Science · Plants, Natives & Crops

Ashwagandha

Warm-season medicinal shrub or herb grown for roots; prefers full sun and well-drained sandy soil.

Withania somnifera · Herb/medicinal crop

Profile

Site: Full sun where stated by cited publication.
Soil: Use well-drained soil; crop-specific preferences summarized in water guidance.
Production: Harvest or propagation recommendations depend on crop.
Caution: No unsupported numeric salinity or moisture thresholds supplied.

Water & soil context

Moisture (VWC): Water only as soil dries; dislikes wet roots.
Salinity tolerance: Not documented in cited pages.
Drought tolerance: Not documented in cited pages.

Illustrative monitoring-depth band

6–12 in

Editorial placement example, not a validated optimum or total rooting depth. Confirm the site's root distribution and soil horizons; multiple depths may be needed.

Allow the root zone to dry between irrigations; avoid wet feet and poor drainage.

Problems to watch

Stem and root rot

Stress signs

Rotting stems or roots

Where you'll find it

Medicinal root; leaves used for insect-repellent production

Sources & scope

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Published botanical and soil references are distinct from GroundWorx product guidance. Moisture thresholds and monitoring depths require site calibration; sources do not establish product performance or diagnose stress.