African Wormwood Growing Guide
Artemisia afra
Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Well drained fertile soil.
Position
Full sun.
Frost tolerant
Hardy
Feeding
Not required if good soil.
Spacing
Single Plants: 1.50m (4' 11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 1.50m (4' 11") with 1.50m (4' 11") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Start with a purchased plant and transplant it from early spring to mid summer.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Repels harmful insects, beetles and caterpillars. Use trimmings as mulch and to confuse birds on newly seeded areas
Harvesting
Harvest leaves as and when needed. Cut back in spring.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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Pests which Affect African Wormwood