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Astragalus Seeds (Organic)

Long-Grown Perennial Herb

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Description

Astragalus (Huang-qi) - Astragalus membranaceus Perennial. a long-grown Chinese herb, popular for home use or market. Plants grow to 4 ft. and produce yellow-white flowers. Approx. 50 seeds Astragalus: An Overview Characteristics of Astragalus Seeds: Appearance: Astragalus seeds are small and oval, with a pale yellow to brownish color. They are often described as kidney-shaped and have a smooth texture. Flavor and Aroma: Astragalus seeds have a mild, slightly sweet flavor and are often compared to licorice or butterscotch. Cultivating Astragalus Seeds: Climate and Soil: Astragalus thrives in well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.

Variety Details

  • Botanical name: Astragalus membranaceus
  • Plant type: Perennial
  • Growth habit: Herbaceous
  • Crop category: Vegetable
  • Kitchen profile: Flavor and Aroma: Astragalus seeds have a mild, slightly sweet flavor and are often compared to licorice or butterscotch.
  • Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Planting Depth: Sow the Astragalus seeds about 1/4 inch deep in prepared soil, spaced a few inches apart. Water the area thoro
  • Germination: Astragalus seeds can take several weeks to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged dur
  • Light: Full Sun/Part Sun
  • Planting season: Spring or Winter
  • Starting location: Direct Sow or Start Indoors & Transplant

Use the product-specific sowing figures for Astragalus as the starting point, then adjust timing to local soil temperature and frost conditions. Prepare the bed before planting, preserve the recorded spacing, and evaluate moisture at root depth instead of following a universal calendar. Watch development as the stated maturity window approaches and harvest at the size, texture, or color preferred for the crop. Label the row with the sowing date so actual performance can inform future plantings.

Before sowing Astragalus, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 5.0"L x 2.625"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Good for Drying
  • Mild Flavor
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Requires Summer Water

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 9
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Growth Habit : Herbaceous
Life Cycle : Perennial
Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant
Planting Time : Spring
Planting Time : Winter
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 5.6 - 6.0
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun
Useful Plant Part : Root
Organic Certifier: Oregon Tilth

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Plant thrives in part to full sun in well drained soil. Inoculate soil or seed with mycorrhizal bacteria to assist with germination and growth.

Planting & Growing: In spring, scarify seed and plant in pots or directly in garden. Barely cover and tamp well, keeping moist and cool until germination which can take 1-3 weeks. Thin or transplant to 1 foot apart.

Harvesting & Storage: Root requires several years to grow to harvestable size. Slice harvested root, dry and store in jars.

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