Perennials

Holy Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)

€2,95 EUR

<h4>SEEDS (50pcs/bag)</h4> Common Names: Holy Basil, Tulsi, Tulasi, Kaprao, Hot Basil, Damole Scientific name: Ocimum tenuiflorum / Ocimum sanctum Family: Lamiaceae <h4>Plant history & use:</h4> Holy Basil is more spicy and peppery than the closely related "sweet" basil (Ocimum basilicum) we usually eat in Europe. It is also one of the few basil varieties which can grow into smaller trees. Holy Basil is often confused with Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) - 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 kaprao. 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 Hot Basil which is sometimes used. In addition to cooking, the plant's leaves and flowers are also used to make a calming tea. 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. In traditional societies, the herb is also used as a natural mosquito repellent, by applying the aroma from the plant on the skin. <meta charset="utf-8">Similarly, dried leaves have been mixed with stored grains to repel insects for hundreds of years. <h4>Cultivation:</h4> Use a well-drained, loamy soil and place in partial shade to full sun, it will 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 -  this is the result of a response to stress. 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 ° C. If the plant is slowly led into a winter dormancy, it can manage to overwinter in temperatures down to -1 ° C, but this slows down growth. In Southern Europe - Spain, Italy, Balkan, Greece and South/West Turkey - you can grow Holy Basil outdoors all year round. If you want the plant to focus more on foliage growth, you can cut off inflorescences before they have time to fully develop. 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. <h4>Sowing:</h4> 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 soil moist. One way to maintain good humidity is to cover the sown seeds with plastic provided with air holes. <h4>Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Partial shade/Sun Height: 30-150 cm Germination Time: 5-15 days USDA Zone: 10-12

Indian Ginseng / Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

€2,95 EUR

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (25pcs/bag)</h4> Common name: Ashwagandha, Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry, <meta charset="utf-8">Asandh Scientific name: Withania somnifera Family: Solanaceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal plant that has been used for its medicinal value for thousands of years, mainly for physical as well as mental fatigue. The <meta charset="utf-8">adaptogenic properties of Ashwagandha are thought to balance any imbalances in the body - partly through lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The root also has anti-inflammatory properties and is considered soothing for the nervous system. Perceived effects when using Ashwagandha are improved cognitive performance in the form of memory enhancement and concentration capability as well as overall higher energy levels. Ashwagandha is furthermore used in exercise supplements for increased muscle growth. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Cultivation:</h4> Ashwagandha can be grown in a bright window or under artificial light. This is a plant that thrives in dry climates and therefore has no problems growing inside as a houseplant. But the plant <meta charset="utf-8">can advantageously be put outside in the summer to receive extra sunlight. However, in the most favorable climates of Spain, Italy, Albania, Greece and Turkey (mainly adjacent to the coastal areas) Ashwagandha can be grown outdoors all year around as a perennial. 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. 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. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</h4> <a> </a> <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> <a> </a> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><a>Characteristics:</a></h4> <a> </a> <a>Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun/Part shade Height: 75 cm Germination Time: 1-3 weeks USDA Zone: 10-12 </a> <a> </a>

Blue Butterfly Pea Filled Flower (Clitoria ternatea)

€3,95 EUR

Caper Bush (Capparis spinosa)

€3,95 EUR

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> Common name: Caper, Caper Bush, Flinders Rose Scientific name: Capparis spinosa Family: Capparaceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> The Caper Bush is a Mediterranean plant that have a long history of being cultivated for its edible unopened flower buds. After picking, they are put in salt to release bitter compounds and to bring out 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 be made ready for consumption.  Preserving capers is very easy. It can be broken down into 4 steps: <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> You can also 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 shoots & leaves with salt and vinegar, leave in the fridge for about 1 month. Ready to eat. 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, most prominently as a digestive aid. In tropical & sub-tropical food forests (agroforestry) it is effectively used in the lower layer as a ground cover plant. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</h4> In its 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 shorelines or eroding soils etc. In its natural environment, it is often 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 & west Turkey). <meta charset="utf-8">The Caper Bush develops an extensive root system, hence it grows best in deep, medium-textured, loamy soils. In temperate climate, capers are best grown in pots in bright locations and overwintered frost-free. Capers are characterized by an initial upright growth to later grow long horizontal lateral shoots that spread along the ground - or hang down along the wall that the plant has mounted. 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 natural environment by: <ul data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1">put it in direct sunlight throughout the summer months,</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">let it grow in well-drained Mediterranean soil </li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">let the soil dry out between waterings.</li> </ul> It's recommended to transplant your Caper Bush into a larger pot as the plant grows bigger. As 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 can flower already in the first year sown from seed. Caper buds are usually picked in the morning since that is when they're believed to have their highest aromatic value. The Caper plant an be propagated via cuttings. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</h4> Caper seeds germinate irregularly. To create better germination conditions: <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 two pieces of damp 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 sowing soil</li> </ul> The roots of the young caper plants are usually easily disturbed and are sensitive to 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">degradable growing trays</a> that you can seamlessly transplant into a larger pot without disturbing the roots. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun Height: 50 cm Germination Time: 1-12 weeks USDA Zone: 8-10

