Belladonna, Caucasus (Atropa belladonna ssp. caucasica) seeds, organic
$4.95 – $20.00
Family: Nightshade (Solanacea)
Hardy to Zones 5 to 9
Herbaceous perennial ecotype native to the northern Caucasus. Flowers to 3 feet tall. The Caucasus are the mountains at the intersection of Asia and Europe, between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Rare. Traditional usage (TWM): external application as a muscle relaxant and pain reliever. Do not ingest. Plant is more drought tolerant than other belladonna types and will withstand full sun. Sow seeds just sub-surface and tamp. The seed germinates well in standard potting soil. Keep planting warm, moist and in the light until germination, which takes about 2 weeks. Work plants up in successively larger pots until sufficiently robust to transplant to garden or landscape. Space plants 2 feet apart.
Packet contains 30 seeds
1 g contains ~950 seeds
certified organically grown
Question
Steph (verified owner) –
Hey Richo, I’m taking the belladonna out of the fridge tonight, do they germ better in light or shaded conditions?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Steph, good call, full moon rising. Like you I’ve been prechilling the seed and planting in warm soil under lights with rampant germ in 2 or 3 weeks. I don’t think they need dark for germ but I do cover with a thin layer of soil. richo
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steph (verified owner) –
Got em all in tonight as well as the echinacea. Thanks Richo
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Steph (verified owner) –
Hey Richo! What part of the plant is used traditionally as an oil or balm for analgesia?
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Richo Cech –
hi steph, the entire plant is active. traditionally used as the dried root or dried herb. richo
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