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2017年08月24日
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Strawberry spinach is a bit of a misnomer. It is related to spinach and the leaves taste similar, but its berries share little with strawberries beyond color. The leaves are edible, but their flavor is very light and only mildly sweet. Their bright red color makes for an excellent accent in salads, especially paired with their accompanying leaves. Keep reading to learn more about growing strawberry spinach.
Care of Strawberry Spinach So exactly what is strawberry spinach? The strawberry spinach plant (Chenopodium capitatum syn. Blitum capitatum), also known as strawberry blite, grows in the wild across North America, parts of Europe, and New Zealand. It hasn’t gone through much cultivation, but even the commercially sold seeds are very easy to grow. Strawberry spinach s a cold weather plant that can withstand a light frost, but it’s more heat tolerant than true spinach. You do want it to bolt eventually though, as that’s when its distinctive berries appear. Plant it in moist soil in full sun and water regularly. If you live in an area that experiences cold winters, plant in early spring for a harvest of leaves through spring, and leaves and berries in the summer. If you live in an area with warm winters, plant it in the autumn for growth through the winter and harvest throughout the spring.
How to Grow Strawberry Spinach Plants The strawberry spinach plant is an annual and can be sown directly from seed for harvest the same year. Plant your seeds 1-2 inches apart in rows 16-18 inches apart. Apart from regular watering, care of strawberry spinach plants is very minimal. It is self-seeding, however, and because of this, some people consider it a weed. Deadhead your plants if you don’t want to see them in the same spot next year. Otherwise, leave them to drop their seeds and enjoy an unusual and nutritious addition to your garden and diet every year.
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You may know about St. John’s wort for medicinal purposes such as the relief of anxiety and sleeplessness. When you find it spreading throughout your landscape, however, your main concern will be getting rid of St. John’s wort plants. Information on St. John’s wort says it’s a noxious weed in some areas. Learning how to control St. John’s wort is a long and tedious process, but may be accomplished through significant effort. When you begin getting rid of St. John’s wort, you’ll want to continue until the weed is completely under control.
About St. John’s Wort St. John’s Wort weed (Hypericum perforatum), also called goatweed or Klamath weed, like many invasive plants of today was introduced as an ornamental in centuries past. It escaped cultivation in the United States and is now listed as a noxious weed in several states. Native plants in many ranchlands are forced out by this weed that can be deadly to grazing cattle. Learning how to control St. John’s wort is necessary for ranchers, commercial growers and home gardeners as well.
How to Control St. John’s Wort St. John’s wort control begins with evaluation of how widespread the weed has become in your landscape or field. Small infestations can be handled manually by digging or pulling St. John’s wort weed. Effective St John’s wort control with this method comes from removing all the roots and getting rid of St. John’s wort before it produces seeds. It may take weeks or even months of pulling or digging to get rid of St. John’s wort. Burn the weeds after pulling. Don’t burn off the area where St. Johns wort weed is growing though, as this encourages it to spread. Mowing may be a somewhat effective method too, according to info on St. John’s wort control. For larger areas where manual control is not feasible, you may need to bring in chemicals for St. John’s wort control, such as 2,4-D mixed at 2 quarts per acre.
Insects such as the flea beetle have been successful in getting rid of St. John’s wort in some areas. If you have a substantial problem with this weed on a bigger acreage, talk to your county extension service to learn if insects have been used in your area to discourage the weed. An important part of control includes learning to recognize the weed and scouting your property on a regular basis to see if it is growing.
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2017年08月24日
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St. John’s wort (Hypericum spp.) is a pretty little shrub with cheery yellow flowers that have a burst of long, showy stamen in the center. The blossoms last from midsummer until fall, and they are followed by colorful berries. St. John’s wort plant care is a snap, so let’s find out how easy it is to grow these delightful shrubs.
Can I Grow St. John’s Wort? If you live in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 or 6 to 10 and have a partially shaded site, you can probably grow St. John’s wort. The plant isn’t particular about the soil type. It grows well in sand, clay, rocky soil or loam, and tolerates acidic to slightly alkaline pH. St. John’s wort adapts to both moist and dry soil, and even tolerates occasional flooding. It also withstands drought but grows best with irrigation during prolonged dry spells. You won’t find a plant that will thrive in more situations.
