Ashitaba Farming

 

Japanese islands are home to a certain small plant called the ashitaba plant. The plant has been grown in Japan for many years. The western part of the world has however undertaken the task of growing this plant. One reason that has made it to be grown in Japan for some time now is the belief by Japanese people theat the ashitaba has miraculous healing powers.

 

The Ashitaba plant belongs to the same genus of plants as root tubers like carrots. Despite being related to miraculous healing, the plant is used in modern medicine as a curative plant. It is amazing that the plant is also used as food much as it is used for medicinal reasons also. 

 

There is credible research that posits that it is possible to grow the ashitaba in different parts of the world. Climatic conditions needed for ashitaba growth can be found in many parts of the world. Simple conditions needed include good soils and ample sunlight. The plant is usually plant as a seed. Seedlings then emerge to grow like other plants.

 

What are the processes involved in growing the ashitaba plant? First of all, you need to soak the ashitaba seeds overnight. Use fresh seeds only. After soaking them overnight, remove and put them in sand that contains moisture for a further thirty days. Germination will not take place at this stage.

 

Seeds that have stayed in moist sand for thirty days can now be planted. Prepare a good place that has rich soil and moisture. Plant the seeds carefully and they should be barely covered by soil. Ensure to press them firmly to the ground so that they are not blown off in case of strong winds. Enough water should be provided so as to enable germination. For more facts about Ashitaba, visit this website at http://www.ehow.com/how_8167940_grow-ashitaba.html.

 

A green house is ideal for the growth of the ashitaba plant. However, do not worry since the ashitaba can grow in the open only that you must provide the necessary conditions for growth. Germination could take around fifteen days which is very long compared to the time taken by other plants. One can transplant them after about sixty days.

 

Do not take the seedlings to the farm directly. Put them in a well drained pot. This stage makes them hardy. After hardening them off, you can now take them to the farm and plant them with very good conditions. Plant them in loose soil. Water provision at this stage is very important.

 

In good conditions, ensure that the ashitaba plants can access sunlight at least six hours a day. The plant hence does well in hot and wet climatic conditions. You should also ensure there is protection of the plants from strong winds that could destroy them. Flowering of the ashitaba plants will take place two times a year if the platn is well taken care of. All plants will flower if the correct growing conditions were provided.