Jack in the Pulpit Seeds

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Jack in the Pulpit Seeds,

Arisaema triphyllum,

Native Organic Seeds Wild Harvested on the " Tame the Spirit " Farm in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. No smog, no pollution and rich, nutrient filled soil provide the perfect environment for harvesting all natural, non GMO, wild seeds and herbs.

The perennial Jack in the Pulpit plant will grow 1-3 ft with an intriguing blossom. It is a large, cylindrical, hooded flower, green in color with brown stripes. In late summer, a cluster of bright red berries appears. A unique addition to your outdoor garden, landscape or woods.

Jack in the Pulpit grow best in rich, damp soil in shady areas such as woodlands, boggy areas, natural drains and stream banks.

Growing your garden landscape flowering plants from seed not only saves a ton of money, it is the most rewarding as well! Gardeners should understand that most plants have built in dormancy mechanisms that will prevent the seed from germinating until the time is right ( nature's time). This amazing feature prevents a population of plants from germinating all at once, before killing frosts, or in times of drought. To germinate native plants, a gardener needs to break this dormancy period before the seeds will sprout.

Nature sometimes increases the odds of a seed germinating at just the right time by requiring multiple conditions be met. Jack in the pulpit seeds need a 60-90 day period of cold stratification, Place the seeds in a plastic bag with damp peat moss in the refrigerator for 60 days), followed by a 60-90 day period in 75-80 degree temperatures. Finally, the seeds will once again need three months of cold temperatures in the refrigerator to allow the rest of the seed to germinate.

Both the above ground parts and roots were used by Native Americans as an herb. Various herbal remedies were used as holistic medicine, although the plant is toxic, with proper drying and use the medicinal plant can have quite a few medicinal qualities.

The information we share on this website is based on research from books, the internet, research papers, and personal experience with native plants. The information contained in this website should not be considered medical advice. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. For diagnosis or treatment consult your physician.

As with any food, allergic reactions can also occur with organic herbs. If you are pregnant or breast feeding do not use this herb. Speak with a medical professional if you have any concerns or adverse reactions.