this week in the herb garden...

The angelica has been cut and the seed heads have been removed, placed in a paper bag and hung up to dry.Since Angelica seeds have a low germination rate and the seed is comparatively short lived, sowing of the seeds for new plants should take place as soon as possible. Remaining seeds can be kept in sealed packs, in the fridge until late summer. The seeds should be planted in a seed tray which should then be stored in the fridge for around 30 days and then moved to an area where the temperature is about 18c for germination. Seeds may be also be sown directly where the plants are to grow in the Autumn.Seeds are used commercially to flavour drinks, including gin and absinthe.