50+ Marshmallow seeds (Althaea Officinalis) Every herb garden needs to have this versatile perennial! It is highly regarded as a beneficial medicinal herb & has been widely used for the last 2000 years in both foods & in medicines. It is native to Europe but can be found growing in many places around the world. It is easy to grow from Marsh Mallow seeds, & it also makes a lovely flowering display as well as having therapeutic benefits. Both the roots & the leaves have a slimy substance called mucilage. When the mucilage is mixed with water, it creates a viscous gel that coats & sooths irritated mucous membranes. It is used for coughs, colds, sore throats, stomach & intestinal conditions. It is also very beneficial when applied to skin abrasions or insect bites. The Marshmallow root is yellow-white & sweet. It is similar in taste to a parsnip. The roots can be harvested in the fall for drying. -USDA Zones: 3-9 -Perennial -All seeds come with growing instructions How to Sow: Direct sow in late fall planting 5-6 seeds per plant just below the surface soil spaced 18-24 apart. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand & store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing. To start indoors, sow seeds in flats or individual peat pots keeping the soil lightly moist & at a temperature of 80-85o until germination. Keep the seedlings evenly moist & transplant outdoors when the weather warms. Marshmallow 50+ Seeds Medicinal & Culinary Herb Non-Gmo | Althaea Officinalis
