Indian Ginseng Seeds

Indian Ginseng (Withania somnifera) Seeds

Overview:

• Withania somnifera, also known as Indian Ginseng or Ashwagandha, is an annual or perennial plant.
• Native to India, the Middle East, and Africa.
• Roots are used medicinally for centuries, particularly for sleep support.
• Suitable for temperate, dry, subtropical, and tropical climates.
• All parts of the plant except the roots are toxic.

Key Features:

• Roots: Used medicinally as Ashwagandha.
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous plant, reaching up to 120cm (4 feet) tall and 100cm (3 feet) wide.
• Climate Adaptability: Perennial in warm climates, annual in temperate regions.
• Harvest: Roots are harvestable within 130-150 days.

Growing Conditions:

• Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
• Climate: Temperate, Dry, Subtropical, Tropical
• Temperature Range: 10-35°C (50-95°F)
• Soil: Well-draining
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Height: Up to 120cm (4 feet)
• Width: Up to 100cm (3 feet)
• pH: 7.0-8.0
• Growth Type: Evergreen shrub. Annual or perennial.
• Water Requirements: Light
• Pollination: Bees
• Maturity: 130-150 days
• Germination Rates: 65-85%
• Germination Time: 5-21 days (15-25°C / 62-77°F)
• Germination Difficulty: Easy
• Seeds per Gram: Approximately 650
• Medicinal Qualities: Yes
• Weed Potential: No
• Edible: Roots only. Rest of plant toxic.
• Seed Storage & Viability: Cold Storage at 4°C (Fridge) up to 3 years.

Planting and Germination:

• Germination Instructions:
  • Soak seeds for 10 minutes in room temperature water.
  • Sow seeds on the surface of well-draining soil, covering very lightly.
  • Keep soil moist and provide soft sunlight (morning sun).
  • Ideal germination temperature: 15-30°C (62-85°F).
  • Germination takes 5-21 days (5-7 days at 25°C / 77°F).
  • Gradually increase sunlight exposure after germination.
  • Transplant seedlings (10cm tall) after the last frost or when daytime temperatures are consistently above 15°C (62°F).
  • In warmer climates, provide morning sun and afternoon shade.
  • Final planting location: Full sun or semi-shade.
  • Sensitive to temperatures below 10°C (50°F).
  • Roots are able to be harvested 130-150 days after sowing.