Berry bushes

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Goji plant: 2 years old - ready to flower = bear fruit</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 10-30 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Raised in Swedish climate</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong> Goji Berry, Wolfberry, <meta charset="utf-8">Matrimony Vine, Chinese Boxthorn, Himalayan/Tibetan Goji<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Lycium barbarum<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</span></p> <h4><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p>Goji berries are one of the most popular superfoods on the market and they are often used in muesli, smoothies, salads and bread or simply eaten as they are. The reason for&nbsp;its&nbsp;popularity is probably because the goji berry is one of the most nutrient-dense berries available. It is rich in vitamins and minerals as well as omega-3 and antioxidants. The goji berry also has a particularly high protein content of 10g per 100g, which is very unusual among fruits and berries. The taste is sweet with hints of cranberry and cherry. The berries are usually dried before use.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The red goji berry is richer in carotenoids than the <a title="Black Goji Berry (Lycium ruthenicum)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>black goji berry</strong></span></a>, while the black one is richer in antioxidants.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The root is used in herbal medicine for its liver cleansing properties.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Asia the leaves are&nbsp;cooked&nbsp;in stews and soups&nbsp;or made into tea.</p> <h4><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Goji grows wild in Asia and since it was brought into&nbsp;Europe it&nbsp;has also started to spread itself naturally here. The plant is a deciduous shrub that usually grows 80-200 cm high.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The goji plant is very easy to care for and it is tolerant for both salt and wind. For this reason it is often planted as a soil binder as a barrier along the beachside in costal regions. It thrives well in both sun and partial shade, this is an adaptable plant!</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Goji berry can be grown in all of Europe.&nbsp;</p> <h4><strong>Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds are sown indoors in moist soil, outdoors in pots or in the open field. Optimal germination temperature is around 20-25 <span data-mce-fragment="1">ºC</span> . It can take 3-4 months for the newly germinated plants to&nbsp;get ready for transplanting, so it is recommended that you sow early in the year. Then you have a good chance of harvesting already the same year.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun / Partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-3 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA&nbsp;Zone: <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">3-10</span><br></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st plant Butterfly vine: 2 years old - current height 40-80 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Butterfly vine, Schisandra berry, Lemon vine, Magnolia Berry, Wu Wei Zi</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Schisandra chinensis<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Schisandraceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">'Sadova No. 1' is a self-pollinating variety - only one individual is needed for fruiting.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Schisandra berries - 'The berries of five flavors', originating in the regions around northeastern China, Korea, eastern Russia and northern Japan,</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><span data-mce-fragment="1">has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2000 years. Recently, the berry has also begun to gain attention in the West. The name comes from the reputation that the berries possess all of the following flavors: <em>sweetness</em> , <em>sourness</em> , <em>saltiness</em> , <em>bitterness</em> and <em>spice</em> .</span> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The taste is described as good, if peculiar.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The orange-red berries grow in grape-like clusters and are usually sun-dried after harvest.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">Schisandra berries, like goji berries, have a very high nutritional content in relation to their weight. The berry contains the antioxidant glutathione, which, among other things, promotes the body's recovery after physical exertion. Glutathione is also necessary for other antioxidants in the body to function. Schisandra berries are often referred to as a "super berry", like goji berries and others.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Schisandra berries are considered adaptogens, and therefore have the ability to help the body adapt under various stressful circumstances in the form of heat, cold, physical exertion and mental stress. Studies have also been conducted that have shown that consuming the berries has led to improved fine motor skills as well as increased concentration, endurance and better functioning reflexes. For the following reasons, Schisandra berries are a popular supplement among athletes, and their use as such is particularly widespread in Russia and Asia.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Schisandra berries are also said to have a positive effect on vision.<meta charset="utf-8"> They are also thought to be able to strengthen resistance to viral infections such as colds and flu.