Ashwagandha Withania somnifera

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a tender perennial / annual in uk grown for not a culinary herb. It prefers full sun and heat and moist but well-drained humus-rich soil, reaching about 60–100 cm. Harvest in roots in autumn of a warm season for the best flavour and aroma.

  • Sun: Full sun and heat
  • Soil: Moist but well-drained humus-rich soil
  • Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing
  • Harvest: Roots in autumn of a warm season
  • Difficulty: Hard

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