Udo (Aralia cordata), packet of 10 seeds, organic
$4.95
Family: Ginseng (Araliaceae)
Hardy to Zones 4 to 10.
(Jiu-yan-du-huo, Japanese Spikenard) Herbaceous perennial to 7 feet, Native to Japan. The new spring shoots are an edible delicacy. Roots used in TCM as a substitute for Ginseng, like Ginseng exerting a tonic and stomachic influence. Plant prefers part shade and rich, moist soils. Sow in fall or early spring and work up in pots. Rare, choice and very desirable.
10 seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown
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Question
Megan Olmstead (verified owner) –
Three Udo seeds germinated so far, they were planted back in November. I anticipated more will follow. Two look really healthy, while one is very wrinkledy and deformed. Any ideas what might’ve happened to this fella?
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Richo Cech –
You are doing this correctly and it is quite possible that the wrinkly one is wrinkly due to a damaged or immature embryo. Like you said, ongoing germination is typical when the induction period is so elongated. good work, rare plant, matchless food, a real beauty when it gets big. r
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