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">As with most "superberries", the benefits seem almost 'endless' - after all, there are studies that back up these claims, while a few other studies have not achieved the same results. It should be up to each individual to try it, to truly determine how it affects or does not affect. There is a lot to read about these alleged benefits for those interested.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">In the East, the berries are used as medicine, in wine production, and for juices and teas.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">You can use Schisandra berries in a similar way to dried cranberries: for example, topping overnight oats, adding to porridge, in raw food balls, making juice, smoothies, etc.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Have seen widespread uses for Schisandra berries: as an ingredient in Kombucha brews and in punch, Schisandra syrup and cakes baked with Schisandra powder.<meta charset="utf-8"> Jelly cooked on the berries should be an interesting delicacy.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Schisandra berries are very suitable (and increasingly well-known) to take with you on hikes as the berries are both nutrient-dense, energy-rich and have performance-enhancing properties.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Pleasantly fragrant creamy white</span> flowers in early summer. They<meta charset="utf-8"> The glowing orange-red berries in front of the yellowing foliage create a beautiful impression.<meta charset="utf-8"> in the garden during the fall. The berries even hang on after the vine has shed its leaves.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> A climbing plant that is well suited to growing against a trellis, pergola or, for example, a tree trunk in forest gardens.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Shade tolerant - able to grow<meta charset="utf-8"> against a north wall and still produce good berries. For optimal growth, a location in partial shade is probably best.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Not resistant to excessive heat, too much direct sunlight or drought.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Use a well-drained, moisture-retaining soil.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Berries ripen in September.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing conditions: partial shade / shade <br data-mce-fragment="1">Height: up to 8 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p> 1st plant Minikiwi 'Issai': 2 years old - current height 80-100 cm</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The picture is just an example, this batch of plants is taller and stronger.</strong></span></p> <p> <strong>Common names:</strong> Minikiwi 'Issai', Gooseberry Actinidia, Hardy Kiwi <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Actinidia arguta x <span>polygama</span></em><em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Actinidiaceae</p> <p> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p> Minikiwi is a perennial climbing plant that originates in Japan, Korea and northern China. It is a hardy Kiwi variety that can grow and produce good fruit outdoors in our climate. The fruits are small and hairless, and are eaten with the skin on, unlike the hairy kiwifruit we are used to buying in stores.</p> <p> The variety 'Issai' is a Japanese hybrid between a Minikiwi from Russia/China (Actinida arguta) and a Climbing Actinidian (Actinidia polygama). The combination resulted in a tasty, very hardy and vigorous Kiwi variety that is excellent for growing in our Nordic climate.</p> <p> 'Issai' is self-fertile and produces small green, smooth fruits that are about 3 cm in diameter.</p> <p>The fruits ripen in September and have a green flesh with a fresh and sweet-sour taste, similar to the "regular" kiwi.</p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">The fruits are a rich source of vitamin C (up to 5 times more than blackcurrants, for example) and can be eaten straight from the plant without peeling. The fruits can also be used to make jam.</span></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">In Korea, young leaves are used in a vegetable dish called namul.</span></p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">Mini kiwi 'Issai' is a hardy variety that can withstand temperatures down to -30 <span class="s2">℃</span> .</span> It has a winding growth habit and<meta charset="utf-8"> can grow up to 3-4 meters high. Some type of climbing support is necessary, such as a trellis, wall or pergola. <span class="Apple-converted-space"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>If you want to grow in a forest garden, it works great to let Minikiwn grow against a tree trunk -<meta charset="utf-8"> Just try to make sure there is reasonably good light entering the plant.</span></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-converted-space">In June, 'Issai' blooms with small, fragrant white flowers that then turn into tasty, smooth small fruits.<meta charset="utf-8"> The summer green leaves turn a beautiful yellow in the fall.</span></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">The mini kiwi thrives best in a sunny, warm and sheltered location. The optimal growing location is in a greenhouse, against a wall or a trellis. However, it also does well outside the greenhouse and in shadier environments - but for best fruit production, the plant should at least be provided with good light and wind protection.</span></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">Plant Minikiwi in a nutrient-rich, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil. If you want to fertilize, it should be done with, for example, blueberry fertilizer, as Minikiwi thrives best in a slightly acidic pH. Natural fertilizer and compost also work well.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Although 'Issai' is self-fertile, it is advantageous to co-plant it with a male plant (within the same genus: <em>Actinidia spp.