Elecampane seed pack

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Sow indoors anytime from early spring, or outdoors once the soil has warmed up a bit. Scatter seeds on the surface and press into the soil; do not cover with soil as the seed requi res light to germinate. Transplant or thin with a spacing of 60cm. Grown from seed, you’ll have to wait until the summer of the second year before it produces its large yellow daisy-like flowers. At its full height, the plant reaches around 150cm. It prefers partial shade but can tolerate full sunshine, and it thrives in heavier, moist soils. Harvest the roots from the autumn of the 2nd year. Uses and benefits: Elecampane root is respected as one of Europe’s strongest respiratory tonics. It has a warming aromatic smell and taste, with some bitterness, that helps to alleviate irritated, chesty coughs. Think of elecampane whenever there is restricted airways, catarrh or wheezing. Its expansive nature helps to open up constrictions, and even induces a sweat when taken as a hot tea at the first sign of a cold. Show more