Medicinal Herb Ashitaba Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Medicinal Herb Ashitaba seeds produce a herbaceous perennial plant with an upright, clumping growth habit. Native to coastal regions of Japan, Ashitaba is adapted to mild and temperate climates and grows well in fertile, well-drained soils with consistent moisture. The plant develops thick stems and broad foliage and can be cultivated in garden beds or containers. It performs under full sun to partial shade and establishes gradually, forming a stable, long-term planting. Ashitaba is known for its rapid regrowth, often producing new shoots shortly after harvesting.

Features

• Upright, clump-forming perennial growth habit
• Adaptable to mild and temperate climates
• Suitable for garden beds and container planting
• Tolerates full sun to partial shade
• Regrows actively during the growing season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Angelica keiskei
• Common Name (US): Ashitaba
• Seed Type / Variety: Perennial herb variety
• Growth Habit: Upright clumping perennial
• USDA Zones: 7 to 10
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: March to May
• Germination Time And Conditions: 2 to 4 weeks; may benefit from cold stratification
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 2 to 4 feet height, 2 to 3 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart