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Seed | Yarrow

Seed | Yarrow

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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) seeds carefully grown to ensure optimal germination. This hardy perennial produces delicate white umbels and finely cut foliage.
A LITTLE HISTORY

The story of yarrow is that a Greek hero of the Trojan War, Achilles, is perhaps best known for his weakness (his heels), when in reality, he should be best known for his use of yarrow, which he applied topically to the wounds of his troops during the siege of Troy. Achilles' medicinal knowledge of yarrow actually came from his mentor, the mythological centaur Chiron. Achilles gets a nod to his role in the yarrow story via the plant's botanical name (Achillea millefolium or Achilles' thousand-leaf plant).

And, because of yarrow's use on battlefields, it was commonly referred to as Herba Militaris (the military herb) in classical times. Although Achilles has been largely credited with the discovery and use of yarrow, some evidence suggests that its use predates Achilles and may have been part of Neanderthal culture.

Most sources support the belief that early settlers introduced yarrow to North America, while others attribute the idea that it is a plant native to Native America, given that the use of the plant was so deeply ingrained in First Nations culture.

First Nations people adopted the medicinal properties of yarrow and used it to treat a wide variety of external and internal ailments, including wounds, burns, toothaches, arthritis, digestion, and sore throats, to name a few uses of yarrow.
PROPERTIES

Yarrow, or Achillea millefolium, has several beneficial properties:

Medicinal Properties

  • Anti-inflammatory:
  • Reduces inflammation and can help soothe joint and muscle pain.
    Antioxidant:

Contains compounds that help neutralize free radicals, thus protecting cells from oxidative stress.

  • Astringent:
  • Used to treat minor bleeding, it can help tighten tissues and reduce blood loss.
    Digestive:
  • Promotes digestion and can relieve digestive upsets such as bloating and cramps.
    Sedative:
  • Contributes to relaxation and can be used to relieve stress and anxiety.
    Antimicrobial:
  • Has properties that help fight certain bacterial and fungal infections.
    Other Benefits
  • Skin Care: Used as compresses to soothe skin irritations.
  • Menstrual Regulation: Can help regulate the menstrual cycle and relieve menstrual pain.
  • These properties make yarrow a valuable plant in herbal medicine and cooking.

In the garden, in addition to its ornamental qualities, yarrow helps to repel certain harmful insects and increases the disease resistance of the plants it grows alongside.
HOW TO COOK?

Yarrow can be used in cooking in several ways:

  • 1. Infusion
    Ingredients: Yarrow leaves and flowers, water.
    Preparation: Steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves in a cup of hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and enjoy.
  • 2. Salad
    Ingredients: Fresh yarrow, green vegetables, vinaigrette.
    Preparation: Add fresh yarrow leaves to a vegetable salad for a unique flavor.
  • 3. Pesto
    Ingredients: Yarrow, walnuts, parmesan, olive oil.
    Preparation: Mix yarrow leaves with walnuts, Parmesan cheese and olive oil for an original pesto.
  • 4. Soup
    Ingredients: Broth, mixed vegetables, yarrow.
    Preparation: Add yarrow leaves to a vegetable soup at the end of cooking to add flavor.
  • 5. Side dish garnish
    Ingredients: Yarrow.
    Preparation: Use fresh leaves as a garnish for meat or fish dishes for a herbaceous touch.
    These recipes showcase the unique flavor and benefits of yarrow.

Enjoy your food !
HOW TO GROW?

It will be necessary:

  • Cold stratification:
  • Prepare the seeds: Clean them and, if necessary, soak them for a few hours.
  • Mix: Mix the seeds with a moist substrate (sand or vermiculite).
  • Condition: Put everything in an airtight bag.
  • Refrigerate: Place the bag in the refrigerator for 4 to 12 weeks.
  • Check: Make sure the substrate remains slightly moist.
  • Sow: After the stratification period, sow the seeds in prepared soil.

That's it! It helps the seeds germinate.

Finally, this is a strain that is difficult to clean, as it is a dusty seed, but don't worry, I'll put a lot more in your envelope than less.

Our seeds are vigorous, open-pollinated and adapted to the Quebec climate.

  • Species: Achillea millefolium: Asteraceae
  • Sowing: Early March indoors, early April under cover outdoors or sow broadcast on the surface to be cultivated outdoors, either in spring before the last frosts on the ground in your region or towards the end of September.
  • Seeds: 10 – 15 seeds per pot, final transplanting into an outdoor pot or onto the top of the soil around mid-May.
  • Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
  • Germination time: 10 – 21 days
  • Soil: Poor, humus-rich, loose and drained
  • Location: Sun and tolerates shade and cold very well
  • Spacing between plants: 30 – 45 cm
  • Height at maturity: 85 – 100 cm
  • Maturity: 105 – 120 days | Perennial
  • Seed per envelope: +/- 100
    Our seeds are guaranteed for the year of purchase.

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