Marsh Mallow, organic seeds
Eco Heirloom
Information
Althaea officinalis is a mallow plant and perennial, an old medicinal plant which is used against inflammations and cough. It comes from China originally and arrived in Europe via Egypt and Syria where it was a common vegetable. Seeds, flowers and leaves are eaten fresh or cooked while the root should be boiled and then fried. The mallow can grow 2 m tall and blooms for a long time with beautiful mallow flowers of white and pink. It thrives in full sun-light and moderately nutrient-rich soil.
About 100 seeds/g. One portion contains about 50 seeds.
| Product number: | K435 |
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| Scientific name: | Althea officinalis |
| Botanic family: | The Mallow Family - Malvaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | May–June |
| Sowing depth: | 1–2 cm |
| Germination time: | 10–15 days |
| Plant spacing: | 40–50 cm |
| Row spacing: | 60 cm |
| Height: | 180 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | June–September |
| Seeds/g: | 100 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | Yes |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow directly outdoors, 1-2 cm deep, when the soil is a bit warmer.Spacing
Thin out to a distance of 40-50 cm between plants.Harvest
Seeds, flowers and leaves are eaten fresh or cooked while the root should be boiled and then fried.Seed
About 100 seeds/g.A portion contains about 50 seeds.
