Though an Artemisia like Tarragon, the two differ greatly. The leaves of Wormwood are intensely bitter, and were once used for flavouring Absinthe, the notorious French liqueur. Mainly used as a contrast plant in herb gardens because of it's finely cut silver-grey foliage.
Matures 90 days from transplant.
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Artemisia absinthium
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | HEIGHT | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-25 | 7-10 |
120cm
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50cm
|
1.2 | 1000 |
Transplant
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Medicinal Plant
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KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
