Garden Angelica (Angelica archangelica) organic seeds
- Impressive, robust wild shrub from Scandinavia. Old medicinal plant whose pulpy roots are neurotonic, anti-convulsant, and digestive.
- Contents: Approx. 100 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€3.39
Product number: ANG01-BIO GTIN: 4251420507297
Description
Garden angelica is a highly esteemed remedy in many cultures, cultivated mainly for its aromatic root which is considered a very good tonic. In Chinese medicine, garden angelica ranks among the most important and most frequently prescribed medicinal plants.
In sage mixtures, it's often used for respiratory symptoms and it's also proven itself in aromatherapy. When fumigating with the garden angelica or its leaves, its dosage should be minded, and, perhaps, a less intense herb should be added as the heavy scent of the plant can be slightly overwhelming.
The candied stalks of the garden angelica (slightly outdated) are also an ingredient for fine confectioner dishes. All in all, it's a very impressive wild shrub that can reach up to 3m. It grows as a biennial or perennial plant that also tolerates harsh climate as it originates from Scandinavia.
The plant only blooms once and dies afterward. Most often, it, however, sows itself again.
It's mainly the fleshy roots that are harvested. The best harvest time for it are spring and autumn. The leaves and stalks are best harvested before the heyday and the seeds when they are fully ripened in September/ October. When harvesting the garden angelica, it's better to wear gloves as the sap contains Furanocoumarin that can evoke skin irritations through its touch.
In sage mixtures, it's often used for respiratory symptoms and it's also proven itself in aromatherapy. When fumigating with the garden angelica or its leaves, its dosage should be minded, and, perhaps, a less intense herb should be added as the heavy scent of the plant can be slightly overwhelming.
The candied stalks of the garden angelica (slightly outdated) are also an ingredient for fine confectioner dishes. All in all, it's a very impressive wild shrub that can reach up to 3m. It grows as a biennial or perennial plant that also tolerates harsh climate as it originates from Scandinavia.
The plant only blooms once and dies afterward. Most often, it, however, sows itself again.
It's mainly the fleshy roots that are harvested. The best harvest time for it are spring and autumn. The leaves and stalks are best harvested before the heyday and the seeds when they are fully ripened in September/ October. When harvesting the garden angelica, it's better to wear gloves as the sap contains Furanocoumarin that can evoke skin irritations through its touch.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Biennial, Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Apiaceae |
| Characteristics | Food for bees, Needs cold to germinate, Needs darkness to germinate |
| Eventual height | 1-3 m |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | August, July |
| Root system | Rhizome |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | August, February, March, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 1-3 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Germination time | irregular |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 50 cm |
Sowing and care
Loves sunny, moist locations. Sow seeds immediately as only fresh seeds germinate. Cold germinators: Possibly, the seeds only germinate after one year. It's best to sow directly (1-2cm deep) in autumn or to stratify.
Other names
Botanical name: Angelica archangelica, A. discocarpa, A. officinalis, Selinum archangelica
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