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How to Plant Horehound. The horehound herb plant can be planted from seed, cuttings and division. Plant the seed three weeks before your last expected frost date. The seeds are surface sown and covered with a dusting of soil to prevent the wind from taking them.
- How do you care for a horehound plant?
- Where does horehound grow?
- How do you propagate a horehound?
- How long does it take for a horehound to germinate?
- Can horehound be grown in pots?
- What good is horehound?
- Why is horehound called horehound?
- What does horehound taste like?
- Is White horehound edible?
- When should I pick my horehound?
- How do you harvest a white horehound?
How do you care for a horehound plant?
Grow the Horehound herb plants in any well-drained soil in full sun. Keep cutting back for new flushes of growth and extended harvests. The leaves and flowers lose their flavor quickly, so snip them into smaller pieces to dry on screens.
Where does horehound grow?
Marrubium vulgare (white horehound or common horehound) is a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to Europe, northern Africa, and southwestern and central Asia. It is also widely naturalized in many places, including most of North and South America.
How do you propagate a horehound?
Cut the stem just below a node, remove several of the lower leaves, dip in rooting hormone, and set the cuttings in warm, moist rooting medium. Once rooted, plants should be set about 1 foot apart. Horehound can also be propagated by root division of more mature plants.
How long does it take for a horehound to germinate?
| Depth to Plant | Days to Germinate (Sprout) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shop Horehound Seeds | 1/8" Deep | 14-21 Days |
Can horehound be grown in pots?
Horehound is an invasive plant much like the mints. It's a good idea to plant it in an area with plenty of room or to confine it to a pot. Cut off the flowers to minimize the spread of the plant as horehound seeds itself. The home gardener needs only two or three plants for personal use.
What good is horehound?
White horehound is used for digestion problems including loss of appetite, indigestion, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and liver and gallbladder complaints. It is also used for lung and breathing problems including cough, whooping cough, asthma, tuberculosis, bronchitis, and swollen breathing passages.
Why is horehound called horehound?
The common name horehound comes from the Old English words har and hune, meaning downy plant. This descriptive name refers to the white hairs that give this herb its distinctive hoary appearance. Another suggested derivation is from the name of the Egyptian god of sky and light, Horus.
What does horehound taste like?
A member of the mint family, the leaves have a distinct furry texture and meatiness to them that makes horehound a very hearty herb. It's known for its bitter taste (something between root beer and licorice) which causes the body to regulate breathing and digestion.
Is White horehound edible?
Edible parts of White Horehound:
The leaves are used as a seasoning. Bitter and pungent, they are sometimes used to flavour herb beer or liqueurs. Horehound ale is a fairly well-known drink made from the leaves. A mild pleasantly flavoured tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves, it is a favourite cough remedy.
When should I pick my horehound?
Horehound flowers from June to September, but not always in its first year as plants that are grown from seed may take two years to bloom. Harvest the leaves and flowering tops in peak bloom, they are easy to dry, or can be used fresh.
How do you harvest a white horehound?
Harvest about a third of the plants top growth, remove the leaves and flowers and chop them. Dry and put in tightly sealed jars as horehound loses its strength quickly. This plant attracts bees and is a wonderful addition to an herb garden.
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