Horizon Herbs has Patchouli.100 seeds for 4.95 I just ordered two packs.They are hard to get germinated.I have two plants,and three places in my area sell them.But Im gonna try to grow some from seed.They are the only source Ive found to sell them, and Ive been searching for five years. Barry

Hi pngwin21, If you don't happen to find any, there is a nursery about an hour from here that I usually get by sometime in the spring and they always carry small, fairly inexpensive patchouli plants. Possibly I could get you one if you are still needing/wanting it later. I often get myself one, but it doesn't get big or mature enough to make seeds before it is too late. Maybe this year I will try getting one earlier and planting it in the ground as opposed to a pot. I meant to try and take cuttings last fall but didn't get it done before it was too late. Sue...chemocurl

Sandy I just did some research online on this matter, and this is what I've been able to find. you can take stem cuttings and start new plants. These are very easy to grow, just sprinkle the seeds over the soil, keep the soil moist always, and let nature run its course. In three weeks time you will start to see them sprout! they grow well from seeds. Just lightly cover your seeds with seed raising mix and keep moist. Just as you'd do with other seeds. Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) But, basically, the majority of the info that I found was to sprinkle the seeds and lightly cover with soil and keep moist. Michelle

This cracks me up. I hope this works. See wintersowing forum on snakes....They can be grown from seeds. Some lite reading.... Extraction of the essential oil Extraction of the essential oil is by steam distillation, requiring the cell walls of the leaves to be first ruptured. This can be achieved by steam scalding, light fermentation, or by drying. Leaves are harvested several times a year, and where dried may be exported for distillation of the oil. Sources disagree over how to obtain the best quality oil. Some claim the highest quality oil is usually produced from fresh leaves, distilled close to the plantation,[1] while others claim baling the dried leaves and allowing them to ferment a little is best.[2] [edit] Uses In Europe and the US, patchouli oil and incense underwent a surge in popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, mostly among devotees of the free love and hippie lifestyles. It has also been used as a hair conditioner for dreadlocks. One study suggests Patchouli oil may serve as an outdoor insect repellent.[3] In several Asian countries, such as Japan and Malaysia, Patchouli is also used as an antidote for venomous snakebites. The plant and oil have a number of claimed health benefits in herbal folk-lore, and its scent is used with the aim of inducing relaxation. Chinese medicine uses the herb to treat headaches, colds, nausea, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Patchouli oil can be purchased from mainstream Western pharmacies and alternative therapy sources as an aromatherapy oil. Patchouli is also in widespread use in modern industry. It is a popular component in perfumes, including more than half of perfumes for men[citation needed]. Patchouli is also an important ingredient in East Asian incense. It is also used as a scent in products like paper towels, laundry detergents, and air fresheners. Two important components of the essential oil is patchoulol and norpatchoulenol. During the 18th and 19th century silk traders from China travelling to the Middle East packed their silk cloth with dried patchouli leaves to prevent moths from laying their eggs on the cloth. Many historians speculate that this association with opulent eastern goods is why patchouli was considered by Europeans of that era to be a luxurious scent. It is said that Patchouli was used in the linen chests of Queen Victoria in this way.[citation needed]. [edit] Cultivation Patchouli grows well in warm to tropical climates. It thrives in hot weather but not direct sunlight. If the plant withers due to lack of watering it will recover well and quickly once it has been watered. The seed-bearing flowers are very fragrant and bloom in late fall. The tiny seeds may be harvested for planting, but they are very delicate and easily crushed. Cuttings from the mother plant can also be rooted in water to produce further plants.