Jiao-gu-lan, Japanese (Gynostemma pentaphyllum), packet of 10 seeds, organic
$5.95
Please note: As of fall 2020, we have a large crop of jiao-gu-lan berries coming along. These do not ripen until about February. If you have an interest in growing this plant from seeds, please hit “waitlist.” We will not enable this seed packet until we have the new crop in hand.
Family: Cucurbit (Cucurbitaceae)
Hardy to zone 7 to 12, commonly grown as a potted plant and brought in for the winter.
(Immortality, Amachazu, Jiao-gu-lan) Herbaceous or perennial vine native to China, Tibet, Japan and Southeast Asia, the blue-green leaves of this perennial vine are commonly made into a tasty tea. Does well in pots and is commonly kept in a light window. Outdoors, a thick mulch will assist these beauties in surviving harsh winters (they will go dormant down to the roots), or you can overwinter them indoors (they grow!) or in a cold greenhouse to add some protection. Trellis. Traditional usage: adaptogen and life extension.
Plant prefers rich, deep, fast-draining yet fertile soil in a partially shaded exposure. The plants are adaptable and may be grown outdoors, in the greenhouse, or indoors in a light window (will climb the shades). Seeds are fragile. We try to protect them in shipment and recommend handling the packet gently. Seeds germinate in 3 to 6 weeks in warm soil. Space plants 2 feet apart.
10 seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown
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Alejandro –
Hello, when will be on stock Jiaogulan this year 2021?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Alejandro,
We restarted our jiao this year in a long trellised bed in the shade, well-fertilized. If we get fruits, it is going to be in October or later. Richo
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JRC –
Hello, do you happen to have an estimate of when seeds will be available this year?
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Richo Cech –
Hi, We lost our seed crop on this last year but are planning on making another go of it. The seeds come ripe in November or so. Richo
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Brian R –
Is it a sweet variety of Jiaogulan?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Brian, Yes, it is. r
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Marta Koss –
Will you get more Jiao-gu-lan seeds in this season? I would order a plant but can’t ship to Canada. Also wanted to get Lomatium seeds but they’re out of stock, too. Same question. Thank you!
Thank you! Marta
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Marta,
Lomatium will be ready to pick in June and the Jiao-gu-lan will be ready to pick in December. I’ll endeavor to e-mail you when these are ready.
Richo
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S.Raisza Sljonszkaja –
when will be on stock Gynostemma pentaphyllum?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Seeds fall of 2019.
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Sara Fishkin –
When do you expect to have jiao gu lan seeds in stock?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi There, it is now winter 2019 and we do not expect to harvest Jiao seeds again until late fall 2019. We recommend getting the plants, they are easy to divide and increase.
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Linda Pride –
Hi, When will jiaogulan seeds be available again?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Linda,
Send me your domestic address and I’ll post you a few. Use my e-mail herbseed (@) budget.net. I won’t have large lots of these for sale until October of 2019. It is easy to grow them from plants, which are available at http://www.strictlymedicinalseeds.com
Delivery is in the spring.
Richo
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Krzysztof –
Hi, I would like to buy packet of seeds. Im from Poland
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Admin Richo Cech –
I’m sorry, we are now out of these, I’ve given away everything I had in reserve. Try back again in about a year.
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Jenny Wilder –
Hi, wondering if you will have jiaogulan seeds soon? I am in BC Canada
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Richo Cech –
Hello Jenny, we tried, but it was pretty much a bust. sorry. r
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