Milk Thistle Seeds (5 Grams)

GROWING GUIDE

• Zone: 7-9B
• Season: Spring
• Depth: 1/4″ deep
• Sun: Prefers full sun; can tolerate partial shade
• Soil Quality: Poor/Rich
• Drought Tolerant: Yes
• Keep soil moist in order for seeds to germinate; once seeds have sprouted soil can go through dry periods

MILK THISTLE BENEFITS AND USES

Milk Thistle is commonly used in the treatment of liver disorders. It can help in the management of cirrhosis of liver and hepatitis. The use of this herb is recommended for the patients suffering from cancer.

EDIBLE PARTS OF PLANT

1. Roots – the large carrot-like taproots on the young plants can be cooked and eaten before they get too old and fibrous.
2. Leaves – the leaves can be cooked and eaten like spinach, although it’s advisable to cut the spines off first.
3. Flowers – the young flower stems can be eaten before they mature and hollow.
4. Stems – the immature flowers can be used to make sun tea; some people report eating them like their relative artichokes, but that seems like a lot of work relative to the reward, given their relatively small size.
5. Seeds – mature milk thistle seeds are the most commonly used edible part of the plant. In our opinion, the mature seeds are the best edible part of the milk thistle plant.