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Valerian, organic

Eco Heirloom

Information

Valeriana officinalis belongs to the Valerianaceae family and is well known the world over for its ability to "turn" diseases. It is a perennial, hardy, 40-100 cm tall plant of ruddy flowers gathered in bunches. It thrives in a nutrient-rich, water-retaining soil in full sunlight or half-shadow but humbly adapts to less than ideal circumstances. Sow the seeds shallowly in April-May or divide the root in spring or autumn and set out at 40 cm of mutual space to propagate it.  Valerian is very rich in minerals and very favourably influences all living things in its surroundings and is favourable to us too as medicinal plant and food. The leaves are excellent in compost where they stimulate both micro- and macro life, but we chiefly use the slightly nasty-smelling root. Dig it up in late autumn of the second year, slice and dry it for future medicinal needs. It has above all well documented soothing qualities. It is also edible in soups and casseroles.
About 1500 seeds/g. A portion contains about 200 seeds.


 

Product number:K625
Scientific name:Valeriana officinalis
Botanic family:The Valerian Family - Valerianaceae
Organic:Yes
Lifespan:Perennial
F1 Hybrid:No
New variety:No
Sowing time:April–May
Sowing depth:0,2 cm
Germination time:10–15 days
Plant spacing:40 cm
Row spacing:50–60 cm
Height:40–100 cm
Plant location:Sun–Half shade
Harvest/blooming:July–September
Seeds/g:1500 seeds
Other:Light germinating
Heirloom variety:Yes

Cultivation advice

Sowing

Sow the seeds shallowly in April-May or divide the root in spring or autumn to propagate it.

Spacing

Set out at 40 cm of mutual space.

Harvest

Valerian is very rich in minerals and very favourably influences all living things in its surroundings and is favourable to us too as medicinal plant and food. The leaves are excellent in compost where they stimulate both micro- and macro life, but we chiefly use the slightly nasty-smelling root. Dig it up in late autumn of the second year, slice and dry it for future medicinal needs. It has above all well documented soothing qualities. It is also edible in soups and casseroles.

Seed

About 1500 seeds/g.
A portion contains about 200 seeds.