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