How to Grow St. John’s Wort Growing St. John’s wort herb in a location with too much sun can lead to leaf scorch, while too much shade reduces the number of flowers. The best location is one with bright morning sunlight and a little shade in the hottest part of the afternoon. If your soil isn’t particularly fertile, prepare the bed before transplanting. Spread about 2 inches of compost or rotted manure over the area and dig it in to a depth of at least 8 inches. Transplant the shrubs into the garden, setting them at the height at which they grew in their containers. They grow only 1 to 3 feet tall with a spread of 1.5 to 2 feet, so space them 24 to 36 inches apart. Water slowly and deeply after planting and keep the soil moist until the transplants are well-established.
St John’s Wort Plant Uses St. John’s wort makes an attractive ground cover and soil stabilizer. Once established, the plants need no care, and this makes them ideal for out-of-the-way locations. You can also use it as an edging or to mark boundaries and pathways where you don’t want to obstruct the view. Other uses include containers, rock gardens and foundation plantings. The species plants self-seed and can become weedy, particularly common St. John’s wort (H. perforatum). Ornamental cultivars are well-behaved plants that aren’t likely to grow out of control. Here are a few cultivars you might want to try: H. x moserianum ‘Tricolor’ – This cultivar is noted for its variegated foliage with a rainbow of color that includes red, pink, cream and green. H. frondosum ‘Sunburst’ – This is one of the cultivars that can take winter temperatures down to zone 5. It forms a bushy mound up to 2 feet in diameter. The Hypearls series includes the cultivars ‘Olivia’, ‘Renu’, ‘Jacqueline’ and ‘Jessica.’ This series is one of the best for hot climates. H. calycinum ‘Brigadoon’ – The flowers on this cultivar aren’t as conspicuous as some of the others, but it has chartreuse foliage that turns golden orange in bright sun.
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2017年08月24日
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Tutsan is the larger flowered variety of Hypericum, or St. John’s Wort. It is native to western and southern Europe and from the Mediterranean to Iran. It was a common medicinal plant. Regional gardeners were growing Tutsan shrubs to make tinctures that cured all sorts of ills. Today, it is a spectacular deciduous flowering shrub that makes its best showing in June to August with large attractive berries following into September.
Tutsan Plant Info If you are looking for an easy-to-grow, showy plant with several seasons of interest, look no further than Tutsan St. John’s Wort. The plant is fast growing and can even be sheared severely, giving it a refreshed look in spring. It is a high ground cover that may get 3 feet tall with a similar spread. Mass plantings of Tutsan flowers evoke woodsy appeal in even the most manicured of landscapes. Tutsan St. John’s Wort is an ancient herb with ornamental appeal. Are Tutsan and St John’s Wort the same? They are both forms of Hypericum but Tutsan has larger floral displays than the Hypericum peiforatum, the wild form of the plant. Tutsan is classed as Hypericum androsaemum. An interesting bit of Tutsan plant info, states that this Hypericum’s leaves were apparently gathered and burned to ward off evil spirits on the eve of St. John’s Day. It has also been used since ancient times to treat wounds and inflammation. You can find it growing wild in damp woods and hedges, rambling around trees and other taller bushes. Tutsan comes from the French words “tout” (all) and “sain” (healthy), an apparent reference to the plant’s use as a healing compound.
Growing Tutsan Shrubs Tutsan shrubs produce oval to oblong, 4-inch long leaves of glossy green often adorned with rusty hues. Tutsan flowers are 5 petaled, golden yellow and star shaped with bushy yellow stamens. These give way to small round, red fruits that become black with age. Flowers, seeds and leaves have a camphor-like odor when crushed or bruised. Tutsan seems to take to any soil type so long as it is well draining and any pH, even alkaline. It prefers shady to semi-shaded locations that mimic its natural positioning at the base of woods but can also thrive in sun. Plant seeds in fall or take hardwood cuttings in summer.
