Eat the fresh stems of the leaves and dry the leaves and make tea. It is called "tomorrow's leaf" because when harvesting one leaf from the plant, you can expect to see a new one "tomorrow."
Ashitaba is a frost tolerant hardy plant USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
The plant does indeed rejuvenate itself very quickly, in much the same way as it rejuvenates the human digestion and skin. The herb is considered effective in treating eczema and psoriasis, also disorders of the gastrointestinal system, hepatitis, cancer, anemia, chronic fatigue, etc. In-vivo tests of chalcones have shown strong antibiotic activity against staphylococcus. It is believed that these health benefits have attributed to the traditional long life expectancy of the people of Hachijo Jima.
Sowing Instructions
Family: | Apiaceae |
Genus: | Angelica |
Species: | keiskei |
In one year I tried all the germination methods found on the internet and they all led to the loss of seeds. So I tried my method that I want to share with you. All you need is peat, constant heat of 19-21 degrees and light. Place the peat in the box, water well and place the seeds on top. Then cover the seeds with very little peat. You can pass through a sieve a very thin layer of peat. Spray with water when you notice that the peat is drying. The seeds will germinate between 7-9 days. This also depends on the constant heat in the house. Do not cover the box with plastic or lid. This will lead to mold formation and rot. Don’t put the box on the radiator !! Leave them on a table or chair away from the radiator, but close to the window. Good luck with this wonderful plant.
Seedlings are slow-growing and will require about 60 days to transplant. Once past the seedling stage, the plant is fast growing. The plants prefer rich, deep, ever moist, well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. Water the plant every other day.