Codonopsis Seeds - Codonopsis pilosula

• Common Names = Codonopsis, Bonnet Bellflower, Poor Man's Ginseng, Dang Shen, Woodland Bonnet Bellflower 
• Herbaceaous vining/climbing perennial
• Found growing in forests, thickets, and in the shade of trees
• Roots are added to soup, ground into flour, or boiled with rice
• Popular TCM herb known as Dang Shen.
• Known as "Poor Man's Ginseng" because it shares many of the same health benefits as Panax Ginseng, but sold at a much cheaper price.

1.  Surface-sow seeds in small pots or flats with moistened seed-starting mix. Spritz with water to settle into soil.
2.  Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination will occur in 7-21 days. 
3.  Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant 4” tall seedlings 16” apart next to a trellis/fence 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.

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