Greater Celandine

Greater Celandine — variety description

Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus) is a perennial herb of the Papaveraceae family. Greater celandine is a short-lived herbaceous perennial native to Europe and temperate Asia.

The plant is very beautiful, with slightly downy stems and leaves dotted with bright yellow flowers.

The traditional use of the herb is against warts.

Greater celandine is also used for kidney disorders because of its diuretic effect, and also for poor digestion and high blood pressure.

Greater celandine is a medicinal plant with yellow flowers; poisonous for internal use without a doctor's prescription.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 70%
• Seeds per packet: 272–368 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March and April; direct
• Flowering: June – September
• Harvest: May – July
• Position: partial shade or shade

When to sow Greater Celandine

Greater Celandine 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 Greater Celandine

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: partial shade or shade

The plant prefers shade to partial sun and well-drained soil. The seeds germinate best when sown in shade. The plant grows and thrives in the cooler parts of the year. Cover the seeds lightly and keep them evenly moist until emergence. Sow in early spring at 45 cm. apart. Flowers reach 60 cm.

Self-seeds in shady places.

Harvest and use

For external use.

Frequently asked questions

When should Greater Celandine be sown?

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

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 272–368 seeds, pack size 0.2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 70%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.