How to Grow Antibacterial Bandages in a Survival Garden

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Did you know that the leaves from this plant can be used as an antibacterial bandage? That's right! You can grow it from home and have your own supply of first aid bandages. Find out how to grow it!

Wooly Lamb’s Ear.

Wooly Lamb’s Ear, botanical name Stachys byzantina, has been used for centuries as a wound dressing on battlefields. Not only do the soft, fuzzy leaves absorb blood and help it to clot more quickly, they also contain antibacterial, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. All of these factors make this plant a really great alternative to store-bought bandages (especially since many of them are made in China!).

You can eat it as well. Enjoy young, tender leaves fresh in a salad, or gently steamed as greens.

How To Grow Your Own Antibacterial Bandages (Wooly Lamb’s Ear) From Seed

1. Fill a well-draining container with Seed Starting Mix.  A yogurt cup with holes poked in the bottom works nicely.

2. Wet the soil thoroughly. If you’re on city water, use filtered water for your plants. The chemicals in treated water can inhibit plant growth.

3. Plant 1-2 seeds per small container (thinning out the weakest seedling), or plant seeds about 6″ apart in a larger pot, burying them 1/4″ deep.

4. As soon as you see the tops of the plants emerging, put them somewhere where they can get at least 6 hours of sunlight daily, or under a grow light. It helps to set the cups/pots in a shallow tray of water to keep the soil from drying out.

5. When the plants have at least three sets of leaves, they’re ready to be transplanted to a semi-shady place in your yard. Space them 12″ apart. They will multiply readily in good soil.

It's amazing how many benefits that Wooly Lamb's Ear can provide. When supplies are low in stock at stores and you're prepping for SHTF, this plant can be a big help!

For more information about Wooly Lamb's Ear, check out The Prepper Project.


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