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Sophora flavescens 'Ku Shen' Medicinal Root Seeds

Description

Sophora flavescens, commonly known as Ku Shen, is a perennial herb esteemed for its potent medicinal roots in traditional Chinese medicine. This variety is cultivated primarily for herbal use, offering practitioners and home herbalists the opportunity to grow this historically significant plant. It is valued for its broad-spectrum properties, including clearing heat, drying dampness, and expelling parasites.

Plants thrive in sunny locations with deep, well-drained soil, and require patience as they establish their valuable root system. They are a compelling choice for gardeners dedicated to cultivating medicinal botanicals.

Growing Information

  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Sowing: Start indoors or direct sow. Seeds benefit from scarification before planting.
  • Best Planting Season: Spring, after the last frost.
  • Days to Germination: 14–30 days (can be slow and irregular).
  • Days to Maturity (for root harvest): 2–3 years.
  • Sun: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil: Prefers sandy, well-drained loam. Tolerates poor soil.
  • Spacing: 50–80 cm (Plants develop a substantial root system and bushy growth).
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    Description

    Sophora flavescens, commonly known as Ku Shen, is a perennial herb esteemed for its potent medicinal roots in traditional Chinese medicine. This variety is cultivated primarily for herbal use, offering practitioners and home herbalists the opportunity to grow this historically significant plant. It is valued for its broad-spectrum properties, including clearing heat, drying dampness, and expelling parasites.

    Plants thrive in sunny locations with deep, well-drained soil, and require patience as they establish their valuable root system. They are a compelling choice for gardeners dedicated to cultivating medicinal botanicals.

    Growing Information

    • Plant Type: Perennial
    • Sowing: Start indoors or direct sow. Seeds benefit from scarification before planting.
    • Best Planting Season: Spring, after the last frost.
    • Days to Germination: 14–30 days (can be slow and irregular).
    • Days to Maturity (for root harvest): 2–3 years.
    • Sun: Full sun to partial shade.
    • Soil: Prefers sandy, well-drained loam. Tolerates poor soil.
    • Spacing: 50–80 cm (Plants develop a substantial root system and bushy growth).

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