Ashitaba, (Angelica keiskei koidzumi) seeds, organic
$9.95
Family: Carrot (Apiaceae)
Biennial hardy to Zone 6 to 12
(HACHIJO-SOU, Tomorrow’s Leaf) Biennial native to Hachijojima Island in Japan. Edible-leaved angelica. Green stemmed. It is called “tomorrow’s leaf” because when harvesting one leaf from the plant, you can expect to see a new one “tomorrow.” The plant does indeed rejuvenate itself very quickly. Traditional usage: life extension, infection. Plant prefers potted culture in an unheated greenhouse or may be grown outdoors in maritime regions.
Cultivation from seeds: Soak seeds overnight in cool, non-chlorinated water and then refrigerate the seeds (approximately 40 degrees F) in moist medium for 30 days. The moist medium could be moist sand, moist potting soil, moist coir or moist peat. Note that our recommendation is moist, not sodden, and that we are recommending refrigeration not freezing. After this pretreatment, plant the (still moist) seeds. Sow on surface, barely cover with soil and press in firmly and keep evenly moist until germination. When we say to barely cover with soil, we truly do mean to use a very thin layer. Actually, the best orientation is to half-cover the seed with soil and tamp firmly, leaving a portion of the seed showing to the light. Use a greenhouse, shadehouse or grow lights. Germination occurs 15 days after sowing. Seedlings are slow-growing and will require about 60 days to transplant. Once past the seedling stage, the plant is fast growing.
Packet contains 10 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
monkderson (verified owner) –
After ordering a few established plants from you, a year later they went to flower and set seed. Seeds easily established themselves and are doing great in my NJ climate…a welcome addition to my almost permaculture medicinal garden
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Christen –
Hi Richo – so when you say Ashitaba enjoys potted culture but you also state it’s hardy in zone 6, once the plant is past the seedling stage, can I put it on the ground or not? I’m just a bit confused and I would appreciate any insight to help me! Thanks!
Christen
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Richo Cech –
Hi Christen,
At this time of year, unless you’re in a zone 8 or warmer, especially a maritime zone 8, then you should keep the plant potted and protected.
Richo
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Christen –
Thank you!
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Jordi Albert –
Hi Richo!
I would like to confirm that the seeds must be kept in the fridge for 30 days for their stratification. I’ve seen other sources that says only 3 days, that’s my doubt.
Thanks a lot in advance,
Jordi
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Richo Cech –
Hello Jordi,
To be clear the 30 day refrigeration is in moist medium, not just putting the naked seeds in the fridge. Other methods can certainly be tried, and it is possible that some results will occur, but for best response, cold stratify moist for 30 days, plant warm, and expect germ in 15 days. I just tested this seed and have a good population of seedlings as a result. Richo
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Mandy –
Non-GMO seeds?
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Richo Cech –
hi mandy, yes, they’re certified organically grown by us, the real thing, we wouldn’t know how to gmo if we wanted to. r
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Megan Olmstead (verified owner) –
I can’t think of many vegetables worth overwintering indoors. Ashitaba is worth it. Taboolee with ashitaba instead of parsley and lots of lemon juice. Food/medicine perfection. Thank you for the good seeds and for all the information on how to grow it
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Richo Cech –
Hi Megan, You are giving me a taste for tabouli! Richo
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Minh V Nguyen –
Hi
are Ashitaba seeds available for order now?
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Richo Cech –
Yes, if you can put it in your cart, we are ready to send it!
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Wendy –
How do you use this plant and what is the benefits?
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Richo Cech –
hello wendy, please visit my blog on the subject, here’s the url:
https://blog.strictlymedicinalseeds.com/ashitaba-mystical-reiso-of-japan/
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Allan Morga –
Where’s your location? Phone # ?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Allan,
We’re in Williams, Oregon–Southern Oregon, USA. Just scroll down to the bottom of the homepage for the full address and e-mail. Please correspond with us via e-mail, we have no resources for a call center. richo
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Megan Olmstead (verified owner) –
Could overwintered plants handle evening temps in the lower 40°F? Besides slightly chilly nights the days are truly spring in NW GA. They have grown nicely this winter but their poor faces are smushed against the window, as if they are ready to bust through the glass and into the sunlight. Can bring them out for light and back in for the evenings… ?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Megan,
Right, must be getting warm enough in Georgia by now to set them outdoors. Bring them in if it gets too cold. 40 degree temps are not a problem–freezing temps potentially a problem. r
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Robin –
I use this daily! I eat it raw, I smoothie it, I cook in with greens, salad, and dry for tea and ashitaba powder. I feel great… been using for years all because of Richo
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alejandrina –
cual es el clima apropiado para esta planta
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Richo Cech –
cálido y rico en nutrientes
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