An Overview of Musk Mallow
Musk Mallow, also known as Abelmoschus moschatus, is a plant species that belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.4 meters tall and has fragrant yellow or white flowers. The plant is native to India but is also grown in other regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Europe.
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Benefits of Musk Mallow
Historically, Musk Mallow has been grown for its seeds, which serve as a substitute for musk in perfumes, and for its essential oil, which is utilized in traditional medicine and food preparations. Additionally, the plant yields a fiber locally employed for clarifying sugar, while the young leaves and fruits are consumed as vegetables. Drinking Musk Mallow, tea is also known to alleviate sore throats and digestive discomfort.
How to sow and care for Musk Mallow
Musk mallow grows best in well-drained, fertile soil. It will establish itself on thinner soil as long as there is some moisture and fertility beneath. A delicate dusky fragrance emanates from the plant during warm weather. Bees are attracted to flowers because they contain a lot of nectar and pollen. Spring or autumn is the best time to plant seeds. Sow the seeds in the soil and lightly push them into the ground to grow. Also, you can plant the seeds in a compost tray about 2 cm apart. The seeds can be planted anytime between Spring and Autumn.
You don't have to worry about the plants if they can access moist, well-drained, rich organic soil and full sunlight. Plants will thrive this way without the need for staking. It is an option to transplant young plants or move them to another part of the garden. You should water your Mallow plants well and fertilize them with a balanced fertilizer if they bloom. Cut back the musk mallow plants hard in August after the bloom season to encourage them to survive.
Note: This Overview is intended as a guide only since cultural practices and climatic conditions may vary.
Specifications:
- Product: Musk Mallow
- Season: Autumn or late spring
- USDA Zones: 3-8
- Days to Harvest: 60 days
- Soil Type: Rich, Organic
- Temperature: 25 degrees Celcius
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Scientific name: Malva moschata
- Higher classification: Mallow
- Family: Malvaceae
- Uses: Flower
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Shipping Information:
The delivery time for Ireland and Northern Ireland is usually two working days for orders placed before 4 pm.
⦿ Shipping Cost: Starting at 2,00 Euros
⦿ Rest of the World : 3 to 11 working days
⦿ Shipping Cost: Starting at 2,90 Euros
⦿ Shipping costs from 3.50 Euros except for Australia & New Zealand.
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