How to Plant Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha has been grown for centuries in India and grows quite well in many parts of the U.S., especially in the warmer southern states. The root is dried, ground up and eaten for its medicinal qualities, and is a popular treatment for male impotency. The leaves are sometimes dried and smoked for a relaxing feeling. Ashwagandha seeds are easily grown and will tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions and climate, although warm, dry climates are best. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Jiffy pots or pots with planting soil
- Ashwagandha seeds
- Spray bottle
- Trowel
Instructions
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Gently press ashwagandha seeds into a Jiffy pot or into a small pot filled with mulch. Brush soil over the seeds you have planted (no more than three seeds per pot spaced at least 1/4 inch apart) but do not compact the soil.
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Spray the soil with water until it is thoroughly damp but not drenched.
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Place the pots in a sunny location where they will get approximately half an hour of direct sunlight each day. Keep pots in an area where the temperature remains a relatively constant 70 to 72 degrees F.
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Thin plants from pots one week after germination, which should take about 14 days. Thin by pulling out the smaller plants and allowing the largest and strongest plant to remain.
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Plant your ashwagandha outside once all possibility of frost has passed. Plant in a sunny area. Dig a hole just slightly larger than your Jiffy pot and then place the entire pot into the hole. Pack soil around it.
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Sprinkle the area with water until the soil is thoroughly damp but not drenched. Water the plants every few days so the soil is thoroughly wet. Let it dry out somewhat between waterings.
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Tips & Warnings
Your ashwagandha bush should get approximately three feet high, especially if you live in a warm climate. Harvest roots after the first frost. If you live in a warm area, such as Florida, southern Texas, Arizona or southern California, your ashwagandha plant should regrow year after year, provided you do not take too many roots at the end of each growing season. If you live in a cooler climate, expect to have to grown new plants each spring.
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Very nice & usefull plant.
