Davana Marikolundu seeds

Bring the unique fragrance and traditional charm of Davana into your garden! Known locally as Marikolundu, Davaccino, or simply Davana herb, this delicate aromatic plant is prized for its sweet, fruity fragrance, cultural importance, and essential oil use. 

Specifications : 

How to Plant and Care for Davana : 

Planting

• Soil: Use well-drained, slightly moist loamy soil enriched with compost.
• Sowing: Sow seeds shallowly in pots, beds, or trays. Cover lightly with fine soil.
• Germination: Seeds sprout in 7–9 days under warm, moist conditions.
• Transplanting: After 3–4 weeks, move seedlings (8–10 cm tall) to wider spacing 15–20 cm apart.

Care

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging.
• Sunlight: Needs bright sunlight; partial shade helps in extreme heat.
• Growth Control: Plants may grow tall and floppy; prune lightly or stake to support.
• Fertilization: Add organic manure or compost at planting; light feeding every few weeks helps healthy growth.
• Weeding: Keep beds free of weeds to avoid competition.

Harvest

• First harvest: ~2.5 months after transplanting.
• Subsequent harvests: Every 30–40 days by cutting mature stems.
• Uses: Fresh leaves and flowers for garlands, fragrance, religious offerings, and essential oil extraction.

Benefits : 

• Unique Fragrance – Produces a sweet, fruity aroma highly valued in perfumes, garlands, and aromatherapy.
• Cultural Significance – Widely used in temple offerings, festivals, and traditional rituals in South India.
• Medicinal & Herbal Value – Traditionally used in Ayurveda for its antimicrobial, antifungal, and digestive properties.
• Easy & Sustainable to Grow – Desi, native, non-hybrid, and non-GMO seeds that germinate quickly (7–9 days) and provide multiple harvests.

Names of Davana Marikolunthu Seeds : 

Scientific Name : Artemisia pallens

Common Names : Davana Seeds , Marikolunthu Seeds , Davaccino Seeds ,Davana Herb Seeds

Indian Regional Names : மரிக்கொழுந்து விதைகள் (Marikolunthu Seeds) , దవనము గింజలు (Davanamu Seeds) , ದವನ ಬೀಜಗಳು (Davana Seeds) , दवाना बीज (Davana Seeds) , धवन बीज (Dhvana Seeds) , Davana Seeds (commonly the same as Tamil usage)

Why Choose Our Seeds ? 

In Native Indian Organics, Choosing our Davana (Marikolunthu) seeds means getting more than just a packet , you’re investing in authentic, heritage-quality seeds that are native, non-hybrid, open pollinated and non-GMO. These seeds are fresh stock with fast germination (7-9 days), meaning you see results quickly. The company uses sustainable practices, with packaging, quality control, and delivery optimized for gardeners across India. You’re supporting seeds that preserve traditional genetics, promote biodiversity, and allow you to grow fragrant and culturally significant herbs in your home, without relying on hybrids or chemical modifications. Explore Our Variety of Herbal Seeds. 

Start growing your own Davana Marikolundu today and bring fragrance, tradition, and sustainability to your garden!