{"product_id":"sweet-wormwood","title":"Sweet Wormwood","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1087\" data-start=\"491\"\u003eSweet Wormwood, also known by many names including sweet annie and qing hao, is a fragrant annual herb that thrives in herb gardens and naturalised plantings. Its delicate, finely divided leaves resemble those of a carrot and emit a strong, distinctive aroma when touched. Long valued for its medicinal properties in traditional systems, sweet wormwood has been used to manage fevers, chills, and inflammation. Its strong scent also makes it a lovely addition to dried herb bundles and garden borders, while its blooms attract pollinators throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Sweet Wormwood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1127\"\u003eSweet Wormwood grows best in Zones 3–9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of poor soils and dry conditions once established, making it a reliable option for low-maintenance herb gardens and sunny borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1757\" data-start=\"1360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1360\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1394\" data-start=\"1391\"\u003eSweet wormwood has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine under the name qing hao, where it is most well known as the source of artemisinin, a compound used in modern antimalarial treatments. Across cultures, it has been used as an herbal remedy for colds, fevers, and inflammatory conditions, as well as in ceremonial bundles and aromatic wreaths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2080\" data-start=\"1759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1788\" data-start=\"1759\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1805\" data-start=\"1791\"\u003eZones 8–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks before planting out.\u003cbr data-end=\"1884\" data-start=\"1881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1898\" data-start=\"1884\"\u003eZones 5–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best started indoors and transplanted to a sunny site after frost danger has passed.\u003cbr data-end=\"1986\" data-start=\"1983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2000\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003eZones 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors and harden off before transplanting into warm, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2080\" data-start=\"1759\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2507\" data-start=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2124\" data-start=\"2082\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Sweet Wormwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2127\" data-start=\"2124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2140\" data-start=\"2127\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds on the surface or lightly press into soil; do not cover. Keep moist until germination.\u003cbr data-end=\"2240\" data-start=\"2237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2253\" data-start=\"2240\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during early growth; tolerates dry spells once mature.\u003cbr data-end=\"2327\" data-start=\"2324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2342\" data-start=\"2327\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut leafy branches as needed for fresh or dried use, before flowering.\u003cbr data-end=\"2416\" data-start=\"2413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2432\" data-start=\"2416\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to allow air circulation; remove spent stems to promote self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2844\" data-start=\"2509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2547\" data-start=\"2509\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2550\" data-start=\"2547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2579\" data-start=\"2550\"\u003eAllow to Flower and Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let some plants mature fully and dry on the stem.\u003cbr data-end=\"2632\" data-start=\"2629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2650\" data-start=\"2632\"\u003eHarvest Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect small seed heads once dry and brittle.\u003cbr data-end=\"2700\" data-start=\"2697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2718\" data-start=\"2700\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently crush to release seeds, then separate from chaff.\u003cbr data-end=\"2778\" data-start=\"2775\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2788\" data-start=\"2778\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a dry, dark place; viable for 2–4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2925\" data-start=\"2846\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2870\" data-start=\"2846\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2873\" data-start=\"2870\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2925\" data-start=\"2873\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811190026482,"sku":"MF-HERB-025","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Sweet-Wormwood_1b9aae3b-1e53-4bc7-bb50-9d55c2fa4cf9.jpg?v=1772481901","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/sweet-wormwood","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}