Cleavers (Galium aparine), packet of 30 seeds, organic
$3.95
Family: Madder (Rubiaceae)
Annual. 90 days to maturity
(Catchweed, Clivers, Goosegrass, Sticky Willy) Creeping and clinging self-seeding ground dweller native to fields, woods and abandoned gardens of North America and Europe. Traditonal usage (TWM): lymphatic, spring tonic. Plant prefers regular garden soil or woodland soils, shade to sun. Sow in pots or directly in the prepared seed bed. Seeds require dark to germinate, so best to bury 1/2 to 1 inch deep and tamp. May take up to 60 days to germ, and germinates best in cool soils. Give 30 days cold, moist refrigeration (place seeds in a plastic bag with moist potting soil, coir or peat) before sowing in standard greenhouse scenario for best results when using controlled planting technique. Otherwise scatter the seed on open ground, cover and tamp–the seeds will respond when conditions are right. Germination in the late summer and maturation before first frost is common, as is germination in the early spring and maturation before high summer…
30 seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown
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Question
Lois Dodson –
What zones does it grow in?
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Richo Cech –
hi lois, thanks for writing! we don’t list zones for annuals as zones are meant to depict the overwintering potential of perennials. cleavers is a 90-day annual that grows throughout the temperate US and Europe. all the best, richo
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angelalk123 –
Hi Richo,
I have a glassful of cleavers that I’m soaking overnight in cold water for a refreshing drink in the morning. I hate to waste herbs and wondered if I compost those cleavers or tincture them after their water soak? Would there be any alcohol soluble constituents left in those herbs? Thank you sir, Angela
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Richo Cech –
hello Angel, thank you for writing. Cleavers contains both alcohol- and water-soluble constituents, so if you extract and use the water-soluble constituents, then the remaining marc no longer represents the whole herb, so compost it, don’t tincture it. richo
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angelalk123 –
Thank you!!
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Lu –
Can one grow Cleaver in Zone 9B (Arizona, North Phoenix)? Which month should I start grow from seeds?
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Richo Cech –
hello lu, cleavers is a simple winter annual in z 9 phoenix. Start the seeds in the fall. they can take months to germ. they will mature during your short spring. r
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Tamar –
Hi Richo! question for the master: Galium verum vs Galium aparine —
1. which medicine is stronger and or how would you define the differences between the two?
2. will they cross pollinate?
thank you kindly!
Tamar
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Richo Cech –
hi tamar, Cleavers (Galium aparine) is good in moist gardens and shady locations–it is official and preferred for the primary activities (see Making Plant Medicine). Our Lady’s Bedstraw (Galium aparine) is loaded with coumarols and is a better plant for a dry and sunny site. It is good for stuffing mattresses. Bedbugs, fleas and other undesirables abhor it. No, they won’t cross. richo
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