Ashwagandha Seeds

$3.95

Description
Planting Info
How to Grow

Withania somnifera

This tropical plant is an important Ayurvedic herb. It can be grown like a summer annual in temperate climates, and as a tender perennial in zone 8 and higher. The leafy plants produce bright orange berry-like seed pods at the end of the season. The roots of the plant are traditionally used for medicinal purposes.

Ashwagandha seeds should be started indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost and transplanted outside after all danger of frost has passed. They require light to germinate, so plant very shallowly. The plants need well-drained soil with a somewhat alkaline pH of 7.5 to 8. 0.1 gram packet contains a minimum of 40 seeds.

SMALL FARM GROWN by Spiderweb Acre of Leicester, NC

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 40

Packet Weight: 0.1g

Planting Season: After Last Frost

Planting Method: Transplant

Seed Depth: Surface

Direct Seed Spacing: N/A

Soil Temperature: 75-90 ℉

Days to Sprout: 15-25

Mature Spacing: 18-24"

Sun Requirement: Full Sun

Frost Tolerance: Frost Sensitive

Days to Harvest: 120 from Transplant

Production Cycle: Annual (Perennial in zones 9+)

When to Seed Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha seeds should be started indoors six to eight weeks before your last frost date. They can be transplanted outdoors once all danger of frost has passed.

Where to Plant Ashwagandha

This plant will appreciate a spot with full sun with loose, well-draining soil. It is a tropical plant, so the more sun and heat it can get, the happier it will be.

Growing Ashwagandha

Sow seeds on the surface of the soil, as they require light to germinate. When starting indoors, you’ll need to supply grow lights for good germination of this herb. Transplant mature seedlings out into the garden spaced 18 to 24 inches apart.

Harvesting Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is most commonly harvested as an annual for its roots. As close to the first frost, but before the frost comes, harvest the root with a digging fork. Ashwagandha can be used fresh or dried. If drying, it is recommended to clean and shred the roots while it's still fresh so they dry more evenly.