Heal-All Seeds

Direct sow Heal All seeds in late fall. For that, scatter the self-heal seeds on prepared soil, let winter do the stratification, and seeds germinate in spring. If you want to start Heal All plant in spring, refrigerate the seeds in a damp paper towel for 30 days before sowing. For indoor starts, begin 8–10 weeks before the last frost. Press Prunella Vulgaris seeds just barely below the soil surface or even surface-sow them, since they need light to germinate well. Self heal seeds germinate in 2–3 weeks at the temperature 60–70°F. Transplant seedlings when nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.

Heal All herb genuinely performs well in partial shade. It can grow in full sun, however, it is not obligatory. Heal All doesn’t require rich soil, average garden soil is fine as long as it is consistently moist during the establishment, so water regularly in the first season. Once rooted, the Heal-All plant can survive short dry spells, though it looks much better with steady moisture.

Cut the plant back after the first bloom, and the plant will flower one more time. Deadhead regularly through the season to extend the blooming time. For harvest, cut stems with flower spikes when the blooms are fully open and dry them in loose bunches in a warm spot with good airflow. Divide clumps every two or three years in spring if they get crowded.