Milfoil Yarrow [Achillea millefolium]

Milfoil Yarrow is a very ancient perennial wild meadow and medicinal plant native to Europe and Western Asia. As one of the oldest medicinal herbs, the traditional hardy wild plant, known since ancient times, is very much appreciated in naturopathy and has a variety of areas of application and health-promoting ingredients, which, among other things, have an anti-inflammatory, calming and relaxing effect. The robust wild plant loves the sun and can withstand drought and heat. During the long flowering period, it is an excellent pasture for insects. In flowering, is also the optimal harvest time of the plant. The above-ground components of the witch's weed can be used in many ways for tea, tincture, compress or as a bath additive. The typically bitter-tasting leaf tips are also used in the kitchen. Sheep also like to feed on the pleasantly fragrant plant with white and, less often, praise-like flowers, which is how it got its name. Pointer plant for nitrogen-containing soils.

General information
Plant family: Asteraceae
Life Cycle: Perennial
Days to harvest: 90 days
Plant height approx.: 60 cm
Root Type: Deep-rooted, foothills
Nutrient requirements: Medium Eaters
Water Requirements: Low
Winter hardiness: Up to-30 °C
Location: Sunny
Floor: Permeable, slightly dry, loamy, humus

PH: 5.5 to 7

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Light germ
Seed Depth: 0 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 16-21 °C
Germination time: 7-14 days
Planting, row spacing: 30x40 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Generally Fits All Types
Unfavorable mixed culture: -

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Sow directly outdoors from January to July.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Sow directly outdoors from April to June. Pre-cultivation in small pots without pecking from February to May is also possible.

General
Sow widely dice or plant yarrow plants in pots, set in rows. In the event of possible drying out or carrying away of small animals such as ants, we recommend pre-culture. To do this, sow the seeds directly in pots. A pot culture is possible, but the plant then needs a lot of water and remains a little smaller.
Yarrow prefers a fully sunny location with Drained And nutrient-rich soil. Prepare the underground with just a little bit of deposited animal manure to loosen it. Avoid waterlogging.

Additional tips
Nudibranchs avoid this herb. In locations with moist soils, the plant will not thrive optimally. It fends off lice and attracts countless insects such as hoverflies, beetles, gall mosquitoes, wasps and bees. As a result, the pollination of other vegetable plants is improved. The root system forms very long roots and needs a lot of space. The plant grows strongly and tends to grow. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seed or root division.

Care Plants
Due to the initially slow growth of the plants, we recommend weeding the surrounding herbs regularly. M It animal manure prepared beds and planting in mixed culture, replaces additional fertilization.

Germination ability of seeds: 1-2 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Achillea millefolium
English Names: Milfoil yarrow
German names: Schafgarbe, Tausendblatt-Garbe
Portuguese names: Millefólio
Spanish Names: Milenrama
French names: Mille-feuille