{"product_id":"centaury-1956","title":"Centaury Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1\" data-end=\"25\"\u003eCentaurium erythraea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eCentaury is a delicate annual to short-lived biennial herb native to Europe, producing clusters of attractive star-shaped pink flowers above slender stems throughout spring and summer. Long valued in traditional European herbal medicine, it is renowned as one of the classic bitter herbs, prized for supporting healthy digestion. Its nectar-rich flowers also attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, making it a welcome addition to herb and cottage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eTraditionally, Centaury has been used to stimulate the appetite, support sluggish digestion, ease mild stomach discomfort and assist recovery during convalescence. Its intensely bitter flavour is characteristic of herbs used to encourage healthy digestive function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eApproximately 6,000–8,000 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eApproximately 100 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eMild climates: March to May or September to November\u003cbr data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eCold climates: September to November after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eSow seed on the surface of a fine, well-drained seed-raising mix and press gently into the soil without covering, as light assists germination. Keep evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Transplant into a sunny or lightly shaded position with well-drained soil, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Avoid overwatering once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1515\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1515\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649658114266,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/H_Centaury.jpg?v=1771465766","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/centaury-1956","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}