{"product_id":"wood-betony","title":"Wood Betony","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"254\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌿 Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis) — Organic Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"294\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Betony, Bishop’s Wort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"324\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Seed Quality Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"572\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAll seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are \u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eWe do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.\u003cbr data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eWhat you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"599\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Wood Betony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"891\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWood Betony is one of the most historically respected medicinal herbs in European herbal tradition. Often called a “herb for the head,” it was once believed that no illness could withstand it. This perennial plant carries a long legacy as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"890\"\u003estrengthening, grounding, and restoring herb\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1162\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt forms tidy clumps of softly textured green leaves and sends up upright flower spikes topped with rosy-purple blossoms. Wood Betony is both medicinal and ornamental, making it a beautiful and purposeful addition to woodland gardens, herb beds, and cottage landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1242\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWood Betony is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003equiet powerhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e—gentle in appearance, deep in tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1277\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Herbal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1322\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWood Betony has been traditionally used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1569\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• A classic nervine herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e• A traditional head-supporting plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e• A grounding botanical\u003cbr data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e• A traditional digestive-supporting herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e• A gentle tonic\u003cbr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e• A calming tea plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e• A foundational medieval herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e• A long-used household remedy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1646\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eleaves and flowering tops\u003c\/strong\u003e are the primary traditionally used parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1677\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"2071\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eStachys officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping, upright flower spikes\u003cbr data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–24 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple to rose-pink\u003cbr data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft green, lightly textured\u003cbr data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eStem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square\u003cbr data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2143\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWood Betony blends seamlessly into medicinal and ornamental plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2182\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowing Wood Betony from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2255\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWood Betony grows well from seed with patience and consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2299\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to Germinate Wood Betony Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2336\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCold Stratification Recommended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2378\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeeds germinate best with cold exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2405\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRefrigerator Method:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2533\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003eMix seeds with moist sand or soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003eRefrigerate for 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eSurface sow or lightly cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2560\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2596\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• 14–30 days\u003cbr data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e• Slow and steady\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2630\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2646\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2660\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003eZones 4–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2674\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2749\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Partial shade preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e• Tolerates full sun with adequate moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2764\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2837\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Well-draining\u003cbr data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e• Loamy, rich soil preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003e• Moderate fertility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2842\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2853\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2933\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003e• Likes consistent moisture\u003cbr data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003e• Not drought tolerant when young\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2951\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3010\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Space plants 12–18 inches apart\u003cbr data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"2989\"\u003e• Forms neat clumps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3035\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowth Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3069\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eWeeks 3–5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003e• Germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3109\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003eMonths 2–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003e• Leaf development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3142\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003eYear 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3125\"\u003e• Establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3200\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3156\"\u003eYear 2+:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003e• Flowering\u003cbr data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3173\"\u003e• Full medicinal maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3220\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3249\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLeaves \u0026amp; Flowering Tops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3281\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvest during early flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3331\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Use fresh or dry\u003cbr data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003e• Harvest on dry mornings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3371\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDry in a shaded, well-ventilated area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3376\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3392\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeed Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3422\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWood Betony reseeds lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3526\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003eAllow flower spikes to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003eCollect seed heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003eGently crumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3526\"\u003eStore cool, dark, and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3531\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3557\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Grow Wood Betony?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3778\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Ancient medicinal herb\u003cbr data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3586\"\u003e• Long-lived perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3611\"\u003e• Pollinator friendly\u003cbr data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3635\"\u003e• Beautiful cottage-garden plant\u003cbr data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003e• Traditional nervine\u003cbr data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003e• Easy to grow\u003cbr data-start=\"3708\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003e• Low maintenance\u003cbr data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003e• Deep historical value\u003cbr data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3757\"\u003e• Woodland-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yahuah's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default 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