{"product_id":"semences-actee-a-grappes-noires","title":"Akène Seeds - Black Cohosh","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eTo successfully sow your seeds, \u003cbr\u003esee cultivation notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003eBlack cohosh (\u003cem\u003eActaea racemosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a perennial plant of remarkable beauty, native to the undergrowth of southeastern Canada. It can reach up to 2.5 meters in height and is distinguished by its dark green, finely cut foliage. From July to September, long, gracefully arching stems bear fragrant, clustered white flowers, adding an elegant touch to the garden. This spectacular ornamental plant is particularly well-suited to shade gardens, where it creates a striking visual effect. Black cohosh prefers rich, moist soil, typically found in shaded forests, although it can tolerate slightly sunnier locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Index de sociabilité des plantes\" href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/l-index-de-sociabilite-des-plantes-un-outil-essentiel-pour-concevoir-des-amenagements-naturels-durables\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSociability Index\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e : 1\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-843cefeb-7fff-601c-d3c9-dc9beba53eed\"\u003e→\u003c\/b\u003e Indicates the plant's behavior in space and its interactions with other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and Culinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack cohosh is highly valued in herbal medicine, particularly for its roots which are used to reduce menopausal symptoms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack cohosh plays an important role in the ecosystems of shaded forests in Quebec, providing habitat and a food source for various pollinating insects, including bees and butterflies. By flowering during the summer, it contributes to the pollination of other plants, thereby promoting local biodiversity. Furthermore, this plant helps stabilize the soil with its roots, reducing erosion and improving soil quality. By integrating black cohosh into gardens, we not only support the health of ecosystems but also enrich the floral diversity of green spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUpon receipt, it is recommended to place the envelope containing the seeds in the refrigerator until it is time to begin the germination steps. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis cold period helps preserve seed viability and promotes more uniform and successful germination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack cohosh seeds require \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" title=\"Stratification\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edouble cold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to successfully germinate (2 cold periods of 90 days interspersed with a 30-day period at room temperature). If sown outdoors in the fall, they will germinate in the second spring. Otherwise, once stratified, the seeds can be planted directly outdoors in the spring. See cultivation notes below for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkène cannot assume any responsibility regarding the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, culture forestière","offers":[{"title":"Envelope","offer_id":49896186970358,"sku":"sku-45047176364283","price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/actaea-racemosa-3.jpg?v=1769564812","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-actee-a-grappes-noires","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}