Ashwagandha Seeds – Farm-Grown in Alabama

Withania somnifera

Grow Ashwagandha from seed harvested from plants grown right here at Sweet Martha’s Family Farmacy in Alabama. Ashwagandha is a warm-season plant with soft green foliage, small flowers, and distinctive red-orange berries enclosed in papery husks.

Well suited to long, warm growing seasons, it makes an interesting addition to herb gardens, apothecary gardens, raised beds, and large containers.

Why You’ll Love It

• Farm-grown and harvested seed
• 85% germination rate
• Heat-loving and well suited to Southern growing conditions
• Attractive shrub-like growth with red-orange berries
• Suitable for garden beds and large containers
• Seeds can be saved from mature plants for future growing seasons

Garden Uses & Features

Ashwagandha develops into a branching, shrub-like plant with muted green foliage and small greenish flowers. As the plant matures, it produces red-orange berries enclosed in papery husks.

Its distinctive growth and warm-season nature make it a beautiful addition to herb, apothecary, and mixed garden spaces.

Growing Information

Botanical Name: Withania somnifera
Plant Type: Tender perennial, commonly grown as an annual
Sun: Full sun
Growing Season: Warm season
Mature Height: Approximately 2–3 feet
Soil: Well-draining soil
Germination Time: Typically 1–3 weeks under warm conditions

Planting

Start seeds indoors before your last expected frost or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.

Sow seeds approximately ¼ inch deep. Keep the soil lightly and consistently moist during germination without allowing it to become waterlogged. Once established, give plants enough space to develop their branching growth habit.

Seed Details

Seeds per Packet: 20
Germination Rate: 85%
Seed Source: Harvested from plants grown at Sweet Martha’s Family Farmacy in Alabama
Treatment: Untreated

Seed Saving

Allow berries to fully mature on the plant before collecting them for seed. Remove the seeds from the ripe berries, clean away remaining fruit material, and allow the seeds to dry thoroughly.

Store completely dry seeds in a labeled container in a cool, dry location until the next planting season.

Your Seed Packet Includes

20 Ashwagandha seeds harvested from plants grown at Sweet Martha’s Family Farmacy and carefully packaged in small batches. Planting and growing instructions are included.

Farmacy Note

Seeds are living agricultural products, and germination can vary based on temperature, moisture, planting depth, storage, and growing conditions. Germination rates listed are based on Farmacy testing when available and are not a guarantee of individual growing results.