Acacia concinna Seeds (Shikakai)
1,170.00
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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 |
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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.
Product Specifications
| Name | Acacia concinna Seeds (Shikakai) |
|---|---|
| Category | Herb Seeds |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Net Quantity | 100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected) |
| Marketed by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| Manufactured by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| MRP | 1,170.00 (Incl. of all taxes) |
| Customer Support | Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717 |
