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<p data-mce-fragment="1">1st plant Strawberry Raspberry: 2 years old</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Now in larger size: C2 pot and 40-60 cm tall</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common names:</strong> Strawberry Raspberry, Balloon Berry, Strawberry Raspberry<br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1"> <em>Rubus illecebrosus</em></span><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br></em><strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Rose family</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The Strawberry Raspberry originates from Japan and belongs to the same genus as our common raspberry (<em>Rubus idaeus</em>), but has an appearance similar to a strawberry.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The taste resembles that of the mulberry. Suitable for making jam. The berries can also be eaten as they are. However, the berries are considered to develop more flavor when cooked.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Easy to grow. Thrives in sunny locations. Grows well in most soils, but for a good harvest, a nutrient-rich soil should be used.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Spreads easily through root shoots and forms a ground-covering thicket.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Self-pollinating.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Growing position: sun/partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 50-100 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1">Hardiness zone: 1-5</p>

<p> Omnivorous beneficial animals for soil-dwelling pests such as sandflies, water flies and thrips species. 2500 pieces or 25000 pieces.</p> <p> <em>The product cannot be ordered during the winter.</em></p> <p> <em>Orders placed by Sunday evening will be shipped the following Tuesday.</em></p> <p>Ground-dwelling mites,<span> </span><em>Hypoaspis</em> is a small beneficial insect that lives in and on the soil. As an adult, it is about 1 mm long and brown in color. It feeds on many different pests that have one or more stages in the soil, such as gnats, water flies, thrips, chicken mites and collembolans (springtails). Both adults and nymphs are active in pest control. The soil-dwelling mite is fast and works actively already when released, but since it only fights pests in the soil, it can take a few weeks before the effect is noticeable. 2500 soil-dwelling mites are enough for up to 10 m ² .</p> <p> The soil-dwelling mite will remain in the houseplant as long as there is food, but it will die out as soon as the food supply disappears for an extended period, or if the soil dries out significantly.</p> <p> <strong>User manual</strong></p> <p>The animals should be released immediately after reception, where control is desired. They can be used year-round at temperatures above 15 degrees. They thrive best in temperatures between 15 and 30 degrees.<span> </span><em>Please note that they cannot withstand temperatures below 12 degrees</em> .</p> <p> If necessary, they can be stored for a shorter period before being released at a temperature of around 15 degrees.</p> <p> The variants of the product contain either 2500 pieces or 25000 pieces of Hypoaspis.</p>

<p>Natural twine made of jute with a steel wire core – ideal for tying and garden work. Easy to knot and twist. Fits perfectly in holders for jute twine.</p>

<p class="p1"> <span class="s1">Jute sack for covering plants. Protects against frost and snow as well as strong sun, but also against drying out in the spring. Can also be used as a pot cover, wood sack, vegetable storage and Santa's sack for Christmas.</span></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">Good option for covering evergreen plants that are at risk of frost drought when the sun's rays warm in the spring and winter.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">For <span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);" data-mce-style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><span style="color: rgb(74, 146, 28);" data-mce-style="color: rgb(74, 146, 28);"><strong><a rel="noopener" title="Heavy Jute Fabric 1.5x4m 6m² | Protection against cold, wind &amp; scorching sun" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/weibulls-jutevav-1-5x4m-6m-skydd-mot-kyla-vind-brannande-sol" style="color: rgb(74, 146, 28);" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/weibulls-jutevav-1-5x4m-6m-skydd-mot-kyla-vind-brannande-sol" data-mce-style="color: rgb(74, 146, 28);" target="_blank">pure jute fabric, see here.</a> <a rel="noopener" title="Heavy Jute Fabric 1.5x4m 6m² | Protection against cold, wind &amp; scorching sun" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/weibulls-jutevav-1-5x4m-6m-skydd-mot-kyla-vind-brannande-sol" style="color: rgb(74, 146, 28);" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/weibulls-jutevav-1-5x4m-6m-skydd-mot-kyla-vind-brannande-sol" data-mce-style="color: rgb(74, 146, 28);" target="_blank"></a></strong></span></span></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">70 x 110 cm</span></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (20 pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong> Caper<br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Capparis spinosa</em><br><strong>Family:</strong> Capparaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span>Plant history & use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Caper is a Mediterranean plant long cultivated for its edible unopened flower buds. After picking, they are then preserved in salt to remove bitter substances and enhance the tangy flavor. You can also let the flowers remain until fruit has formed and instead preserve the somewhat larger fruits in the same way.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Preserving capers is very simple. It can be divided into 4 steps:<br></p> <ul> <li>Place the fresh flower buds/fruits in a bowl with salt</li> <li>Leave the flower buds/fruits in the bowl with salt for 3-7 days (or longer if desired).</li> <ul> <li>Drain off the water that collects in the bowl and add a little extra salt each day.</li> </ul> <li>When the preservation is complete, rinse off the salt from the flower buds/fruits and soak them in water. The soaking time is up to personal taste, but the shortest recommended time is 15 minutes. You can soak for several hours if you wish. Use a spoon and taste from time to time to find the flavor that suits you.</li> </ul> <p>You can also preserve younger shoots and leaves from the caper bush. If you want to use somewhat older leaves and shoots, a tip is to blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes before preserving. Mix your caper harvest with salt and vinegar, leave in the fridge about 1 month. Ready to eat.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation of caper can be traced back as far as 7000 years ago in present-day Turkey, Jordan, and Syria. It is believed to have been used both for culinary and medicinal needs. In medicinal use, all parts of the plant were used, mainly as a digestive aid.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In tropical and subtropical forest gardens (agroforestry), it is effectively used in the lowest layer as ground cover.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Cultivation</strong>:</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In its original environment, caper often grows in high temperatures and soils with poor water and nutrient availability. A typical adaptation to a nutrient-poor environment is a very widespread root system, making it suitable as a soil binder at, for example, shorelines or eroding soils. Caper naturally spreads on rocky cliffs and slopes. It grows on the walls of many ancient fortifications in the Mediterranean.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Sweden, caper is best grown in a pot in bright locations and overwintered frost-free. Caper is characterized by an initially upright growth habit, later producing long horizontal side shoots that spread along the ground or hang down when growing on slopes and on walls.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The bush is productive, and under optimal conditions, it can yield substantial harvests of up to 3000 buds per bush and season. In Sweden, one cannot quite expect the same results, but you can do your best to mimic the plant’s original environment by:</p> <ul data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1">letting it stand in direct sunlight throughout the summer half-year,</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">letting it grow in well-drained Mediterranean soil, and</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.</li> </ul> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Feel free to use a large pot once the plant has grown.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">As described earlier, you harvest either the unopened flower buds or the fully formed fruits. If you let the flower bud open, the bush produces sweet-smelling, spectacular flowers. The caper bush blooms already the first year from seed sowing.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">The flower buds are traditionally picked in the morning when they seem to have their highest aromatic value.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The caper bush can be propagated by cuttings.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Sowing</strong>:</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Caper seeds germinate irregularly. To create better germination conditions:</p> <ul data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 1 day</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Place the seeds in a sealed plastic bag between a couple of pieces of damp paper towel/damp sand and leave in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds in lukewarm water again for 1 day as a final step</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in seed soil</li> </ul> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The roots of young caper plants are unusually easily disturbed and can be damaged during transplanting. A good solution can be to sow the seeds in <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/smarta-redskap/products/nedbrytbara-odlingsbrickor-10-pack" title="Biodegradable seed trays 10-pack" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>biodegradable seed trays</strong></span></a> which you can plant directly into a larger pot without disturbing the roots.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics</strong>:</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Light: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 50 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 1-12 weeks</p>

