Cold-stratify
Chill seed in the fridge 2–4 weeks to boost germination, or sow outdoors in fall for a natural cold spell.
The soothing throat-and-cough root is a tall, pretty perennial — easy from seed with a little cold treatment. Here's how.
Chill seed in the fridge 2–4 weeks to boost germination, or sow outdoors in fall for a natural cold spell.
Barely cover the seed and keep it warm and moist. Germination can be slow — be patient.
Unlike most herbs, marshmallow likes richer, moister soil and full sun. Water more than you would lavender.
Enjoy the pink flowers; dig the medicinal root in fall of the second year, once it's well established.
Marshmallow is one of ten medicinal herbs worth growing — Nicole Apelian's Medicinal Garden Kit gives you all ten as non-GMO seeds with her full grow-and-remedy guide.
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