How Do You Care for Epazote

Plant in well-draining soil in full sun.Medium water requirements.Growing in containers is recommended – epazote reseeds liberally and can “take over” an area fairly quickly.

Is epazote an annual or perennial?

It is hardy in USDA plant hardiness zone 6 to 11. Plant seeds or seedlings in the early spring once the ground can be worked. In warm areas, epazote is a perennial. Due to its invasive nature, however, it is best grown in containers.

Can epazote be grown indoors?

If epazote is grown indoors, it should be done on a window sill or in full sunlight and transferred outdoors at the first possible chance. Growing inside for 4-6 weeks in early spring is feasible long as it’s in direct sunlight before moving the plant outside.