Centella asiatica INDIAN PENNYWORT (15 seeds)

Gotu Kola, also known as indian pennywort or Centella asiatica, is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches a height of 15 cm. This creeping plant belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is a small, fast-growing Asian herb with evergreen foliage.

Its flowers range from white to pale pink. They are very small, generally measuring 2 to 3 millimeters in diameter. They typically grow in clusters and have an umbel shape. Flowering takes place in late summer.

indian pennywort seeds are cylindrical, light brown with ridges, and quite small, averaging only 2 millimeters in length.

 - Uses:

Medicinal: It is widely used in Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. It is primarily cultivated for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Healing & Circulation: The plant is known for its ability to facilitate wound healing and improve blood circulation.

Cosmetics: Today, it is a popular ingredient in skincare products, integrated into moisturizers, serums, and tonics.

Culinary: It is appreciated in Asian and African cuisines; its edible leaves are often used in salads or traditional remedies.

Nootropic: This herb is also considered shamanic and possesses nootropic (cognitive-enhancing) properties.
Do not consume for psychoactive or medicinal effects; cultivate solely for the preservation of the botanical species.

- Sowing and Germination:

• The best time to sow gotu-kola is in February, when temperatures are still quite cold.
• Soak the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water.
• Sprinkle them in a small pot of fine potting soil without covering them.
• Leave the sowing outdoors during winter or in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 weeks.
• Finally, place the culture in a greenhouse at a temperature of 25°C.
• Germination can take 4 to 8 weeks after the stratification process.

- Soil Type:

This small groundcover plant needs soil with a slightly acidic pH, rich in organic matter and well-aerated.

- Light:

It acclimates to all types of light but prefers shaded locations. Regarding artificial lighting, horticultural neon lights or agricultural LEDs are preferred.

- Humidity:

This Chinese herb grows in a relatively humid environment. Watering twice a week is sufficient; never let water stagnate in the saucers.

- Temperature:

It grows very well when temperatures vary between 15 and 25°C. This plant is frost-sensitive and must be brought indoors before the winter period.