{"product_id":"arrowroot-1632","title":"Arrowroot Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eCanna edulis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eAlso known as Queensland Arrowroot, \u003cem data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"70\"\u003eCanna edulis\u003c\/em\u003e is a vigorous perennial widely valued in permaculture systems for its productivity and versatility. Growing to around 2 m tall, it produces lush green foliage that makes an excellent living windbreak, mulch source and stock fodder. The large, starchy underground rhizomes can be cooked and used as a thickener or sliced and fried like potato, while the young shoots and immature seeds are also edible. Although it is most commonly propagated by division of the rhizomes, it can be grown from seed with patience. The extremely hard seed coat benefits from scarification by rubbing the seed against sandpaper, concrete or a metal file before sowing, as untreated seed can take many months to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eApproximately 4–6 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eApproximately 10 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eTropics: September to April\u003cbr data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eSubtropics: September to December\u003cbr data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eMild climates: October to December\u003cbr data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eCold climates: Late spring to early summer after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eScarify the hard seed coat before sowing by rubbing each seed against sandpaper, concrete or a metal file until a small section of the outer coat is thinned. Sow 20–25 mm deep into well-drained soil or seed-raising mix and keep consistently warm and moist during germination. In warm regions, sow in early spring, while in cooler areas wait until late spring once frost has passed. Plant in full sun and allow approximately 1–2 m between plants to accommodate their vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1650\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eNot available for WA.\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46441472164058,"sku":"prefix_681c1f730fe623.52601063","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/O_Arrowroot_908d8ef7-ae70-4ac0-a797-aa1507196844.jpg?v=1765937392","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/arrowroot-1632","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}