Monks pepper / Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) organic seeds

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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

2,35 €

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SKU: 1274-BIO

GTIN: 4251420514912

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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 description

Species:	Lamiaceae
Plant type:	Herbaceous plant Shrub Container plant
Flower colour:	Blue White
Region of origin:	Southern Europe Mediterranean Region Eastern Europe Asia
Special features:	Needs light to germinate Food for bees
Use:	Ornamental plant Medicinal plant Herb/spice plant
Lifecycle:	Perennial Hardy
Winter hardiness zones:	8 (-12 bis -7 °C)
Flowering months:	July August
Eventual height:	1-3 m

Growing advice

Soil type:	Fresh Free-draining Undemanding
Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	75 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination temperature:	22-28°C
When to sow outdoors:	May June

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.

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Other names

German names:	Mönchspfeffer, Keuschbaum, Keuschlamm, Liebfrauenbettstroh, Tanis

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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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