Sow in a 1:1 mix of sand and compost. Keep cool, moist and humid (cover with a sheet of glass, or plastic bag until the seedlings have germinated). Plant out once seedlings are large enough to handle
Ensure a seed sowing distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm).Divide clumps in spring and plant in well-composted, loamy soil. Keep moist until established, then water deeply once a week.
These estimates for how long Bear's breeches takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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The leaves were once used as an application for burns and scalds, by applying the crushed, warmed leaves as a compress.1
Bear's breech, bear's breeches
Acanthus mollis L.
Misspellings: Bears Breeches, Bear Breeches
1 :Growing Herbs with Margaret Roberts; First published 1985