Growing Wormwood
Published by on August 9th, 2009 3 Comments »
When to Sow: late winter – spring, late summer – autumn
Surface sow the tiny seeds at a depth of up to 2mm deep into fine seed compost. Wormwood prefers light during germination, so covering the seeds with soil is not recommended. Keep the soil moist but not overly wet and seal into a plastic bag or cover with plastic wrap until germination. If temperatures are in the neighbourhood of 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) you should see seedlings emerging within 10 days up to nearly a month.
Transplant seedlings when they’re strong enough to go into pots. Add them to your outdoor garden in late spring or early summer, after the danger of frost. Plant at around 12 inches apart. Spacing will seem generous, but Wormwood will need the room.
Cultivation: Autumn pruning is recommended. Dead head to prevent self-seeding. Wormwood is typically frost hearty.
Harvesting: Wormwood has many historical uses. Harvest the fully flowering upper stalks and dry for use in sachets, arrangements, or as an ingredient for insect spray. It is not recommended that you harvest first year plants, rather, wait until the Wormwood has matured as a plant and then harvest during its stronger second or third year.
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