Ashwagandha - Withania
This species is one of the most renowned plants in Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. It can be grown as a perennial in mild climates. It reaches up to 1 m in height and produces greenish flowers and round, orange fruits.
Its roots are used as a sedative, tranquilizer and aphrodisiac. It's an adaptogenic plant with numerous anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and other medicinal properties.
Find out more on the Kokopelli blog: "Ashwagandha: an age-old, natural and very powerful pharmacopia".
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in bucket
Sow in pots at a temperature between 16 and 20°C, under a well-lit shelter, 5 weeks before planting. Transplant with the whole root ball, after the last frosts, 50 cm apart in all directions, burying the stem up to the first leaves. Water abundantly at the time of planting.
Solanaceae need light and warmth to thrive. In cool climates, it's best to grow them under cover.
February, March, April
July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot
sunny
medium
all floor types
drained, reheated
Withania somnifera
mid-season
50 seeds
round
Green
From 80 to 100 cm
round
Eurasia
This variety is native to North Africa and Asia.
It is also known as Hindu Ginseng. It is one of the most renowned plants in Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. Its roots are used as a sedative, tranquilizer and aphrodisiac. It is an adaptogenic plant with numerous anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory medicinal properties, fortifies the immune system and regulates sexual functions.
