Herb Bennet (aka ‘Wood Avens’)

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Herb Bennet (aka ‘Wood Avens’)

Geum urbanum

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

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Description

Herb Bennet, also known as ‘Wood Avens’, is a perennial plant, 30cm high x 45cm wide. Aromatic, clove-scented root used as spice. Leaves used in salads or soups. Frost resistant but drought tender. Harvest roots after plant has set seed (winter or early spring).

Additional information

Best By

Dec-20

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

10 seeds

Lifecycle

perennial

Sowing Months

September; October; November

Method

raise seedlings

Depth to Sow

surface sow and cover lightly

Germination

erratic

Distance Apart

45cm

Harvest

leaves when plant is 20cm tall, roots after plant has set seed