Feverfew

What Feverfew is

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a perennial herb of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). Feverfew is a must for the herb garden. It is not only a lovely ornamental herb but also has medicinal value.

It is easily grown from herb seeds and is a hardy perennial with deeply cut leaves and lovely daisy-like flowers.

The herb will thrive even in the poorest soils. Prefers a position in full sun, as the plant is sometimes prone to mildew in shade.

Feverfew roots prefer not to be waterlogged. The flowers are easy to cut and can be dried face down on a flat surface and used in potpourri.

Feverfew is a medicinal herb with a long history of use. The leaves are dried and used as a herbal remedy for migraine headaches.

The herb contains parthenolide, which can relieve mild spasms and is anti-inflammatory. Some people take it to relieve arthritis pain.

Feverfew is a medicinal and insecticidal plant with yellow button-like flowers; it repels ants and moths.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 76%
• Seeds per packet: 1275–1725 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March and April; transplants or direct
• Flowering: June – September
• Harvest: May – July
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Feverfew

Feverfew seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower from June to September. The crop is harvested from May to July. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Feverfew

• Sowing method: seedlings or direct
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Spacing: 25–30 cm
• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow feverfew seeds indoors in February. Can be sown directly from March to April in well-prepared soil. Seeds can be started indoors 4 - 6 weeks before the last frost is expected and transplanted outdoors into the garden. Or, for areas with a long growing season, once the danger of frost has passed, sow the seeds directly outdoors. Feverfew plants should be spaced about 60 cm apart. apart.

Undemanding.

Harvest and use

The flowering tops are dried.

Frequently asked questions

When should Feverfew be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: seedlings or direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 1275–1725 seeds, pack size 0.2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 76%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.