{"product_id":"herb-horehound-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Herb Horehound 1000 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eHorehound\u003c\/strong\u003e for silvery-green, textured foliage and small white flowers. This hardy perennial herb has a distinctly bitter flavor and a history of use in herbal teas and old-fashioned candies. It is not spearmint and should not be described as a sweet, cooling garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 93%. Test Date: 6\/26. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas minimum germination standard: None.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal infusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvested leaves can be steeped and strained for a bitter herbal beverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional candies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horehound has traditionally flavored old-fashioned sweets. Use a reliable candy recipe and take care when handling hot sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash harvested leaves and roughly chop them before infusing. These uses refer to harvested foliage, not planting seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHorehound has a history of traditional herbal use. This information is educational only, not evidence of effectiveness or advice to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent a condition. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using herbal preparations, especially during pregnancy, while nursing, when taking medication or when managing a health condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Directions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow shallowly in a seed-starting mix and keep evenly moist, not waterlogged, during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harden off indoor seedlings gradually before planting outdoors after frost danger passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water while young plants establish, then avoid persistently wet soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow room for branching and airflow. Trim as needed and remove spent flowers if unwanted self-seeding is a concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip healthy leaves from established plants without removing all their foliage. Verify plant identity before using any harvested herb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder Horehound Herb Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd distinctive silvery-green foliage and a traditional bitter herb to your garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis packet contains seeds for planting, not food. Growing results vary with climate, soil and care. Store unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight. Use local frost dates to plan planting. Herbal preparations are not suitable for everyone; seek professional guidance before consumption and do not offer them to children without appropriate advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Horehound Herbal Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small, strained infusion showcases horehound's bitter flavor. This recipe uses correctly identified harvested horehound leaves, not seeds from the packet, and is not a medicinal treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon washed, roughly chopped fresh horehound leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup freshly boiled water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar and a squeeze of lemon, optional, to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the harvested leaves under running water and roughly chop them on a clean cutting board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the leaves in a heatproof cup or tea infuser. Pour the hot water over them carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep for 3–5 minutes, then strain thoroughly and discard the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweeten lightly or add lemon if desired. 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