</em> ) to promote fruit production. It may take a couple of years before the plant starts producing fruit. An established plant can produce large quantities</span> <span class="s1">of fruit per year, around 25kg per plant and in some cases more.</span></p> <p class="p1"><meta charset="utf-8"> It is advantageous to grow against a trellis to get good air circulation and more sunlight for the fruits.</p> <p class="p1"> Pruning when trellising:</p> <ul> <li> The first year of planting, it is a good idea to let the plant start to take shape in 1-3 main stems. Top your main stem(s) at the end of the season to make them stronger next year.</li> <li> The second year you top the main shoots that come from the main trunks again. The side branches, or long shoots, then begin to develop. You should stick to a maximum of 4 long shoots per main trunk.</li> <li>In the third year, the long shoots should also be shortened to 1-1.5 meters. At this time, flowers often begin to form around the first few centimeters of the side branches, which then turn into fine fruits.</li> <li> In the following years, year by year, you select the best side branches/long shoots on your plant. Cut away the other emerging branches. In this way, you have formed a star-shaped branch attachment, a collar, which supports the rest of the plant with fruits.</li> <li> Do not leave too many side branches as this will result in a dense plant with fewer fruits. By topping emerging herbaceous branches during the summer you allow more sunlight and air to reach the fruits, which will benefit their growth.</li> <li> Any pruning of woody plant parts is done in late autumn/early winter to avoid bleeding.</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 3-4 m<br> Growing zone: 1-5</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Yellow Goji plant: 2 years old - ready to flower = bear fruit</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 30-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Raised in a Swedish climate</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Yellow Goji, Yellow Gojiberry, Yellow Buckthorn <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Lycium barbarum</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Solanaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Yellow Gojiberry is in the same genus as it<span>&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-chinense" title="Goji (Lycium chinense)" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-chinense" target="_blank"><strong>red</strong></a></span><span>&nbsp;</span>and it<span>&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" title="Black Goji (Lycium ruthenicum)" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" target="_blank"><strong>black goji berry</strong></a></span><span>&nbsp;</span>and, like its relatives, is a nutritious berry, especially in vitamins and proteins. Unlike the red goji berry, yellow goji berries contain no bitter substances and also have a lower sugar content.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Yellow goji berries can be eaten raw as they are, used in salads or dried to add to muesli or baked goods. You can also simply make a drink from them, like black goji berries.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Both yellow and black goji berries are relatively uncommon in Sweden so far, so here is the chance to have something outstanding and useful in the cultivation!</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Yellow Goji is a hardy shrub that can withstand many subzero temperatures and is therefore suitable for outdoor cultivation in Sweden, either in a pot or in the open field. The shrub grows well in both sandy, clay soils and everything in between, as long as the soil is well-drained. It thrives in sunny locations and is relatively insensitive to drought, wind and salt.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The bush also has a strong root system that binds the soil well. Its hardy properties make it an effective plant in maritime coastal climates with a lot of wind.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Yellow Goji is a grateful plant that does not require much care.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The bush grows to 1-3 meters. The way the bush grows makes it suitable for tying up on strings along a facade to grow as a facade cover. Regardless of whether it grows against a facade or not, give it something to climb on / grow against and the bush will grow faster.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-3 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-6</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 plant Strawberry Raspberry: 2 years old - ready to flower = bear fruit</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 20-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common names:</strong> Strawberry Raspberry, Balloon Berry<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">Rosaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The strawberry raspberry originates from Japan and is part of 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 is reminiscent of the mulberry. Suitable for making jam. You can also eat the berries as they are. However, the berries are considered to develop more flavor when cooked.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lightly cultivated. Thrives in a sunny location. Grows well in most soils, but if you want a good harvest, a nutrient-rich soil should be used.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Spreads easily via root shoots and forms a ground-covering habit.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Self-pollinating.