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Amia Seeds - Sweet wormwood

Name: Amia Seeds - Sweet wormwood
Brand: Amia

Sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua) is a tall annual aromatic plant with finely divided leaves and a strong, characteristic scent.

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Sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua) is a tall annual aromatic plant with finely divided leaves and a strong, characteristic scent. It is known for its artemisinin content and traditionally used in Chinese medicine. The plant grows vigorously, prefers sun and well-drained soils, and can reach considerable heights. The leaves are used for teas and extracts valued for their properties. Sweet wormwood has attracted scientific attention for its valuable active compounds.

How to grow

Sowing method: Under cover (cold frame, greenhouse or tunnel)
Transplant age: 35–45 days
Transplanting: Yes
Where it grows: Open ground

Growing data

Botanical name: Artemisia annua
Family: Asteraceae
Source / line: AMIA Medicinal Plants
Seed type: Standard
Quantity: 0.1 g
Exposure: Sun
Soil: Fertile, well drained
Water needs: Little watering
Sowing depth: 0.2 cm
Spacing between plants: 40 cm
Row spacing: 60 cm
Germination: 7–14 days at 20 °C
Height: 100-200 cm
Product code: FAR21

Tips

Deadhead regularly — the plant then flowers for much longer.

Exposure	Soare
Life cycle	Anual
Seed type	Standard
Colour	Verde
Placement	Exterior