About yarrow
Yarrow, also known as turkey herb, is a medicinal plant traditionally used to treat the flu. It produces pretty white composite flowers. Requires light to germinate. Plant height: 75 cm.
Growing tips for yarrow
Suggested time*
april
Suggested sowing
Interior
Distance between plants
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Ideal germination temperature
From 15 to 21℃
Germination time
3 to 7 days
Number of seeds
± 100
Growing cycle
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae (Yarrow)
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
2 years minimum
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden.
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