Aromatic Foliage
Grow this herb for its species-appropriate aromatic foliage.An aromatic garden herb.
Valerian (Official)
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Growing Level
Easy to Grow
Germination
High Germination
Garden Use
Cottage Gardens
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About This Variety
Meet This Variety
Add Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) to cottage gardens by starting it from seed. Provide full sun and moist, well-drained and average fertility soil as this perennial garden crop establishes.
Sow in a prepared site or container when the growing medium reaches the recommended germination range. Keep the soil evenly moist while seedlings establish, then harvest when the crop reaches the appropriate stage for eating.
A seed-grown Valerian for cottage gardens.
Growing at a Glance
Botanical Name
Valeriana officinalis
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Keep Evenly Moist
Soil Preference
Moist; Well-drained; Average Fertility
Why Gardeners Love It
Kitchen Use
Grow this edible crop for ordinary home-kitchen preparation.For everyday kitchen use.
Home Garden Fit
Use the plant in a home-garden setting that provides its listed growing conditions.Suited to its listed garden settings.
Best Growing Conditions
- Germination Temperature
- 65–68°F
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Moisture Needs
- Keep Evenly Moist
How to Grow
Prepare
Prepare a site or container with the listed light and soil conditions.
Prepare the listed light and soil conditions.
Sow
Sow at 65-68 F using crop-appropriate depth and light guidance.
Sow at 65-68 F.
Water
Keep the seedbed at the listed moisture level without waterlogging it.
Maintain the listed moisture level.
Thin
Thin seedlings to provide room for light, airflow, and normal crop development.
Thin seedlings for space and airflow.
Harvest
Harvest the edible portion only when it reaches the crop's appropriate ready stage.
Harvest when the crop is ready.
Garden Uses
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Containers
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