Tutsan Care Hypericum are hardy plants suitable for USDA plant hardiness zones 5 to 10. Keep this species moist but not boggy. Rust is a common issue but it is relatively unbothered by insects and other disease. Cut the plant back hard in fall for better spring displays. In cold regions, apply a few inches of mulch around cut plants to protect roots from freezes. Other than that, Tutsan care is practically effortless. Enjoy the frilled golden blooms and bright berries as another performance winner and seasonal eye candy.
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2017年08月24日
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That bushy plant in your garden bearing yellow flowers summer through fall, the one known as St. John’s wort (Hypericum “Hidcote”) may be considered low-maintenance, but it flowers more prolifically if you give it an annual haircut. Read on for information about St. John’s wort pruning, including how and when to cut back St. John’s wort.
St. John’s Wort Pruning St. John’s wort is an undemanding shrub that grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9. If your shrub has fewer and fewer flowers every year, you may want to start pruning St. John’s wort. These are delightful plants to have in your garden, bright and colorful and easy-care. However, an annual pruning is necessary to keep the St. John’s wort nicely shaped and full of summer flowers. It also helps keep the plant in check overall, as it can be prone to getting out of control in some places.
When to Cut Back St. John’s Wort St. John’s wort flowers on new growth. This means that all the blossoms you see in summer bud and bloom on the new wood the plant grows in spring. You must take this timing into account as you decide when to cut back St. John’s wort. You don’t want to reduce summer flowers by cutting off the new growth that will produce them. In fact, early spring is the time to do St. John’s wort pruning. Cutting back St. John’s wort shrub just before the new growth begins is ideal.
How to Prune a St. John’s Wort Shrub Before you start cutting back St. John’s wort, be sure your shears are clean and sharp. Sterilize them if necessary in a mixture of bleach and water. If you are wondering how to prune a St. John’s wort shrub, here are some tips: Plan on pruning off about one-third of the total height of the shrub in mid or late March. Pruning St. John’s wort involves reducing all branch tips and selectively removing some branches to thin the plant. You should remove any branches that are dead, damaged or crossing. Remove others from crowded areas. Cutting back St. John’s wort increases flowering because every place you make a cut will branch into two stems. Each of those stem tips will develop a separate blossom cluster. Even if your shrub hasn’t flowered for a long time or appears beyond repair, give it a chance. You can prune St. John’s wort very severely – almost all the way to the ground – to rejuvenate it.
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2017年08月24日
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The sorrel herb is a tangy, lemony flavored plant. The youngest leaves have a slightly more acidic taste, but you can use mature leaves steamed or sautéed like spinach. Sorrel is also called sour dock and is a perennial herb that grows wild in many parts of the world. The herb is widely used in French cuisine but not as well known in the United States. Learn how to grow sorrel and add a citrus touch to your culinary herb garden.
Sorrel Plant There are many varieties of sorrel plant but the most commonly used in cooking is French sorrel (Rumex scutatus). Sheep’s sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is native to North America and is not palatable to humans but produces nutritious fodder for animals. Leaf sorrel is cultivated as a garden herb and grows 2 feet high with upright stems. The leaves are smooth to crinkled and are from 3 to 6 inches long. When sorrel herb bolts, it produces an attractive whorled purple flower. Planting Sorrel Sow seeds for sorrel plant in spring when the soil has warmed up. Prepare a well drained bed with well tilled soil. Seeds should be 6 inches apart and just under the surface of the soil. Keep the bed moderately moist until germination and then thin the plants when they reach 2 inches high. Sorrel will not need a lot of supplemental care, but the bed does need to be kept weeded and the plants should receive at least 1 inch of water per week.
How to Grow Sorrel Garden sorrel (Rumex acetosa) and French sorrel are the two cultivated varieties of the herb. Garden sorrel needs damp soils and temperate conditions. French sorrel performs best when it is grown in dry, open areas with inhospitable soils. The plants have very deep and persistent tap roots and grow well with little attention. Planting sorrel from seed or dividing the roots are the two most common ways to propagate the herb. Sorrel will usually bolt when temperatures begin to soar, usually in June or July. When this happens, you can allow the flower to bloom and enjoy it, but this slows the production of leaves. If you want to encourage larger and more leaf production, cut the flower stalk off and the plant will give you a few more harvests. You can even cut the plant to the ground and it will produce a full new crop of foliage.
