How to grow Henbane

Hyoscyamus niger

Does not need much encouragement and is considered a noxious weed

Growing Henbane from seed

Germination is slow, and can be hastened by soaking the seed or scratching the skin
Use compost with 50% vermiculite to increase drainage

For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

Transplanting Henbane

Henbane is happy in poor well drained ground as it grows naturally in costal shingle, disturbed, bare and cultivated land

Henbane is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Seed Saving Henbane

Henbane seeds are round capsules almost fully enclosed by a calyx, opening when ripe by a small lid

How long does Henbane take to grow?

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

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Henbane Folklore & Trivia

Henbane has been known from ancient times and part of the British Pharrmacopoeia since the beginning of the 19th centuary

Other names for Henbane

Black henbane

Hyoscyamus niger L.

Footnotes


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