{"product_id":"ashwagandha-seeds","title":"Ashwagandha India Ginseng - Herb Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha India Ginseng - Herb Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolanaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia and the drier Old World tropics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-120 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow; let soil dry between waterings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSandy, well-drained soil, even poor or dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; light compost at planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The dried roots are powdered as a classic Ayurvedic adaptogen for stress, sleep and vitality. Leaves are used in traditional preparations, and the shrub doubles as a hardy ornamental in xeriscape gardens.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds shallow, about \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;1 cm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, in seed trays or directly in pots; barely cover and keep just moist. Germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;10-15 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; in warm conditions. Transplant seedlings to 30-45 cm spacing once they have a few true leaves. The plant tolerates neglect once established. Roots are ready to harvest in \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;150-180 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, when lower leaves dry and berries turn red-orange.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the best time to sow ashwagandha seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow ashwagandha at the start of the monsoon (June to August) or in early spring. The warm, moderately moist soil of the rainy season gives the best germination, after which the plant tolerates dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long until ashwagandha roots are ready to harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoots mature in about 150 to 180 days from sowing. Harvest when the lower leaves dry out and the berries turn reddish-orange, then wash, dry and powder the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51051712872694,"sku":"SED-HRB-ASHWAGANDHA-001","price":74.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-ashwagandha-india-ginseng-herb-seeds-16968603140236.jpg?v=1782713910","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/ashwagandha-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}