Harvesting Sorrel Herb Sorrel can be used from late spring until fall, with management. Harvest only what you need from the plant. It is much like lettuce and greens, where you can cut the outer leaves and the plant will continue to produce foliage. You can begin to harvest when the plants are 4 to 6 inches tall. The smallest leaves are best in salads and add an acidic tang. The larger leaves are more mellow. The herb is a traditional accompaniment to eggs and melts into creamy soups and sauces.
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2017年08月24日
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Skullcap herb uses are varied in that skullcap refers to two separate herbs: American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) and Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), both of which are used to treat entirely different conditions. Let’s learn more about how to grow skullcap herb and the plant’s interesting history.
History of Skullcap Herb Uses Chinese skullcap is found in China and into parts of Russia. Chinese skullcap herb uses have been employed for centuries to treat allergies, cancer, infections, inflammation, and headaches. Most laboratory studies have been done on the Chinese skullcap variety and may even suggest some antifungal and antiviral benefits. American skullcap is native to North America, specifically throughout the prairie states where there are eight varieties to be found. Containing scutellarin, a flavinoid compound with confirmed sedative and antispasmodic effects, some of the American skullcap herb uses include its use as a mild relaxant, commonly treating anxiety, nerves, and convulsions. Growing skullcap has been used for over 200 years — listed in the U. S Pharmacopoeia from 1863 to 1916 and in the national formulary from 1916 to 1947. Despite these prestigious listings, skullcap has also been listed as having no medicinal properties in either publication. The controversy over skullcap herb uses aside, this herb was once used as a remedy for rabies and hence is also known as ‘Mad-Dog’ skullcap. The native plains people also once used skullcap (S. parvula) as a treatment for diarrhea. Growing skullcap herb has bluish-violet hooded flowers, which bloom from May through September, and has a spreading habitat. From the family Lamiaceae and found among the rich fauna of North America’s woodlands, thickets and along stream banks, those wanting to know how to grow skullcap herb plants will need to provide similar growing conditions. Optimal skullcap plant care will include plantation in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.
Skullcap Planting Instructions Skullcap planting instructions include stratifying seeds for at least a week before sowing. To stratify the skullcap herbs seeds, place them in a sealed plastic bag with moistened vermiculite, sand or even a moist paper towel and refrigerate them. Use three times the amount of vermiculite vs. seeds and only slightly moisten, as excessive moisture may cause the seeds to mold. Sow skullcap plant seeds indoors where they will germinate in around two weeks time. Then transplant the growing skullcap herb seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing them 12 inches apart in rows. Growing skullcap herbs may also be propagated via division of roots or cuttings and will then spread and clump. The resulting skullcap herb plants are resistant to most major pests.
Skullcap Plant Care Responding well to irrigation and fertilization when situated in drier climates, growing skullcap is a hardy, herbaceous perennial herb when grown in such conditions and attains a height of 1 to 3 feet tall. Once the skullcap herb plant is in bloom, harvest the aerial parts 3 inches above the ground for use as a strong tea, tincture or liniment. As with most herbs, the skullcap herb plant may be used fresh or dried.
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2017年08月24日
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Senna (Senna hebecarpa syn. Cassia hebecarpa) is a perennial herb that grows naturally throughout eastern North America. It’s been popular as a natural laxative for centuries and is still commonly used today. Even beyond senna herbal use, it’s a hardy, beautiful plant with bright yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. Keep reading to learn more about how to grow senna.
About Wild Senna Plants What is senna? Also called wild senna, Indian senna, and American senna, this plant is a perennial that’s hardy in USDA zones 4 through 7. It grows throughout the northeastern U.S. and southeastern Canada but it is considered endangered or threatened in many parts of this habitat. Senna herbal use is very common in traditional medicine. The plant is an effective natural laxative, and the leaves can easily be brewed into a tea with proven effects fighting constipation. Steeping the leaves for 10 minutes in boiling water should make for a tea that will produce results in about 12 hours – it’s best to drink the tea before bed. Because the plant has such strong laxative properties, it has the added bonus of being mostly left alone by animals.
