Wormwood [Artemisia absinthium]

Wormwood is a very old perennial medicinal plant that was already used as a herbal medicine by the Ancient Egyptians. Hippocrates also used the herb against jaundice and tetanus, among other things. The alcoholic beverage "Absinthe" obtained from the herb enjoyed itself in the 19th century. Century due to its digestive and intoxicating properties great popularity. One of the most important bitter herbs which as a tea also helps with headaches and inflammation. The plants are gray-green in color with finely hairy surfaces and have a strong aromatic scent, with an exceptionally bitter taste. Wormwood gives off a smell that cats avoid. A dauche made from it is very suitable for treating ants and other insects.

General information
Plant family: Asteraceae
Life Cycle: Perennial
Days to harvest: 120 days
Plant height approx.: 120 cm
Root Type: Deep Root
Nutrient requirements: Medium Eaters
Water Requirements: Low
Winter hardiness: Up to-30 °C
Location: Sunny
Floor: Permeable, slightly dry, loamy, humus

PH: 6.5 to 7.5

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Light germ
Seed Depth: 0 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 16-18 °C
Germination time: 7-21 days
Planting, row spacing: 50x50 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Currant, leek
Unfavorable mixed culture:-

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
From February to May in small pots prefer.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
From March to April in small pots prefer.

General
We recommend the pre-culture. In the pre-culture, sow the seeds in small pots and let the seedlings grow to the first visible wormwood leaves. Then plant the pre-grown plants from the pots directly into the open ground. The planting of the seedlings in the bed is carried out from the 2nd Pair of leaves after the cotyledders.
Wormwood prefers a sunny and warm location with permeable, slightly dry, loamy and humus-rich soil.

Additional tips
A sline from the herb drives away aphids, mites, cabbage white cabbage, codling moth, earth fleas and rust fungi. The plants die above ground in winter and sprout again in spring. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seeds or cuttings.

Care Plants
Additional water is only necessary on hot days. Beets prepared with animal manure or compost and planting in mixed culture replaces additional fertilization.

Germination ability of seeds: 2-3 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Artemisia absinthium
English Names: Wormwood
German names: Wormwood, Common Wormwood, Alsem, Bitter mugwort
Portuguese names: Absinto
Spanish Names: Ajenjo
French names: Absinthe