Ashwagandha
Grow traditional ashwagandha for its roots, leaves, and a resilient herb suited to warm, dry gardens.
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About Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a traditional Ayurvedic herb grown for its roots and foliage, long valued in herbal traditions across India. The branching plants produce soft green leaves and small orange-red berries as they mature, developing strong roots that are typically harvested at the end of the growing season. In the garden, ashwagandha behaves like a hardy warm-season herb, tolerating heat and dry conditions once established.
Its understated appearance fits easily into herb beds and mixed edible gardens, especially for growers interested in cultivating traditional medicinal plants at home.
Why We Grow It
We grow organic Vedic ashwagandha because it connects the garden to long-standing ayurvedic traditions while still being easy to grow in California heat. Tough, adaptable plants thrive in sunny spaces and offer gardeners a chance to cultivate a meaningful medicinal herb alongside vegetables and flowers.
Grower’s Corner
Grower’s Corner: Growing Ashwagandha in Warm-Climate Gardens
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