Perennials

<h4><span data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (50pcs/bag)</span></h4> <p><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Names</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">: Holy Basil, Tulsi, Tulasi, Kaprao, Hot Basil, Damole</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">: <em>Ocimum tenuiflorum</em> / <em>Ocimum sanctum</em></span> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">: Lamiaceae</span></p> <h4><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></h4> <p>Holy Basil is more spicy and peppery than the closely related "sweet" basil (<em>Ocimum basilicum</em>) we usually eat in Europe. It is also one of the few basil varieties which can grow into smaller trees.</p> <p>Holy Basil is often confused with Thai Basil (<em>Ocimum basilicum</em> var. <em>thyrsiflora</em>) - which is a different species. Because of this confusion and the rarer occurrence of Holy Basil, Thai basil is sometimes mistakenly used in cooking where Holy Basil is actually the correct component. An example of such occurrence can be in the Thai dish Pad Kaprao, which is named after the Holy Basil's Thai name <em>kaprao</em>. The difference between these two basils is that Thai Basil is sweeter and more licorice-like while Holy Basil is spicier and more peppery, hence the name <em>Hot Basil</em> which is sometimes used.</p> <p>In addition to cooking, the plant's leaves and flowers are also used to make a calming tea.</p> <p>As one of the most well-used ancient medicinal plants, Holy Basil has been used to treat common colds, headaches, various stress disorders and more. Stem, leaves and seeds are used for these purposes.</p> <p>In traditional societies, the herb is also used as a natural mosquito repellent, by applying the aroma from the plant&nbsp;on the skin.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"><span>Similarly, dried leaves have been mixed with stored grains to repel insects</span> <span>for</span> <span>hundreds of years.</span></p> <h4><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></h4> <p>Use a well-drained, loamy soil and place in partial shade&nbsp;to full sun, it will&nbsp;grow well in both. Thrives best in moist soil, but not wet. If you let the soil dry out between waterings it will enhance the aroma production of the plant -&nbsp; this is the result of a response to stress.</p> <p>Place the Holy Basil in a pot with plenty of room for the roots to give the plant a chance to grow into a small tree. Move the pot indoors before winter as the plant does not thrive in temperatures below 15 <span data-mce-fragment="1">°</span> C. If the plant is slowly led into a winter dormancy, it can manage to overwinter in temperatures down to -1 <span data-mce-fragment="1">°</span> C, but this slows down growth.<br></p> <p>In Southern Europe - Spain, Italy, Balkan, Greece and South/West Turkey - you can grow Holy Basil outdoors all year round.</p> <p>If you want the plant to focus more on foliage growth, you can cut off inflorescences before they have time to fully develop.</p> <p>Holy Basil is easy to take cuttings from, make a diagonal cut with a clean tool just below a leaf node. The cutting should be around 15 cm. Remove the bottom leaves from the cutting and place in a glass of water that you change regularly. Plant in soil when roots have developed.</p> <h4><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></h4> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Place the seeds on a layer of <meta charset="utf-8">moist soil. Lightly press the seeds into the soil for good contact. Keep the&nbsp;soil moist. One way to maintain good humidity is to cover the sown seeds with plastic provided with air holes.</span></p> <h4><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></h4> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Partial shade/Sun</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 30-150 cm</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Germination Time: 5-15 days<br></span>USDA Zone: 10-12</p>

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (25pcs/bag)</span></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Ashwagandha, Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry,&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8">Asandh</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Withania somnifera<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal plant that has been used for its medicinal&nbsp;value&nbsp;for thousands of years, mainly for physical&nbsp;as well as mental fatigue. The&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8">adaptogenic properties of Ashwagandha are thought to balance any imbalances in the body -&nbsp;partly&nbsp;through lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The root also has anti-inflammatory properties and is considered&nbsp;soothing&nbsp;for the nervous system.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Perceived effects when using Ashwagandha are improved cognitive&nbsp;performance in the form of memory enhancement and concentration capability as well as overall higher energy levels.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Ashwagandha is furthermore used in exercise supplements for increased muscle growth.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Cultivation:</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Ashwagandha can be grown in a bright window or under artificial light.<br><br> This is a plant that thrives in dry climates and therefore has no problems&nbsp;growing inside as a houseplant. But the plant <meta charset="utf-8">can advantageously be put outside in the summer to receive extra sunlight.