{"product_id":"10-seeds-aralia-cordata-hardy-spikenard-perennial-vegetable-udo-plant","title":"10 Seeds Aralia cordata (Hardy Spikenard) Perennial Vegetable Udo Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Aralia cordata, also known as Hardy Spikenard or Udo, a remarkable perennial vegetable prized for its crisp, aromatic shoots that emerge each spring. This hardy plant develops a bold, clumping habit with large, dark green compound leaves, creating a striking tropical effect in shaded borders, woodland gardens, or container displays.\u003cbr\u003e\nCultivate Udo for its delicious, edible young shoots, which are perfect for salads, stir-fries, or pickling, offering a delicate, slightly sweet flavor. It prefers cool, consistently moist, humus-rich soil and thrives in partial to full shade, making it an excellent choice for challenging areas. Once established, this long-lived perennial returns annually, providing a unique culinary harvest and ornamental presence for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Aralia cordata\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Perennial vegetable\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant Habit: Upright, clumping\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Partial to full shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Rich, moist, well-drained\u003cbr\u003e\nDays to Harvest: Approx. 120-180 days to maturity; shoots harvested in spring (year 2 and beyond)\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 4-9\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Cold stratify for 2-4 weeks, then sow; germination can be slow and erratic.\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Sow 1\/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix; keep warm and consistently damp.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 36-48 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Edible shoots; ornamental foliage; benefits from winter chill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663017869448,"sku":"EXGA-027","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_847db62b-520b-4e73-97b3-c69ff286b691.png?v=1791895389","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/10-seeds-aralia-cordata-hardy-spikenard-perennial-vegetable-udo-plant","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}