{"product_id":"valerian","title":"Valerian","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"261\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌿 Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) — Organic Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"305\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Valerian, All-Heal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"335\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Seed Quality Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"583\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAll seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are \u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"438\"\u003e100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eWe do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.\u003cbr data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eWhat you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"607\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Valerian\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"830\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eValerian is one of the most well-known and deeply respected medicinal herbs in the world. Native to Europe and parts of Asia, it has been cultivated for thousands of years as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"829\"\u003ecalming, grounding, and restoring plant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1091\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis tall, graceful perennial produces soft pink-to-white flower clusters that glow in early summer and fill the garden with a sweet fragrance. Beneath the soil, valerian develops thick, aromatic roots that have been traditionally treasured in herbal systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1183\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eValerian is both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003ebeautiful above ground and powerful below it\u003c\/strong\u003e—a true apothecary plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1218\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Herbal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1260\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eValerian has been traditionally used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1481\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• A classic calming herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e• A traditional nervine\u003cbr data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e• A grounding botanical\u003cbr data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e• A sleep-supporting plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e• A stress-supporting herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e• A relaxing tea plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e• A traditional tonic\u003cbr data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e• A foundational medicinal root\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1582\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eroot\u003c\/strong\u003e is the primary traditionally used part, though the flowers and leaves are also valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1613\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"2003\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eValeriana officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clumping\u003cbr data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft pink to white\u003cbr data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green, divided\u003cbr data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eRoot Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, aromatic rhizomes\u003cbr data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2055\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eValerian is tall, airy, and elegant in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2091\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowing Valerian from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2161\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eValerian grows well from seed with patience and consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2202\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to Germinate Valerian Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2234\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurface Sowing Recommended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2279\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eValerian seeds need \u003cstrong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003elight\u003c\/strong\u003e to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2390\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eScatter seeds on the soil surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003ePress gently into soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eDo NOT cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eKeep soil lightly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2417\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2451\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• 10–20 days\u003cbr data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e• Can be uneven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2485\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2501\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2515\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eZones 4–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\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=\"2560\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2575\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2648\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Well-draining\u003cbr data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003e• Rich, loamy soil preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003e• Moderate fertility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2664\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2744\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e• Likes consistent moisture\u003cbr data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003e• Not drought tolerant when young\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2762\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2822\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Space plants 18–24 inches apart\u003cbr data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e• Forms large clumps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2847\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowth Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2881\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003eWeeks 2–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003e• Germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2921\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003eWeeks 5–10:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003e• Leaf development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2954\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eYear 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003e• Establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3010\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003eYear 2+:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2971\"\u003e• Heavy flowering\u003cbr data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"2991\"\u003e• Root thickening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3030\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3041\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRoots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3101\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTraditionally harvested in fall of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003e2nd or 3rd year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3153\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Wash thoroughly\u003cbr data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003e• Slice\u003cbr data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3133\"\u003e• Use fresh or dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3166\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3209\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvest when fully open for tea or drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3214\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3230\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeed Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3260\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eValerian self-seeds readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3339\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003eAllow flower heads to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3309\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3309\"\u003eCollect seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3339\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3339\"\u003eStore cool, dark, and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3344\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3367\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Grow Valerian?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3595\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• One of the most famous medicinal roots\u003cbr data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3412\"\u003e• Long-lived perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3437\"\u003e• Pollinator friendly\u003cbr data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3461\"\u003e• Tall, beautiful flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3489\"\u003e• Easy to grow\u003cbr data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3506\"\u003e• Deep historical use\u003cbr data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3530\"\u003e• Strong, hardy plant\u003cbr data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003e• Apothecary staple\u003cbr data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3576\"\u003e• Low maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yahuah's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default 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