<p><strong>Capers plant - current height: 20-40 cm</strong></p> <p><strong>Common name:</strong> Capers<br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Capparis spinosa</em><br><strong>Family:</strong> Capparaceae</p> <p><strong><span>Plant history & use:</span></strong></p> <p>Capers is a Mediterranean plant long cultivated for its edible unopened flower buds. After picking, they are then pickled in salt to remove bitter substances and enhance the sour taste. You can also let the flowers remain until fruit has formed and instead pickle the slightly larger fruits in the same way.</p> <p>Pickling capers is very simple. It can be divided into 4 steps:<br></p> <ul> <li>Place the fresh flower buds/fruits in a bowl with salt</li> <li>Leave the flower buds/fruits in the bowl with salt for 3-7 days (or longer if desired).</li> <ul> <li>Pour off the water that collects in the bowl and add a little extra salt each day.</li> </ul> <li>When the pickling is finished, rinse off the salt from the flower buds/fruits and soak them in water. The soaking time is up to personal taste, but the shortest recommended time is 15 minutes. You can soak for several hours if you wish. Use a spoon and do a taste test now and then to find the flavor that suits you.</li> </ul> <p>You can also pickle younger shoots and leaves from the caper bush. If you want to use somewhat older leaves and shoots, a tip is to blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes before pickling. Mix your caper harvest with salt and vinegar, leave in the fridge about 1 month. Ready to eat.</p> <p>Capers cultivation can be traced back as far as 7000 years ago in today’s Turkey, Jordan, and Syria. It is believed to have been used both for culinary and medicinal needs. In medicinal use, all parts of the plant were used, mainly as a digestive aid.</p> <p>In tropical and subtropical forest gardens (agroforestry), it is effectively used in the lowest layer as ground cover.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation</strong>:</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">In Sweden, capers grow best in pots in bright locations and are overwintered frost-free - but... we are experimenting with caper cultivation on a stone wall facing south. The plants are planted in the gaps between the stones, just as it often grows naturally on old castle walls down in the Mediterranean. They do not need much soil to spread out and become nice. The stone wall stores heat when it is warm and releases heat when the temperature drops, creating a somewhat more favorable climate. Capers are hardy down to -8°C, so with some winter covering in the form of jute cloth, this is not impossible in favorable locations in the country’s mildest parts.</p> <p>Capers are characterized by an initially upright growth habit to later grow long horizontal side shoots that spread along the ground or hang down when growing on slopes and on walls.</p> <p>In its original environment, capers often grow in high temperatures and soils with poor water and nutrient availability. A typical adaptation to a nutrient-poor environment is a very widespread root system that makes it suitable as ground cover at, for example, shorelines or eroding soils. Capers in its natural environment is often widespread on rocky cliffs and slopes. It grows on the walls of many ancient fortifications in the Mediterranean.</p> <p>The bush is productive and under optimal conditions can yield substantial harvests of up to 3000 buds per bush and season. In Sweden, one cannot quite expect the same results but can do one’s best to mimic the plant’s original environment by:</p> <ul> <li>letting it stand in direct sunlight all summer,</li> <li>letting it grow in well-drained Mediterranean soil, and</li> <li>letting the soil dry out between waterings.</li> </ul> <p>Feel free to use a large pot when the plant has grown.</p> <p>As described earlier, you harvest either the unopened flower buds or the fully formed fruits. If you let the flower bud open, the bush produces sweet-smelling, spectacular flowers. The caper bush blooms already the first year from seed.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">The flower buds are traditionally picked in the morning as that is when they seem to have their highest aromatic value.</p> <p>The caper bush can be propagated by cuttings.<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Properties</strong>:</p> <p>Perennial: Perennial<br>Growing position: sun<br>Height: 50 cm<br></p>

