Caper Spurge (Euphorbia lathyris) organic seeds

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Caper Spurge (Euphorbia lathyris) organic seeds

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

3,15 €

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SKU: EUP02-BIO

GTIN: 4251420517708

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Delivery time: 2 - 7 Workdays Other countries

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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.

Plant description

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

Growing advice

Soil type:	Chalky Moderate nutrient levels Fresh Free-draining Dry
Sowing depth:	1-3 cm
Planting distance:	50 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
When to sow outdoors:	July August

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.

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Other names

Botanical name:	Euphorbia lathyris
German names:	Hexenmilch, Teufelsmilch, Giftmilch, Spechtwurzel

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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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