10 Seeds Artemisia vulgaris, Mugwort

Sowing **Artemisia vulgaris** (common mugwort), a perennial plant known for its medicinal and ornamental uses, is simple to do. Here is a complete guide to successful sowing:

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### Materials needed:
- **Artemisia vulgaris** seeds.
- Light, well-drained substrate (mixture of seedling soil, sand and compost).
- Seedling trays or small pots.
- Spray bottle or watering can with low flow.

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### Steps for sowing:

#### 1. **Sowing period**:
- **Indoors**: Sow from February to April under cover for transplanting into open ground.
- **In open ground**: Sow directly from May, when the soil has warmed up and the risk of frost has passed.

#### 2. **Substrate preparation**:
- Use a light, well-drained substrate. Mix seedling compost with an equal part of sand or perlite to ensure good aeration.
- Fill the pots or seed trays with this mixture.

#### 3. **Sowing the seeds**:
- Mugwort seeds are very small and must be sown on the surface.
- Spread the seeds evenly over the substrate, without covering them, as they need light to germinate.
- Press lightly to ensure good contact between the seeds and the substrate.

#### 4. **Watering**:
- Gently moisten the substrate with a spray bottle or a watering can at low flow.
- Maintain constant humidity during germination, but avoid soaking the substrate.

#### 5. **Germination conditions**:
- Place the pots or trays in a bright place but away from direct sunlight.
- The ideal temperature for germination is **15 to 20 °C**.
- Seeds usually germinate in **10 to 21 days**, but sometimes it can take a little longer.

#### 6. **Transplanting or thinning**:
- When the seedlings reach about **5 to 10 cm** and develop several leaves, thin out the seedlings in open ground to leave **20 to 30 cm** between the plants.
- If you have sown in pots or trays, transplant the seedlings into individual pots or directly into the ground.

#### 7. **Final planting**:
- Transplant the young plants into the ground in spring or autumn, when they are well developed and robust.
- Space the plants **30 to 50 cm** apart.

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### Tips for growing:

- **Exposure**: Mugwort prefers full sun, but tolerates light partial shade.
- **Soil**: It grows well in poor, light, well-drained soils, but adapts to a wide variety of soils.
- **Watering**: Water moderately during the growth phase. Once established, mugwort tolerates drought well.
- **Interview** :
- Prune dead or damaged stems to stimulate vigorous growth.
- Divide the clumps every 3 to 4 years to prevent the plants from becoming exhausted.

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### Harvest and use:
- Harvest the leaves before flowering for culinary or medicinal use.
- Flower stems can be cut for decorative uses or dried for infusions.

With these steps, you can easily grow **Artemisia vulgaris**, a versatile plant that will bring elegance and functionality to your garden. 🌱✨