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Plantain lancéolé - Plantago lanceolata
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Plantago lanceolata, also known as ribwort plantain, is known for its medicinal properties. It forms rosettes of long, hairy, lanceolate and veined leaves, from which emerge floral stems terminating in a spike of small, honey-rich flowers. The entire plant is edible, but the leaves are mainly consumed in salads, soups, or as an infusion. Ribwort plantain is renowned for its benefits to the respiratory system. When crushed, it is used to relieve insect bites. It is naturally found in soils that are quite poor in humus, with a tendency towards clay and a neutral to alkaline (limestone) pH. It self-seeds spontaneously in the garden, even in lawns.
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It is a perennial plant of Eurasian origin. It belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. It is found in lawns, on compact or sandy terrain, fallow land, and cultivated fields. This perennial displays a tufted habit, composed of narrow leaves marked by deep parallel veins, topped by upright floral stems. Depending on the soil type and sunlight, the plant reaches a height of 20 to 50cm (8 to 20in) when flowering. The tiny flowers are gathered in a cylindrical spike at the end of the floral stems. They are popular with bees. Flowering takes place from April to October, depending on the climate.
In the garden, this herb is cultivated for its tender young leaves, which are consumed raw in salads or cooked like spinach. It can also be used to treat minor injuries like insect bites, as it has emollient and astringent properties.
Harvesting: harvest the young leaves throughout the year, as needed.
Storage: the leaves should be consumed immediately after harvesting.
Gardener's tip: it thrives in uncompacted soil.
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It loves the sun and warmth. Plant it in a sunny location, starting from April, in well-tilled ordinary garden soil. It prefers clayey and calcareous soils, but adapts quite easily to any soil that is not too acidic. Once well-rooted, this plantain withstands summer drought well. Plant one every 30cm (12in) in all directions. It self-seeds spontaneously if the soil suits it. Cut the flower stalks if you want to prevent its spread.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.