Ashitaba Greens Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Ashitaba greens seeds produce upright, herbaceous perennial plants with thick stems and broad, divided leaves. This plant is adapted to cool and temperate climates and prefers consistent moisture and moderate temperatures. Ashitaba is commonly grown in garden beds, herb gardens, and large containers where soil fertility and drainage can be managed. Seed-grown plants establish gradually and are suitable for long-term cultivation in home gardens.

Features

• Upright perennial growth habit

• Suitable for garden beds and large containers

• Adapted to cool and temperate climates

• Prefers evenly moist soil conditions

• Suitable for long-term garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Angelica keiskei

• Common name (US): Ashitaba

• Seed type / variety: Greens

• Growth habit: Upright perennial

• USDA hardiness zones: 5 to 9

• Planting season: Spring

• Sowing season:

  • Indoors: February to April

  • Outdoors: April to May

• Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days; cool temperatures with consistently moist soil

• Sunlight requirements: Partial sun to full sun

• Soil requirements: Moist, well drained soil with organic matter

• Watering needs: Regular watering; maintain evenly moist soil

• Mature plant size: 3 to 5 feet tall, 2 to 3 feet spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart