How to grow Bishop's Flower

Ammi majus

Can be fall sown in place, of sown in early to mid spring in place. Alternatly the seeds can be started inside 6-8 weeks before last frost. Direct sowing in the fall is the preffered method for the best plants and the most blooms.

Surface sow in well cultivated fine soil.

In spring thin seedlings to 20-30cm (8-12in) apart.

Plants may fall over if exposed to strong winds. Stake small plants if this is a concern.

Leave flowers to produce seed if you desire them to self sow.

Growing Bishop's flower from seed

Outside- Germination will normally occur within 7-21 days at temperatures around 68-72°F (20-22°C).

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Bishop's flower about 45 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Bishop's flower

Plants can be sown indoors, but direct sowing is preferable.
As with most of the Umbelliferae/Apiaceae (Carrot) family, they have a long taproot which can be damaged when transplanting.
Sow 6-8 weeks before planting out. When first true leaves appear, transplant into larger containers. Harden off and transplant out after last frost.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Bishop's flower is a hardy plant.

By our calculations*, you should look at planting out Bishop's flower about 0 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Bishop's flower

Go to the garden and collect flowers in the morning. Choose blooms that are around 80% open for longest lasting display. Be careful when cutting as the sap may cause a bad reaction when exposed to skin.3

To dry the flowers air dry them for 2-3 weeks in a dark dry place. If dried where they receive light they may turn brown.

How long does Bishop's flower take to grow?

These estimates for how long Bishop's flower takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Bishop's flower to germinate?
21 days

Average 21 days | Min days | Max days (0)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Bishop's flower?
+ 42 days

Average 42 days | Min days | Max days (0)

Days to Maturity How long until Bishop's flower is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 110 days

Average 110 days | Min days | Max days (0)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Bishop's flower?
= 173 days

When should I plant Bishop's flower?

Our when to plant Bishop's flower estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Bishop's flower before or after your last frost date.
45 days before Last Frost Date
When to plant out The number of days to plant out Bishop's flower before or after your last frost date.
0 days after Last Frost Date

Bishop's flower Etymology

Queen Anne’s Lace-Named for the lace like appearance of the flowers.

Bishop's flower Folklore & Trivia

In ancient Egypt, this plant was used to treat skin diseases. Today it has been shown to have anti viral and anti inflammatory properties.14 Ammi majus is being studied for potential cancer and AIDS treatments. Bishops weed is sometimes used in the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo.34 Originally the drug methoxsalen (Methoxypsoralen or Oxsoralen) was made from A. Maius, but now the psoriasis prescription is made in a lab.2 It has also been used to regulate menstruation, treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones2, and even leprosy.4

Seed – used as a condiment3.

Other names for Bishop's flower

Large bullwort, Queen Anne's Lace, Bishopsweed, Bishop’s weed, Bullwort, Greater ammi, Lady’s lace, Laceflower

Ammi majus L.

Footnotes

1 US National Library of Medicine

2 Web MD

3 Plants for a Future

4 National Center for Biotechnology Information


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