About This Variety

Meet This Variety

Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) fits a seed-grown planting in kitchen gardens. Establish it in full sun with moderately fertile, well-drained soil for a balanced start.

Prepare the bed or container before sowing at the recommended germination range. Water moderately and prevent the soil from becoming waterlogged during early growth, then thin crowded seedlings so the remaining plants have room and airflow.

Grow Self-heal from seed for kitchen gardens.

Growing at a Glance

Botanical Name Prunella vulgaris
Life Cycle Perennial
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Water Needs Moderate; Avoid Waterlogging
Soil Preference Well-drained; Average Fertility

Why Gardeners Love It

Aromatic Foliage

Grow this herb for its species-appropriate aromatic foliage.An aromatic garden herb.

Home Garden Fit

Use the plant in a home-garden setting that provides its listed growing conditions.Suited to its listed garden settings.

Seasonal Texture

Add crop-appropriate foliage or flower texture to a seasonal planting.Adds seasonal garden texture.

Best Growing Conditions

Germination Temperature
65-75°F
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Moisture Needs
Moderate; Avoid Waterlogging

How to Grow

01

Prepare

Prepare a site or container with the listed light and soil conditions.

Prepare the listed light and soil conditions.

02

Sow

Sow at 65-75 F using crop-appropriate depth and light guidance.

Sow at 65-75 F.

03

Water

Keep the seedbed at the listed moisture level without waterlogging it.

Maintain the listed moisture level.

04

Thin

Thin seedlings to provide room for light, airflow, and normal crop development.

Thin seedlings for space and airflow.

05

Care

Continue crop-appropriate care as the young plants establish.

Maintain suitable care as plants establish.

Garden Uses

Kitchen Gardens
Containers
Home Gardens

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