Kava cuttings or plants

[dayna]

We are very interested in trying our hand at growing Kava. I heard it would be good for my anxiety. Since it takes 7 years to reach maturity, we'd like to get them planted sooner rather than later.

So does anyone know a good source for Kava Kava plants? And does anyone know if they'd grow at 2800 feet?



Dayna

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[Carey]

`Awa (Kava, Piper methysticum) grows best under 1500' on windward sides, but you can always try it...
Pacific ago-forestry link on kava to get you started:
http://agroforestry.net/scps/Kava_specialty_crop.pdf

We donated our `Awa to a cultural garden, to join other lowland cultivar varieties. That is something else to consider, as there are so many different varieties...possibly there are some that are better for your elevation...

[John Fowler]

Hello Dayna, I see no reason why kava wouldn't grow at you location. How cold does it get? I would recommend "Isa" it 's strong growing and puts up with all kinds of conditions. Actually, you can start harvesting after 3 1/2 years. Best, John [url]F [url]kava@tribalsite.com