Organic Aralia cordata Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Organic Aralia cordata Seeds produce a hardy perennial edible plant known as Udo or Japanese spikenard. This plant is widely grown in East Asian gardens for its tender young spring shoots, which are harvested as a seasonal vegetable. It also serves as an ornamental foliage plant with large, lush leaves and tall upright growth. The species is well suited for woodland gardens and shaded areas with rich, moist soil. Once established, it returns each year from its root system and can be harvested for many seasons.

Features

• Organic perennial edible shoot vegetable
• Large ornamental foliage with tall growth habit
• Ideal for shaded and woodland-style gardens
• Cold-hardy and long-lived perennial plant
• Harvested tender spring shoots

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Aralia cordata
• Common Name: Organic Aralia / Udo / Japanese Spikenard
• 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