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At our farm, we grow certified organic Echinacea using sustainable, permaculture-based methods. These seeds are hand-harvested and full of vitality, perfect for your home garden.

Echinacea Seeds - 5g Packet (how to grow scroll down)

Price: $5

Our Echinacea seeds are certified organic, perfect for growing your own medicinal and ornamental plants. Echinacea is great for skin healing and makes a vibrant addition to any garden. 

Plant Timber Tag - x1

Price: $2.50

Eco-friendly timber tag that we have burnt the name on to mark your calendula or any other plants in your garden. Made from sustainable wood, these tags are biodegradable and can be used season after season.

Note: We are committed to sustainable packaging and eco-friendly practices. All orders will be shipped using compostable materials, ensuring minimal environmental impact.

How to Harvest, Sow, and Grow Echinacea Seeds

Harvesting Echinacea Seeds

• Wait for Maturity:
  • Allow echinacea flowers to dry on the plant until the seed heads are fully mature and dry.
• Collect Seed Heads:
  • Cut the seed heads off the plant and place them in a paper bag.
• Separate Seeds:
  • Once the seed heads are completely dry, gently shake the spiky heads to release the seeds.
• Clean Seeds:
  • Separate the seeds from the chaff by winnowing or using a fine sieve.

Sowing Echinacea Seeds

• Stratification (Optional):
  • For better germination, stratify the seeds by placing them in a moist paper towel inside a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks.
• Prepare Soil:
  • Use well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Sow Seeds:
  • Sow the seeds 1/8 inch deep in seed trays or directly in the garden.
• Watering:
  • Keep the soil consistently moist until the seeds germinate, which usually takes 10-20 days.

Growing Echinacea

• Sunlight:
  • Plant echinacea in a location that receives full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily).
• Spacing:
  • Space plants about 12-18 inches apart to allow for adequate airflow and growth.
• Watering:
  • Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but do not overwater. Echinacea is drought-tolerant once established.
• Mulching:
  • Apply a layer of mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Harvesting Echinacea

• Harvest Flowers:
  • For medicinal use, harvest the flowers when they are in full bloom.
• Harvest Roots:
  • Dig up the roots in the fall of the plant’s second or third year for medicinal use.
• Drying:
  • Dry the harvested parts in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight before storing them for use.