{"product_id":"shepherds-purse-737","title":"Shepherds Purse Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsella bursa-pastoris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShepherd's Purse is a hardy annual or biennial herb that has accompanied people across the globe for centuries, thriving in gardens, paddocks, roadsides and disturbed ground. Recognisable by its distinctive heart-shaped seed pods, said to resemble the small purses carried by shepherds in medieval times, this adaptable plant has long been valued as both a food and medicinal herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used in herbal medicine throughout Europe and Asia, Shepherd's Purse has been particularly associated with supporting normal blood clotting and has a long history of use in herbal preparations. The plant contains vitamins A, C and K, along with naturally occurring minerals including potassium, calcium and iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung leaves can be eaten fresh in salads or cooked as a leafy green vegetable. The flavour is mild with a subtle peppery note, making it a useful addition to foraged and homegrown food gardens. Its ability to tolerate partial shade and poor soils makes it an easy and rewarding herb to grow in a wide range of conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShepherd's Purse readily self-seeds when happy, providing a continual supply of leaves and seed for future generations of plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 5,000 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 1,000 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to September\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March to October\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: February to May and August to October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed on the surface of moist soil or seed-raising mix and lightly press into place. Cover only very lightly, as light assists germination. Keep moist until seedlings emerge. Thin or transplant seedlings to 15–20 cm apart. Grows well in full sun or partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soil types. Allow some plants to flower and set seed if you wish to encourage natural self-sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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":46649652019418,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_d8aaf8b7-a585-4ac3-b521-0c101f95b2d8.jpg?v=1754016801","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/shepherds-purse-737","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}