Description: You'll receive Organic Heirloom seeds, no pesticides of any kind, home grown, Harvested 09/2024 from our Botanic Garden Culinary or Medicinal Uses: When added to stews, sauces and soups, epazote adds distinct flavor some describe as peppery and minty. In Mexican cuisine it is used in "frijoles de la olla", or beans simmered in a pot with water and onion. It is also said to reduce flatulence. NOTE: Epazote seeds and seed oil are very toxic and should never be taken internally. Also known as wormseed, this herb is often added to animal food and is thought to prevent worms in livestock. Southwest dishes commonly use epazote plants to flavor black beans, soups, quesadillas, potatoes, enchiladas, tamales, and eggs. It has a distinct flavor that some even call a cross between pepper and mint. Epazote is one of the healthy and beautiful herbs grown in many places around the world. It has many health benefits. Chenopodium ambrosioides is what Epazote is called in the scientific world. It is a Chenopodium, which is in the family Amaranthaceae. People think that this wonderful herb comes from Central America, but it is now grown all over the world for both personal and commercial use. Epazote is good for your health in many ways because it has many different kinds of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Some of the health benefits of Epazote are that it boosts the immune system, improves digestive health, helps with weight loss, lowers the risk of anemia, prevents various types of cancer, prevents cardiovascular diseases, lowers blood pressure, improves bone health, improves eye health, is good for skin health, detoxifies the body, lowers the risk of diabetes, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Growing Epazote from seed: direct seeding after all danger of frost has passed, or, to get a head start on the growing season, by starting the seeds indoors between late March and early May. Epazote herb growing is not difficult. This plant is not picky about soil conditions but does prefer full sun.Propagation. You can sow seeds indoors in early spring, or sow directly outdoors when soil temperatures have reached 70°F. If starting indoors, applying heat to the bottom of your seed trays will speed germination. Days to Germination7 to 14 days Days to Maturity65 daysPlanting Depth1/16"Spacing in Row12 inchesSpacing Between Rows12"FREE shipping, NO Tracking. If you require tracking number, please be advised that USPS first class fees/charges $4.94 to provide a tracking number. Please include tracking postal service fee at check or feel free to contact us for any inquiries. Please assure your address is correct. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR SEEDS within 10 days, please send us a message.*PLANT USES DISCLAIMER* Any information in this listing is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. You should not use the information on this web site for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing any medication or other treatment. *SEEDS DISCLAIMER* Most specialty seeds we offer are NOT fast to germinate. Many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understands that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons. Germination recommendations are sent with each order and the buyer is free to research and use their own methods. Floating seeds do not always indicate that the seed is not viable. Many times, it is a misconception because the seed does not have the density to sink in water. Accordingly, The Plant Attraction does not guarantee seeds to perform properly regardless of conditions or buyer's methods or soil/water/lighting.
Price: 3.54 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2024-10-11T23:13:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
Common Name: Epazote
Color: Green
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: Clumping
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): USDA Zone: 6-11
Soil Type: Well-drained
Modified Item: No
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
Type: Herb Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Keep moist until germination
Genus: Dysphania ambrosioides
Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Sun
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Species: Dysphania ambrosioides