Edible Valerian
Also known as
taproot valerian, tobacco root and tobaccoroot
Taxonomy
Valeriana edulis
Valeriana
Caprifoliaceae
Dipsacales
How to care for Edible Valerian
How often to water your Edible Valerian
Edible Valerian needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Edible Valerian in your home
Edible Valerian love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Edible Valerian does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Edible Valerian in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Edible Valerian
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Edible Valerian after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Edible Valerian
Edible Valerian
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.