<p> SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Karen Chili,</span></p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Wiang Ping Chili, Karen Chili, Karen Chili Pepper</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Capsicum annuum</span></em> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Karenchilin is named after and originates from an ethnic group in the mountainous regions between Burma and Thailand. The Karen people have lived in the region for over 2000 years and were one of the first inhabitants of the area. Karenchilin is hardier than other tropical chilies. The chilies typically have a high heat and a distinctive fruity and sweet flavor that really makes its mark in the dishes it is used in.</p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Karenchilin is easily recognized by its green, yellow, orange &amp; red fruits with a slightly dented surface. Fruits in different stages are often visible on the plant at the same time a little into the season, hence the colorful impression of the plant. Another characteristic of Karenchilin is that its fruits usually always point upwards on the plant.</p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span>The Scoville Heat Units (SHU) of the Karen Chili can vary depending on growing conditions, but it typically ranges between 50,000 and 100,000 SHU. This places the Karen Chili at a medium to hot level on the Scoville scale, a level that most other Thai Chili peppers fall into.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Karen Chili can be grown both in pots and in the garden. It needs well-drained soil and a sunny location to thrive. It thrives in a warm and humid environment - both during germination and growth. Under optimal conditions, it is a high-yielding variety that can produce an abundance of fruit during the summer months.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span>However, it is one of the hardier tropical chili varieties in its ability to grow and produce in colder temperatures. It is not frost hardy. So it is grown as a perennial, which is recommended, it should overwinter in a temperature of at least 15 degrees. Can also be grown as an annual.</span></p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The growth habit is bushy and plants usually reach a height of 60 cm.</span></p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span>All chili peppers originate from Central and South America. The genus has since been spread around the world by colonists, missionaries and traders, and new species have emerged through adaptation to the environment.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Chili peppers are generally easy to grow. They thrive in sunny, warm locations. They can be grown indoors in windows.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> All chili peppers are perennial and can produce fruit all year round if given the right conditions. Heat, light, light nutrition and moisture contribute to continuous growth &amp; production of the plant. If you want the plant to produce fruit also during the winter months, use a grow light to supplement the sunlight, possibly grow only under grow light.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Keep the soil evenly moist and allow it to dry out slightly between waterings. Fertilize 2-3 times a week to ensure abundant fruit production.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The fruits range in color from green (yellow-orange) to red. The fruits can be eaten at all stages of maturity. 2-6 cm.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Pre-grow indoors at the beginning of the year.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Place the seeds in lukewarm water 1 day before sowing. Moisten the soil and press the seeds lightly against the surface. Cover with 1 cm of soil. Place in bright light and keep the seeds moist.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 50-150 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 5-15 days</p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p> SEEDS (30pcs/bag)</p> <p> <strong>Common names:</strong> <span>Kariyat,</span> <span>Kalmegh, King of Bitters, Indian Echinacea,</span> <span>Nilavembu,</span> Bhuin, Chirota, Neemba<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Andrographis paniculata</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span>Acanthaceae</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p>A well-known medicinal plant, also used in Scandinavia as an anti-infective for colds etc. Compared to the healing properties of Echinacea. Kariyat is also known as the "King of Bitters" for its bitter taste.</p> <p> It is mainly the roots and leaves that are used to relieve fever, skin problems, stomach problems and to improve appetite. Kariyat is full of antioxidants and is used as an immune system booster.</p> <p> Commonly used to relieve colds through its ability to shorten the duration of a cold.</p> <p> Dry the leaves and roots and add to boiled water or any hot drink of your choice. You can also pulverize dried leaves and consume in any way you like. Alternatively, make a decoction directly from fresh leaves and roots. The leaves are sometimes also eaten fresh in a mixture with other vegetables.</p> <p> Poultices of plant parts are used to relieve swelling and pigment deficiencies in the skin (e.g. <span><em>vitiligo</em> ). Also used to relieve snake and insect bites.</span></p> <p>Attractive plant for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.</p> <p> Kariyat leaf extract can be used as an organic pesticide against plant pests. The extract is mixed with water and sprayed on the intended plant.</p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p> Kariyat is a perennial low-growing shrub that is often grown as an annual. However, if you overwinter the plant frost-free, you can use the same plant for several years.</p> <p> Kariyat is a hardy plant that grows naturally in many different types of environments: low-lying plains, highland slopes, coasts and roadsides.</p> <p> In cultivation it is an easy-care plant that thrives in many different types of soil. Moist soils with good drainage are an advantage, however. Can grow both in full shade (e.g. under taller trees and shrubs) and in partial shade, but it grows best in sunny, slightly shady locations.</p> <p> Plant with a spacing of approximately 60cm x 30cm.</p> <p> Top branches for a bushier growth habit.</p> <p> Roots should be harvested when foliage begins to lose color or wilt.</p> <p><strong>Sowing:</strong></p> <p> Pre-cultivate indoors early in the year, or sow directly outdoors in May-June.</p> <p> Soak the seeds 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain humidity.</p> <p> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing conditions: sun / shade / partial shade<br> Height: 30 cm<br> Germination time: 3-10 days</p>

