{"product_id":"gotu-kola-seeds-centella-asiatica","title":"Gotu Kola Seeds (Centella asiatica) – 2 x 2,000","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGotu Kola Seeds (Centella asiatica): A Moist-Soil Growing Guide for Two 2,000-Seed Packs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGotu kola planting seeds, listed as two packs of 2,000 seeds (4,000 seeds total).\u003c\/strong\u003e Gotu kola (\u003cem\u003eCentella asiatica\u003c\/em\u003e) is a low-growing, creeping perennial in the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is also called Asiatic pennywort or Indian pennywort. This is a listing for seeds, not a fresh herb, prepared tea, live plants or medicinal product. Packet quantity, seed age and lot-specific germination performance should be confirmed against the physical labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gotu kola forms rounded to kidney-shaped leaves on creeping stems that can root at their nodes. NC State Extension describes it growing in moist to occasionally wet but well-drained places with sun or partial shade. The practical home setup is a bounded planter with moisture-retentive mix, reliable drainage, and room for stems to spread. Do not start every seed at once: use a small labeled trial before sowing the remaining pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts for Gardeners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to expect or verify\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eListed package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo packs × 2,000 seeds; 4,000 seeds total, pending physical pack confirmation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCentella asiatica\u003c\/em\u003e, an accepted name according to Kew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApiaceae, the carrot family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHabit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreeping, mat-forming perennial with stems that can root where they touch soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall, rounded or kidney-shaped green leaves on distinct leaf stalks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade, with protection from intense drying conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep moist; avoid a persistently stagnant, oxygen-starved pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, damp spots where the plant can be contained and monitored\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainer setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide, shallow growing area with moisture-retentive mix and drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter behavior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold tolerance depends on climate and the plant's establishment; NC State lists it as suitable outdoors in warm zones, with annual or container cultivation elsewhere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo verified lot-specific scarification, chilling, soaking or germination schedule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic, non-GMO, heirloom and untreated claims not established by current lot documentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Gotu Kola a Different Kind of Herb?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of producing a tall upright bush, gotu kola spreads close to the ground. Kew's botanical information describes creeping stems that root at nodes, and NC State Extension notes its ability to form dense ground cover. This matters when choosing a planting space: a defined container is easier to observe and control than a wet lawn edge or natural drainage ditch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotu kola is sometimes confused with other plants called pennywort. Similar common names alone do not prove a seed's identity. Look for the botanical name on the packet and compare mature foliage with reputable taxonomic sources before labeling or using the plants. This page explains horticulture, not health benefits or ingestion guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEight Steps for Starting Gotu Kola From Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Read the two packet labels carefully\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord the supplier, seed-lot identifier, stated species, packed-on date and any germination or storage advice. Store each packet's records separately. The quantity in the Shopify title has not been counted from the physical packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Reserve a small test portion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry one clearly labeled tray before using the full 4,000-seed listing quantity. This lets you observe the seeds without betting the entire purchase on one sowing method. Record the date, number planted, medium, temperature and watering approach. No verified germination percentage is available for this seed lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Pick a bounded, warm growing space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNC State Extension identifies this as a warm-climate perennial in wet habitats. Start in a manageable container or nursery tray that can later be moved if temperatures drop. Avoid planting straight into shared waterways or an unmanaged wet area, since established plants can spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Prepare clean, breathable growing medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a clean pot or tray with drainage holes and a seed-starting mix that holds moisture without turning into an airless mass. Pre-moisten the medium so that tiny seeds are not washed to one side when you water. General seed-starting practice emphasizes sanitation, labels and even moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Follow verified packet sowing directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA seed depth or pretreatment for an unidentified production batch should not be copied blindly from a different supplier. Consult the packet or seed producer first. If the directions are unclear, conduct a small, recorded trial and change one variable at a time; this makes it easier to learn what works for the actual lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Keep moisture steady as seedlings emerge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotu kola is associated with damp sites, so inspect the tray frequently and avoid letting the medium become bone-dry. Equally, if seedlings collapse or the pot smells stagnant, examine drainage and airflow before simply adding more water. Aim for a moist, oxygenated root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7. Transplant into a wider container once established\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen seedlings are sturdy enough to move, place them into a shallow, reasonably wide planter where creeping stems can develop. Give them light within the species' sun-to-part-shade range while protecting tender plants from abrupt hot sun and cold snaps. Do not overcrowd new transplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8. Monitor runners and restrict unwanted spread\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs new stems touch moist soil, check for rooting nodes and growth beyond your chosen boundary. Trim or reposition rooted stems within the planter; remove unwanted spread responsibly. Before introducing the species into an outdoor landscape, consult local regulations and invasive-plant guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Gotu Kola Growing Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore judging a packet by an empty seed tray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture is only one factor. In a published study of \u003cem\u003eCentella asiatica\u003c\/em\u003e, Devkota and Jha found that freshly collected seed and seed stored for two to three months behaved differently under laboratory germination conditions, while light and salinity also mattered. Those experimental results are not a laboratory report for this 2 × 2,000-seed retail lot. For a labeled, small-batch balcony trial and a comparison of our \u003cstrong\u003edifferent Gotu Kola package sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e, read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/therike.com\/blogs\/sustainable-living\/grow-gotu-kola-from-seed-save-money-and-beat-poor-germination\"\u003ethe Gotu Kola balcony seed-starting guide\u003c\/a\u003e. The offer here is \u003cstrong\u003etwo listed packets × 2,000 planting seeds (4,000 total)\u003c\/strong\u003e, not one 2,000-seed packet. The actual physical count, dormancy, storage and germination test for this lot remain unverified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSymptom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLikely conditions to investigate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAction to consider\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo emergence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLot freshness, sowing method, moisture and temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReview supplier directions and compare small test batches; avoid assuming a fixed germination interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYoung stems collapse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStale air, waterlogged medium, poor sanitation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean equipment, improve airflow and correct drainage before resowing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaf edges dry out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry potting mix, heat, excessive direct sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck root moisture and provide suitable partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoots or stems darken\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePersistent saturation and impaired drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove damaged plant material and improve medium aeration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant spreads outside its space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners rooting at nodes and favorable wet conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfine plants to a maintained container and check edges often\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth slows in cooler weather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature stress or seasonal response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtect container-grown plants from frost and review local growing conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs gotu kola the same as the aquatic plant water mimosa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Gotu kola is \u003cem\u003eCentella asiatica\u003c\/em\u003e (Apiaceae), a creeping wet-soil herb. Water mimosa is a different species and family with a different growth form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes gotu kola need a constantly flooded pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. NC State describes moist to wet but well-drained conditions. A planter with moisture-retentive mix and drainage allows easier monitoring than stagnant, permanently flooded soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow gotu kola in a container?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A wide container is a practical way to accommodate creeping stems, monitor watering and restrict spread. Outdoor survival depends on local climate and winter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the two packs guarantee 4,000 plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 4,000 figure is the listed seed count, not a verified germination or survival result. Seeds vary with age, storage and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly will these seeds germinate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot-specific germination time is not documented. Do not treat a generic number of days as a guarantee; follow the seed producer's guidance and track a small trial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the seeds tested, organic or certified non-GMO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of those claims has been verified from the currently available seed-lot documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSources and Limits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following sources describe the species and sound propagation principles. They do not certify the current retail seed lot, its quantity, viability, origin or germination performance. This page is a gardening guide and provides no treatment, dosage or consumption instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/centella-asiatica\/\"\u003eNC State Extension: Centella asiatica\u003c\/a\u003e (ground-cover habit, moisture, light and containment).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/powo.science.kew.org\/taxon\/urn%3Alsid%3Aipni.org%3Anames%3A1197718-2\"\u003eRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Plants of the World Online\u003c\/a\u003e (accepted taxon and distribution).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/product\/propagating-plants-from-seed\/\"\u003eWashington State University Extension: Propagating Plants from Seed\u003c\/a\u003e (seed-starting sanitation and labeling).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scielo.br\/j\/bjpp\/a\/RhSFPFwh7syqbY88hBy774s\/?format=html\u0026amp;lang=en\"\u003eDevkota \u0026amp; Jha (2010), \u003cem\u003eCentella asiatica\u003c\/em\u003e seed germination study\u003c\/a\u003e — species-level after-ripening, light and salinity findings, not this product lot's measured germination rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seeds Small envelope ( $2 shipping charge customer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46938631242046,"sku":"QQAWSCXX - NEW","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0154\/3713\/5926\/files\/carelessweed-seeds-planting-259.webp?v=1719486579","url":"https:\/\/therike.com\/products\/gotu-kola-seeds-centella-asiatica","provider":"The Rike","version":"1.0","type":"link"}