{"product_id":"shikakai-seeds","title":"Shikakai Seeds (Acacia concinna)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;color:rgba(26,26,20,0.75);margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eShikakai (Acacia concinna) — the ancient Indian hair care plant. Pods and seeds have been used for centuries as a natural shampoo and scalp treatment. A climbing shrub easy to grow in tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #e8e0d0;margin:12px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#4a6a3a;width:60%\"\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px\"\u003eAcacia concinna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#4a6a3a;width:60%\"\u003eSeeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px\"\u003e~30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#4a6a3a;width:60%\"\u003eGermination time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px\"\u003e10–15 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#4a6a3a;width:60%\"\u003eSowing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px\"\u003eJun–Aug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#4a6a3a;width:60%\"\u003ePlant type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px\"\u003ePerennial climbing shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(26,26,20,0.65);margin:12px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown \u0026amp; packed in India\u003c\/strong\u003e by SeedsCart — ISF-certified. Ships across India and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:20px 0 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--warm-grey);margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eMore herbs from SeedsCart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/7-herbs-seeds-combo\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:var(--parchment);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:7px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--forest);letter-spacing:0.04em;text-decoration:none;transition:all 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background='var(--bone)';this.style.borderColor='var(--forest-light)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='var(--parchment)';this.style.borderColor='var(--border)'\"\u003e→ 7 Herb Seeds Combo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/indian-herb-combo\" 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Combo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/coriander-seeds\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:var(--parchment);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:7px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--forest);letter-spacing:0.04em;text-decoration:none;transition:all 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background='var(--bone)';this.style.borderColor='var(--forest-light)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='var(--parchment)';this.style.borderColor='var(--border)'\"\u003e→ Coriander Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/tulsi-seeds\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:var(--parchment);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:7px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--forest);letter-spacing:0.04em;text-decoration:none;transition:all 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background='var(--bone)';this.style.borderColor='var(--forest-light)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='var(--parchment)';this.style.borderColor='var(--border)'\"\u003e→ Tulsi Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq\" style=\"margin-top:24px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;color:var(--forest);margin:0 0 12px;letter-spacing:0.02em\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many seeds are in the packet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eApproximately 30 Shikakai seeds per packet.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Shikakai used for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eShikakai pods are dried and powdered as a natural hair cleanser — it gently cleanses without stripping natural oils, reduces dandruff, and promotes hair growth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere does Shikakai grow best?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eShikakai grows best in tropical South and Central India — Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh. It requires warm, humid conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I sow Shikakai seeds?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eScarify seeds lightly (nick the seed coat) or soak in water for 24 hours before sowing. Sow 2–3 cm deep in moist, well-drained soil at the start of monsoon.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow fast does the plant grow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eShikakai is a vigorous climbing shrub growing 3–8 metres given support. It starts producing pods after 2–3 years and provides a good annual harvest once mature.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the germination guarantee?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003e98% germination guaranteed. Contact us within 30 days if your seeds do not sprout and we will replace them free.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.sc-faq-item{border-top:1px solid #e8e0d0} .sc-faq-q{width:100%;background:none;border:none;padding:14px 0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--forest);text-align:left;cursor:pointer;letter-spacing:0.02em;font-family:var(--font-sans)} .sc-faq-arr{transition:transform 0.25s;flex-shrink:0;margin-left:12px;color:var(--sage)} .sc-faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height 0.3s ease;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(26,26,20,0.72);padding:0} .sc-faq-a.open{max-height:300px;padding-bottom:14px}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"SeedsCart","offers":[{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":52780512215151,"sku":"SC-240","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Gram","offer_id":52809176252527,"sku":"SC-240","price":5850.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Gram","offer_id":52809176285295,"sku":"SC-240","price":2925.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Gram","offer_id":52809176318063,"sku":"SC-240","price":1170.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9564\/0431\/files\/Acacia-Concinna-Tree_93b83721-44f7-4846-a920-bd771b4b683a.webp?v=1773506465","url":"https:\/\/www.seedscart.in\/fr\/products\/shikakai-seeds","provider":"SeedsCart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}