Green Udo Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Green Udo Seeds produce a hardy perennial herb known for its large green foliage and edible young shoots harvested in spring. This plant is commonly grown in shaded or woodland-style gardens and is valued in Japanese cuisine as a seasonal vegetable. It develops tall upright stems and a strong clumping growth habit, creating a lush ornamental appearance during the growing season. The plant prefers cool to temperate climates with rich, moist, well drained soil and consistent watering.

Features

• Perennial edible shoot vegetable plant
• Large green ornamental foliage
• Ideal for shade and woodland gardens
• Cold-hardy and long-lived perennial
• Harvested young spring shoots

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Aralia cordata
• Common Name: Green Udo / Udo
• Plant Type: Perennial herbaceous vegetable
• Growth Habit: Tall clumping perennial
• USDA Zones: 4 to 9
• Planting Season: Early spring or autumn
• Growing Season: Spring to summer active growth
• Light Requirements: Partial shade preferred
• Soil Requirements: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: High moisture requirement, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 1 to 3 meters tall depending on conditions
• Edible Part: Young shoots and stems
• Harvest Time: Spring shoots (from second year onward)
• Propagation: Seeds or root division