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Echinacea

C$4.00

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Minimum Package Count: 60

Weight: 2.90 g

For the Seed is excited to introduce our latest addition to our garden seeds lineup: untreated, heirloom Echinacea seeds. These high-quality seeds are part of our Tea Collection but are now available for individual purchase. Perfectly suited for gardeners in western Canada, specifically those in USDA Hardiness Zone 3, our Echinacea seeds promise to add a delightful touch to your garden.

Why Choose Our Heirloom Echinacea Seeds?

Heirloom Quality: Our Echinacea seeds are heirloom, meaning they are open-pollinated and have been passed down through generations, ensuring that you get the best quality plants.
Untreated: We believe in natural gardening, which is why our Echinacea seeds are untreated, free of any chemical coatings or treatments.

Growing Echinacea in Zone 3

Growing Echinacea in Zone 3, particularly in western Canada, can be a rewarding experience with the right care and attention. Here are some tips to help you successfully cultivate Echinacea in your garden:

Planting Time: Start Echinacea seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, usually in late May to early June.
Soil Preparation: Echinacea prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Amend your garden bed with compost to enrich the soil and improve drainage.
Sunlight: Choose a location that receives full sun, as Echinacea thrives in bright, sunny conditions.
Spacing: Space Echinacea seedlings about 12-18 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water Echinacea plants deeply and regularly, especially during dry periods.
Maintenance: Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Regularly check for pests and remove any weeds that may compete with your Echinacea plants.

Harvesting and Storing Echinacea Seeds

Echinacea seeds can be harvested once the flower heads turn brown and start to dry out. Cut the flower heads and place them in a paper bag to finish drying. Once fully dried, gently crush the flower heads to release the seeds. Store the seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. You can also cut off flower heads while in bloom and dry in a well ventilated area and store for future teas.

Conclusion

For the Seed's untreated, heirloom Echinacea seeds are a fantastic addition to any garden, especially for those in western Canada’s Zone 3. With their rich heritage and natural quality, these seeds will enhance your gardening experience. Order your Echinacea seeds today and enjoy the unique flavor and beauty they bring to your garden.

Welcome.

For the Seed is a small seed company that is passionate about growing quality produce for both seed and for superior vegetables for most Western Canadian climates. Whatever we have not grown, or grown enough of ourselves, we carefully source reputable seed to add to our curated collection of garden seed we make available for sale.

Something that we are even more passionate about is getting seeds into the hands of gardeners who are interested in growing extra produce for their friends, family and local foodbanks. Times are changing and food security is a growing concern amongst almost all demographics.

We invite all gardeners with a heart for their neighbors to sow extra seeds, rows, or gardens to help those who may not have access, ability or means to garden themselves. This could mean you're sowing extra for a senior you know down the street, a friend who lives in an apartment, someone that you know with a disability that cannot grow a garden for themselves, as well as your local food bank or pantry to help stock their shelves with nutrient dense options for their customers. Every little bit helps, and we are here to help you in our mission to keep our neighbors and communities fed.

That is why, with every purchase, you will have the option to have an additional package(s) of seeds that compliment your selections added to your order - for free. Or, if you aren't able or interested in becoming a For the Seed community gardener, you can choose to donate your packs to our Community Fund. We will in turn donate those packs of seeds to various community gardens in the Capital Region of Alberta.

It takes a village, and as an avid gardener, I know how much I love blessings others with the fruits of our labour.

If you are part of a community program that hosts a community garden or like project, please reach out to be added to our Community Fund list. We try and spread our seeds out far and wide.

We are so excited to see and hear the stories of our gardeners giftings this season. Let's make this happen!

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Echinacea

Why Choose Our Heirloom Echinacea Seeds?

Growing Echinacea in Zone 3

Harvesting and Storing Echinacea Seeds

Conclusion

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Echinacea

Why Choose Our Heirloom Echinacea Seeds?

Growing Echinacea in Zone 3

Harvesting and Storing Echinacea Seeds

Conclusion

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