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