Caper Spurge (Euphorbia lathyris) organic seeds

Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

€4.19

Product number: EUP02-BIO GTIN: 4251420517708

Description

Caper Spurge is also called Mole Plant as it has a deterrent effect on voles. Of course, one plant in the whole garden isn't sufficient for that purpose, but voles seem not to feel comfortable approx. 3-4 metres around the plant. The spurge bears its name because, when it's injured, it oozes a white plant juice, which is poisonous and can lead to skin irritations. Hence, it also used to be called Witch's Milk.

Furthermore, the plant is said to have magical properties. Like this, with the spurge's help, closed doors and locks could be opened.

Use	Good insect food plant, Medicinal plant, Ornamental plant, Plant protection
Lifecycle	Annual or biennial
Species	Euphorbiaceae
Region of origin	Asia, Mediterranean Region
Characteristics	Food for bees, Needs cold to germinate, Phototoxic, Poisonous plant
Eventual height	30-150 cm
Flower colour	Green, Yellow
Flowering months	August, July, June
Winter hardiness zones	6 (-23 bis -18 °C)

When to sow outdoors	August, July
Sowing depth	1-3 cm
Germination temperature	18-24° C
Soil type	Chalky, Dry, Free-draining, Fresh, Moderate nutrient levels
Sunlight	Full sun
Planting distance	50 cm

Sowing and care

Biennial. Cold germination: sow outdoors at the beginning of spring or in autumn. Alternatively you can use artificial stratification, as follows. Mix the seeds with moist sand in a plastic bag. Keep the bag warm and moist (approx. +20°C) for the first 2-4 weeks and then place it in the refrigerator and keep it at a temperature of +5°C for 5-6 weeks. Then remove the plastic bag from the refrigerator and remove the seed and sand mix from the bag. Keep the sand mix at room temperature and check the seeds regularly to see when they germinate. Prick the seedlings into pots and plant them out after the last frosts in mid-May.

Other names

Botanical name: Euphorbia lathyris

German: Hexenmilch, Teufelsmilch, Giftmilch, Spechtwurzel

Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | 93055 Regensburg, Germany | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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