Epazote plant profile
Dysphania ambrosioides
An annual herb for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Epazote
Sow epazote from seed in spring in a full-sun spot with moist, well-drained soil, making successive sowings every 2 to 3 weeks for a fresh supply (Illinois). It self-seeds very freely and can become invasive, so pinch stem tips to limit flowering and seed set.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Epazote in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Annual
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: invasive spreading, self seeding.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Epazote (Herb Gardening)
University of Illinois Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.