Blue Butterfly Pea Double-Flowered (Clitoria ternatea)

€3,95 EUR

Tree basil / African basil (Ocimum gratissimum)

€3,95 EUR

SEEDS (50pcs/bag) Common Names : Tree Basil, Clove Basil, African Basil, Bai Yeera, Ram Tulsi Scientific name : Ocimum gratissimum Family : Lamiaceae Plant history & use : 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 <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;">Holy Basilica</a> , which, however, can be even higher. A clear advantage is not having to re-sow basil year after year. 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. <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. 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. 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. For commercial purposes, Tree Basil is also grown for the extraction of its aromatic oil, which is used in both medicines and cosmetic products. Cultivation : 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. For optimal growth, tree basil prefers bright locations with good water availability. <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. 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. 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 °C. Easy to take cuttings from. Cuttings take root after about 1 month. Well cared for plants can have a lifespan of 5-10 years. Sowing : 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. Optimal germination temperature is 20-25 °C. 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. Properties : Age: Perennial Plant position: sun Height: 30-100 cm Germination time: 5-15 days

Greek Mountain Tea / Mursalski Tea (Sideritis scardica)

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<h4>SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> Common Names: Greek Mountain Tea, Mursalski Tea, Ironwort, Shepherd's Tea, Mursalski Trigradski Tea Scientific name: Sideritis scardica Family: Lamiaceae <h4>Plant history & use:</h4> 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. 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. Most of the genus<meta charset="utf-8"> Wound mints ( Sideritis ) 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. 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 Sideritis scardica 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. <h4>Cultivation:</h4> 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. To obtain the highest possible content of bioactive compounds in the leaves, harvesting early in the morning is recommended. <h4>Sowing:</h4> 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. <h4>Characteristics:</h4> <meta charset="utf-8">Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun Height: 40 cm Germination Time: 5-14 days

Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora)

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Syrian Rue / Harmel (Peganum harmala)

€3,95 EUR

<h4>SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> Common names: <meta charset="utf-8"> Syrian Rue, Harmel, Wild Rue, African Rue, Esfand Scientific name: Peganum harmala Family: Zygophyllaceae <h4>Plant history & use:</h4> Syrian Rue 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 even in Finland it is used in prescription medicine. It is the roots and seeds that you use, which you either make a decoction of, grind down or extract oil from. The seeds are also used to dye fabrics, as they emit a red color. <meta charset="utf-8">The ripe seed contains 3.8 - 5.8% of the alkaloids harmine, harmaline, harmalol and peganine. 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. <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. The seed is used as an incense. <h4>Cultivation:</h4> <meta charset="utf-8">Syrian Rue is a low-growing (0.5-1m), perennial shrub. It can be grown outdoors in most of Central, Northern and Eastern Europe, and in all of Southern Europe.  The key point for growing Syrian Rue is a well-drained soil. Not sensitive to sandy and nutrient-poor soils. Mediterranean soil works well. Please allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Preferably to be grown in an open position with full sun. <meta charset="utf-8">The shrub can handle temperatures down to -20<meta charset="utf-8">°C and survives the winter despite 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. <h4>Sowing:</h4> Sown either indoors in a pot or outdoors May-Sep. <h4>Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun Height: 50-100 cm Germination Time: 1-8 weeks USDA Zone: 7-10

Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng)

€4,95 EUR

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (5pcs/bag)</h4> Common names: Korean Ginseng, Asian (Korean, Chinese, Japanese) Ginseng, Rénshēn, Insam, Ninjin Scientific name: Panax ginseng Family: Araliaceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> Panax ginseng , also known as Korean Ginseng, has a long and rich history as an important herb in traditional Asian medicine. Its medicinal properties and adaptogenic abilities have made it popular worldwide for its potential health benefits. This plant is considered an adaptogen, meaning it can help the body adapt to stress and promote balanced and healthy physical and mental health. Korean Ginseng is often used to improve stamina, reduce fatigue and boost cognitive functions. <meta charset="utf-8"> Korean Ginseng is often used in various dietary supplements. Its roots have long been sought after for their health-promoting abilities and are also used dried in the form of tea, extract and powder. Ginseng tea is considered calming and can help reduce stress and improve sleep quality. <h4>Cultivation:</h4> Korean Ginseng is a perennial plant that thrives best in shady and moist environments. To mimic its natural habitat, it should be grown in a well-drained, moist soil with a pH level of around 5.5 to 6.5. It also prefers to grow in a cooler environment and can therefore thrive in shady areas, e.g. under trees and bushes. To visualize its optimal environment, think: ground vegetation in a forest grove. Korean Ginseng is very cold-resistant and can survive the winter in our Nordic climate. Plants are generally slow growing, but they can live to be over 100 years old. Harvesting of roots is usually done after year 4, which is also the year that plants usually flower and set seed. Of course, you can also wait to harvest even longer. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</h4> <h4><a> </a></h4> <a></a><meta charset="utf-8">Place seeds in sand/sowing soil. Start by keeping the seed warm and moist at around +18 to +22°C for 2-4 weeks. Then you give the seed to a cold period (the fridge works well) for another 4-6 weeks. You can also consider sowing outdoors in the open field, in cold benches or cold greenhouses. This has proven successful even as late as March, April and May. Germination can take anywhere from 3 to 18 months. It must be a long and irregular process, but also an exciting one. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Shady & moist Height: 30-60 cm Germination Time: 3-18 months

Green Shiso / Leaf mint (Perilla frutescens)

€3,95 EUR

SEEDS (30pcs/bag) Common Names : Green Shiso, Leaf Mint, Chinese Mint, Veripeippi, Sesame Sauvage, Schwarznessel, Wilder Sesam, Beefsteak Plant, Shiso Zoku, Bai Su Zi Scientific name : Perilla frutescens Family : Lamiaceae Plant history & use : Shiso, or Spearmint as the herb is called in Swedish, originates from the Far East: Korea, Japan, China, etc. Its natural habitat is from the Himalayas to eastern Asia where it often grows wild in moist, open woodland. Both seeds, leaves and young shoots/plants are used as a spice. The taste may be considered unfamiliar to Western palates at first, some people detect cinnamon, others coriander or citrus. Shoots or young plants are added to salads, while older leaves are often used as a garnish or seasoning. However, the uses of Shiso are wide-ranging. Larger leaves can be used to wrap bulgogi , a Korean beef dish. Leaves from purple-colored Shiso varieties are used in Japan to color and flavor pickles: e.g. ginger and plum. Older leaves can also be salted and used to flavor tofu and as a garnish for tempura . Since the leaves have a "curry-like" flavor, they are an ingredient in many soups and stews. It is also common to make dishes with steamed Shiso leaves, e.g. Perilla Leaf Kimchi . The leaves can also be dried for later use. Unopened flower buds are used as a garnish for soups and other dishes, eaten fresh in salads, pickled (like <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/kapris-capparis-spinosa" title="Caper seeds (Capparis spinosa)" style="color: #4e991d;" rel="noopener" target="_blank">capers</a> ) or stir-fried with other vegetables . The seeds can be sprinkled over salads and dishes. They are one of the ingredients in the well-known spice mixtures 'Shichimi' and 'Seven Spice'. Energy bars are also made with Shiso seeds. It is the seeds from the <a rel="noopener" style="color: #4e991d;" title="Seeds for Red Shiso / Spearmint (Perilla frutescens var. crispa)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/rod-shiso-bladmynta-perilla-frutescens" target="_blank">red-colored Shiso varieties</a> that are preferred for culinary use. U From the seeds, you can also extract so-called perilla oil , which is used in industrial contexts - for example, in perfumery and dental care products, as well as in the paper and paint industries. However, the oil is also used for culinary purposes as a flavoring for sweets and various sauces. From the seeds, you can also extract an oil that is effectively used to treat wood, similar to linseed oil. The seeds contain approximately 21.5% protein, 43.4% fat, 11.3% carbohydrate, 4.4% minerals of various kinds. The seeds of Shison are also rich in linolenic acid (ALA). Shiso is a valued medicinal plant in oriental medicine, where it is described as a pungent, aromatic and warming herb. Both the leaves, stems and seeds are used . The leaves are used in the treatment of colds, respiratory infections, vomiting, abdominal pain, etc. (Yeung. Him-Che.). The seeds are antiasthmatic, cough suppressant, emollient and expectorant. The juice from the leaves is applied to cuts and wounds (Manandhar. NP). Extracts from the plant are used internally in the treatment of asthma, colds and chills, nausea, abdominal pain, food poisoning and allergic reactions (especially those from shellfish), bronchitis and constipation (Duke. JA and Ayensu. ES). The stems are a traditional Chinese remedy for morning sickness (Bown. D.). Extracts of the herb have recently begun to be used in the Western world, against certain allergies and as an alternative to antibiotics and cortisone. In the last 20 years or so, there has been interest in the herb's effect on asthma (Almark L. & Flising L. - Swedish Herbal Society). Cultivation : Does best in a light, moisture-retaining soil in a sunny location. Shison is not frost-resistant so it needs to be overwintered frost-free if you want to grow it as a perennial. Otherwise, it is suitable for growing as an annual due to its high growth rate. Easy to grow, like most other plants in the Lamiaceae family: <a style="color: #4e991d;" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/search?q=Lamiaceae" title="Search results for Lamiaceae - Garden day" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Greek Mountain Tea, Holy Basil, Tree Basil, Thai Basil, Lemon Basil</a> . <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/pages/vaxtzoner-svenska-usda-europa" title="Growing zones - Swedish zones & USDA zones in Sweden and the rest of the world" rel="noopener" target="_blank">USDA zone</a> is stated to be 7-10. The approximate translation from USDA zone 7-8 to our Swedish system is growing zone 1-2. However, since the systems are not measured in the same way, they are not directly translatable. Experiments can be done at your own risk, there is a chance that the roots of the plants can overwinter in the mildest parts of the country, even if the above-ground part freezes during the winter. Sowing : Pre-cultivate indoors, or sow outdoors in late spring 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 seeds moist.<meta charset="utf-8"> One way to maintain good humidity is to cover the seed with plastic with air holes. Optimal germination temperature is 18-25 °C. Features : Annuality: Perennial in warmer climates, otherwise annual Growing position: sun Height: 60-100 cm Germination time: 5-15 days <a data-mce-fragment="1" rel="noopener" title="Growing zones - Swedish zones & USDA zones in Sweden and the rest of the world" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/pages/vaxtzoner-svenska-usda-europa" target="_blank">USDA zone</a> : 7-10

Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)

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<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</h4> Common name: Common Comfrey, <meta charset="utf-8">True Comfrey, Boneset, Knitbone, Consound, Slippery Root Scientific name: Symphytum officinale Family: Boraginaceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> True Comfrey is historically a well-used plant in the treatment of various ailments. But above all, it is a very effective accumulator of nutrients, i.e. a good soil improver. Comfrey grows quickly and the roots are deep, which gives the plant access to nutrients from deeper soil layers that are otherwise inaccessible to most plants. It is mostly minerals such as potassium and calcium that are stored in the leaves, but also magnesium, iron, phosphorus, manganese and more. The leaves from the comfrey plant can be cut down during the year and used as cover material, or alternatively buried in the soil, to make the nutrients available to other plants. Comfrey leaves are well suited as a fertilizer for fruit trees and berry bushes thanks to their potassium and phosphorus content. True Comfrey has a long growing season, early winter to late autumn. If the leaves are not cut before winter, they wither and in the same way add nutrients to the soil they grow on. New leaves begin to emerge on the plant shortly after the snow melts. You can make your own fertilizer tea from comfrey by filling a container with the leaves and then filling with water up to the edge. Leave for a couple of days and then mix the fertilizer tea with 10 parts water to irrigate the plants with. Comfrey is effective as an edging plant near manure piles to prevent nutrient leakage, but also as an edging plant around plantations and other places where you don't want root weeds to spread. Comfrey's dense root system forms an underground wall, making it difficult for other roots to get through. True Comfrey creates an overall attractive environment for other plants in your cultivation - through attracting pollinators, serving as a natural fertilizer, and more. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</h4> Comfrey is a herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It continues to grow on the site the next year even after the leaves have withered during the winter. It is an incredibly easy-to-grow plant and it is tolerant in the choice of plant location. It can grow in shade as well as wet soils and is therefore an effective component in flooded and waterlogged soils. It also thrives in drier soils in sunny locations, although it does best in a slightly moist environment. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</h4> Sow indoors or outdoors. If germination has not occurred after one month after sowing indoors, place the pot with the seeds in the fridge for a month and take it out to room temperature again, or put outdoors during spring and summer times. Can also be sown outdoors in autumn to give the seeds a real winter. The seeds germinate the following spring. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Shade/Semi-shade/Sun Height: 50-100 cm Germination Time: 1-12 months USDA Zone: 3-10