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun/part shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 50-100 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-5</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Cherry Dogwood: 3 years old - current height 50-70 cm</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Common name</b> : Cornelian Cherry,&nbsp;Cherry Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry Dogwood<br> <b>Scientific name</b> : <i>Cornus mas</i><br> <b>Family</b> : Cornaceae</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</strong></h4> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">We [Trädgårdsdags] like to refer to the Cherry Dogwood as Europe's (yellow-coloured) counterpart to Sakura - the Japanese cherry trees, which also bloom on bare branches. Like the cherry trees, the Cherry Dogwood also produces interesting, edible berries that can be used for many things.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The natural distribution of Cherry Dogwood extends from Central and Southeast Europe to Western Asia around the Caucasus, but it has also been successfully planted among others, in Sweden and North America.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Cherry Dogwood is usually used for its ornamental value early&nbsp;during year. With its abundant flowering on bare twigs in March-April, it is an invigorating sight before much else has had time to bloom. As such, it also provides a valuable early source of nectar and pollen for pollinators. The flowers are small and yellow and sit in clusters.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">From the flowers it becomes<meta charset="utf-8"> then olive-shaped red berries that are edible. The berries ripen in late summer or early fall. The fruit is hard, sour and harsh before it is ripe but softens and increases in sweetness as it ripens. Another guide to when the fruit is ripe is to look at the ground - when the fruit starts to fall, it has sweetened. For easier harvesting, you can then shake the branches and then pick up the berries that fall, this because they do not all ripen at the same time.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The berries described as cranberry/sour cherry/plum taste can be used to make jelly, jam, juice, fruit wine and as a cocktail berry. The kernels can be roasted, ground and then used as a coffee substitute and unripe fruits can be put in and eaten as a substitute for olives. The Cherry Dogwood has long been used in Mediterranean countries and Western Asia precisely for its fruits and the medicinal qualities they are considered to have. The berries contain a high content of vitamin C and the antioxidant anthocyanin, which gives the fruit its color.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Cherry Dogwood is self-pollinating, but the harvest can be more abundant if several individuals are planted together.</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Cherry Dogwood thrives best in full sun to partial shade, but also works well in shadier locations, but then sets fewer berries.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">If it is allowed to grow freely, it will become a wide and full-bodied bush. It is also perfectly possible to stem it into a small tree and the crown can be as wide as the tree can be tall. Free-growing, it becomes multi-stemmed, but it is just as well to choose to keep and stem one of the stems. Cherry Dogwood can also be used as a hedge plant as it responds well to pruning.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Has an upright growing habit, but if the branches become long, their tips may start to point downwards.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Cherry Dogwood&nbsp;prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and is not picky about pH, although calcareous soil is particularly favorable. The<i> </i>is favored by heat and tolerates drought once it has established itself.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The trunk is grey-brown and the bark of slightly older individuals flakes finely. The Cherry Dogwood is deciduous and the autumn color is a beautiful brown-yellow to reddish-brown.</span></p> <h4 class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Characteristics</b>:<br></span></h4> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"></span><span class="s1">Lifespan: Perennial<br>Location: sun/part shade<br> Height: 3-6 m<br>USDA Zone: 1-4</span></p>

<p> 1st plant Five-leaf Akebia: 2 <span data-mce-fragment="1">years old - current height: 80-100 cm</span></p> <p> <span data-mce-fragment="1">All plants are ready to bloom and set fruit.</span></p> <p> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Five-leaf Akebia, Chocolate Vine</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <em>Akebia quinata</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Lardizabalaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span></p> <p> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The Five-leaf Akebian originates from Japan, China and Korea where it is often found<meta charset="utf-8"> naturally growing<meta charset="utf-8"> on mountain slopes and on hills against hedges, tree trunks, along forest edges and watercourses.</span></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">The highlight of this akebia is its oblong, edible, purple fruits that form inside pods that open up on their own when ripe. The seeds are surrounded by a juicy flesh that is sweet to the taste - it is said to be reminiscent of the flesh of dragon fruit. In Japan, it is eaten mainly as a seasonal delicacy. The fruit is sometimes eaten with lemon to enhance the taste.</span></p> <p> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The shell of the pod is used in cooking, where it is filled with minced meat and then fried.</span></p> <p> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds are bitter and should not be chewed, however, they can be swallowed whole or simply spit out to avoid the bitter taste.