How to grow Musk Mallow
Malva moschata
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How to grow Musk Mallow
Musk Mallow Varieties
Other than sun, this plant doesn’t need much.
Growing Musk mallow from seed
Scatter in place and lightly scratch into surface in fall for spring germination. Will reseed on its own.
Soil temperature should be kept higher than
14°C / 57°F to ensure good germination.
Harvesting Musk mallow
Leaves, flowers and seeds may be eaten.
How long does Musk mallow take to grow?
These estimates for how long Musk mallow 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 Musk mallow to germinate?
6 days
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Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Musk mallow?
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Days to Maturity How long until Musk mallow is ready for harvest / bloom?
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“Moschata”: refers to the musk-like smell of the crushed leaves.
“St. Simeon’s Herb”: Malva moschata was held to be a herb for use in treating blindness. (This refers to the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple: St. Simeon was blind.)
St. simeon's herb
Misspellings: Muskmallow, Musk-mallow
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