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Organic Wormwood Seed . 

 

HOW TO GROW WORMWOOD :


Step 1
In cold, mountain, subtopical or temperate regions sow in Spring or Autumn, In tropical areas sow in the dry season. Surface sow seeds into pots or tray filled with a moistened well draining soil mix and cover with 1-2 mm of further soil. Moisten this top layer with a spray bottle to avoid disturbing the tiny seeds and move to a warm, sunny location.  Soil must be kept moist (not wet) during entire germination process. Ideal temperature for germination is 15-22°C/60-75°F Seeds should germinate within 2-4 weeks if kept in ideal conditions.

Step 2
Continue to keep moist, watering only when the top layer of soil dries out, Wormwood does not like to be too wet and may rot. Keep in a full sun position, in the shade they can grow too leggy and top heavy trying to reach full sun. Seedlings can be transplanted gently once they have at least 2-4 true leaves. Transplant into the garden if wanted once they are strong enough and the threat of any frosts have passed. Space plants 30 cm (1 foot) apart to give them room to grow. Because these plants are a natural insect repellent, many people choose to grow them close to their outdoor living spaces. Wormwood can be kept in pots but again they do best in full sun - Fresh branches can be cut and placed in outdoor areas to assist with insect problems.

Step 3
Wormwood is drought tolerant once established and does well in drier soils. This plant is very hardy and rarely needs any fertiliser, only fertilise if the plant looks like it needs it. Prune back at the beginning of  Spring to help them keep a nice shape. Plants will mature and produce flowers at around 1-2 years

 

Height: Approx 1 metre (3 feet)

Width: Approx 50 cm (1.5 feet)

 

Wormwood is commonly grown as a natural insect repellent, it is has also been used for centuries as an ingredient for several alcoholic beverages.

Although this species has been used in past history for culinary and medicinal purposes ... We DO NOT recommend using this particular species for ANY type of human or animal consumption!

Fresh branches can be cut off and placed in outdoor living areas to assist as an insect repellent.

 

100+ Seeds per Pack

 

Each Pack comes with Full Growing Instructions

All seeds are FREE POSTAGE Australia wide.

Organic Wormwood Seed

$10.00Price
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