Spikenard Seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Spikenard is a hardy perennial vegetable plant known for its vigorous upright growth and edible young shoots. The plant produces large, compound green leaves and develops tender stems that are traditionally harvested in early spring. It is suitable for edible landscaping, forest gardens, and perennial vegetable beds. Spikenard grows best in cool to mild climates with partial shade and rich, moist, well-drained soil.

Features

• Hardy perennial edible plant
• Produces tender edible shoots
• Vigorous upright growth habit
• Suitable for forest gardens and edible landscapes
• Long-lived perennial crop
• Thrives in partial shade
• Low maintenance once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Aralia cordata
• Common Name (US): Spikenard / Udo / Japanese Spikenard
• Seed Type / Variety: For Planting
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial vegetable plant
• USDA Zones: 4-9
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days in cool, moist soil at 55-70°F
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 4-8 feet tall, 3-5 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 3-5 feet apart