Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
Available August to November
Family: Ranunculaceae
Woodland herbaceous perennial. Native to the central and eastern hardwood forests of America, Goldenseal shoulders much responsibility for such an unassuming little plant, with its unpretentious flowers and its habit of avoiding humans. Tonic agent for treating any and all afflictions of the mucous membranes, including sinusitis and conjunctivitis. Goldenseal habitat is shrinking, and given the increasing demand from an ever more needy population of herb users, the plant is fast disappearing from our forests. Therefore, organic cultivation of this plant is a high priority. Cultivation: The seed was picked at the peak of ripeness and washed out of the fruit, then stored in cold, moist sand. This conditioned seed must be planted into shady beds in the woods in the fall or very early spring. Space rows 12 inches apart. Sow seed at approximately 3 inch spacing in the rows. Allow to grow close together for the first 2 years, then transplant over-crowded plants to achieve a final spacing of 6 inches between plants. The plants require 7 years to mature a full sized rhizome, but in the meantime you can use the renewably harvested leaves, picked in the late summer and dried, for the same indications as the root.
Organically Grown 50 seeds/pkt. (Fresh, undried seed prestratified and delivered moist.  Sow immediately upon receipt.)

Note:  Orders for Goldenseal seeds will be filled when the new harvest is in, starting in Mid July. 

Note:  Goldenseal seeds not available internationally due to CITES restrictions.