Growing Information:

Key Attributes:

Product Name          : Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Seeds
Quantity               : Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds per pack
Mature Height          : Typically grows to 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters)
Light Requirements      : Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements       : Well-drained, sandy loam soil
Uses                   : Medicinal herb, ornamental plant

Product Details:

Germination Rate       : High
Seeds Freshness         : New, ensuring optimal germination
Origin                 : Sustainably sourced
Shelf Life              : Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination

Planting Instructions:

Seed Preparation: Scarify seeds lightly with sandpaper or soak in water overnight to enhance germination.

Sowing:Â

Directly sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost.

Germination:Â

Seeds will germinate in 10-20 days when kept consistently moist and at temperatures around 70°F (21°C).

Transplanting:Â

Transplant seedlings outdoors once they have developed 2-3 true leaves, spacing them 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart.

Care and Maintenance:Â

Keep soil evenly moist during germination and young plant growth. Once established, milk thistle is drought-tolerant and generally low-maintenance. Deadhead flowers to prolong blooming.