Udo Seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Udo Seeds produce a large perennial herb known as Japanese Udo (also called Japanese spikenard). It is grown for its edible young shoots, which are harvested in spring and used as a vegetable. The plant develops tall upright stems, large decorative foliage, and a strong perennial root system. Udo is commonly cultivated in shaded garden areas with moist, fertile soil and is valued both as a culinary and ornamental plant in East Asian gardening traditions.

Features

• Perennial edible shoot vegetable plant
• Large decorative foliage and tall growth habit
• Suitable for shade and woodland gardens
• Harvested young shoots used in cooking
• Cold-hardy in temperate climates

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Aralia cordata
• Common Name: Udo / Japanese Spikenard
• Plant Type: Perennial herbaceous vegetable
• Growth Habit: Tall upright 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, rich, well-drained soil with 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 (2nd year onward)
• Propagation: Seeds or root division