Broadleaf plantain
Plantago major
HOW TO GROW PLANTAIN
Direct seed in the fall or before last frost. If starting indoors, cold stratify seed for 7 days, then start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, plant out after frost. Grows better than most plants in compacted soil. Because seed can remain viable in soil from 10 to over 50 years and it can spread to become a common weed, consider planting away from your garden. Soil pH 4.6-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-9. Perennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 113,400 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 10 plus years.
Planting Depth surface
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-75˚F stratify
Days to Germ. 10-20
Plant Spacing 12-18
Row Spacing 24”
Days To Maturity 120-140
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 113,400 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 10 plus years.
Planting Depth surface
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-75˚F stratify
Days to Germ. 10-20
Plant Spacing 12-18
Row Spacing 24”
Days To Maturity 120-140
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 200 Seeds$4.10
- 2000 Seeds$15.50
Excellent astringent to heal cuts and draw out splinters. Poultice relieves bee stings and extracts snakebite poison rapidly. Useful for respiratory, bladder and ulcer problems. All parts of the plant are edible, leaves are tough and bitter when eaten fresh. A potent coagulant, those taking blood thinners or are pro...
Excellent astringent to heal cuts and draw out splinters. Poultice relieves bee stings and extracts snakebite poison rapidly. Useful for respiratory, bladder and ulcer problems. All parts of the plant are edible, leaves are tough and bitter when eaten fresh. A potent coagulant, those taking blood thinners or are prone to clots should not use internally. Also known as the Mother of Herbs, Broadleaf Plantain, Greater Plantain and White Man's Footprint. Tags: Certification: Organic.
Native to Europe and central Asia.
Native to Europe and central Asia.
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