Ashwagandha

Planting: Prefers sandy-loam soil; avoid waterlogged areas.
Manuring: Organic manure (FYM) basal dose. Needs little thereafter.
Irrigation: Low. Sensitive to excessive moisture in the root zone.
Importance: "Indian Ginseng"; high demand for stress management.
Nutrient Value: Contains Withanolides and various alkaloids.
Medicinal Value: Adaptogen; boosts physical strength and reduces cortisol.
Ecological Value: Root secretions can help suppress certain soil pathogens.
Ornamental Value: Compact shrub with small red berries (when mature).