Epazote, Culinary & Medicinal Herbs,

Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides), is an heirloom herb cherished for its culinary appeal. A distinctive culinary herb is popular in Mexican and South American cuisines and is characterized by its toothed, light green leaves, tiny, greenish flowers, and powerful aromatics. It is used dried or fresh.
Grow your own Epazote and experience the intense aroma of this Mexican staple for yourself. This warm-weather herb grows fast and thrives in full sun, producing light green leaves and fragrant flowers. Epazote is famous for its unique pungent flavor with notes of mint, citrus, anise, and creosote. Plants reach 2-3’ tall. Also valued for its medicinal properties. Epazote is perfect for adding robust flavor to traditional dishes. Add some spice to your garden today! The leaves are usually ready for harvest after 40 days. It is suggested to pinch off flowers to encourage continued leaf growth otherwise, it will quickly go to seed. Epazote seeds are easy to grow, however, growing in containers is recommended as this herb is highly pervasive. Days to maturity: 45-65 days

Pkt Size/Approx. Seeds
0.02 g ~ 100+ Seeds

•Annual
•Plant height: 2-4 feet
•USDA Zone: 2-11
•Germination: 7-14 days
•Maturity: 55 days

After all danger of frost has passed, scatter seeds on prepared soil and tamp lightly. Keep seeds moist, and seedlings should emerge within a week or two. Or start indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost. Epazote prefers well-drained soil. Epazote seeds do not require stratification. Plant in a location with full sun and well-draining soil. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart and rows 18-24 inches apart. Water regularly, ensuring consistent soil moisture without over-watering.