Huáng Qí (Astragalus membranaceus) seeds

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Huáng Qí (Astragalus membranaceus) seeds

A medicinal plant and smoking herb of the North American Indian tribes. Also known as tobacco substitute and agent against asthma.
Contents: Approx. 50 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,65 €

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SKU: 1283

GTIN: 4250601207094

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Astragalus membranaceus is an important medicinal plant from the legume family. The milkvetch cultivar is called Huáng Qí in traditional Chinese medicine and is used to stimulate the life energy "Qi". In fact, the root of the plant has a variety of medical applications. Among other things it stimulates and modulates the immune system and is also used to treat viral infections and cancer.

Plant description

Flower colour:	Yellow
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Flowering months:	June July
Eventual height:	30-150 cm

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	1 cm
Planting distance:	75 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination temperature:	3-5°C
When to sow outdoors:	February March April September October
Germination time:	1-4 weeks 2-6 weeks irregular

The hardy, perennial Chinese Astragalus grows as a low shrub. The seeds germinate best in cool temperatures around 5 °C and should be sown as early as possible in the year. Loves sunny locations.