{"product_id":"chaste-tree-vitex","title":"Chaste Tree Vitex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eVitex aqnus-castus\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 CHASTE TREE\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\"\u003eScarify the seeds lightly on medium grit sandpaper. Then, soak the seeds in cold water and keep in the refrigerator for 30 days before sowing to break dormancy. Plant seeds 1\/4” deep in soil, tamp down firmly, and keep seeds moist and very warm until germination. Germination may take up to 30 days. Seedlings should stay in pots for the first year or two of growth, transplanting to larger pots as needed. When transplanting into the landscape, allow a 15’ space between plants. Soil pH 6.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 6-8. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e30\u003c\/b\u003e scarify\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e15’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e15’\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##This woody, perennial bush is more like a small tree as it grows up to 15’ tall and wide if not pruned. It’s native to the Mediterranean, but is hardy to -9 degrees F. It’s the perfect plant for an open area of landscape or corner of the garden that could use some beauty and shape! It has profuse purple fragrant flowers that attract all sorts of pollinators. Its seeds are used in medicines that regulate hormones and support breast health. Tags: Harvest: Late, Color: Purple, Size: Large, Specialty: Drought Tolerant, Season: Spring Summer Fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso known as Monk’s Pepper or chaste berry. Native to the Mediterranean countries. Cultivated by monks in European monasteries to inhibit sexual desire, thus taking on the name chaste tree. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":43937236549674,"sku":null,"price":4.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/ScreenShot2026-01-02at11.26.25PM.png?v=1767425429","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/chaste-tree-vitex","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}