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Shatavari
Asparagus racemosus Willd.
Difficult difficultyPlanting: Pre-monsoon (March-May) or early monsoon (June-July).
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
18" pot
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Start from
For home growers, root division is most practical: divide established clumps in March-April, ensuring each division has 2-3 healthy tubers and a bud. Replant immediately. Seeds can be sown in seedling trays (Feb-March) or nursery beds (April-May) after soaking in water or cow urine for 24 hours to aid germination. Transplant seedlings (45cm tall) to the main spot in June-July.
About Shatavari
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is a revered medicinal plant in Ayurveda, primarily cultivated for its tuberous roots. It's a hardy, perennial climbing shrub that offers significant health benefits, especially for women's reproductive health and overall vitality. While it requires patience as roots mature over 18-24 months, it is a moderate-difficulty plant to grow, rewarding growers with a valuable herbal yield.
Climate requirements
Ideal temperature
25-35°C
Heat stress above
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Cold stress below
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Humidity
Tolerates humid, but prefers semi-arid to subtropical cool environments.
Rain sensitivity
Prefers 600-1200 mm annual rainfall, with 85% during July-September. Avoid waterlogging at all costs.
Growth stages
Stage 1
Germination
Day 1–30
Stage 2
Seedling
Day 31–90
Stage 3
Vegetative
Day 91–365
Stage 4
Flowering
Day 366–540
Stage 5
Bulking
Day 541–720
Stage 6
Harvest
Day 721–900
Common pests and diseases
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Companion plants for Shatavari
Avoid planting nearby
✗ Plants requiring excessive water✗ Plants with aggressive root systems that compete with tubers
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