Editing Ashitaba (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Ashitaba grows to a height of 50–120 cm and produces large umbels of white flowers. It has dissected leaves and stems with yellow sap, which is unique among Angelicas for its edibility and nutritional content, including chalcones and B12<ref>https://strictlymedicinalseeds.com/product/ashitaba-angelica-keiskei-koidzumi-potted-plant-organic</ref><ref>https://us.typology.com/library/ashitaba-what-should-you-know-about-this-plant</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': Ashitaba prefers temperatures between 12 and 22 °C and requires at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. It thrives in maritime climates and can be grown in zones 7 to 12<ref>https://strictlymedicinalseeds.com/product/ashitaba-angelica-keiskei-koidzumi-potted-plant-organic</ref>. The plant is cold hardy but may require greenhouse conditions in colder climates<ref>https://strictlymedicinalseeds.com/product/ashitaba-angelica-standard-keiskei-koidzumi-seeds-organic</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Ashitaba is typically a biennial, meaning it completes its lifecycle in two years, flowering and dying after the second year<ref>https://strictlymedicinalseeds.com/product/ashitaba-angelica-keiskei-koidzumi-potted-plant-organic</ref>.

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