Heather

A beautiful evergreen shrub called heather is found in peat bogs and pine forests in eastern and western Siberia, in the temperate zone of Asia, as well as in Europe, Greenland, North America and other regions.

This plant is highly valued in folk medicine, as it has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects due to its rich natural composition. The flowering part of the plant is usually dried and infusions are made from it, which are used for colds, gout, urolithiasis and other diseases.

In the autumn period, heather is a very valuable melliferous plant, since other plants that give honey have already faded by this time.

It is thanks to the valuable healing properties that many summer residents are trying to grow this small shrub in their area. In order for heather to develop successfully, a number of conditions must be met.

First of all, it should be planted in an open, sunny place. It is also necessary to take into account that the plant does not grow in soils with calcium.

Spring is considered the best planting time. Immediately before planting in the bud, the heather roots should be watered with plenty of water. A certain distance must be maintained between the bushes. As a rule, no more than 8 tall and no more than 15 low-growing shrubs are usually planted per square meter. Within two years, the heather will fully develop and will delight with its flowering, and dried flowers will help to cope with various diseases. For beekeepers, planting such a plant will only bring benefits.