5 Review (s)

  1. Galina CHEKALINA, Ryazan

    I grow valerian in the garden - a plant with sedative and hypnotic effects.
    In March, I sow valerian seeds in cups with a store mix of soil. I cherish and cherish seedlings on the windowsill, water abundantly, because Valerian loves moisture very much. In May, transplanted into the open ground. I chose a place for valerian so that before lunch there was sun, and after lunch - partial shade.

    When planting seedlings in the garden, you need to take into account the fact that valerian shrubs can reach up to 120 cm, respectively, plant seedlings need as far as possible from each other-about 90 cm.
    The second point is cats. Despite the fact that the bush itself does not spread the smell of valerian, well-known to everyone, it still attracts cats that harm the bushes. I made a “greenhouse” for my bushes from a netting netting.

    While valerian is growing, I use only her leaves as an additive in tea. At 2-th year of growth of bushes in the autumn I dig out the largest of them together with the root. I wash it, cut it into small pieces, according to 1-2, see. Then dry in a closed but cool place about 3 months. I keep the roots in the bags. 1 st. l. the roots of valerian pour 1 l boiling water, I insist 8 h, filter and drink on 1 st. l. 2-3 times a day and definitely 1 again before bedtime.

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  2. Nikolay GEMAN. Voronezh region

    Than nerves will calm down?
    My wife and I, like many pensioners, have nerves to hell with. So they decided to heal valerian, allocated a bed for her at the cottage. But valerian is not enough to grow, it is important to properly prepare and preserve it.
    We collect the roots of the plant in late autumn. Then they have more nutrients. We dig up adult plants and cut off half with a sharp knife, and in especially large specimens - 2/3 of the roots. After that we return them to their place and water them well. In most cases, they continue to grow.
    The collected crusts are thoroughly washed and cut into small pieces, and then we arrange to dry in the air, certainly in the shade. When the rootlets dry, briefly we send them to dry in the oven. On the oven brazier valerian is laid out in a very thin layer.
    We store the dried roots in a closed glass jar, which we place in a place inaccessible to the cat. We store no more than 3 years. Then valerian loses a significant part of its beneficial properties.
    Before using the roots, always pay attention to the smell. Apart from the smell of the plant, other smells — decay, mold, etc., should not come from a can.

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  3. Under

    Rhizome is used for medicinal and confectionery purposes in kalgan (cauliflower erect). By the end of August, it is gaining all the active principles and kalgan can be collected. And he blossoms still at this time, which will help you not to confuse him with other lapchatkami: unlike other species, he always has 4 yellow petals in his flower. The rest 5 or other color.

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  4. Alexandra

    Tell us when it is better to collect kalgan and how can one not confuse it with other lapchatkas?

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  5. Reader

    Pure plot - thanks, valerian!
    Valerianka is an excellent means of protecting plants from pests.
    It works particularly well on white cabbage. The contents of the vial purchased in the pharmacy must be dissolved in 3 l of water. This liquid is sprayed with young plants, after which they are avoided from setting butterflies-whitecaps. In summer, at the end of July, when the heads start to tie, it is necessary to repeat the treatment. This will provide them with protection right up to harvesting.

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