The famous root of American Indian medicine.
Large palmate leaves and big, bright red berries in summer. Grows best in dappled to full shade in well composted, humus-rich soil. Medicinal: Intense golden-yellow root is used for its astringent, cleansing qualities. Fights infection. General tonic. Two-year-old roots are shipped in September. NOTE: We are unable to ship this item outside the U.S. Organically grown.
Plant Cycle: (P) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 3-5 years to root harvest
This product cannot be shipped outside the United States
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Two-year-old roots are shipped in September
Notes:
SHIPPING NOTE: Orders to Canada require phytosanitary inspection. The cost for this inspection starts at $125.00 USD.
CULTURAL TIP: Prepare your goldenseal beds the summer before planting. Dig the beds at least six inches deep, raising them in the center for water run-off. Amend the soil with plenty of sand, compost, or leaves to lighten it and improve drainage.
Additional Information:
Disease Resistance:
No disease information found.
Growing Information:
Goldenseal
DAYS TO GERMINATION: N/A
SOWING TIME: Fall
SEEDING METHOD: Transplant
SUNLIGHT PREFERENCE: Part Shade/Shade
PLANT HEIGHT: 12"
PLANT SPACING: 6-8"
HARDINESS ZONES: Zones 5-8
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Endangered Wild populations of this variety are in danger of extinction. |
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Organic Seeds and Supplies For seeds, OG means "organically grown" and signifies seeds harvested |