How long does ashwagandha take to grow?

Ashwagandha is ready to harvest in about 180 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Ashwagandha

Plant ashwagandha by your frost dates, not the calendar: start seeds indoors about 6 weeks before your last spring frost, then plant outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Ashwagandha planting calendar

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Start seeds indoors

Mar 4

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Transplant outdoors

Apr 29

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Projected first harvest

Oct 26

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Ashwagandha is ready to harvest in about 180 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of ashwagandha in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with ashwagandha

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Four-Lined Plant Bug Common Stalk Borer Groundhogs Ants Aphids Armyworms Anthracnose Damping-Off Frost & Cold Injury Gray Mold Herbicide Injury Mosaic Virus

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When to plant ashwagandha in your zone

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