Withania (African Ecotype) Seeds
Withania, African (Withania somnifera), Dawa za Asili, Ashwaghanda
Description:
Withania, commonly known as Ashwagandha, is a woody perennial (or annual in the temperate north) belonging to the Solanaceae family. This particular ecotype is native to Africa and differs in some ways from its Vedic counterpart, Indian ginseng. This type of withania grows taller & faster, possesses larger leaves and has more of a red colour to its roots than the Indian variety. American herbalist, Richo Cech, notes that the African ecotype exhibits more of a warming and stimulating activity than its cousin. The plant produces small, greenish-yellow flowers that are inconspicuous and are followed by small red berries enclosed in papery husks that resemble lanterns. The roots are the most commonly used part in herbal medicine.
Growing Conditions:
Climate: cool-temperate to subtropical; has shown to be hardy to our freezing weather in the cooler months.
Position: full sun to partial shade but performs best when exposed to at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Soil: well-draining, sandy or loamy soil; ideal soil pH is alkaline ranging from 7.5 to 8.0 - amend regular soil with limestone.
Water: low water needs; water the plant sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings; drought-tolerant once established.
Spacing: space the plants approximately 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60cm) apart.
Propagation: sow the seeds indoors or in a greenhouse/cold-frame in a well-draining soil mix, or directly into the garden bed after the danger of frost has passed. The seeds require light and warmth for germination.
Harvest: harvest the roots when the plant is mature, usually after the first or second year of growth.
25 seeds per pack
Withania, African (Withania somnifera), Dawa za Asili, Ashwaghanda
Description:
Withania, commonly known as Ashwagandha, is a woody perennial (or annual in the temperate north) belonging to the Solanaceae family. This particular ecotype is native to Africa and differs in some ways from its Vedic counterpart, Indian ginseng. This type of withania grows taller & faster, possesses larger leaves and has more of a red colour to its roots than the Indian variety. American herbalist, Richo Cech, notes that the African ecotype exhibits more of a warming and stimulating activity than its cousin. The plant produces small, greenish-yellow flowers that are inconspicuous and are followed by small red berries enclosed in papery husks that resemble lanterns. The roots are the most commonly used part in herbal medicine.
Growing Conditions:
Climate: cool-temperate to subtropical; has shown to be hardy to our freezing weather in the cooler months.
Position: full sun to partial shade but performs best when exposed to at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Soil: well-draining, sandy or loamy soil; ideal soil pH is alkaline ranging from 7.5 to 8.0 - amend regular soil with limestone.
Water: low water needs; water the plant sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings; drought-tolerant once established.
Spacing: space the plants approximately 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60cm) apart.
Propagation: sow the seeds indoors or in a greenhouse/cold-frame in a well-draining soil mix, or directly into the garden bed after the danger of frost has passed. The seeds require light and warmth for germination.
Harvest: harvest the roots when the plant is mature, usually after the first or second year of growth.
25 seeds per pack
Withania, African (Withania somnifera), Dawa za Asili, Ashwaghanda
Description:
Withania, commonly known as Ashwagandha, is a woody perennial (or annual in the temperate north) belonging to the Solanaceae family. This particular ecotype is native to Africa and differs in some ways from its Vedic counterpart, Indian ginseng. This type of withania grows taller & faster, possesses larger leaves and has more of a red colour to its roots than the Indian variety. American herbalist, Richo Cech, notes that the African ecotype exhibits more of a warming and stimulating activity than its cousin. The plant produces small, greenish-yellow flowers that are inconspicuous and are followed by small red berries enclosed in papery husks that resemble lanterns. The roots are the most commonly used part in herbal medicine.
Growing Conditions:
Climate: cool-temperate to subtropical; has shown to be hardy to our freezing weather in the cooler months.
Position: full sun to partial shade but performs best when exposed to at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Soil: well-draining, sandy or loamy soil; ideal soil pH is alkaline ranging from 7.5 to 8.0 - amend regular soil with limestone.
Water: low water needs; water the plant sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings; drought-tolerant once established.
Spacing: space the plants approximately 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60cm) apart.
Propagation: sow the seeds indoors or in a greenhouse/cold-frame in a well-draining soil mix, or directly into the garden bed after the danger of frost has passed. The seeds require light and warmth for germination.
Harvest: harvest the roots when the plant is mature, usually after the first or second year of growth.
25 seeds per pack