<p>Chinese Flowering Dogwood of the variety 'China Girl'</p> <ul> <li>Height: 40-50 cm (C5 pot)</li> <li>Height: 60-80 cm (C5 pot)</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The picture is only an example and does not represent the exact size of the different varieties</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Common name:</strong> Flowering Dogwood<strong><br>Scientific name:</strong><em> Cornus kousa<br></em><strong>Family:</strong> Cornaceae</p> <p><strong>Plant history & use:</strong></p> <p>Flowering Dogwood is a dense, small bush tree originating from Northeast Asia. In spring, it produces numerous bright white flowers that brighten shaded areas in the garden. At the end of summer, the tree bears peculiar pink-red edible fruits about 2-3 cm in diameter.</p> <p>These fruits can be made into jam or baked into pies. In Asia, juice is made from them and they are fermented into wine.</p> <p>The bark on thicker trunks flakes off and creates a beautiful pattern of varied colours.</p> <p>The leaves of the tree also turn a beautiful bright red/orange colour in autumn.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Flowering Dogwood is a deciduous tree that thrives well in most parts of Sweden. The tree is relatively long-lived (50-150 years) and hardy against cold climates.</p> <p>Unlike many plants, Flowering Dogwood thrives well in shady locations. It also prefers to be sheltered from wind. When the tree stands in direct sun, it tends to produce more fruits, but of smaller size.</p> <p>An optimal growing place for the Flowering Dogwood is under one or several taller deciduous trees – which provide shade and add organic material to the soil – surrounded by additional vegetation in various layers. This contributes to the moist, wind-sheltered, and partly shaded environment in which the Flowering Dogwood grows best. The tree’s brightly shining blossoms can also brighten an otherwise shady "grove". Flowering Dogwood has low care demands and yields large recurring harvests every year.</p> <p>For the above reasons, Flowering Dogwood is an excellent tree to have in a food forest. If you do not have such a place on your growing area, a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade also works well.</p> <p><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p>Perennial: Perennial<br>Growing position: shade/partial shade<br>Height: 2-3 m<br>Growing zone: 1-3</p>

<p>Chinese Flowering Dogwood of the variety 'Milky Way'</p> <ul> <li>Height: 30-40 cm (C2 pot)</li> <li>Height: 60-80 cm (C5 pot)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Common name:</strong> Chinese Flowering Dogwood<strong><br>Scientific name:</strong><em> Cornus kousa<br></em><strong>Family:</strong> Cornaceae</p> <p><strong>Plant history & use:</strong></p> <p>Flowering dogwood is a dense, small bush tree originating from Northeast Asia. In spring, it produces numerous bright white flowers that brighten shaded areas in the garden. At the end of summer, the tree bears peculiar pink-red edible fruits measuring 2-3 cm in diameter.</p> <p>These fruits can be made into jam or baked into pies. In Asia, juice is made from them and they are fermented into wine.</p> <p>The bark on thicker trunks flakes off and creates a beautiful pattern of varied colors.</p> <p>The leaves of the tree also turn a beautiful bright red/orange color in autumn.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Flowering dogwood is a deciduous tree that thrives well in most parts of Sweden. The tree is relatively long-lived (50-150 years) and hardy against cold climates.</p> <p>Unlike many plants, flowering dogwood thrives well in shaded locations. It also prefers to be sheltered from wind. When the tree stands in direct sun, it tends to produce more fruits, but of smaller size.</p> <p>An optimal growing place for flowering dogwood is under one or more taller deciduous trees – which provide shade and add organic material to the soil – surrounded by additional vegetation in various layers. This contributes to the moist, wind-sheltered, and partly shaded environment in which flowering dogwood grows best. The tree’s bright flowering can also brighten an otherwise shaded "grove". Flowering dogwood has low maintenance needs and yields large recurring harvests every year.</p> <p>For the above reasons, flowering dogwood is an excellent tree to have in a food forest. If you do not have such a place on your growing area, a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade also works well.</p> <p><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p>Perennial: Perennial<br>Growing position: shade/partial shade<br>Height: 2-3 m<br>Growing zone: 1-3</p>

