Monk's pepper / Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) organic seeds
- Old medicinal plant of the Middle Ages that's said to regulate the hormones. The hot fruits are used.
- Contents: Approx. 20 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.49
Product number: 1274-BIO GTIN: 4251420514912
Description
Vitex agnus-castus, called monk's pepper or chasteberry, is an old medicinal plant from the mint family. Its story is closely connected with European monastery gardens, where it was cultivated by monks. As it supposedly inhibits sexual desire, they expected a relief from the austere monastery life by consuming chasteberry. Today, preparations of the pungent-tasting fruits of the plant are used as a hormone-regulating agent for women.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Container plant, Herbaceous plant, Shrub |
|---|---|
| Use | Herb/spice plant, Medicinal plant, Ornamental plant |
| Lifecycle | Hardy, Perennial |
| Species | Lamiaceae |
| Region of origin | Asia, Eastern Europe, Mediterranean Region, Southern Europe |
| Characteristics | Food for bees, Needs light to germinate |
| Eventual height | 1-3 m |
| Flower colour | Blue, White |
| Flowering months | August, July |
| Winter hardiness zones | 8 (-12 bis -7 °C) |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 22-28°C |
| Soil type | Free-draining, Fresh, Undemanding |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 75 cm |
Sowing and care
The chaste tree is a perennial, hardy shrub. Keep the sowing in pots and make sure it is relatively warm and humid. Later plant out into the field or keep as a pot plant. Likes sunny places and reliable water supply.
Picture source: http://www.biolib.de/
Picture source: http://www.biolib.de/
Other names
Botanical name: Vitex agnus-castus, V. latifolia, Agnus-castus robusta, A. vulgaris
German: Mönchspfeffer, Keuschbaum, Keuschlamm, Liebfrauenbettstroh, Tanis
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