{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/balm-of-gilead","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}