Thistle It's a weed, so it grows anywhere. Someone might ask me now: why plant it in your garden then? But I have a justification for this.
Firstly, the herb has numerous beneficial properties, which is why it's used to prepare various remedies. Furthermore, there are recipes designed to address specific problems. Therefore, to maximize benefits and minimize harm, it's important to harvest according to the milk thistle's specific requirements and general guidelines. rules.
Secondly, thistle is a natural honey plant, so it attracts wasps, bees, and other beneficial (not harmful!) insects, which is very beneficial for garden and vegetable crops. Thistle also doesn't cause any significant harm to garden beds; the key is to care for it properly.
How to plant thistle?
I'll start with planting. You can choose any location, but a sunny, open spot is best. I'm sure every garden has one, often an empty one. Just try not to plant it near paths, as it's thorny! Any soil will do, even poorly fertile soil. Instructions:
- sow in the spring, immediately after warm weather stabilizes (somewhere around +10-15 degrees);
- plant the seeds 2-3 cm deep (shoots will appear in 10-12 days);
- to make the bush look more lush and rich, add a little wood ash to the hole;
- water and wait for sprouts.
How to care?
These events are even simpler. Just pay attention to the following:
- During the summer and fall, while the plants still have flowers, cut them off for medicinal purposes or simply pick off the dried ones so that the seeds don’t fall to the ground (otherwise the thistle will take over the entire garden – the seeds are light and are carried by the wind);
- periodically add wood ash as fertilizer, but this is necessary if the soil in the garden is very depleted;
- Watering is only necessary during drought.
You see how simple and easy everything is, and as a result you will receive healing material for many diseases.