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Cultural
information: "Wintergreen" is best purchased
from your local Garden Center.
Wintergreen prefers to be planted in compost rich acid soils in
partial shade. The soil must be well drained. This difficult to
grow plant dislikes the heat of summer and does not do well in
drought conditions. Strike three... you might as well give up on
Wintergreen in Colorado.
Uses: Aromatic,
Cosmetic, Culinary, Medicinal and Ornamental
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Harvesting & Storage: "Wintergreen"
leaves may be harvested any time. The berries should be harvested
as soon as they turn bright red. Leaves and berries must be used
fresh.
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