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">However, in the most favorable climates&nbsp;of Spain, Italy, Albania, Greece and Turkey (mainly&nbsp;adjacent to the&nbsp;coastal areas) Ashwagandha can be grown outdoors all year around as a perennial.<br> <br>As the plant grows larger, it is beneficial to give good space for the roots, as it is mainly the root growth that you are interested in when growing and harvesting Ashwagandha.<br><br> When the plant has grown, you can let the soil dry out in between waterings as this prevents troubles such as lack of oxygen in the roots and further contributes to increased root growth. The Ashwagandha is very drought resistant once established.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Sowing:</strong></h4> <a> </a> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><a>Sow and let grow in well-drained soil. Cover the seeds with a 1 cm layer of soil or perlite. Keep the soil moist during the seed stage.</a></p> <a> </a> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><a><strong>Characteristics:</strong></a></h4> <a> </a> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><a>Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun/Part shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 75 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 weeks<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 10-12<br></a></p> <a> </a>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Trivial Names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Sky-Earth,</span> Sail-Earth, <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">K</span> litoria, Butterfly Pea<br> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Fabaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Blue Himmelsärt with stuffed flowers.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Large climbing plant whose flowers have an intense blue color that is easily released when hot water is added.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Used to color food, sweets and drinks.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Asia, tea made directly from the flowers is drunk. Sometimes it is mixed with lemongrass, honey and lime.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Himmelsärt is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The normally blue colored drink changes to purple if you add something acidic, such as lemon. This is due to pH changes in the composition. Similarly, the flowers of the sky pea are sometimes used to make blue gin, which turns purple when tonic is added.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">As a comparison, you can think that tea made in Himmelsart is used in Asia in the same way that we in Sweden use chamomile tea.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Like <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a style="color: #4e991d;" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" target="_blank">the Goa bean</a></strong></span> , the Himmelsärten is regenerative for the soil by fixing nitrogen from air pores in the soil and works well as a ground cover crop. On the other hand, Himmelsärten is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike Goa bean.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The sky pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation in a pot is recommended if you want to let it become perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Able to grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For growing in pots, a loamy soil with good drainage should be used.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Top branches for a bushier growth habit.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Pre-cultivated indoors early in the year, alternatively sown outside in April-May.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 150-300 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 10-20 days</p>

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong>&nbsp;Caper, Caper Bush, Flinders Rose<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Capparis spinosa</em><br> <strong>Family:</strong> Capparaceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Caper Bush&nbsp;is a Mediterranean plant that have a long history of being cultivated for&nbsp;its edible unopened flower buds. After picking, they are put in salt to release bitter&nbsp;compounds&nbsp;and to&nbsp;bring out&nbsp;the sourness. This is the kind of capers we often see canned in stores. You can also let the flowers remain on the plant until they eventually turn into fruits, the fruits can then similarly be put into salt to&nbsp;be made ready for consumption.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Preserving&nbsp;capers is very easy. It can be broken down into 4 steps:</p> <ul> <li>Put the fresh flower buds/fruits in a bowl of salt</li> <li>Leave the buds/fruits in the bowl with salt for 3-7 days (or longer if desired).</li> <ul> <li>Drain the water that accumulates in the bowl and add some extra salt every day.</li> </ul> <li><meta charset="utf-8">When preservation is finished, rinse off the salt from the buds/fruits and soak them in water. Soaking time is up to your own taste, but recommended minimal time is 15 minutes. You can soak for several hours if desired. Grab a spoon and make a taste test every once in a while to find the flavor that suits you.</li> </ul> <p>You can also&nbsp;pickle younger shoots and leaves from the Caper Bush. If you want to use slightly older leaves and shoots, a tip is to blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes before pickling. Mix your caper&nbsp;shoots &amp; leaves&nbsp;with salt and vinegar, leave in the fridge for about 1 month. Ready to eat.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation of capers has been traced back as far as 7,000 years ago in present-day Turkey, Jordan and Syria. There, it is believed to have been used for both culinary and medicinal applications. In medicinal use, all plant parts were used,&nbsp;most prominently as a digestive aid.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In tropical &amp; sub-tropical food&nbsp;forests (agroforestry) it is effectively used in the lower layer as a ground cover plant.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Cultivation</strong>:</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In its&nbsp;natural environment, capers often grow in high temperatures and soils with poor water and nutrient availability. A typical adaptation to a nutrient-poor environment is its very widespread root system, which makes it suitable as a soil binder in&nbsp;shorelines or eroding soils etc. In its natural environment, it is often&nbsp;growing on rocky cliffs and slopes. It grows on the walls of many ancient Mediterranean fortifications. The caper is an easily cultivated bush for home growers in the Mediterranean region (Spain, Italy, Greece, the coastal Balkan countries and south &amp; west Turkey).</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">The Caper Bush develops an extensive root system, hence it grows best&nbsp;in deep, medium-textured, loamy soils.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In temperate climate, capers are best grown in pots in bright locations and overwintered frost-free. Capers are characterized by an initial upright growth&nbsp;to later grow long horizontal lateral shoots that spread along the ground - or hang down&nbsp;along the wall that the plant has mounted.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The bush is productive and in optimal conditions there can be good harvests of up to 3000 buds per bush and season. In temperate climate, you can't really expect the same results, but you can do your best to mimic the plant's&nbsp;natural environment by:</p> <ul data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1">put&nbsp;it in direct sunlight throughout the summer months,</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">let it grow in well-drained Mediterranean&nbsp;soil&nbsp;</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">let the soil dry out between waterings.</li> </ul> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It's recommended&nbsp;to&nbsp;transplant your Caper Bush into&nbsp;a larger pot&nbsp;as&nbsp;the plant grows bigger.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">As&nbsp;mentioned earlier, you harvest either the unopened flower buds or the fully formed fruits. If the flower bud is allowed to bloom, the bush produces sweetly scented, spectacular flowers. The Caper Bush&nbsp;can flower already in the first year sown from seed.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Caper buds are usually picked in the morning&nbsp;since that is when they're believed to have their highest aromatic value.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Caper plant an be propagated via cuttings.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Sowing</strong>:</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Caper seeds germinate irregularly. To create better germination conditions:</p> <ul data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 1 day</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Place the seeds between&nbsp;two pieces of&nbsp;damp&nbsp;tissue paper/moist sand and leave in the fridge for 4-6 weeks</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds one final time in lukewarm water<meta charset="utf-8"> for 1 day</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in&nbsp;sowing soil</li> </ul> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The roots of the young caper plants are usually easily disturbed and&nbsp;are sensitive to&nbsp;damage when transplanting. A good solution can be to sow the seeds in <a title="Degradable growing trays 10-pack" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/smarta-redskap/products/nedbrytbara-odlingsbrickor-10-pack" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>degradable growing trays</strong></span></a> that you can&nbsp;seamlessly transplant into a larger pot without disturbing the roots.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics</strong>:</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 50 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-12 weeks<br>USDA Zone: 8-10</p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Trivial Names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Sky-Earth,</span> Sail-Earth,<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">K</span> litoria, Butterfly Pea <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Fabaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Large climbing plant whose flowers have an intense blue color that is easily released when hot water is added.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Used to color food, sweets and drinks.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Asia, tea made directly from the flowers is drunk. Sometimes it is mixed with lemongrass, honey and lime.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Himmelsärt is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The normally blue colored drink changes to purple if you add something acidic, such as lemon. This is due to pH changes in the composition. Similarly, the flowers of the sky pea are sometimes used to make blue gin, which turns purple when tonic is added.