastern and southwestern US.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":40918033924138,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/IMG_7779.jpg?v=1705300970"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/collections\/milkweed.oembed","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}