{"product_id":"skullcap-official","title":"Skullcap Official","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eScutellaria lateriflora\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW SKULLCAP OFFICIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow in fall or before last frost. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost, requires stratification for four weeks. If growing in an open field or garden, requires irrigation to keep soil moist. If growing in hot dry areas, grow under shade. Spreads by stolons, plant in well weeded bed. Light harvest cutting is possible the first year with two cuttings in consecutive years. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 4.5-8.5. Hardiness zones 4-8. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 70,875 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 2–3 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e  requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e50˚F\u003c\/b\u003e  stratify\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e6-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e24-36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e100-120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eWet Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Traditionally used mild sedative, anxiety reducing and sleep promoting herbal tea from dried leaves or tincture. Also antitumor, antioxidant, anticonvulsant, antibacterial and antiviral. Used as incense. Also known as Blue Skullcap, Hoodwort, Virginian Skullcap, Mad-dog Skullcap, not Common Skullcap. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to North America near marshes and moist thickets and on river banks. The name Mad Dog comes from rabies treatment, however the effectiveness is unclear.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":883786081,"sku":"10139","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":8695219525,"sku":"14677","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Skullcap-Official-_IMG_3197.jpg?v=1487924284","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/skullcap-official","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}