Ashwagandha
Small, green shrub that is grown as an annual in zones 4-8. Roots used for their adaptogenic properties in herbal medicine.
110 days to maturity
Growing Information
Start indoors in blocks or pots 8-10 weeks before last frost. Needs warm temperatures to germinate (best around 21 degrees celsius). Can take up to 4 weeks to germinate. Sow shallowly on potting soil. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed and soils have warmed at 8-12" spacing. Frost sensitive. Roots harvested late fall.
