HERB: WORMWOOD

(ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM)

 

Perennial plant considered to have medicinal values.

NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY!!!

Useful with organic chook keeping as it expels worms and repels lice.

Silver grey foliage to 200cm.

It may inhibit the growth of nearby plants.

 

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: FEB, MAR, SEP, OCT, NOV

Temperate: FEB, MAR, APR, SEP, OCT, NOV

Sub – Tropical: MAR, APR, AUG, SEP, OCT

Tropical: ANYTIME DURING DRY SEASON.

Arid: FEB, MAR, SEP, OCT, NOV

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 4.2 to 8 (a very wide range!)

Well-drained to damp soil conditions.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow – by pressing onto the soil surface and keeping moist.

When fully grown prune in spring for compact growth.

DAYS TO HARVEST

70 Days

APPROX 200 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY