1 English Mandrake, Mandragora officinalis, Europe
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Real mandrake seeds, imported from Europe. Long famous among witches well before the Harry Potter books made this magical plant a household word. A large root system hides under a fairly small head. Dies down in Spring and re-sprouts in Fall. Plant in sandy soil, full sun, water well until established. But large roots will rot in standing water or moist soil. Ten seeds. Stragglers may sprout up to a year later. Hard to find!
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The Mandrake is a cold-germinator. The sowing must be kept cold for a period of some weeks (refrigerator) or you sow them in very early spring or autumn. Mix the seeds with damp sand in a plastic bag. The sowing must be kept warm, about 70°F and moist for the first 2-4 weeks. After this period place it in your refrigerator at a temperature of 39°F for 5 to 6 weeks. After that take the bag out and keep it at room temperature. Check for sprouted seed regularly. Part shade to full sun, light water.