Japanese Ashitaba Seeds for Planting - Vegetable Plant

Japanese Ashitaba is a fast-growing perennial vegetable herb valued for its nutritious leafy greens and traditional use in Japanese cuisine. Known as “tomorrow leaf,” the plant is harvested for its tender stems and leaves, which regrow quickly after cutting. It thrives in cool to mild climates and is commonly grown in herb gardens, vegetable beds, containers, and edible landscapes. Ashitaba is widely appreciated for its culinary use as well as its reputation as a traditional wellness plant.

Features

• Fast-growing edible perennial vegetable herb
• Tender leaves and stems suitable for culinary use
• Regenerates quickly after harvesting
• Suitable for herb gardens, containers, and vegetable beds
• Adapted to cool and mild climates
• High-value traditional Asian edible plant
• Easy to grow in home gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Angelica keiskei
• Common Name (US): Ashitaba, Japanese Ashitaba
• Seed Type / Variety: Edible Vegetable Herb Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright perennial herb
• USDA Zones: 6-9
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall (perennial in suitable climates)
• Sowing Season: March-May
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March, April, May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 2-4 weeks in cool, moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full sun (prefers cooler conditions)
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 24-48 inches tall
• Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart