{"product_id":"winter-cherry","title":"Winter Cherry","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha is commonly called Indian ginseng, Indian winter cherry or poison gooseberry. The leaves of the ashwagandha plant are green in color and have a small greenish-yellow flower that is star-shaped; Inside this flower are small-sized berries that grow up to half an inch in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size grow bag is best for Ashwagandha?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12 x 12  (W*H)\u003cbr\u003e15 x 15  (W*H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshwagandha Growing Season In India  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAshwagandha prefers dry, hot and humid conditions to grow otherwise it will grow slowly; sow the ashwagandha seeds in the summer or early monsoon season (March-July) when the temperature is at least 20°C. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Grow Ashwagandha In Pots  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAshwagandha is very suitable for growing in pots as it is easy to move according to their growing conditions. Ashwagandha seeds can be sown directly into any pot or transplanted, but transplanting is recommended by most gardeners. To plant ashwagandha, you need a pot or grow bag of at least 30-35 cm (width and height) with well-draining holes. You can sow ashwagandha seeds either indoors or outdoors in warm climates and the optimum temperature for seed germination is between 20-30°C.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshwagandha Seeds Sowing Method \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect a seedling tray or small-sized pot (up to 15cm deep), fill it with a growing medium such as coco peat or perlite and spread the ashwagandha seeds over it, then cover with a thin layer of soil over the seeds. Water gently and keep the soil moist. Keep the seedling tray in a location where it receives proper sunlight. Ashwagandha seeds will germinate within 7-21 days (depending on the growing conditions). After the seeds have germinated, when the plant reaches 8-10 cm tall, you can transplant it into a larger pot or grow bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Fertilizer For Ashwagandha plants \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the roots of Ashwagandha have medicinal uses there is no need for fertilizers; However, you can add organic fertilizer (vermicompost, coco peat or cow manure), old manure or compost near the base of the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshwagandha Plant Care Tips \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil : For fast growth of ashwagandha plants use sandy, well-drained pH of 7.5 to 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline).  \u003cbr\u003eWater : Ashwagandha requires moderate water (neither too much nor too less); water \u003cbr\u003ewhen the soil is dry and maintains proper moisture in the soil.\u003cbr\u003eSunlight : Ashwagandha thrives in full sunlight which should be at least 6-8 hours of sunlight every day. \u003cbr\u003eTemperature : The ideal ashwagandha growing temperatures are 20-35°C, below or above this, the plant grows much slower. \u003cbr\u003eCommon pests and diseases : The ashwagandha plant is attacked by spider mites and some diseases such as leaf spots, leaf and stem rot infect the plants. To get rid of this problem, it would be right to spray neem oil on the ashwagandha plant from time to time.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshwagandha Harvest Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Ashwagandha takes about 150-180 days to harvest from seed sowing.\u003cbr\u003e• Harvest the ashwagandha when leaves begin to dry and flowers and berries start to form.\u003cbr\u003e• You can harvest Ashwagandha roots by digging, using a fork or small tool, but be careful not to damage the plants.\u003cbr\u003e• After harvesting the entire plant, wash the root and clean then cut it into small pieces (5-10 cm), and dry it in the sun. \u003cbr\u003e• The ashwagandha berries should be dried and crushed to take out the seeds. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hobbit Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43762741444642,"sku":"HOBHLS005WC","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7155\/8690\/files\/WinterCherry.jpg?v=1745391242","url":"https:\/\/www.thehobbitland.in\/products\/winter-cherry","provider":"The Hobbit Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}