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Ashwagandha
90 days to flower
30-36" tall
Withania somnifera
Often described as ‘feminine ginseng,’ the roots of ashwagandha are deeply medicinal, both tonic and adaptogenic, allowing our bodies to adapt to stress with greater resilience. If you’re looking for easy-to-grow medicinal herbs to restore and revitalize, Ashwagandha and Tulsi basil are at the top of our list.
We delight in Ashwagandha’s silver-green leaves and miniature white flowers turning into tiny red fruits inside golden husks. The seeds of ashwagandha are easy to save; we harvest her roots for medicine after first frost in fall. We make our own ashwagandha tincture to drop under our tongues every night! Wishing you delicious resilience, as well.
Organic Ashwagandha
When to sow (Transplant Only): Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost
Seed Depth: barely cover (light is needed for germination)
Days to Germination: 15-25 days at 60-75°F
Sowing and seedling care: Sow 2 seeds per cell (thinned to one). Bottom-water to avoid displaced seed. Transfer to larger pot with first true leaves. Harden off seedlings (reduce water & temp 3-7 days) & transplant after frost. Weed & water well; mulch to reduce weed & watering pressure.
Full Sun Plant spacing after thinning: 12 inches
Days to Flower: 90 Height: 30-36 inches
Harvest: Gather roots after frost for most potent medicine.
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Sarah –
I was so excited to discover these seeds! I started them indoors as instructed and had good germination. I grew the transplants along side my squash and tomatoes all year. I had great success – they each grew about 2-2.5 feet tall. I pulled them just as the berry husks started to brown, skinned and dried the roots and used them in tea. I will be growing this again!