Today, belladona is a very important plant to science and the medical field because of its chemical content. Today, we know that belladona contains atropine, scopolomine and hyoscyamine. All parts of the plant contain alkaloids, but the highest content is in the ripe fruit and the green leaves. Belladona is harvested wild in some places. In the United States, the plant is cultivated in Pennsylvania, Ohio, California and Wisconsin.
Some farms even export to Europe.
The seeds are extremely small. The plant requires rich, moist soil, plenty of fertilizer and a weed free environment. Harvesting of the plant is done when it is in full bloom. The first year only one crop is obtained. The years to follow yield two or three crops.