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">As a comparison, you can think that tea made in Himmelsart is used in Asia in the same way that we in Sweden use chamomile tea.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Like<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" data-mce-fragment="1" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus">The goa bean</a></strong></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span>Himmelsärten is regenerative for the soil in that it fixes nitrogen from air pores in the soil and works well as a ground cover crop. On the other hand, Himmelsärten is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike Goa bean.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The sky pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation in a pot is recommended if you want to let it become perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Able to grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For growing in pots, a loamy soil with good drainage should be used.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Top branches for a bushier growth habit.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Pre-cultivated indoors early in the year, alternatively sown outside in April-May.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 150-300 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 10-20 days</p>

<p> <span data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (50pcs/bag)</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Tree Basil, Clove Basil, African Basil, Bai Yeera, Ram Tulsi</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <i>Ocimum gratissimum</i></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Lamiaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1">Basil is an herb with a long history of use in both cooking and medicinal purposes. The leaves have a unique, sweet, spicy and slightly licorice-like aroma. As the name suggests, this basil plant can branch out and grow into a perennial, meter-high tree. Like the <span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/helig-basilika-ocimum-tenuiflorum" title="Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/helig-basilika-ocimum-tenuiflorum" target="_blank" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Holy Basilica</strong></a></span> , which, however, can be even higher. A clear advantage is not having to re-sow basil year after year.</p> <p>The tree basil is usually used in various woks, such as the Thai dish Pad Bai Yeera with an optional protein supplement. You can also use the leaves in salad or grind them into different types of sauces. Traditionally, tea is brewed from both fresh and dried leaves from the Tree Basil.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">In areas where tree basil grows naturally, a cold drink is brewed from fresh leaves that is believed to cure sunstroke and headaches.</p> <p>In traditional medicinal use, the leaves have been used to treat colds and flu by clearing the respiratory tract. Also as soothing for stomach problems such as bloating.</p> <p>The tree basil also acts as a natural pest control thanks to the content of natural aromatic oils and keeps both mosquitoes, flies and thrips away.</p> <p>For commercial purposes, Tree Basil is also grown for the extraction of its aromatic oil, which is used in both medicines and cosmetic products.</p> <p><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p> <p>Tree basil is believed to originate from Africa. Today it grows on all the continents of the world. It is an adaptive plant that today naturally grows in both dry and humid climates, along the coast and in inland climates. Copes in both more acidic and more basic as well as heavier to lighter soils.</p> <p>For optimal growth, tree basil prefers bright locations with good water availability.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Preferably use a well-drained, humus-rich soil and place in full sun, it can also handle positions in semi-shade.</p> <p>Top the branches regularly for a bushier growth pattern. Also cut off budding flowers in the summer to contribute to stronger growth of the tree.</p> <p>Winter indoors/frost-free. If you have access to a plant lamp, the plant can continue its growth at a good pace even during the winter months.<meta charset="utf-8"> The tree basil tolerates temperatures from 7-36 <span data-mce-fragment="1">°C.</span></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Easy to take cuttings from. Cuttings take root after about 1 month.</span></p> <p>Well cared for plants can have a lifespan of 5-10 years.</p> <p><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br></p> <p>Pre-cultivate indoors, alternatively sow outdoors in the summer when the soil is warm. The seeds are light-germinating - therefore cover the seeds with an extremely thin layer of soil or do not cover at all. Keep the seed moist.<meta charset="utf-8"> One way to maintain good humidity is to cover the seed with plastic provided with air holes.</p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Optimal germination temperature is 20-25 °C.</span></p> <p>Tree basil seeds generally have a low germination rate, so it's a good idea to sow a larger amount of seeds. Suggest all 50 seeds in a larger pot, or in several smaller ones<meta charset="utf-8"> individual pots.<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Properties</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant position: sun</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 30-100 cm</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 5-15 days</span></p>

