Bunias orientalis 15+ PCS fresh seeds, Bunias, Turkish wartycabbage seeds, Warty-cabbage, Hill mustard, Turkish rocket, Flower seeds

🌱 Bunias orientalis — Turkish Wartycabbage, Hill Mustard, Turkish Rocket

Buy fresh seeds of Bunias orientalis, a perennial or biennial herbaceous plant. This rare and unique variety is known for its spindle-shaped roots, warty stems, and yellow flowers. Our seeds are carefully selected and packaged for high germination rates.

🌿 Botanical Description

Bunias orientalis is a herbaceous plant with a spindle-shaped root system that can reach up to 2 m in depth. The stems are 40-100 cm high, strongly branching, and covered with dark warts and stiff hairs. The leaves have warty glands and two-pointed non-fibrous hairs. The flowers are yellow and appear in a panicle. The fruit is an asymmetric warty pod.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C. Germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: Well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: Keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season. Fertilize lightly in the second growing season.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8. Frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Bunias orientalis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry hillsides, rocky areas, and scrublands. It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil.

✨ Interesting Facts

Bunias orientalis has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The roots and leaves have been used to treat various ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin conditions. The plant is also a valuable food source for bees and other pollinators.

🪴 Conservation Status

Bunias orientalis is listed as a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and overcollection. Our seeds are sustainably sourced to help conserve this unique plant.