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Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum) seeds

Contents: Approx. 5 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

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7,99 €

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Old price: 8,49 €

SKU: MAN02

GTIN: 4250601202969

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The Mandrake steeped in legend surely is one of the most important European magical plants. In the Middle Ages, charms, which should bring wealth and success to the owner, were made from the roots. Man-shaped roots were especially valuable. Simply pulling the mandrake out of the earth was considered very dangerous, even fatal. Certain rituals had to be executed to be able to harvest the mandrake without any damage. That's how powerful it was considered back in the days.

Formerly, the mandrake was appreciated because of its pain-relieving characteristics.
In Europe, two varieties of mandrakes are native and can be grown from seed. The (Common) Mandrake (Mandroga officinarum) and the Autumn Mandrake (Mandragora autumnalis). The cultivation of this species here, the one blooming in spring (Mandragora officinarum), is a little bit more difficult than the one of the Mandragora autumnalis blooming in autumn.

The plant is very poisonous and shouldn't be planted into gardens where toddlers play!

Plant description

Species:	Solanaceae
Root system:	Deep roots
Flower colour:	Green White
Special features:	Needs cold to germinate
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Eventual height:	20-60 cm
Flowering months:	May

Growing advice

Sunlight:	Shade Full sun
Sowing depth:	1 cm
Planting distance:	40 cm
Germination temperature:	3-5°C
When to sow outdoors:	January February September October November December
Germination time:	1-3 months

The mandrake is an approx. 30cm high, perennial plant with a deep, fleshy root. The seeds of the mandrake need cool temperatures to germinate. In nature, this has the purpose that the seeds only germinate after winter. Therefore, they are sown outdoors either in autumn or in early spring (February).

The necessary cold period can also be simulated in the fridge. Therefore, keep the seeds in the fridge with a little bit of slightly wetted sand (e.g. in a freezer bag) for 4-6 weeks. Subsequently, the seeds can be sown regularly. In mild areas, the mandrake is hardy. Otherwise, hibernate it protected, perhaps.

Other names

Botanical name:	Mandragora officinarum, M. vernalis, Atropa acaulis
German names:	Alraunwurzel, Dollwurz, Galgenmännchen, Menschenwurzel, Satansapfel, Springwurz, Wurzelknecht, Zauberwurzel, Erdmännchen, Erdweibchen, Henkerswurzel
English names:	Mandrake

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Total entries: 2

Dankeschön
Dann schaue ich mir ein Video an wo die Alraune mit der Göttin Gaia verglichen wird anhand verschiedener Bilder und erinnere mich an eines aus meinem Elternhaus, wo ihr Körper in einen Lavafluss mündet. Und heute war das Pickerl dabei, das ich zum Saatschale zumachen benutzt hab, von einem Vulkanausbruch! Zufall?

Martin , 05.02.2022

Großes Lob
Danke für die schnelle und unkomplizierte Abwicklung! Ich habe mehrere Samen bestellt, schreib es aber hier her. Und nochmals danke für das kleine Buch, das ich dazubekommen habe, liebevolle und professionelle Verpackung und alle Samen sind in der gewünschten Stückzahl schnell angekommen. Mehr kann man sich nicht wünschen! Freundliche Grüße Martin

Martin , 04.02.2022

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

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