Wild Fennel Flower, Field Nigella (Nigella arvensis) - 12 seeds

Wild Fennel Flower,  Field Nigella (Nigella arvensis) - 12 seeds

This charming annual, cold-tolerant plant grows wild in Poland. It's very rare. We've only encountered it once. This plant is truly beautiful, and its seeds can be used as a spice (for example, for bread or cheese)—just like its relative, black cumin. It's also a medicinal plant. This wild species differs slightly from its cultivated cousin, Nigella sativa. It has stronger medicinal properties, but loses much more of its properties during heat treatment—so it's best to use "wild black cumin" raw. It's a real rarity—very difficult to find in the wild and even more difficult to find commercially. Seeds should be grown in early spring in a permanent location in the garden. It prefers plenty of light and alkaline, well-drained soil. It's very easy to grow and usually self-seeds, reappearing in subsequent years. Packet of 12 fresh seeds. Only a few packets are available.