Senna Herb Growing Wild senna plants grow naturally in moist soil. While it will tolerate moist and very poorly draining soil, many gardeners actually choose to grow senna in drier soil and sunny spots. This keeps the plant’s growth limited to about 3 feet in height (as opposed to 5 feet in wetter soil), making for a more shrub-like, less floppy appearance. Senna herb growing is best started in the fall. Scarified seeds can be planted at a depth of 3 millimeters (1/8 inch) in either autumn or early spring at 2 to 3 feet apart. The plant will spread by underground rhizomes, so keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn’t get out of control. Disclaimer: The contents of this article is for educational and gardening purposes only. Before using ANY herb or plant for medicinal purposes, please consult a physician or a medical herbalist for advice.
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2017年08月24日
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Sea fennel (Crithmum maritimum) is one of those classic plants that used to be popular but somehow fell out of favor. And like a lot of those plants, it’s starting to make comeback – especially in high end restaurants. So what is sea fennel? Keep reading to learn more about how to grow sea fennel and sea fennel uses.
Sea Fennel Uses At its roots, sea fennel was a favorite food to be foraged on the coasts of the Black Sea, the North Sea, and the Mediterranean. Also known as Samphire or Rock Samphire, it has a rich salty taste and has a place in a lot of traditional European cooking. Growing sea fennel opens up a lot of culinary opportunities. Sea fennel uses in cooking range from pickling to steaming to blanching. It is necessary to cook it briefly before eating, but a light blanching is all it takes to make an excellent side dish. Because of their natural saltiness, sea fennel plants pair especially well with shellfish. They also freeze well – just lightly blanch them and freeze them overnight laid out in a single layer on a baking sheet. The next morning, seal them in a bag and return it to the freezer.
How to Grow Sea Fennel Growing sea fennel in the garden is very easy. Although it’s used to salty coastal soil, it will do well in any well-draining soil and has actually been cultivated in gardens in England for centuries. Sow your sea fennel seeds indoors a few weeks before the average last frost. Transplant the seedlings outside after all chance of frost has passed.
Sea fennel plants can tolerate some shade, but they’ll perform best in full sun. It’s a good idea to dig a large hole and fill the bottom of it with gravel to make drainage easier. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Harvest young leaves and stems throughout spring and summer by hand picking or cutting with scissors – similar to the harvesting of most common herb plants.
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2017年08月24日
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Growing savory (Satureja) in the home herb garden isn’t as common as growing other kinds of herbs, which is a shame as both fresh winter savory and summer savory are excellent additions to the kitchen. Planting savory is easy and rewarding. Let’s look at how to grow savory in your garden.
Two Types of Savory The first thing to understand before you start planting savory in your garden is that there are two kinds of savory. There is winter savory (Satureja montana), which is a perennial and has a more intense flavor. Then there is summer savory (Satureja hortensis), which is an annual and has a more subtle flavor. Both winter savory and summer savory are tasty, but if you are new to cooking with savory, it is generally recommended that you start growing the summer savory first until you feel comfortable with your cooking savory.
Tips for Growing Summer Savory Summer savory is an annual and must be planted every year. Plant seeds outdoors right after the last frost has past. Plant seeds 3 to 5 inches apart and about an 1/8 of an inch down in the soil.. Allow plants to grow to a height of 6 inches before you start to harvest leaves for cooking. While savory plant is growing and when you are using fresh savory for cooking, use only the tender growth on the plant. At the end of the season, harvest the entire plant, both woody and tender growth, and dry the leavesher of the plant for so that you can use the herb over the winter as well.
Tips for Growing Winter Savory Winter savory is the perennial version of the savory herb. Seeds of the winter savory plant can be planted indoors or outdoors. If planting outdoors, plant the seeds right after the last frost If planting indoors, start the savory seeds two to six weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds or transplanted seedlings into your garden 1 to 2 feet apart and an 1/8 inch down in the soil. The plants will get large. Use the tender leaves and stems for fresh herb cooking and harvest the leaves from woody stems for drying and use later. Other Tips for Growing Savory Both kinds of savories are from the mint family but are not invasive like many other mint herbs.
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