Wormwood, Absinthe
Artemisia absinthium
HOW TO GROW WORMWOOD, ABSINTHE
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant out after frost. Direct sow in sandy soil in autumn when seeds are ripe. Sow thinly, strong germinator. Drought and nutritionally poor soil tolerant. Easily propagated by division. Inhibits growth of fennel, sage, caraway, anise and most young plants especially in wet years. Good companion for carrots for root fly. Leaves and tops harvested in July and August. In the winter cut back to 1” to encourage new growth. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Not for sale to Washington or South Dakota. Soil pH 4.8-8.2. Hardiness zones 3-9. Perennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 4,900 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life 3–5 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 68˚F
Days to Germ. 14-21
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 36-48”
Days To Maturity 120-150
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 4,900 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life 3–5 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 68˚F
Days to Germ. 14-21
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 36-48”
Days To Maturity 120-150
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
- 200 Seeds$3.90
- 2000 Seeds$12.50
Traditionally used for making bitters. One of the oldest known remedy for worms. Liver, gallbladder and digestive tonic. At one time the principle flavoring in the liqueur Absinthe, vermouth but now banned because prolonged consumption can lead to poisoning from a buildup of thujone. Do not use if pregnant. Tags: Sp...
Traditionally used for making bitters. One of the oldest known remedy for worms. Liver, gallbladder and digestive tonic. At one time the principle flavoring in the liqueur Absinthe, vermouth but now banned because prolonged consumption can lead to poisoning from a buildup of thujone. Do not use if pregnant. Tags: Specialty: Deer Resistant.
Ancient Hellenistic herb, long history in Greek culture, mentioned seven times in the Jewish Bible, always with bitterness.
Ancient Hellenistic herb, long history in Greek culture, mentioned seven times in the Jewish Bible, always with bitterness.
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