Balloon Flower Seeds - Platycodon grandiflorus

• Common Names = Balloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower, Campanula, Blue Balloon Flower, Jie Geng
• Long-lived and low maintenance; drought-resistant and frost-hardy
• Grows well in dry meadows, rocky places among shrubs, or in forest clearings
• TCM Herb known as Jie Geng
• Roots are harvested and widely used for many home remedies
• Herbal Uses = boosting immunity, inflammation, cold & flu symptoms

1.  Surface-sow seeds in small pots or flats with moistened seed-starting mix, barely covering with soil. Spritz with water to settle into soil.
2.  Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination will occur in 14-21 days. 
3.  Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant 4” tall seedlings 12” apart in their permanent location after last frost. Protect young plants during the first few winters.

*** Plants have long roots, so make sure they have plenty of room to spread.
*** Harvest in the fall, 2 or 3 years after planting.

• Our plants are all grown & harvested 100% organically-- free of any synthetic fertilizers, chemical pesticides or GMOs.

• The literature here is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace the diagnosis or treatment of medical professionals. The information in this listing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

• Please do your own research and learn any precautions associated with any of the natural herbs.