{"product_id":"astragalus-huang-qi-25-seeds","title":"Astragalus (Huang Qi) – 25 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow one of the most fundamental herbs of traditional Chinese medicine with our heirloom Astragalus seeds. Also known as Huang Qi, this hardy perennial has been a revered adaptogen in wellness practices for centuries, where the long, sweet roots are traditionally used. The plant itself is beautiful, forming a bushy clump of clover-like foliage with pretty spikes of pale yellow, pea-like flowers. Growing your own Astragalus is a rewarding, multi-year project for any serious herb gardener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most important herbs in traditional Chinese medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautiful and hardy perennial with attractive foliage and pale yellow flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rewarding long-term project to cultivate your own traditional herb garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe roots are prized for their long history of use in wellness teas, tinctures, and soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 25 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 years for root harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e For best results, a 21-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator is recommended. Fall sowing for a natural winter is also excellent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e After stratifying, plant seeds 1\/4 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers loose, sandy, well-draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until established. Mature plants are quite drought-tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHey, you. We're committed to giving you the best stuff out there, and sometimes that means we find other cool people making awesome things. It's like we're the best matchmakers for your self-care routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is from one of those super rad, small businesses that we’ve vetted and love. But since they're the experts, they'll be shipping it directly to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, don't be shocked when this little gem arrives in its own separate package, all by its lonesome. It's just a special delivery from a friend of the family!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45674930831521,"sku":"AST1","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/3401\/8927\/files\/astragalus-huang-qi-25-seeds-packet-seed-therapy-7658473.png?v=1769550042","url":"https:\/\/havenherbs.com\/products\/astragalus-huang-qi-25-seeds","provider":"Haven Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}