Bala (Sida cordifolia), packet of 20 seeds, organic

$4.95

Family:  Mallow (Malvacea)

Hardy to Zones 9 to 12, otherwise grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in pots.

(Country Mallow)  Woody subshrub native to  the main tropics on earth, especially India.   Plant prefers full sun, a warm exposure, and fast draining soil. Yellow-flowered, pubescent, and many-branched plant.  Traditional usage (Ayurveda): stomachic, cardiac stimulant.   Source of ephedrine.  Scarify seed vigorously by rubbing on medium grit sandpaper and sow in fast-draining soil in warm conditions and water moderately.  Germination in 10 to 30 days, a spotty germinator that demonstrates ongoing germination for weeks.  Space plants 2 feet apart, or individuate into larger pots.  Excellent in potted culture, trimmed back and set on an inside windowsill, where it makes a spreading bush with glossy stems, soft leaves and bright yellow flowers giving way to the seed laden pods. Grows to 2 feet tall.

20 Seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown

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    Vicki

    Do you know when you will have these back in stock?
    And BTW – all the seeds I’ve ordered from you so far have been fantastic!!

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    • Richo Cech

      Admin Richo Cech

      Hi Vicki,
      I checked, and I have 2 packets still in stock. I updated inventory so you can buy a packet. Don’t forget to scarify the seed on sandpaper before planting, the testa is water impermeable. Regarding good luck with seeds, it would be a great favor to me personally and to anyone else who wants to buy those species to leave a rating.
      Best regards,
      Richo

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    • Sally

      Did you have a date for when you would get more of these seeds? Thank you!

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      Admin Richo Cech

      Hello Sally, I will be growing these out in 2019, please check back fall 2019. Richo

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    • Lisa

      Could you tell me when you will have some more please.

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Lisa, We’ll open up online bala seed sales on Sept 1st 2020. Meanwhile you can order by mail order if you want to get them right away. we do have these in stock. r

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    • Tiffany Edmonds

      When will these be back in stock please?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      hi tiffany, we have large ones planted to field and are already harvesting seed. have to wait to list until we have enough to fulfill orders. it won’t be long–hit waitlist. r

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