{"product_id":"chickweed-common","title":"Chickweed (Common)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"251\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌿 Chickweed (Common) — Organic Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"348\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eStellaria media\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common Chickweed, Starweed, Stitchwort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"378\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Seed Quality Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"626\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAll seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are \u003cstrong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eWe do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.\u003cbr data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eWhat you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"651\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Chickweed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"917\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChickweed is a tender, fast-growing, low-growing annual (often self-seeding) herb known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"833\"\u003esoft green leaves, tiny white star-shaped flowers, and gentle, nourishing nature\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has been treasured for centuries as both a \u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"916\"\u003efood plant and a medicinal herb\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1125\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis plant thrives in cool weather, making it one of the earliest and most reliable spring greens. Chickweed often carpets the soil in a soft, living mat, helping to retain moisture and protect bare ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1201\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt is one of the most \u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003egentle yet deeply nourishing herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1236\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Herbal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1279\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChickweed has been traditionally used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1524\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• A cooling, soothing herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e• A gentle skin-supporting plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e• A fresh green food herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e• A traditional spring tonic\u003cbr data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e• A calming botanical\u003cbr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e• A gentle lymph-supporting plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e• A nourishing daily-use herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e• A soothing topical plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1585\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBoth the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003efresh leaves and stems\u003c\/strong\u003e are traditionally used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1616\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1966\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eStellaria media\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual (self-seeding)\u003cbr data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing, spreading, mat-forming\u003cbr data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–6 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12+ inches (spreads freely)\u003cbr data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003cbr data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring through fall (cool weather)\u003cbr data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pollinators, beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2015\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChickweed forms a lush green carpet when happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2052\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowing Chickweed from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2128\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChickweed is extremely easy to grow and thrives in cool, moist conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2170\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to Germinate Chickweed Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2202\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurface Sowing (Important)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2248\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChickweed seeds need \u003cstrong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003elight\u003c\/strong\u003e to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2365\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eScatter seeds on the soil surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003ePress lightly into soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eDo NOT cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2392\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2429\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• 7–14 days\u003cbr data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003e• Fast and reliable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2463\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2479\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2515\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003eZones 2–10\u003c\/strong\u003e (grown as an annual)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2529\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2598\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Partial shade preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003e• Tolerates full sun in cool climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2613\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2669\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Moist\u003cbr data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003e• Well-draining\u003cbr data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003e• Rich in organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2685\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2755\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Likes consistent moisture\u003cbr data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003e• Do not allow to dry out completely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2773\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2833\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Scatter sow\u003cbr data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003e• Thin if desired, but spreads naturally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2858\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowth Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2892\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003eWeeks 1–2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003e• Germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2927\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003eWeeks 3–5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003e• Leafy growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2966\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003eWeeks 6–8:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003e• Flowering begins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"3016\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003eOngoing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"2983\"\u003e• Continuous harvest until heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3036\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3056\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLeaves \u0026amp; Stems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3082\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvest young and tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3153\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Best harvested before heavy flowering\u003cbr data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3126\"\u003e• Use fresh or dry gently\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3174\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeed Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3204\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChickweed self-seeds easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3331\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003eAllow plants to flower and set seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3274\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3274\"\u003eCollect dried seed heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3301\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3301\"\u003eShake into a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003eStore cool, dark, and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3360\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Grow Chickweed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3576\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Extremely gentle herb\u003cbr data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3388\"\u003e• One of the best spring greens\u003cbr data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003e• Easy to grow\u003cbr data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003e• Self-seeding\u003cbr data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003e• Groundcover habit\u003cbr data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003e• Pollinator friendly\u003cbr 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