• Plantain Broadleaf Seeds (Organic) Strictly Medicinal
  • Plantain Broadleaf Seeds (Organic) Strictly Medicinal
  • Plantain Broadleaf Seeds (Organic) Strictly Medicinal
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Item Number: SNV7074

Plantain Broadleaf Seeds (Organic)

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$5.20
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Description

Broadleaf plantain seeds grow into a hardy perennial herb for garden beds and mixed plantings. The young leaves can be used as a cooked potherb. Surface sow the seeds and allow up to six weeks for germination. See the product-specific growing details below.

Variety Details

  • Plant type: Perennial
  • Growth habit: Herbaceous
  • Crop category: Vegetable
  • Kitchen profile: Hardy and low-maintenance, broadleaf plantain grows well in both full sun and shade, and tolerates moist to waterlogged soils.
  • Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Soil Temperature: Cool soils preferred
  • Planting Depth: Surface sow
  • Germination: Up to 6 weeks
  • Height At Maturity: 6"–12"
  • Days To Maturity: Second year leaf harvest
  • Sun/Shade: Full Sun to Shade
  • Spacing After Thinning: 12"

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Seed Pack Shipping

Qualifying seed-pack-only orders under $50 ship for a $7 flat rate via USPS. Spend $50 or more on qualifying seed packs and receive free USPS shipping. Available within the contiguous 48 states.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 5.0"L x 2.625"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Does Not Require Support
  • Good for Drying
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Suited to Warmer Climates

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic
Certified By: Oregon Tilth
USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 10
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Winter
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Growth Habit : Herbaceous
Life Cycle : Perennial
Plant Usage : Culinary Herb
Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 5.6 - 6.0
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun
Useful Plant Part : Leaves

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Plants thrive in sun or shade, moist or sodden soils.

Planting & Growing: Sow seed on surface of soil in early spring. Seed prefers cool soils for germ. Normal germ time 3 days to 2 weeks.

Harvesting & Storage: Time of harvest will depend on growing environment. In the tropics they can be harvested year around. Use or dry soon after harvest.

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