Baikal Skullcap Seeds (Scutellaria baicalensis)
Open Pollinated, Organically Grown in WA, Hand Sifted and Sorted with Love
Seed Count: Approximately 20 seeds per pack.
Baikal Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) is a traditional medicinal herb with a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The dried root, traditionally known as Huang Qin, is the part most commonly used in traditional herbal preparations.
Baikal Skullcap contains naturally occurring plant compounds including baicalin, baicalein and wogonin, which have been the subject of scientific research for their various biological properties.
Traditionally, the dried root has been prepared as a decoction, tincture or other herbal preparation. It is valued as an important plant in traditional herbal practice and is a fascinating addition to a medicinal herb garden.
Season: Spring
Difficulty: Moderate
Germination: 14–21 days at 20–25°C
Plant Spacing: 30–45cm
Plant Height: 30–60cm
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil with moderate fertility
Baikal Skullcap is a hardy perennial that prefers a sunny to partly shaded position and well-drained soil. Seeds can be somewhat slow or uneven to germinate, so maintain consistent moisture and suitable temperatures during germination.
Once established, plants are relatively hardy and can tolerate periods of drier conditions. The roots are traditionally harvested from mature plants for herbal use. Plants do go dormant and die back in winter. Re-emerge in spring
Baikal Skullcap Seeds (Scutellaria baicalensis)
Open Pollinated, Organically Grown in WA, Hand Sifted and Sorted with Love
Seed Count: Approximately 20 seeds per pack.
Baikal Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) is a traditional medicinal herb with a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The dried root, traditionally known as Huang Qin, is the part most commonly used in traditional herbal preparations.
Baikal Skullcap contains naturally occurring plant compounds including baicalin, baicalein and wogonin, which have been the subject of scientific research for their various biological properties.
Traditionally, the dried root has been prepared as a decoction, tincture or other herbal preparation. It is valued as an important plant in traditional herbal practice and is a fascinating addition to a medicinal herb garden.
Season: Spring
Difficulty: Moderate
Germination: 14–21 days at 20–25°C
Plant Spacing: 30–45cm
Plant Height: 30–60cm
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil with moderate fertility
Baikal Skullcap is a hardy perennial that prefers a sunny to partly shaded position and well-drained soil. Seeds can be somewhat slow or uneven to germinate, so maintain consistent moisture and suitable temperatures during germination.
Once established, plants are relatively hardy and can tolerate periods of drier conditions. The roots are traditionally harvested from mature plants for herbal use. Plants do go dormant and die back in winter. Re-emerge in spring