How to Grow Horehound
Obtain horehound seed., Select a spot in the garden with full sun., Sow the seeds shallowly (close to the surface)., Enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure. , Water regularly until seedlings emerge., Thin seedlings to 45cm/18" apart...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain horehound seed.
Alternatively, horehound can be grown by cuttings, which will take easily (just dust a little hormone powder on the end). -
Step 2: Select a spot in the garden with full sun.
Horehound will grow in poor soils but if the soil is rich, it will grow more vigorously and last longer. , Cover barely. ,, Regular watering after this is not necessary; the plants will fend well for themselves. , Remove any scraggly ones (you'll get plenty of vigorous growers). , After a year's growth, cut the horehound back by half.
Remove the flowers to avoid self-seeding, as this plant can get away from you! -
Step 3: Sow the seeds shallowly (close to the surface).
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Step 4: Enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure.
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Step 5: Water regularly until seedlings emerge.
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Step 6: Thin seedlings to 45cm/18" apart.
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Step 7: Prune.
Detailed Guide
Alternatively, horehound can be grown by cuttings, which will take easily (just dust a little hormone powder on the end).
Horehound will grow in poor soils but if the soil is rich, it will grow more vigorously and last longer. , Cover barely. ,, Regular watering after this is not necessary; the plants will fend well for themselves. , Remove any scraggly ones (you'll get plenty of vigorous growers). , After a year's growth, cut the horehound back by half.
Remove the flowers to avoid self-seeding, as this plant can get away from you!
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