{"product_id":"organic-vitex","title":"Organic Vitex","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOrganic Vitex, also known as Chaste Tree, is a magnificent aromatic Mediterranean shrub grown for its elegant, finger-like foliage and long spires of lavender-blue flowers that bees and butterflies flock to all summer long. It's a striking addition to any garden wanting height, fragrance and a genuine talking point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVitex agnus-castus has a long history as a women's tonic herb, thought to support female hormonal and reproductive health. Beyond its traditional uses, it's simply a beautiful shrub to have in the garden, with its silvery foliage and tall flower spikes bringing a Mediterranean feel to any border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBeing certified organic seed, this is a lovely option for gardeners wanting to grow their herbal medicine plants as naturally as possible from the outset. As a hardy perennial, Organic Vitex matures into an impressive shrub over time, eventually reaching 1.5-4m, so give it plenty of room to grow into its full size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing Organic Vitex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVitex seed is known to be an erratic germinator, so patience is needed, and it's worth following the seed sowing instructions closely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eGrow as a transplant only. Soak seed 24 hours, then cold stratify by chilling seed in the fridge for 90 days before sowing 5-6mm deep. Sow between September and November at a soil temperature of 20-25°C. Germination typically takes 14-28 days, though it can take longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eGermination is slow and often erratic (3 weeks to several months). Grow on in pots for a season or more before planting out. Space 3-6m apart at maturity. Plants won't reach flowering maturity until their second season after transplanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings Seeds NZ","offers":[{"title":"50 seeds","offer_id":49190709100852,"sku":"O6125.pkt","price":6.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 seeds","offer_id":49190709133620,"sku":"O6125.500sdsW","price":25.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 seeds","offer_id":49190709166388,"sku":"O6125.1000sdsW","price":57.1,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2500 seeds","offer_id":49190709199156,"sku":"O6125.2500sdsW","price":97.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5000 seeds","offer_id":49190709231924,"sku":"O6125.5000sdsW","price":155.25,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0555\/6276\/files\/O6125-W1.png?v=1784023088","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/organic-vitex","provider":"Kings Seeds NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}