Elecampane Official
Inula helenium
HOW TO GROW ELECAMPANE OFFICIAL
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out after frost. Direct sow in fall or before last frost. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Also propagated through division and root cuttings. Harvest roots in fall of the second year. Artisan hand threshed seed, no tuft attached. Soil pH 5.6-7.5. Hardiness zones 5-8. Perennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 40,500 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 10 plus years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚F
Days to Germ. 12-30
Plant Spacing 24”
Row Spacing 36-48”
Days To Maturity 2 years
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 40,500 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 10 plus years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚F
Days to Germ. 12-30
Plant Spacing 24”
Row Spacing 36-48”
Days To Maturity 2 years
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
- 100 Seeds$3.50
- 1000 Seeds$16.50
Strong cough, bronchitis and pneumonia remedy. Stimulates immune and digestion system. Also known as Horse-heal. Do not use if pregnant. Tags: Certification: Organic.
Originated in central Europe and Eurasia as far East as the Himalayas.
Originated in central Europe and Eurasia as far East as the Himalayas.
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