<h4>SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> <p><strong>Common names:</strong> <meta charset="utf-8"> Syrian Rue, Harmel, Wild Rue, African Rue, Esfand<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Peganum harmala</em><br> <strong>Family:</strong> Zygophyllaceae</p> <h4><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p>Syrian Rue&nbsp;is a historically well-known plant and is still used today in sedative medications - mainly in the Middle East, North Africa and South West Asia, but&nbsp;even in Finland it is used in prescription medicine.</p> <p>It is the roots and seeds that you use, which you either make a decoction of, grind down or extract oil from.</p> <p>The seeds are also used to dye fabrics, as they emit a red color.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"><span>The ripe seed contains 3.8 - 5.8% of the alkaloids harmine, harmaline, harmalol and peganine.&nbsp;</span><span id="ContentPlaceHolder1_txtOtherUses">Ineffective as a contact poison, they are active in vapour form where they are effective against algae, in higher concentrations to water animals and lethal to moulds, bacteria and intestinal parasites. </span></p> <p><span><meta charset="utf-8">There is speculation that this plant was the sacred 'Soma' plant, which was used by the ancients of India and Persia as an hallucinogenic aid to understanding the deeper meaning of life.</span></p> <p><span id="ContentPlaceHolder1_txtOtherUses">The seed is used as an incense.</span></p> <h4><strong>Cultivation</strong>:</h4> <p><meta charset="utf-8"><span>Syrian Rue&nbsp;is a low-growing (0.5-1m), perennial shrub.</span><br><br><span>It can&nbsp;be grown outdoors in most of Central, Northern and Eastern Europe, and in all of Southern Europe.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span>The key point for growing Syrian Rue is a&nbsp;well-drained soil</span><span>. Not sensitive to sandy and nutrient-poor soils. Mediterranean soil works well. Please allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Preferably&nbsp;to be grown in an open position with full sun.</span></p> <p><span><meta charset="utf-8">The shrub can handle temperatures down to -20<meta charset="utf-8">°C and survives the winter despite&nbsp;its shedding of foliage, thanks to its strong root system. The rate of success for overwintering outdoors is higher if the shrub grows in a dry soil rather than in a moist soil.</span></p> <h4><strong>Sowing</strong>:</h4> <p>Sown either indoors in a pot or outdoors May-Sep.</p> <h4><strong>Characteristics</strong>:</h4> <p>Lifespan: Perennial<br>Location: Sun<br> Height: 50-100 cm<br> Germination Time: 1-8 weeks<br>USDA&nbsp;Zone: 7-10</p>

<h4>SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> <p><strong>Common Names:</strong> Greek Mountain Tea, Mursalski Tea, Ironwort, Shepherd's Tea,&nbsp;<span data-mce-fragment="1">Mursalski Trigradski Tea</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Sideritis scardica</em><br> <strong>Family:</strong> Lamiaceae</p> <h4><strong>Plant history &amp; use:</strong></h4> <p>Greek Mountain Tea, also known as Mursalski tea, has a fascinating history in traditional medicine and culture in the Balkan region. The plant comes from the area below the Mursalitsa mountain in the Rodopi Mountains, Bulgaria. For a long time, this aromatic herb has been used by the people of the Rhodope Mountains for its medicinal properties and to add flavor to various drinks. For centuries, shepherds have drunk the tea to keep warm and stimulated during their walks. The plant's popularity has spread beyond its countries of origin thanks to its unique properties and benefits.</p> <p>Among the most valuable properties of Greek Mountain Tea we find its medicinal value. It has traditionally been used to relieve indigestion and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and pain. Its aromatic leaves are used to make teas and drinks that provide a refreshing and spicy taste experience.</p> <p>Most of the genus<meta charset="utf-8"> Wound mints ( <em>Sideritis</em> ) are called "Bergste", of which the majority of the varieties are specifically called Greek Bergste, although not all varieties originate from Greece. As described above, these seeds are from the unique variety that grows just below the Mursalitsa mountain in Bulgaria and has been drunk by the Rhodopian people for centuries.</p> <p>The tea has a different taste and effect depending on where it has been grown - even if it is the same species. This is partly due to soil and altitude. Teas from <em>Sideritis scardica</em> can thus be distinguished and, for example, called "Olympus Mountain Tea" if it has been grown on Mt. Olympus in Greece, "Titan Mountain Tea" if grown on Mt. Othrys (Titan Mountain) and "Mursalski Mountain Tea" if grown on Mt. Mursalitsa.</p> <h4><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p>Grekiskt Bergste thrives best in sunny locations and well-drained soil. This perennial herb loves warmth and is very drought tolerant once established. For best results, the plant is overwintered frost-free. But it can survive the winter outdoors in favorable conditions zone 1-2.</p> <p>To obtain the highest possible content of bioactive compounds in the leaves, harvesting early in the morning is recommended.</p> <h4><strong>Sowing:</strong></h4> <p><span>Sow the seeds in moist soil and cover only with a thin layer of soil. Cover the seed with plastic with small air holes. Keep the seed moist. Germination usually occurs within 10 days.</span></p> <h4><strong>Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Lifespan: Perennial<br>Location: Sun<br> Height: <span data-mce-fragment="1">40 cm<br> Germination Time: 5-14 days<br></span></p>