About motherwort
Hardy medicinal plant. An ally of women's health, it is also calming. Easy to grow.
Plant height: 70 cm.
Motherwort seeds germinate in about 10 days when sown indoors or outdoors in spring. Plant them 20 cm apart in the row and 40 cm between rows in well-amended composted soil in a sunny or partially shaded area.
Growing tips for motherwort
Family
Lamiaceae (Motherwort)
Number of seeds
± 75
Growing cycle
Perennial
Suggested sowing
Outside
Suggested time*
Outdoor sowing (May and October)
Ideal germination temperature
From 15 to 21℃
Germination time
10 to 14 days
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
2 years minimum
Exposure
partial shade|sun
Days to maturity*
90 days
Distance between plants
30 cm
*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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