Epazote Seeds

Epazote Seeds
This hard to find herb is used mainly in Mexican cooking.
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Organic Epazote Seeds
This pungent herb is essential in authentic Mexican dishes for any serious chef. It is widely used to add flavor to beans, corn and fish dishes.
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How to Grow Epazote From Seeds

Epazote (chenopodium ambrosioides) is an unusual perennial herb that is essential for any chef serious about authentic Mexican cooking. In its native Mexico and was common in the pre-Hispanic cooking of the Aztecs and Mayas.

You can use Epazote leaves and fruits in a variety of dishes. It has a strong and pungent flavor with a light hint of mint. It is an essential ingredient in many recipes requiring beans. It�s no surprise to see Epazote used to flavor beans, as its anti-flatulent properties come in quite handy. Epazote is also said to cure an upset stomach.

DIRECT SOW or TRANSPLANT

7-14 days to germinate with temp of 70�.
Sow 2 seeds per inch and plant �" deep, and lightly cover.
Thin plants to 6" apart.
Plant early in the spring as soon as you can work the garden soil.
Plant every 2-3 weeks for a steady harvest.

GARDEN HINTS:

Fertilize once or twice a week during the growing season.

You can grow Epazote in USDA zones 6-11.
Make sure to plant your seeds in full sun.
Epazote will tolerate a variety of soils.
Note that Epazote is considered a perennial only in warmer climates.
It�s best to grow Epazote in pots as it can be invasive.
Harvest the large oval shaped leaves and store them in a paper or plastic bag. Epazote also works well as a dried herb.