American Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) is a herbaceous perennial plant in the pokeweed family (Phytolaccaceae) growing up to 8 feet height.
Organic, Fresh seeds, harvested 08/2023
Life Cycle: Perennial. Emerges in the spring and flowers from summer through fall. Berries turn black at maturity.
It has significant toxicity. Despite this, there do exist proper methods of cooking and eating the young leaves in early spring, as well as medicinal uses for the root when prepared in a tincture (for professionals only). Poke is a traditional southern Appalachian food (boiled several times only).
Plant in Fall. Plants will start appearing in Spring. Seeds can be germinated slowly over a period of 2 months at room temperature. Sow 2-3 times as much as you need. You can also try soaking the seed in the fridge for 2 weeks. Change cold water for fresh daily - some say distilled works better. It likes rich soil and full sun or partial shade and is good in open woodland. It thrives on hot summers.
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