Herb Spilanthes Lemon Drop, also known as Toothache Plant, brings bright yellow button-shaped flowers and unusual peppery-citrus character to a warm-season herb garden. Its flowers and leaves can cause a pronounced tingling or temporarily numbing sensation when tasted. Grow this Non-GMO heirloom in sunny containers, raised beds, or garden plantings for ornamental color and adventurous culinary interest. This packet contains 1,000 seeds for planting.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 8/26. TLM.

Culinary Uses

• Optional Flower Garnish: A very small amount of harvested flower can add unusual flavor and sensation to a salad. Tell diners what it is before serving and offer it separately.
• Distinctive Sensation: Flowers and leaves may produce strong tingling or temporary numbness. They are not an ordinary mild herb, so avoid generous portions.
• Garden-to-Kitchen Interest: Harvest from correctly identified plants grown for culinary use, and wash the harvested material before preparation. Never eat planting seeds.
• Ornamental Alternative: Enjoy the bright flowers in the garden without tasting them if the sensation is not appealing.

Medicinal Uses

The common name Toothache Plant reflects its history of traditional herbal use and the temporary sensation it can produce. It does not establish that the plant treats dental pain or any disease. This information is educational, not medical advice. Seek professional dental care for toothache rather than relying on this plant.

Growing Directions

• Sunlight: Choose a sunny site for warm-season growth and flowering.
• Timing: Start indoors or sow outdoors according to the seed packet. Move plants outside after frost danger has passed and conditions have warmed.
• Sowing: Sow shallowly according to packet directions and keep the seed-starting medium evenly moist, not saturated.
• Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil in beds or containers.
• Transplanting: Harden off indoor-grown seedlings gradually before transplanting.
• Spacing: Give the branching plants room to spread and maintain airflow; thin crowded seedlings.
• Watering: Check moisture regularly, especially in containers during hot weather. Avoid standing water around roots.
• Feeding: Apply fertilizer only as needed, following label directions; avoid excessive feeding.
• Harvesting: Pick flowers or tender leaves from established plants with clean tools. Harvest lightly so plants retain foliage for continued growth.
• Cold Weather: Protect from frost and plan outdoor growing around your local frost-free season.

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Important Disclaimer

• Planting Seeds: This packet is sold for planting, not for direct consumption.
• Culinary Caution: Spilanthes can cause strong tingling, temporary numbness, or irritation. If you choose to taste it, begin with a very small amount and stop if uncomfortable. Do not serve it without telling diners.
• Herbal Use: Traditional-use information is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before herbal use, especially if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.
• Variety Disclaimer: Growth, flowering, flavor, and intensity of sensation vary with conditions and individual response.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and sunlight.
• Planting Guidance: Follow local frost dates and regional growing recommendations.

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Cucumber-Tomato Salad with Optional Spilanthes Garnish

A crisp garden salad with lemon dressing makes a fresh backdrop for an optional Spilanthes accent. The salad is delicious without the flowers. Use harvested produce, never the planting seeds.

Yield: 4 servings. Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking: None.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced cucumber
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: a tiny pinch of finely chopped, washed harvested Spilanthes Lemon Drop flower, offered separately rather than mixed throughout the salad

Directions

1. Wash the cucumber, tomatoes, and any harvested flower material. Prepare the vegetables and place them in a bowl.
2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Toss the vegetables with the dressing and divide among four plates.
4. Explain the Spilanthes tingling sensation before offering it. Let interested diners add only a very small amount to their own serving; omit it entirely for anyone who prefers the plain salad.
5. Serve immediately for the crispest texture.

Serving Option: Add crumbled feta or cooked chickpeas for a heartier salad.

Storage: Refrigerate the salad promptly in a covered container and use within 2 days. Keep optional flowers separate and add only when serving.