Black Cohosh
Actaea racemosa
HOW TO GROW BLACK COHOSH
Direct sow outdoors in the summer or early fall for germination in first or second spring. Requires cycle of warm summer temperatures, to cold winter with germination as soil warms in spring or early summer. If attempting to start indoors, warm stratify seeds at 70˚F for three months, then cold stratify at 40˚F for three months and then warm again to germinate in humus rich soil in shade house. Pot up and grown on in shade house for 1-2 years. Most easily propagated in the spring or fall by cutting rhizomes in to 2-3” lengths. Plant cuttings with buds facing up 2” deep in coil covered by 3” of hardwood bark mulch. Harvest roots in the fall after 3-5 years or leaves second year. Soil pH 5.6-7. Hardiness zones 4-8. Perennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,200 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 2 years.
Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 60-70˚F stratify
Days to Germ. 7-14
Plant Spacing 12-24”
Row Spacing 24-36”
Days To Maturity 3-5 years
Storage Refrigerate
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,200 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 2 years.
Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 60-70˚F stratify
Days to Germ. 7-14
Plant Spacing 12-24”
Row Spacing 24-36”
Days To Maturity 3-5 years
Storage Refrigerate
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
- 20 Seeds$4.10
- 200 Seeds$18.50
Black Cohosh medicinally is an ally for women’s reproductive health. It can be used today to alleviate premenstrual symptoms, aid in labor, and support the perimenopausal and menopausal years. Native Americans harvested the plant to support bronchial health, women’s health, to treat gynecological disorders, sore thr...
Black Cohosh medicinally is an ally for women’s reproductive health. It can be used today to alleviate premenstrual symptoms, aid in labor, and support the perimenopausal and menopausal years. Native Americans harvested the plant to support bronchial health, women’s health, to treat gynecological disorders, sore throats, kidney problems and depression. The flower stems are tall and fragrant. Species is becoming over harvested in the wild and best be cultivated. Also known as black bugbane, black snakeroot and fairy candle. Tags: Certification: Organic.
Native to eastern North America and is often found in woodland openings. Cohosh is a Native American word for rough.
Native to eastern North America and is often found in woodland openings. Cohosh is a Native American word for rough.
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