Flattened sitnik 100+ PCS fresh seeds, Juncus compressus Jacq

🌱 Juncus compressus Jacq. — Flattened Sitnik

Flattened sitnik seeds are a type of perennial herb plant. This product contains 100+ PCS of fresh seeds. The seeds are part of the Juncaceae family, known for their unique characteristics and uses.

🌿 Botanical Description

The inflorescence of the flattened sitnik is apical, corymbose-paniculate, measuring 2-8 cm in length. The tepals are 2-3 mm long, ovate, obtuse, and pale brownish in color, featuring a light median stripe and a light membranous border. Bracts are light and not colored. The leaves are up to 1 mm wide, grooved or flat, sharp at the end, and light brown in color. The height of the plant ranges from 10-50 cm, with straight, flattened stems that are leafy to the middle. The rhizome is shortened and horizontal.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep in well-draining soil. Stratification is recommended for 30-60 days at 4-8°C.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C. Germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: Moist to wet soils with a pH range of 5.5-7.5.
• Watering and fertilization: Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. Fertilize lightly.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9. Frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

The flattened sitnik grows in wet floodplains and dry meadows, along the banks of reservoirs, and roadsides.

✨ Interesting Facts

The flattened sitnik has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as a food source for various animals. The plant has a unique ability to thrive in wet environments, making it an interesting subject for botanical studies.

🪴 Life Cycle

The flattened sitnik blooms in June-August and bears fruit in July-September. The box is spherical or oblong-oval, measuring about 3 mm in length, and is shiny and brownish in color.