<p><strong>Chinese Flowering Dogwood in various sizes:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Height 60-80 cm</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Height 100-125 cm</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Common name:</strong> Chinese Flowering Dogwood<strong><br>Scientific name:</strong><em> Cornus kousa<br></em><strong>Family:</strong> Cornaceae</p> <p><strong>Plant history & use:</strong></p> <p>Flowering dogwood is a dense, small bush tree originating from Northeast Asia. In spring, it produces numerous bright white flowers that brighten shaded areas in the garden. At the end of summer, the tree bears peculiar pink-red edible fruits about 2-3 cm in diameter.</p> <p>These fruits can be made into jam or baked into pies. In Asia, they are also juiced and fermented into wine.</p> <p>The bark on thicker trunks flakes off, creating a beautiful pattern of varied colors.</p> <p>The leaves of the tree also turn a beautiful bright red/orange color in autumn.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Flowering dogwood is a deciduous tree that thrives well in most parts of Sweden. The tree is relatively long-lived (50-150 years) and hardy against cold climates.</p> <p>Unlike many plants, flowering dogwood does well in shady locations. It also prefers to be sheltered from wind. When the tree stands in direct sun, it tends to produce more fruits, but smaller in size.</p> <p>An optimal growing place for flowering dogwood is under one or more taller deciduous trees – which provide shade and add organic material to the soil – surrounded by additional vegetation in various layers. This contributes to the moist, wind-sheltered, and partly shaded environment in which flowering dogwood grows best. The tree’s bright flowering can also brighten an otherwise shady "grove." Flowering dogwood has low maintenance needs and yields large recurring harvests every year.</p> <p>For the above reasons, flowering dogwood is an excellent tree to have in a food forest. If you do not have such a place in your growing area, a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade also works well.</p> <p><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p>Longevity: Perennial<br>Growing position: shade/partial shade<br>Height: 2-3 m<br>Hardiness zone: 1-3</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10 pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names: </strong>Chinese Licorice Root, <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Gan Cao, <meta charset="utf-8">Manchurian Licorice, Mongolian Licorice</span><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1"> </em><em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza uralensis </em>(syn. <i data-mce-fragment="1">G. glandulifera)</i><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Growth history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><span>Characteristic of</span><span> Chinese Licorice Root </span><span>is</span><em data-mce-fragment="1">:</em></p> <ul> <li> <meta charset="utf-8">Originally from Central Asia and northern China.</li> <li>Used in traditional Chinese medicine for its healing properties.</li> <li>Hardy down to -25 ºC.</li> <li>Can be grown outdoors in colder climates with suitable winter protection.</li> <li>Grows to a height of 0.5-1.5 meters. This is a more low-growing licorice species.</li> </ul> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root has a long history both as a medicinal plant and as a sweet treat. Already in 4000 BC it was used by the Assyrians and since then licorice root has been used for, among other things, calming nerves, relieving colds, and fighting other viral infections. Licorice root was sold at pharmacies as medicine as late as the 1970s.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">One of the most prominent uses of licorice root by our ancestors was chewing the root to keep teeth clean and healthy. This was done because the <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">substance <em>glycyrrhizin</em></span> found in the roots <span data-mce-fragment="1">has</span> antibacterial properties. It is also the substance that gives the sweet taste. Glycyrrhizin is not metabolized in our bodies and can therefore, just like <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" target="_blank">Stevia (<em>Stevia rebaudiana</em>)</a></strong></span>, be used as a blood sugar-friendly substitute for sugar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The root can be shredded and made into tea. You can also make <span data-mce-fragment="1">a refreshing drink served with ice. <meta charset="utf-8">In Mongolia, the leaves of licorice root are used as a substitute for regular <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" title="Tea (Camellia sinensis)" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Tea (<em>Camellia sinensis</em>)</strong></span></a>.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The root can also be ground/crushed to boil your own licorice. Mix with sugar/syrup, flour, and anise in a pot and bring to a boil.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root is also often used together with anise to flavor alcoholic beverages.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root grows naturally in southern Europe and parts of Asia.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Chinese Licorice Root is hardy down to -25 ºC. In most parts of Sweden it can be grown outdoors year-round. To protect the plant during winter, cover the base with twigs, leaves, straw, or similar. By winter covering your plant, it is possible to create a place where it thrives even if your growing region lies outside its stated growing zone.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Licorice root can also be grown in a wide pot, placed outdoors during the warmer months and indoors during the colder months.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Sweden it can be grown both in pots and in open ground but in the latter case must be winter covered with e.g. twigs, leaves, or straw.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The roots, which are the part used for consumption, grow to meter lengths so a large pot is recommended for pot cultivation. It takes about 3 years for licorice root to be ready for harvest and during that time it grows into a fairly large bush.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root thrives best in well-drained soil and locations with full sun.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds can be sown outdoors <meta charset="utf-8">directly in open ground when the soil temperature is above 15 ºC. You can also start seedlings indoors throughout the year. Place in a bright window.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Soak the seeds for 1 day before sowing. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the sowing moist.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Growing site: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 0.5-1.5 m<br data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 1-3 months<br data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-4<br></p>

<p><strong>Chinese Vegetable Tree: current height 15-30 cm</strong></p> <p><strong>Common names:</strong><span> <meta charset="utf-8">Chinese Vegetable Tree, Chinese Toon, Toona, Cigar Box Tree, Chinese Mahogany, Chinese Toon, Onion Tree</span><br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><em><span> Toona sinensis / Cedrela sinensis</span><br></em><strong>Family:</strong> Meliaceae</p> <p><strong><span>Growth history & use:</span></strong></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">The Chinese Vegetable Tree, or Chinese Toon, is a hardy tree with striking foliage that appears in pink-red tones in spring. In autumn, the leaves have a beautiful golden color. The appearance is just the icing on the cake; the tree has a wide range of uses.</p> <p>Young shoots and leaves are widely used in Chinese cooking. The leaves have a crisp texture and the taste is described as savory, nutty, and onion-like. Another source describes the flavor of the cooked leaves as a complex meal in itself—more specifically: like roasted beans with hints of onion and pepper. "Even those who do not like vegetables might enjoy Toon."</p> <p>The leaves are rich in vitamin A and contain about 6% protein, 1% fat, 6.6% carbohydrates, and 1.5% various minerals.</p> <p>The leaves are most often prepared as part of stir-fries or by steaming/boiling to eat as a side vegetable. They can also be fried in a tempura-like manner.</p> <p>Young shoots and leaves are also eaten in salads or pickled. In China, leaves and shoots are dried and then ground to be used as seasoning.</p> <p>The most common uses <meta charset="utf-8">in the few Swedish homes where the plant is grown seem to be making broth from leaves and shoots, making pesto, or adding pickled leaves to a hamburger.</p> <p>A tea-like drink is made from leaves and shoots, sometimes also from the fruit. Leaves and shoots are heated briefly in a pan and then allowed to dry slowly.</p> <p>Roots, bark, and fruit have been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine.</p> <p>The wood is highly valued and resembles mahogany with its dark red color—it is used to make furniture, window frames, and more.</p> <p>The wood also has a delicate scent and is burned in temples as incense.</p> <p>Sometimes called synonymously the Cigar Box Tree because the wood was historically used to make cigar boxes. However, it was mostly the relative <em>T. odorata</em> that was used for this purpose.</p> <p>It produces beautiful white/pink flowers in large clusters hanging from the branches in August. The flowers are sweet-scented and skilled at attracting pollinators.</p> <p>In Chinese culture, <em>T. sinensis</em> is often used symbolically to represent the father figure.</p> <p>From a distance, Chinese Toon can sometimes resemble bamboo when it sends out root shoots and thus forms a grove. Standing under a large tree, the foliage almost looks palm-like against the sky. A striking plant in many ways.</p> <p><span></span><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Originates from East Asia—from North Korea, through China all the way down to western Indonesia.</p> <p>Easy to care for and fast-growing. Place in a sunny spot. Hardy outdoors in zones 1-2. Has been reported to withstand temperatures down to -25ºC.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Thrives best in moist, fertile, and well-drained soils. Tolerates most soil pH levels. Does not thrive in wet ground.</p> <p>Can be kept low-growing and topped for continuous growth of young shoots and leaves.</p> <p>Has good shade tolerance, but the result is slender, elongated trees that reach upwards toward the light.</p> <p>Placed in sun or shade, the tree will eventually reach about 15-20 meters in height. Chinese Toon can live over 100 years.</p> <p>Also top as a larger tree for abundant growth of young leaves and shoots.</p> <p><i>S</i>ends out root shoots at adult age.</p> <p><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p>Longevity: Perennial<br>Growth position: sun<br>Height: 15-20 meters<br>Hardiness zone: 1-2</p>

