Valerian
Valeriana
Honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae)
3 Years
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
1ST YEAR
FOLLOWING YEARS
Light requirement
Semi-shaded
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Plant distance
Not specified
Row spacing
Not specified
Seeding depth
Not specified
Flowers appear from the second year. Grows up to 1.5 m tall and loves partial shade. The rhizome is used as a medicinal plant, the flowers are used as a biodynamic preparation plant. Sowing indoors March - April Sowing April - June Harvest September - October Nutrient requirement low Lifespan perennial
Light germinator
No companion plants
No antagonistic plants
No diseases
No pests