Ashwagandha Seeds (Organic)

Vedic Ashwagandha - Withania somnifera

Perennial (in zones 8 and above). Easy to grow, unusual, useful, also increasingly popular herb. In zones cooler than 8, is grown as a summer annual.

Approx. 50 seeds per packet.

Photo by Neha Vindhya

Organic Ashwagandha Seeds (Withania somnifera), also known as heirloom Nagori Ashwagandha, are prized for their potent roots and adaptability in the garden. This elite strain hails from India’s Rajasthan region and is known for producing straight, starchy, and brittle roots with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Traditionally revered in Ayurvedic medicine as an energy tonic, the plant brings both historical significance and practical value to any herbal garden.

As a member of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), Ashwagandha grows as a low-profile, herbaceous or evergreen subshrub in zones 8 to 12, but it performs well as an annual in cooler climates. It matures in approximately 95 days and thrives in full sun with minimal water once established. The plant’s broadly ovate leaves and yellow berries make it visually appealing, while its fast growth and drought tolerance add to its reliability.

Whether grown in a large container or directly in the ground, Ashwagandha adapts well to sandy, loamy, or quality potting soil. This light-dependent germinator should be sown indoors or in a greenhouse in early spring, with an average germination time of 15 days. Plants should be spaced about one foot apart. At the end of the growing season, once the tops die back with frost, the roots can be harvested, cleaned, cut, and dried for traditional herbal use.

Ashwagandha is a rewarding addition to any garden—compact, hardy, and rich in cultural and medicinal history.