Shikakai Seeds (Acacia concinna)
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Shikakai (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.
| Botanical name | Acacia concinna |
| Seeds per packet | ~30 |
| Germination time | 10–15 days |
| Sowing season | Jun–Aug |
| Plant type | Perennial climbing shrub |
Grown & packed in India by SeedsCart — ISF-certified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 30 Shikakai seeds per packet.
Shikakai pods are dried and powdered as a natural hair cleanser — it gently cleanses without stripping natural oils, reduces dandruff, and promotes hair growth.
Shikakai grows best in tropical South and Central India — Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh. It requires warm, humid conditions.
Scarify 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.
Shikakai 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.
98% germination guaranteed. Contact us within 30 days if your seeds do not sprout and we will replace them free.
