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Asafoetida (Heeng)

Asafoetida (Heeng)

Ferula foetida

Hard difficultyPerennial
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Low — drought tolerant
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Min pot size
24" pot
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Start from
Sow seeds in deep soil; requires up to 5 years of undisturbed growth before resin tapping

About Asafoetida (Heeng)

An incredibly unique, high-value perennial herb. The famous pungent spice 'Heeng' is the dried latex tapped from the massive taproot after 4-5 years of growth. Highly drought resistant.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
15–30°C
Heat stress above
40°C
Cold stress below
-5°C
Humidity
Low (20–40%)
Rain sensitivity
High

Growth stages

Stage 1
Germination
Day 0–30
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 31–1400
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 1800–1830

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