Crataegus monogyna COMMON HAWTHORN (10 seeds)

Hawthorn or Crataegus monogyna is a small shrub 2 to 4 meters high.
It is part of the rosaceae family.
Its white flowers bloom between May and June.
The fruits of this tree are red in color, they are the size of a cherry.
Hawthorn seeds are brown, they resemble those of pomegranate or juniper.

In medicine, it is the heart plant par excellence.
The astonishing virtues of this plant began to be discovered at the end of the 19th century.
This extraordinary plant is used to treat many ailments, just like hops, maypop or lemon balm.

The best time to sow hawthorn seeds is in February.
Stratify the seeds outside during the winter period or artificially by leaving the seeds for 3 months in the refrigerator before planting in order to break dormancy.
Then, prepare a box of seedling soil and place the hawthorn seeds on top, cover them with 5 millimeters of substrate then water gently with a sprayer.
Finally, place the culture in a horticultural greenhouse at a temperature of 20 to 25°C.

Hawthorn germination will begin 3 to 4 weeks after sowing.

• Excellent medicinal plant.
• Hardy, robust and easy to grow plant.
• Produces beautiful small flowers in summer.
• Reproducible seeds and untreated.

Medicinal plant seeds to grow directly in the garden.