<p><strong>Chinese Judas Tree: current height 40–50 cm</strong><br><br><strong>Common name:</strong> Chinese Judas Tree, Chinese Redbud<br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Cercis chinensis</em><br><strong>Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <h4>History & use</h4> <p>The Chinese Judas Tree is an ornamental deciduous tree native to eastern China, where it has been cultivated for centuries both for its value as a decorative tree and for its edible seed pods. The species blooms on bare branches – even directly on the trunk – early in spring, usually in April, with dense clusters of purple-pink flowers growing directly on the trunk and branches. This phenomenon is called cauliflory and is especially striking in early spring.</p> <p>The flowers are edible and have a fresh, slightly tart taste. They can be used fresh in salads or pickled. The young seed pods are also edible and can be cooked like sugar peas. The seeds are edible as well. There is also some use of the young leaves in cooking in its native area.</p> <h4>Comparison with American Judas Tree (<em>Cercis canadensis</em>)</h4> <p>The Chinese Judas Tree (<em>C. chinensis</em>) and the American Judas Tree (<em>C. canadensis</em>) are closely related but differ in several important ways:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Growth habit:</strong> <em>C. chinensis</em> often has a bushier growth habit, while <em>C. canadensis</em> tends to become a tree with a more distinct main trunk. However, <em>C. chinensis</em> can be trained into a single-stemmed tree by cutting away low-growing branches on the trunk.</li> <li> <strong>Leaves:</strong> <em>C. chinensis</em> often has thicker leaves than <em>C. canadensis</em>. The leaves are large and clearly heart-shaped on both, but the thickness of <em>C. chinensis</em> leaves makes the heart shape even more pronounced.</li> <li> <strong>Flowers & fruit:</strong> The flowering has a more intense pink shade and is often even more abundant in <em>C. chinensis</em>, hence its high value as an ornamental tree as well as its ability to produce even more edible seed pods.</li> <li> <strong>Hardiness:</strong> <em>C. chinensis</em> is hardy to zone 3, while <em>C. canadensis</em> withstands zone 4.<meta charset="utf-8"> </li> <li> <strong>Garden use:</strong> <em>C. chinensis</em> is very suitable as a smaller tree or shrub in sheltered locations, while <em>C. canadensis</em> is often used as a solitary tree with a somewhat larger spread than the former.</li> </ul> <h4>Cultivation</h4> <p>Thrives in sun to partial shade in well-drained but moisture-retentive soil, preferably somewhat sandy mixed with humus-rich soil. Plant preferably in a sheltered spot, especially in colder parts of the country.</p> <p><em>C. chinensis</em> is sensitive to winter wetness and benefits from some winter covering. However, if you have a non-water-retentive soil with high sand content, this should not be a problem.</p> <p>Also well suited for training into a standard in a larger pot due to its lower height compared to other Judas tree species.</p> <p>Prune carefully if needed – preferably late summer or early autumn – as spring pruning risks sap flow.</p> <h4>Characteristics</h4> <p><strong>Perennial:</strong> Perennial<br><strong>Light conditions:</strong> Sun to partial shade<br><strong>Height:</strong> 2–4 meters<br><strong>Hardiness zone:</strong> 1–3<br><strong>Use:</strong> Ornamental, edible flowers and pods, pollinator plant</p>

