Epazote Seeds – Dysphania ambrosioides

Grow a hardy and aromatic herb with Epazote Seeds (Dysphania ambrosioides), an heirloom variety valued for its vigorous growth and strong, distinctive scent. Epazote thrives in warm climates and well-drained soil, making it an easy addition to home gardens, kitchen gardens, and herb beds. This fast-growing annual develops tall, leafy stems and is well-suited for gardeners seeking a resilient, low-maintenance plant.

Perfect for garden beds or containers, epazote adapts well to various soil types and provides a long growing season with minimal care.

Features

• Heirloom variety with vigorous, fast growth

• Hardy and well-suited for warm-season planting

• Thrives in garden beds, borders, and containers

• Low-maintenance and tolerant of heat and varied soils

• Ideal for home gardeners seeking an easy-to-grow herb

Specifications

• Common Name: Epazote

• Botanical Name: Dysphania ambrosioides

• Plant Type: Annual herb

• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer

  • Zones 3–4: Start indoors April; transplant late May–June

  • Zones 5–6: Direct sow or transplant May–June

  • Zones 7–8: Direct sow April–May

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow February–April

• Hardiness Zones: Zones 3–10 (grown as annual)

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor or average soil

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Plant Height: 24–48 inches

• Growth Habit: Upright, aromatic annual