Baikal Skullcap (Chinese Skullcap)
Baikal Skullcap (Chinese Skullcap) - 1 Packet is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Chinese Baikal Skullcap, Scutellaria baicalensis, is a hardy perennial herb that belongs to the mint family. Also known as Huang Qin (黄芩) or Chinese skull cap, this medicinal herb is renowned for its vibrant violet, blue, or purple flowers and the medicinal uses for its roots. This traditional Asian herb is highly sought after for liver health, reducing inflammation, and supporting the immune system. Its roots are often dried and used in teas, tinctures, or powdered into capsules, making it a versatile addition to an herbal remedy collection. Native to East Asia, it thrives in USDA Zones 4-8 and prefers well-drained soils in full to part sun. Reaching up to 1-2 feet in height, an ideal addition for any herbalist or survival gardener.
- Traditional Medicinal Herb - Chinese Baikal Skullcap, Scutellaria baicalensis, is a hardy perennial herb from East Asia, sometimes known as Huang Qin. Known for its vibrant violet-purple flowers, this plant thrives in well-drained soils under full to part sun. It grows to about 1-2 feet tall and blooms in late spring to early summer, making it a beautiful and functional addition to your herb garden. Its roots are often dried for use in tea, tinctures, and extracts.
- Easy to Grow - In USDA Zones 4-8, direct sow seeds outdoors in autumn or start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Cold stratification for 2-3 months improves germination. Sow seeds on the soil surface, as light is required for germination. Seeds germinate in 14-21 days at 65-70°F. Each pack contains approximately 108-125 seeds for growing your own medicinal herbs.
- Sustainable Living - Chinese Skullcap roots are highly valued in TCM traditional herbal medicine for supporting liver health, reducing inflammation, and boosting immunity. This herb also enhances biodiversity in your garden by attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators with its beautiful blooms.
Net Wt. 200MG
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Self-Reliance For The Future
- Sustainable Living - Cultivating your own herbs contributes to a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Growing your herbs allows for fresher and more flavorful additions to your dishes compared to store-bought alternatives. Plus, cultivating herbs provides a habitat for beneficial insects, promoting biodiversity in your garden.
- Easy to Grow - Seeds are packed in a beautiful paper packet with instructions for successful growing and germination in your own home garden. Each package also has instructions for saving seeds after harvest. Getting started is simple for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
- Quality Seeds - Plant now or store for future growing seasons. These seeds will remain viable for years if stored in a cool dry location. Our safe, non-hybrid non-GMO heirloom seeds are always open-pollinated, naturally grown, untreated, and selected to ensure the best germination rates
Frequently Asked Questions
What are heirloom seeds?
What are heirloom seeds?
Heirloom seeds are the types of seeds your grandparents grew. These varieties have been passed down from generation to generation. They’re old reliable open-pollinated varieties that aren’t typically grown commercially. Instead, they have a rich history that predates modern breeding techniques.
You can learn more about open-pollinated, heirloom, and non-GMO seeds in our Survival Garden Training blog.
Where are Survival Garden Seeds sourced?
Where are Survival Garden Seeds sourced?
The majority of our seeds are sourced in the United States, with a few exceptions when the seed is difficult to source domestically. Whenever we do have to source outside of the US, we ensure our seeds are safe to grow, non-GMO varieties that meet our standards for germination and reliability.
Are your seeds treated?
Are your seeds treated?
No, we do not pre-treat our farmer seeds. All of our garden seeds for sale are untreated, open-pollinated, non-GMO, and heirloom varieties. They are kept in temperature-controlled cooler storage until they are packed and shipped to keep them pest and disease-free.
In what zones can I grow your seeds?
In what zones can I grow your seeds?
The seeds in our collections are specifically chosen from varieties that can be successfully grown from Zone 3 to Zone 10 USDA Hardiness Zones. However, individual varieties have specific needs to thrive in different environments. Each seed pack has optimal temperatures for germination and instructions on seed starting. Consult local frost dates to plan your garden and get the most out of your seeds.
What is the shelf life of these gardening seeds?
What is the shelf life of these gardening seeds?
Our seeds will generally last for 3-10 years if they are appropriately stored in a cool, dry place. However, we encourage you to grow your survival seeds within a year or two of purchase. This yields the best germination rates possible and also gives you more experience growing survival food now. At the end of the growing season, follow the instructions on the back of each packet for saving seeds for future gardens. These new seeds for survival will be more adapted to thrive in the growing conditions where you are.
