Mullein

HERB: MULLEIN

(VERBASCUM THAPSUS L.)

Also known as Aaron’s rod, Jacob’s staff, Blanket weed, Candlewick, Flannel leaf, Shepherd’s club, or Velvet Dock.

A rosette of grey green woolly leaves that can be used as toilet paper. Also has applications in herbal medicine.

Care must be taken as it will readily self-seed.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV.

Temperate: Autumn and Spring

Sub – Tropical: Autumn and Spring

Tropical: Autumn and Spring

Arid: Autumn and Spring

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5 – 7

Rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Sow in trays indoors 5mm deep – transplant 50cm apart.

It will grow in poor, rocky soils and is often found as a roadside weed.

DAYS TO HARVEST

Harvest leaves at any time.

APPROX 300 SEEDS