</span></p> <p> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The fruits can be made into jam, jelly, juice or smoothies and even ice cream can be made from the pulp.</span></p> <p> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Young shoots can be added to salads. Leaves can be dried and made into tea.</span></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Often used as a ground cover plant: along walls, fences, fields and other less attractive surfaces.</span></p> <p> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Akebian is also often used as a soil binder on slopes to prevent erosion.</span></p> <p> <span>The Five-Leaf Akebian gives the garden an oriental look.</span></p> <p> <span><meta charset="utf-8">The flowers are said to have scents ranging from vanilla to honey and chocolate. The flowers are visually clearly divided into male and female flowers.</span></p> <p><a title="Bioconverted Fruit Extract of Akebia Quinata Exhibits Anti-Obesity Effects in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Rats" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9656223/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Studies</strong></span></a> have shown that consuming <em>Akebia quinata</em> reduces fat accumulation in the body and lowers blood cholesterol levels, and thus may be effective in combating obesity. This is a relatively new finding (2022) and theories are being floated that this fruit could become more well-known in the near future.</p> <p> The same study has also shown that <em>A. quinata</em> has a cleansing effect on the liver, kidneys and cardiovascular system. Regular consumption could have led to improved health. <em>A. quinata</em> is diuretic.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8"> When consumed, the plant is also said to be an inhibitor against bacterial and fungal infections. The roots act as a fever reducer.</p> <p><span>In traditional Chinese medicine, akebian is used to treat urinary tract infections, insufficient lactation, and rheumatoid arthritis.</span></p> <p> <span>The vines are also used to weave baskets.</span></p> <p> <span>An oil is extracted from the seeds and is used in traditional Chinese soap making.</span></p> <p> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span></p> <p> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Grows best in a sunny location, although tolerant of shady locations. Prefers slightly sandier soils with good drainage and good moisture retention properties. A humus-rich, slightly sandy soil is best - such as potting soil mixed with sand. Can grow in soils with both higher and lower pH values.</span></p> <p> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Likes regular watering. However, it is relatively resistant to drought. Also very cold-resistant - can withstand lower temperatures between -20ºC and<meta charset="utf-8"> -30ºC.</span></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Generally fast growing. Can be pruned in early spring if necessary.</span></p> <p> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Akebia are not self-pollinating, which means that all plants in the genus need another individual that is genetically different to be successfully pollinated and produce fruit - it doesn't have to be a different species/variety, just a different individual.</span></p> <p> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Year: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing position: sun / partial shade</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: up to 4 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-3<br></span></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 female Tasmanian Pepper plant: 1 year old - current height 20-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/tasmansk-peppar-bergspeppar-20-40-cm-tasmannia-lanceolata" title="Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Female plant 20-40 cm (Tasmannia lanceolata)" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);">Follow this link for female plants</span></strong></a> .</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> <span>Tasmanian Pepperberry, Mountain Pepper, Pepper Tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Tasmannia lanceolata</span></em> (syn. <em><span>Drimys aromatica</span></em> )<em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Winteraceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Description coming soon...</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Description coming soon...</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: partial shade / sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-3 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2 (hardy down to -15ºC)</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 bush Yellow Goumi Pointilla® 'Fortunella'<strong></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <meta charset="utf-8">Now in a larger size: C2 pot and 80-120 cm high</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> 2 individuals are recommended for good pollination</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> Yellow Goumi, Japanese Silverbush <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Elaeagnus umbellata</em> Pointilla® Fortunella<em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Elaeagnaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Description coming soon...</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Description coming soon...</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: 2-3 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 female Tasmanian Pepper plant: 1 year old - current height 20-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><a style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/tasmansk-bergspeppar-hanplanta-20-40-cm-tasmannia-lanceolata" title="Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Male plant 20-40 cm (Tasmannia lanceolata)" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Follow this link for male plants</a></span> .