Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera
£3.50
About
Important herb from the Ayurvedic tradition with great health benefits. A tender plant which grows in temperate climates as an annual. Ashwagandha is a well regarded medicinal herb from the Ayurvedic tradition. It is now widely used in Western herbal medicine as “adaptogen” and to support the body’s defences and resilience. It will grow undercover in a greenhouse, polytunnel or large pot in a conservatory. Roots can be harvested at the end of the season. Grows 80 – 120cm tall. (Approximate seed count – 50)
Sowing calendar
- Sow indoors: February, March, April
- Sow outdoors: April, May
- Harvest: July, August, September, October
Botany
| Latin name | Withania somnifera |
|---|---|
| Genus | Withania |
| Cold tolerance | moderate |
| Heat preference | moderate |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Watering | moderate |
| Max altitude | 1000 |
| Spacing | 60 |
| Soil type | well-drained |
| Days to maturity | 180 |
Producer
Vital Seeds
Organic and biodynamic open-pollinated seeds, Devon UK
Country: UK
Website: https://vitalseeds.co.uk
