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GAHNIA aspera
Saw Sedge
Family: Cyperaceae
Characteristics: Perennial 50-100 cm spread 50-100 cm
Seed per packet: Approx 20
Seed per gram: Approx 20
Native sedge has long grass-like leaves with sharp, saw-edged margins and attractive flower spikes which are dark brown to black. After flowering it bears shiny, dark, red-brown seeds.
The seeds were pounded to produce flour by the Aboriginals. The leaf bases are also edible.
Adaptable to a range of moist soils in an open sunny position. Frost resistant but drought tender.
Please Note: Although many of the traditional Bush Food and Medicine plants are now commercially produced in various forms we recommend you research these before using them as any form of food or medicines. Some parts of the plant may not be edible or some may need prepared before they are safe to eat or use in any way. We do our best to describe their traditional & modern uses. It is the purchaser responsibility to ensure they are fit for their intended use.
The best time to sow the seed is late Winter and sprin avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year.
- Sow on surface in swampy conditions.
- Keep moist in a warm position away from direct sun at all times.
- Water with fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
- Do not let dry out.
- keep the seed in swampy at all time's.
Can be tricky to germinate, germination may occur in around 21-28 days at 18-22° but may takes longer.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
Our team can assist you if you require a quote for a specific project or a large domestic or export order. If you're looking for a particular item or need to make a bulk purchase, please don't hesitate to contact us , and one of our team members will get back to you as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
WE NO LONGER ISSUE PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES.
We can only export seeds to the following countries:
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Norway
-United Arab Emirates
-Saudia Arabia
- USA (only small lots with a Small Lot Import Permit)
- South Korea (only up to 100g lots with a South Korean Import Permit)
The purchaser is responsible for clearing the goods through their customs and paying all charges associated with clearing the goods, including any import fees and taxes if applicable. The purchaser is responsible for the clearance. Failing to do this may result in the goods being destroyed by their customs.
Australian Seed cannot accept returns due to Australian quarantine restrictions.
WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS ON INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited