NOTE: I try to keep the cost with free shipping on small seed orders as low as possible by using first class letter mail without tracking. It works well, but sometimes is a little slow and very occasionally they don’t show up at all. In order to be able to keep using this low cost service on Ebay, PLEASE do not open a case if you do not receive the seed order. There is no way for me to provide tracking for an open case, and they punish me for USPS mail failures. JUST MESSAGE ME DIRECTLY and let me know you haven’t received them, and I’ll resend them out for you. Look for the seeds (unless you pay for first class package with tracking) in your regular letter mail in a white envelope with a butterfly or flower sticker on it. Choose From 25,100,500 or 1000 Bulk Seed orders~ Wild Narrowleaf Plantain~ Plantago Lanceolata~AKA: Buckhorn Plantain, Ribwort, English Plantain Grows wild around the perimeter of my gardens, fully organic/all natural Fresh 2023 Seeds, cold stratified Plantain has been used for a wide variety of ailments for as far back as written history, and I’m sure beyond. It is amazing as poultice for bug bites, stings and other superficial wounds, as well as a nutrient dense food source. Every part of the plant is edible. The leaves are a great source of Vitamins A, C and K as well as zinc, potassium, proteins and omega-3 fatty acids. The seeds can be ground up in the husks to be used as thickeners for soups, etc, and used like psyllium as dietary fiber. They can also be added to wild bird feed, as birds such as cardinals are crazy about them. The roots can be cooked and added to stews and other recipes. This super useful and nutritious plant is one of the commonly found plants that have relegated to the category of “weed” by most modern people who do not understand just how beneficial of a plant it is. It can be found in just about any untreated yard, roadside or meadow. However it is also experiencing (like the Dandelion and Chicory) somewhat of a resurgence as more and more contemporary gardeners and foragers are relearning what our ancestors and even our great grandparents knew; that the Plantain is an invaluable herb to have around the homestead (or apartment!) Growing in a clump, the Narrowleaf or English Plantain will get to approx. a foot in height, with flowering seed heads rising up on single skinny stems. The leaves are narrow (hence the name) and ribbed. MOIST COLD STRATIFICATION for a period of about 6 wks or more will help seed germination rates, and these were just recently harvested so this will need to be done prior to germinating~ to do so, place seeds in moist sand or peat in the refrigerator for about 6 weeks prior to planting. Keep the medium and seeds in a sealed ziplock baggie to hold in moisture. Remove them after the stratification period, and plant as instructed. You can always just plant the seeds outside in fall, and allow them to germinate on their own in spring. Life Cycle: Perennials Germination time: From 7 to 14 Germination rates will be increased by giving seeds a few weeks of cold stratification or planting outdoors in fall. Planting Depth: 1/16″ (surface sow, lightly cover) Sunlight: 6 to 8 hrs minimum for germination Sew outdoors after last frost date Thin plants to approx. 12″ apart Leaves can begin to be harvested within 30 days after sprouting SHIPPING: I ship individual orders of small and tiny seeds in regular first class letter envelopes without tracking to save you on shipping costs. *****If you order 4 or more seed items, order larger sized seeds, or large volumes of one seed type, I will send in a padded envelope with tracking automatically with the free shipping option. *****You can request 1st class shipping with tracking, or priority mail/priority express shipping with any order. If you chose “FREE SHIPPING”, please note that many times you will not receive a tracking number when your order is marked complete. If you do not receive your seed order within 2 weeks of the date you ordered, contact me, and I’ll resend your order. I do not give refunds or accept returns on seeds, but I will most certainly resend an order that does not show up due to USPS incompetence. We <3 organic gardening and totally enjoy sharing the fruits of our labor with our friends here on Etsy~ Every order is a blessing, and we want all of our fantastic buyers to be 100% happy with their purchase. So contact us ASAP if you aren't (for any reason) thrilled with your order. Happy and Blessed Growing!!!!