<p><meta charset="utf-8"><strong>Kiwi of the self-fertile kind 'Jenny': current height 80-100 cm</strong></p> <p>A self-fertile variety. In any case, an additional plant can increase fruit set and usually also leads to larger fruits. See other self-fertile varieties such as <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Minikiwi 'Issai' Plant 30-60 cm (Actinidia arguta x polygama)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/minikiwi-planta-30-60-cm-actinidia-arguta-issai" target="_blank"><strong>'Issai'</strong></a></span> or consider a pure male plant.</p> <p><strong>Common name:</strong> Kiwi<br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Actinidia deliciosa</em><br><strong>Family:</strong> Actinidiaceae</p> <h4>Plant history & use</h4> <p>'Jenny' is a self-fertile kiwi variety developed to bear fruit without the need for a pollinating male plant. It is also one of the few common large-fruited kiwi varieties hardy enough to be grown outdoors year-round in our climate.</p> <p>The fruits are sweet, juicy, and fragrant. Kiwi originates from China but is now a well-known fruit worldwide.</p> <h4>Cultivation</h4> <p>Thrives in a sunny, warm, and sheltered spot in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Can be grown against a wall or trellis. Winter covering is recommended in colder areas.</p> <h4>Characteristics</h4> <p><strong>Perennial:</strong> Perennial<br><strong>Growing position:</strong> Sun<br><strong>Height:</strong> 3–5 meters<br><strong>Hardiness zone:</strong> 1–3 (sheltered location), <meta charset="utf-8">in greenhouse up to zone 5.</p>

<ul> <li style="font-weight: bold;"> <strong>Order for pickup in store at the address: Åkarp 301, 241 72 Marieholm</strong> </li> </ul> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Effective compost ball – a practical and decorative addition to the garden.<meta charset="utf-8"> The advantage of having a compost pile is that it can be easily moved and placed wherever you want - for example, near the kitchen entrance.</span></p> <p> <span><meta charset="utf-8">Recycle your plant and food scraps instead of letting them be transported away. As a grower, it is a calming feeling to make your own compost from the food scraps that would otherwise be thrown away and transported away. We know that it will be put to use, so why not have the whole cycle close at hand.</span></p> <p><span>The ball stands on a stand, which makes it easy to turn the compost. Thanks to the internal aeration, you get quick composting within about 3-4 weeks. It is a simple and environmentally friendly process, where the result is a nutritious addition to the garden soil. Composting is the natural way to recycle. Everything you have grown that dies at the end of the season can be useful for living animals and microorganisms.</span></p> <p> <span>Color: Black and green<br> Size: 180L<br> Brand: Nelson Garden</span></p>

<p>Korean Flowering Dogwood in various sizes:</p> <ul> <li>Height: 30-40 cm (C2 pot)</li> <li>Height: 50-70 cm (C2 pot)</li> <li>Height: 80-125 cm (older tree in C5 pot)</li> <li>Height 100-125 cm (C2 pot as in the picture)</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The picture is only an example and does not represent the exact size of the different varieties</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Common name:</strong> Korean Flowering Dogwood<strong><br>Scientific name:</strong><em> Cornus kousa<br></em><strong>Family:</strong> Cornaceae</p> <p><strong>Plant history & use:</strong></p> <p>Flowering dogwood is a dense, small bush tree originating from Northeast Asia. In spring, it produces numerous bright white flowers that brighten shady parts of the garden. At the end of summer, the tree bears peculiar pink-red edible fruits about 2-3 cm in diameter.</p> <p>These fruits can be made into jam or baked into pies. In Asia, juice is made from them and they are fermented into wine.</p> <p>The bark on thicker trunks flakes off and creates a beautiful pattern of varied colors.</p> <p>The leaves of the tree also turn a beautiful bright red/orange color in autumn.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Flowering dogwood is a deciduous tree that thrives well in most parts of Sweden. The tree is relatively long-lived (50-150 years) and hardy against cold climates.</p> <p>Unlike many plants, flowering dogwood thrives well in shady locations. It also prefers to be sheltered from wind. When the tree stands in direct sun, it tends to produce more fruits, but of smaller size.</p> <p>An optimal growing place for flowering dogwood is under one or more taller deciduous trees – which provide shade and add organic material to the soil – surrounded by additional vegetation in various layers. This contributes to the moist, wind-sheltered, and partly shaded environment in which flowering dogwood grows best. The tree’s bright flowering can also brighten an otherwise shady "grove". Flowering dogwood has low maintenance needs and provides large recurring harvests every year.</p> <p>For the above reasons, flowering dogwood is an excellent tree to have in a food forest. If you do not have such a place on your growing area, a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade also works well.</p> <p><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p>Longevity: Perennial<br>Growing position: shade/partial shade<br>Height: 2-3 m<br>Growing zone: 1-3</p>

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (5pcs/bag)</span></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Korean Ginseng, Asian (Korean, Chinese, Japanese) Ginseng, Rénshēn, Insam, Ninjin</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Panax ginseng<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1" mce-data-marked="1">Araliaceae</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p><em>Panax ginseng</em> , also known as Korean Ginseng, has a long and rich history as an important herb in traditional Asian medicine. Its medicinal properties and adaptogenic abilities have made it popular worldwide for its potential health benefits.</p> <p>This plant is considered an adaptogen, meaning it can help the body adapt to stress and promote balanced and healthy physical and mental health. Korean Ginseng is often used to improve stamina, reduce fatigue and boost cognitive functions.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Korean Ginseng is often used in various dietary supplements. Its roots have long been sought after for their health-promoting abilities and are also used dried in the form of tea, extract and powder. Ginseng tea is considered calming and can help reduce stress and improve sleep quality.</span></p> <h4><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Korean Ginseng is a perennial plant that thrives best in shady and moist environments. To mimic its natural habitat, it should be grown in a well-drained, moist soil with a pH level of around 5.5 to 6.5. It also prefers to grow in a cooler environment and can therefore thrive in shady areas, e.g. under trees and bushes. To visualize its optimal environment, think: ground vegetation in a forest grove.</span><br></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Korean Ginseng is very cold-resistant and can survive the winter in our Nordic climate.</span></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plants are generally slow growing, but they can live to be over 100 years old.</span></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Harvesting of roots is usually done after year 4, which is also the year that plants usually flower and set seed. Of course, you can also wait to harvest even longer.</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Sowing:</strong></h4> <h4><a> </a></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><a></a><meta charset="utf-8"><span>Place seeds in sand/sowing soil. Start by keeping the seed warm and moist at around +18 to +22°C for 2-4 weeks. Then you give the seed to a cold period (the fridge works well) for another 4-6 weeks.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>You can also consider sowing outdoors in the open field, in cold benches or cold greenhouses. This has proven successful even as late as March, April and May.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Germination can take anywhere from 3 to 18 months. It must be a long and irregular process, but also an exciting one.</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Shady &amp; moist<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 30-60 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 3-18 months<br></p>

