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   Can milk thistle grow in soil?

   • Milk thistle can grow in a wide range of habitats. The plant is very cold hardy and difficult to eradicate once it's established thanks to its deep taproots and dense foliage. Milk thistle will grow easily in a variety of soil types, including sandy varieties and heavy clay dirt.

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   Where does milk thistle come from?

   • Milk thistle belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae) and originates from Southern Europe, North Africa and Asia Minor. In Central Europe it now also occurs wild, but in most countries it has been cultivated for centuries as a medicinal plant. Initially, milk thistle plants form a basal rosette of leaves [Photo: Martina Unbehauen/ Shutterstock.com]

   Milk thistle: planting, effects & uses - Plantura

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   When does a milk thistle flower?

   • Milk thistle is an annual, full-sun plant that germinates in late winter in our climate zone (Ag Zone 7b). It flowers and goes to seed from May – early June, after which the plants die. Each milk thistle flower contains dozens of seeds, which soon fall from the plant as the flower head matures, dries, and begins to turn brown.

   How to grow and use milk thistle - Tyrant Farms

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   How do you plant milk thistle?

   • Planting milk thistle is a rewarding experience and doesn’t have to be difficult. Let’s get started with a step-by-step guide. First, you’ll need to gather your supplies: Milk thistle seeds, potting soil, and a pot or container. If you are planting outdoors, you’ll also need a trowel or spade.

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2. www.rhs.org.uk › plants › 17359Silybum marianum | milk thistle Annual Biennial/RHS

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   How to grow Cultivation. Grow in poor to medium fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from excess winter wet. Propagation. Propagate by seed sown in late spring or early summer. Suggested planting locations and garden types. City and courtyard gardens; Mediterranean climate plants; Architectural; Cottage ...

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   Milk thistle can grow in a wide range of habitats. The plant is very cold hardy and difficult to eradicate once it's established thanks to its deep taproots and dense foliage. Milk thistle will grow easily in a variety of soil types, including sandy varieties and heavy clay dirt. This high adaptability has allowed it to spread in many areas of the ...

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   Identifying a particular thistle species can be tricky because many thistles look so much alike. Milk thistle is an exception so identifying it isn’t difficult. What gives this plant away is the distinctive white marbling of the dark green leaves. It is also what gave the plant the "milk” moniker. The leaves are large, up to 20 inches long, lobed, ...

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   Regardless of what removal method you use, the most important thing is that you get rid of the plant in the earliest stages, when it is still a low-growing rosette in the spring. If you miss that point in time, you should definitely remove the milk thistles before they flower. If you remove the plants when they have already developed flower buds or...

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   After you have removed the milk thistle, it is important to replant the area promptly. Choose a plant that is well-adapted to the growing conditions and grows densely. A native perennial grass such as wood grassis ideal. If the infestation was heavy, it is likely that viable seeds still remain in the soil. By filling every bare spot of soil quickly...

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   • Author: Jennifer Lesser
   • Common Name: Milk thistle

   • Botanical Name: Silybum marianum
   • Mature Size: 2-6 ft, tall, 1-3 ft. wide

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   Milk thistle is an upright herb that can grow to be 30 to 200 cm (12 to 79 in) tall and has an overall conical shape. [3] The approximate maximum base diameter is 160 cm (63 in). The stem is grooved and may be covered in a light cottony fuzz. [4] The largest specimens have hollow stems.

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   Feb 22, 2020 · How to grow milk thistle . Milk thistle is an annual, full-sun plant that germinates in late winter in our climate zone (Ag Zone 7b). It flowers and goes to seed from May – early June, after which the plants die.

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   Dec 18, 2023 · Growing milk thistle is a rewarding and fun experience, and with this step-by-step guide, you’ll be able to cultivate your own in no time! From finding the right seeds to harvesting and storing your crop, this guide will help you get the most out of your milk thistle.

9. totallywilduk.co.uk › 2022/04/11 › milk-thistleMilk Thistle (Silybum marianum) Identification Guide

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   Apr 11, 2022 · The initial leaves grow in a rosette from a central point & when it grows larger putting up flowering shoots they grow alternate and have milky-white veins. The upper leaves clasp around the stem. Leaf: AnRo0002, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

10. www.plantura.garden › milk-thistle-overviewMilk thistle: planting, effects & uses - Plantura

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    The optimal location for milk thistle plants is full sun, dry and warm on deep, nutrient-rich soil. Its deep taproot allows it to grow easily on clay or stony subsoils, and the plant can even colonise compacted soils. In no case should waterlogging occur. In principle, cultivation in a container is also possible.