yarrow plant seeds Achillea - White Yarrow Seeds | 500mg avg 3000 Seeds

yarrow plant seeds Achillea - White Yarrow Seeds | 500mg avg 3000 SeedsPacked in Resealable Long Life Mylar Moisture Proof Packets 10+ Year Survival Seed Viability Category: Herb Type: Achillea Variety: White Yarrow Family: Asteraceae Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Growing Difficulty: 3 Soil PH: 4. 0 8. 0 Fertilizer Requirements: Compost Soil Type: Chalk, Loam, Sand, Hot Dry Conditions Germination (days): 14 21 Soil Temp for Germination: 70 75F Lighting Conditions: Full Sun Days to

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• Category: Herb
• Type: Achillea
• Variety: White Yarrow
• Family: Asteraceae
• Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium
• Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
• Growing Difficulty:  3
• Soil PH:  4.0-8.0
• Fertilizer Requirements:  Compost
• Soil Type: Chalk, Loam, Sand, Hot Dry Conditions
• Germination (days): 14-21
• Soil Temp for Germination: 70 – 75°F
• Lighting Conditions: Full Sun
• Days to Maturity:  65-100
• Planting Depth:  1/16”
• Distance Apart (in row):  16”
• Row Spacing: 16”

Sowing Instructions

Direct sow not recommended.

Starting Indoors

Start Yarrow indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost

Growing Tips

Plant in an area that receives full sun and well drained. Thrives in hot conditions. Does not tolerate constant wet conditions. Pant seeds 16” apart and 1/16” deep. Planting in partial sun will cause Yarrow to grow leggy. Yarrow is quick to establish and spread.

Culinary Uses

Yarrow has a strong flavor and should be used sparingly. Yarrow leaves are great for tea, salads, and soups. Can also be used for beer as a substitute for hops. Yarrow leaves or the whole plant should be kept in glass of water and will keep 2-3 days can last a week in the refrigerator.

Medicinal Uses

Yarrow has been used a fever reducer and helps shorten the duration of cold and flu. It helps relieve stomach cramps and applied topically can help with skin rashes or itching. Yarrow has also been used to stop bleeding, lower high blood pressure, and help improve circulation. Yarrow tea can help reduce nausea and headaches as well as fevers.

Yarrow has antimicrobial actions and is a natural source for flavoring foods. Yarrow oil has numerous healing affects. It has been known as an anti-inflammatory, astringent, digestive health, hypotensive and skin benefits. There is no clinical data that the use of yarrow can treat medical conditions.

Note: Do not use if pregnant or plan to become pregnant or while breastfeeding.

Harvesting Seed

Harvest after the flowers are open and still bright. Cut entire stem halfway down. Tie them together and hang out of direct sun. When dry garble and store in a mason jar. Yarrow can last in storage and will keep for a year or more.