Valerian, Official
Valeriana officinalis
HOW TO GROW VALERIAN, OFFICIAL
Sow in spring in cold frame. Sow indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost indoors and then plant out after last frost. Strong germinator, start a few seeds to begin so you do not have too many plants. If plants are small, grow them on in the greenhouse or cold frame for their first winter. Valerian seed’s shape and weight make the seed difficult to completely completely clean. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.5-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-9. 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 1-2 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 60-75˚F
Days to Germ. 10-20
Plant Spacing 34-36”
Row Spacing 68”
Days To Maturity 65-80
Full Sun, 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 1-2 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 60-75˚F
Days to Germ. 10-20
Plant Spacing 34-36”
Row Spacing 68”
Days To Maturity 65-80
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 100 Seeds$4.10
- 1000 Seeds$18.50
Tincture from fresh root is a sedative and has tranquilizing effects used for insomnia and anxiety. Also relieves migraines. The active medicinal constituents in the plant’s oil are found when plants are grown in dry stony soil. Also known as Garden Valerian, German Valerian, Harden Heliotrope and All-Heal. Tags: Ce...
Tincture from fresh root is a sedative and has tranquilizing effects used for insomnia and anxiety. Also relieves migraines. The active medicinal constituents in the plant’s oil are found when plants are grown in dry stony soil. Also known as Garden Valerian, German Valerian, Harden Heliotrope and All-Heal. Tags: Certification: Organic.
Native to Eurasia, used as a perfume in the sixteenth century.
Native to Eurasia, used as a perfume in the sixteenth century.
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Banyan Farm is a 20-acre certified organic farm located in Williams, Oregon. We practice sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices, including a polyculture design, crop rotation, and composting, all of which support overall biodiversity. All vegetables and herbs grown on our farm are ethically grown, harvested, and filled with the vitality of the land and the people who nurture them. Our work is an invitation to join us in building a healthy, resilient community. In addition to growing vegetables and both Ayurvedic and western herbs, our farm hosts education through Banyan Botanicals’ Living Ayurveda Internship (LAI). We also work with our community by selling at local Growers Markets.
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