How to Grow Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is easy to grow from seed. The plant has an average diameter of 9-12 inches, and grows up to 36 inches in temperate climates and up to seven feet tall in areas similar to where the countries it is native to (e.g., India).¹⁰

Ashwagandha prefers warmer, drier growing conditions, and should be placed in full-sun for best results. Seeds should be planted in well-drained soil about twelve inches apart.¹² The roots, which are between 2 1/2 and 6 1/2 feet in length,¹⁰ are harvested after the first frost of winter has passed.¹² In hot, dry climates ashwagandha is typically harvested 150-180 days after planting.¹⁰ Roots are then cut into 4-inch chunks and dried.¹⁰