<p><strong>Korogi: current height 20–40 cm</strong><br><br><strong>Common name:</strong> Korogi, Chinese earth artichoke<br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Stachys affinis</em><br><strong>Family:</strong> Lamiaceae</p> <h4>Plant history & use</h4> <p>Korogi is a perennial root vegetable originating from China and Japan, where it has long been cultivated for its plump, white tubers that are crisp, mild, and very useful in cooking. It is sometimes called <em>Chinese artichoke</em> in English, but it is not related to either the Jerusalem artichoke or the globe artichoke.</p> <p>The edible tubers are harvested late in autumn or early spring and can be eaten raw, boiled, fried, or even <meta charset="utf-8">pickled. The texture resembles water chestnut and the taste is mild, nutty, and sweet. In Japan, they are often served pickled as a side dish, while in China they are used in stews and stir-fries. They are also rich in carbohydrates and are considered to have strengthening properties in traditional Chinese herbal medicine.</p> <h4>Cultivation</h4> <p>Korogi thrives in sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. It spreads underground through its tubers. It grows best in raised beds or pots if you want to control its spread.</p> <p>The soil should be kept evenly moist during the growing season. Dryness should be avoided. Harvest after the first frost nights when the flavor improves. It is good to leave some tubers in the ground for regrowth next season.</p> <h4>Characteristics</h4> <p><strong>Perenniality:</strong> Perennial<br><strong>Light conditions:</strong> Sun to partial shade<br><strong>Height:</strong> 30–50 cm<br><strong>Growing zone:</strong> 1–4<br></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">Cornelian cherry dogwood: current height 40-80 cm</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Common name</b>: Cornelian cherry dogwood, Cornelian Cherry<br><b>Scientific name</b>: <i>Cornus mas</i><br><b>Family</b>: Cornaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">We like to refer to the Cornelian cherry dogwood as Europe’s (yellow-flowered) counterpart to Sakura – the Japanese cherry trees, which also bloom on bare branches. Like the cherry trees, the Cornelian cherry dogwood also produces interesting, edible berries that can be used in many ways.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The natural range of the Cornelian cherry dogwood stretches from central and southeastern Europe to western Asia around the Caucasus, but it has also been successfully planted in, among other places, Sweden and North America.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Cornelian cherry dogwood is usually valued for its ornamental qualities early in the year. With its abundant flowering on bare branches in March-April, it is a refreshing sight before much else has sprouted. Because of this, it also serves as a valuable early source of nectar and pollen for pollinators. The flowers are small and yellow and grow in clusters.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">From the flowers come</span></p> <p> </p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">then olive-shaped red berries that are edible. These ripen late in summer or early autumn. The fruit is hard, sour, and astringent before it is ripe but softens as it becomes sweeter. Another sign that the fruit is ripe is to look at the ground – when the fruit starts to fall, it has sweetened. For easier harvest, you can shake the branches and then pick up the berries that fall, since not all ripen at the same time.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The berries, described as tasting like cranberry/sour cherry/plum, can be used to make jelly, jam, juice, fruit wine, and as cocktail berries. The stones can be roasted, ground, and then used as a coffee substitute, and unripe fruits can be pickled and eaten as a substitute for olives. The Cornelian cherry dogwood has long been used in Mediterranean countries and western Asia precisely for its fruits and the medicinal properties they are believed to have. The berries contain a high amount of vitamin C and the antioxidant anthocyanin, which gives the fruit its color.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Cornelian cherry dogwood is self-pollinating but the harvest can be more abundant if several individuals are planted together.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The hard wood of the Cornelian cherry dogwood was highly valued by the ancient Romans and Greeks for making, among other things, spears and bows.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Cornelian cherry dogwood thrives best in full sun to partial shade but also does well in shadier places, though it will produce fewer berries there.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">If allowed to grow freely, it becomes a broad and bushy shrub. It is also excellent to train it into a small tree, and the crown can become as wide as the tree is tall. When growing freely, it becomes multi-stemmed, but it is equally possible to keep and train one of the stems. The Cornelian cherry dogwood can also be used as a hedge plant as it responds well to pruning.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">It has an upright growth habit, but if the branches grow long, their tips may start to point downward.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Cornelian cherry dogwood prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and is not picky about pH, although calcareous soil is especially favorable. It is warmth-loving and tolerates drought once established.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The stem is gray-brown and the bark on somewhat older individuals flakes nicely. The Cornelian cherry dogwood is deciduous and its autumn color is a beautiful brownish-yellow to reddish-brown.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Characteristics</b>:<br><br>Longevity: Perennial<br>Growing position: sun/partial shade<br>Height: 3-6 m<br>Hardiness zone: 1-4</span></p>