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Salvia miltiorrhiza
Danshen, also known as Red Sage, is a glorious adaptogenic herb widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine particularly for cardiovascular health. A perennial of the mint family, Danshen has gorgeous showy purple flowers and gently fragrant leaves, but the real treasure lies buried beneath the soil: its prized ruby red tap roots. What a sight to behold as you unearth this precious being. Allow plants to mature for at least two growing seasons, then begin harvesting in the fall, once their vital energy has returned to the roots.
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Germination of these seeds are light dependent (photoblastic). When sowing, gently press down the soil to create a shallow indent, sprinkle seeds and lightly cover with soil. Do not bury too deep and be sure to keep the surface of your trays moist as you await your seeds to germinate. When watering, use the mist setting on a sprayer hose to gently moisten without too much pressure. Using a spray bottle with water is also a good idea. Heavy water pressure may push the surface sown seeds out of the trays!
