{"product_id":"milk-thistle","title":"Milk Thistle","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"253\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌿 Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) — Organic Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"300\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holy Thistle, Marian Thistle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"330\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Seed Quality Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"578\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAll seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are \u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"433\"\u003e100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eWe do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.\u003cbr data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eWhat you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"583\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"606\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Milk Thistle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"887\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMilk Thistle is a bold, beautiful medicinal plant known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"703\"\u003emarbled white-veined leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"735\"\u003ebright purple flower heads\u003c\/strong\u003e, and powerful traditional reputation. Native to the Mediterranean, it has spread worldwide and thrives in a wide range of climates and soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1115\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis plant forms a large rosette of spiny, dramatic foliage in its first year and sends up tall flowering stalks in its second year. It is both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eornamental and medicinal\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a striking focal point in any herb garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1200\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMilk Thistle is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003etrue apothecary plant\u003c\/strong\u003e — strong, resilient, and deeply valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1235\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Herbal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1281\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMilk Thistle has been traditionally used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1538\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• A classic liver-supporting herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e• A traditional cleansing plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e• A tonic herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e• A traditional digestive-supporting plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e• A grounding botanical\u003cbr data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e• A traditional spring tonic\u003cbr data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e• A foundational medicinal seed\u003cbr data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e• A long-used household remedy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1594\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eseeds\u003c\/strong\u003e are the primary traditionally used part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1625\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"2025\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eSilybum marianum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial (sometimes annual)\u003cbr data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, rosette-forming\u003cbr data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple\u003cbr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, glossy green with white marbling\u003cbr data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eLeaf Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spiny edges\u003cbr data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2066\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMilk Thistle is a bold statement plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2106\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowing Milk Thistle from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2179\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMilk Thistle is extremely easy to grow and thrives in tough conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2224\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to Germinate Milk Thistle Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2254\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDirect Sow or Transplant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2306\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMilk Thistle seeds are large and germinate easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2394\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003eSow seeds ¼–½ inch deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eKeep soil lightly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eGermination occurs quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2421\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2458\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• 7–14 days\u003cbr data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e• Fast and reliable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2492\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2508\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2523\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003eZones 3–10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2537\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2589\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Full sun preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003e• Tolerates partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2604\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2681\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Well-draining\u003cbr data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003e• Sandy, loamy, or rocky soils\u003cbr data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003e• Thrives in poor soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2686\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2697\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2756\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Low to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003e• Drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2774\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2836\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Space plants 18–24 inches apart\u003cbr data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003e• Needs room to spread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2861\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowth Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2895\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003eWeeks 1–2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003e• Germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2936\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003eMonths 1–3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003e• Rosette formation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2983\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003eYear 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003e• Leaf and root establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3032\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003eYear 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003e• Flowering\u003cbr data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3013\"\u003e• Seed production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3052\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3063\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3109\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvest when flower heads dry and turn brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3162\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Cut heads\u003cbr data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3125\"\u003e• Dry thoroughly\u003cbr data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3144\"\u003e• Separate seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3183\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeed Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3217\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMilk Thistle self-seeds readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3327\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3252\"\u003eAllow seed heads to fully dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003eCut and crumble heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3297\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3297\"\u003eSeparate seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003eStore cool, dark, and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3359\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Grow Milk Thistle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3580\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• One of the most famous medicinal seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3404\"\u003e• Extremely hardy\u003cbr data-start=\"3421\" 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