Psyllium Plantain

Psyllium Plantain — variety description

Psyllium Plantain (Plantago psyllium) is a perennial herb of the plantain family (Plantaginaceae). Plantain is a low-growing perennial plant found mainly in Europe and Asia.

Many people consider it a simple weed, but in fact it is one of the best medicinal herbs in the world.

The plant is self-fertile. Native to the Mediterranean.

Plantain seed husks are a source of plant fibre.

They have the property of regulating stomach function and stimulating bowel peristalsis.

Taking plantain seed husks is particularly beneficial for "irritable" bowel syndrome.

Plantain is a medicinal herb for coughs and wounds; psyllium gives fibre-rich seeds.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 78%
• Pack size: 1 g
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: February and March; direct
• Flowering: May – September
• Harvest: May – July
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Psyllium Plantain

Psyllium Plantain seeds are sown in February and March. The plants flower from May 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 Psyllium Plantain

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

Sow in spring. Plantain prefers full sun. Sow seeds at a depth of 1 cm., spaced a few cm apart. apart. Barely cover the seeds and keep them evenly moist until germination. Later thin to about 30 cm. apart in rows 60 cm apart. apart. The flowers are purple-green, with the calyx divided into four parts with four stamens, with purple anthers. It usually flowers from May to September.

Undemanding as to soil.

Harvest and use

The leaves are picked before and during flowering.

Frequently asked questions

When should Psyllium Plantain be sown?

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

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 78%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.