{"product_id":"evening-primrose","title":"Seeds - Evening Primrose","description":"\u003cp\u003eA robust and drought-tolerant biennial plant that produces tall stalks covered in bright yellow flowers throughout the summer. Known for its great resilience and its ability to self-seed naturally, it returns year after year once well established in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators, evening primrose is appreciated for both its ornamental beauty and its medicinal properties. Traditionally, it is cultivated for its oil-rich seeds, containing beneficial fatty acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Grow Evening Primrose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvening primrose thrives in zones 3 to 9, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. It is ideal for wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, and low-maintenance landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to North America, evening primrose has long been used for its medicinal benefits, particularly its seed oil rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). For centuries, it has been cultivated for skin health, digestive support, and various herbal remedies. Today, it remains popular in herbal medicine and natural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Evening Primrose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 3 mm (1\/8 in) deep, spacing plants 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in) apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist until established, then water sparingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers can be harvested fresh for medicinal use or dried for later use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seed pods to mature for seed harvest and oil extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune spent stalks to encourage self-seeding and prolong flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Seed Harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow to flower and go to seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep some plants until fully mature to produce capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the capsules are dry and open, collect the seeds before they disperse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate the seeds from the husks and let them dry completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Seeds can be stored for up to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Certificate No. 1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644646416752,"sku":"MF-NATIVE-005","price":6.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/magic_edit_TUFISDBvZzFjWmMjMSMwZWIzOTMyMGQzNGUxOTU4ZTlmMGE2N2Q1OGUzNjBjYiMyMDMjI1RSQU5TRk9STUFUSU9OX1JFUVVFU1Q.jpg?v=1777084261","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-au\/products\/evening-primrose","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}