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Organic Dracocephalum moldavica

Dracocephalum moldavica
Moldavian Dragonhead

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An ornamental and aromatic annual herbaceous plant. It is cultivated for its anise-flavoured foliage, which imparts a fragrance to meats and fishes, but is also consumed as a herbal tea for its antioxidant effects. Sowing period in April for a harvest 2 months later.  
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
15 cm
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Germination time (days)
10 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Sowing period April
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Flowering time May to August
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Harvest time June to October
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Description

The garden tea is an annual ornamental and aromatic herbaceous plant. It is cultivated for its anise-flavored foliage, which imparts flavor to meats and fish, but is also consumed as a herbal tea for its antioxidant effects. Sowing period in April for a harvest 2 months later.ants. Sowing period in April for a harvest 2 months later.

Garden tea has digestive, antiseptic, and immune-stimulating properties.

Garden tea will require a supply of well-decomposed compost (3kg/m²) in late autumn or early spring.

 

Harvest: The leaves are harvested from April to October by cutting the branches.

Storage: Dry the branches in the shade and store them in a dry place.

Gardener's tip: Perform regular weeding and hoeing.

Harvest

Harvest time June to October
Type of vegetable Leaf vegetable
Size of vegetable Small
Interest Flavour, Productive

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 15 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Dracocephalum

Species

moldavica

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Moldavian Dragonhead

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

Product reference38831

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Planting and care

Sowing

Sow by broadcasting or in a row spaced 25cm (10in) apart. Dig a furrow 1cm (0in) deep, place the seeds at the bottom of the furrow and then cover with fine soil or compost. Firmly press down with the back of a rake, water.

 Thin out the young plants when they reach 10cm (4in) and keep one every 25cm (10in).

 

Maintenance

Regularly perform hoeing and weeding. Water moderately.

 

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Seedlings

Sowing period April
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 10 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil light
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130

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