White Blanched Udo Seeds - Vegetable Plant

White Blanched Udo is a hardy perennial vegetable plant grown for its tender, pale shoots and mild flavor. The plant produces tall, vigorous stems with large compound green leaves, and the young shoots are traditionally blanched to produce tender white edible stems. It is well suited for edible landscaping, forest gardens, and perennial vegetable beds. White Blanched Udo grows best in cool to mild climates with partial shade and rich, moist, well-drained soil.

Features

• Hardy perennial edible plant
• Produces blanched white edible shoots
• Vigorous upright growth habit
• Ideal for forest gardens and specialty vegetable beds
• Long-lived perennial crop
• Thrives in partial shade
• Suitable for gourmet vegetable cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Aralia cordata
• Common Name (US): Udo / Japanese Spikenard / White Blanched Udo
• Seed Type / Variety: Blanched Variety
• 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 (best for blanching)
• 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