Plantain, Broadleaf (Plantago major) seeds, organic
$3.95 – $34.10
Family: Plantain (Plantaginaceae)
Hardy to Zones 3 to 10
Herbaceous perennial native to Europe and naturalized worldwide. As a food, young leaves may be incorporated in salads or as a potherb. Traditional usage (TWM): antimicrobial and antiinflammatory, wound healing, immunotonic, soothing, diuretic. Source of antibacterial tannins and cell-proliferating allantoin. Plants thrive in sun or shade, moist or sodden soils. Broad, oval, bright green leaves. Sow seed on surface of soil in early spring. Seed prefers cool soils for germination, which can take up to 6 weeks. Space plants 1 foot apart.
Packet contains 100 seeds
1 g contains ~2,000 seeds
5 g contains ~10,000 seeds
10 g contains ~20,000 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
Question
Somer (verified owner) –
Hello Richo! Your “growing plant medicine” suggests cool soil planting 60-70 degrees. Here in Hawaii it is already feeling like summer on some days.. I think I’ll just go for it and plant part of my seed packet now in the greenhouse. It’s a full moon at least so maybe she will help us grow. Fingers crossed If you have any suggestions I’m all ears. Thanks for being you 🙂
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Richo Cech –
Hello Somer,Thanks for contacting and for referencing the book. Yes, similar to lettuce, it is quite possible to have the system too hot for efficient germination of plantain. Try to find a cool corner. Richo
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Jeanne –
which variety of Plantain has the most medicinal qualities?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Jeanne, thanks for your note. Herbalists demlonstrate a marked preference for either broadleaf or narrow leaved plantains. You will want to read the plantain pages in “Growing Plant Medicine” Vol 2 which will take you to the next level, richo
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Dora Smith (verified owner) –
These have grown beautifully. I mixed them w another brand Plantago major, these were in refrigerator 14 days and the others 10 after getting mixed w originals. I planted 4 seeds per starter pot. Every pot had atleast 1 come up, most had 3 or 4. I transplanted into 6” pots and put in partly sunny window w grow lights. I used 2 mixes for aloe Vera. Herb food once growing well. Some now have flower buds.
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Christine Chandler –
Does this plant do well if planted in a moisty grass setting that gets mowed infrequently? Thanks.
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Richo Cech –
yes, that is precisely where we usually see them
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Ann Dennis –
Hello, I just read an article concerning ” Plantago asiatica”. The article: Can a plantain from Asia keep liver disease at bay?
I was wondering if you might start selling these seeds also?
Thanks,
Ann
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Richo Cech –
Hello Ann,
Thanks for your comments. We do sell seeds of Plantago asiatica (Chinese plantain) and I consider it to be medicinally interchangeable with P. major. Richo
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