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Ashwagandha

Sown Jun–Jul · 150–180 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for ashwagandha.

Its window is Jun–Jul. That opens in June, 9 months from now.

At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Kharif
Sowing Jun–Jul
Duration 150–180
Spacing 30 × 10 cm
Soil pH 6.5–8.0
Water 300–450 mm
Temperature 20–32 °C
Seed rate 10–12 kg
Yield 0.6–0.8 t root
Watch for Leaf spot, aphid

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

From the archive

Growing Ashwagandha

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