Epazote is one of the healthy and beautiful herbs grown in many places around the world. It has many health benefits. Chenopodium ambrosioides is what Epazote is called in the scientific world. It is a Chenopodium, which is in the family Amaranthaceae. People think that this wonderful herb comes from Central America, but it is now grown all over the world for both personal and commercial use. Epazote is good for your health in many ways because it has many different kinds of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Some of the health benefits of Epazote are that it boosts the immune system, improves digestive health, helps with weight loss, lowers the risk of anemia, prevents various types of cancer, prevents cardiovascular diseases, lowers blood pressure, improves bone health, improves eye health, is good for skin health, detoxifies the body, lowers the risk of diabetes, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Growing Epazote from seed: direct seeding after all danger of frost has passed, or, to get a head start on the growing season, by starting the seeds indoors between late March and early May. Epazote herb growing is not difficult. This plant is not picky about soil conditions but does prefer full sun. Propagation. You can sow seeds indoors in early spring, or sow directly outdoors when soil temperatures have reached 70F. If starting indoors, applying heat to the bottom of your seed trays will speed germination. Days to Germination 7 to 14 days Days to Maturity 65 days Planting Depth 1/16" Spacing in Row 12 inches Spacing Between Rows 12" Buy Seeds Online Organic Seeds Heirloom Seeds Non-GMO Seeds Vegetable Seeds Flower Seeds Herb Seeds Fruit Seeds Garden Seeds Seed Starter Kits Rare Seeds Bulk Seeds Indoor Gardening Seeds Seed Catalog Seed Packs for Sale Sustainable Seeds Greenhouse Seeds Seed Suppliers Planting Seeds Home Garden Seeds