</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> <span>Tasmanian Pepperberry, Mountain Pepper, Pepper Tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Tasmannia lanceolata</span></em> (syn. <em><span>Drimys aromatica</span></em> )<em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Winteraceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Description coming soon...</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Description coming soon...</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing conditions: partial shade / sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-3 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2 (hardy down to -15ºC)</p>

<p> 1st plant Minikiwi 'Ken's Red': 2 years old - current height 50-60 cm<strong></strong></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> Non-self-fertile female plant = needs a male plant that <meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/minikiwi-weiki-hanplanta-50-60-cm-actinidia-arguta" title="Minikiwi 'Weiki' Male plant 50-60 cm (Actinidia arguta)" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><strong>'Weiki'</strong></span></a> or a bisexual self-fertile variety such as <span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-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" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/minikiwi-planta-30-60-cm-actinidia-arguta-issai" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank"><strong>'Issai'</strong></a></span> to bear fruit. A pure <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-mce-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">male plant is</span> recommended for best fruiting.</p> <p> <strong>Common names:</strong> Minikiwi 'Ken's Red', Gooseberry, Hardy Kiwi <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Actinidia arguta x melanandra</em><em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Actinidiaceae</p> <p> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p> Minikiwi is a perennial climbing plant that originates in Japan, Korea and northern China. It is a hardy Kiwi variety that can grow and produce good fruit outdoors in our climate. The fruits are small and hairless, and are eaten with the skin on, unlike the hairy kiwifruit we are used to buying in stores.</p> <p> The variety 'Ken's Red' is a New Zealand cross between Actinida arguta and Actinidia melanandra. Ken's Red is possibly the Minikiwi with the largest fruits - the fruits are sweet and flavorful and reminiscent of the regular kiwi in taste. The variety is very hardy in our Nordic climate and has a compact growth habit, which makes it suitable for covering a surface - for example a wall or trellis.</p> <p> 'Ken's Red' produces wine-red fruits with firm flesh that have a good shelf life after harvest.</p> <p>The fruits ripen in September-October.</p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">The fruits are a rich source of vitamin C (up to 5 times more than blackcurrants, for example) and can be eaten straight from the plant without peeling. The fruits can also be used to make jam.</span></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">In Korea, young leaves are used in a vegetable dish called namul.</span></p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">Mini kiwi 'Ken's Red' is a hardy variety that can withstand temperatures down to -25 <span class="s2">℃</span> .</span> It has a winding growth habit and<meta charset="utf-8"> can grow up to 3-4 meters high. Some type of climbing support is necessary, such as a trellis, wall or pergola. <span class="Apple-converted-space">If you want to grow in a forest garden, it works great to let Minikiwn grow against a tree trunk - just try to make sure that there is a fairly good amount of light entering the plant.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-converted-space">In June, 'Ken's Red' blooms with small, fragrant white flowers that then turn into tasty, smooth small fruits.<meta charset="utf-8"> The summer green leaves turn a beautiful yellow in the fall.</span></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">Mini kiwi thrives best in a sunny, warm and sheltered location. The optimal growing location is in a greenhouse, against a wall or trellis. However, it also does well outside greenhouses and in shadier environments - but for best fruit production, the plant should at least be provided with good light and wind protection.</span></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">Plant Minikiwi in a nutrient-rich, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil. If you want to fertilize, it should be done with, for example, blueberry fertilizer, as Minikiwi thrives best in a slightly acidic pH. Natural fertilizer and compost also work well.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">'Ken's Red' needs to be planted with a male plant (within the same genus: <em>Actinidia spp.</em> ) to bear fruit. It may take a couple of years before the plant starts producing fruit. An established plant can produce large amounts of</span> <span class="s1">fruit per year, around 25kg per plant and in some cases more.</span></p> <p class="p1"><meta charset="utf-8"> It is advantageous to grow against a trellis to get good air circulation and more sunlight for the fruits.</p> <p class="p1"> Pruning:</p> <ul> <li> The first year of planting, it is a good idea to let the plant start to take shape in 1-3 main stems. Top your main stem(s) at the end of the season to make them stronger next year.</li> <li> The second year you top the main shoots that come from the main trunks again. The side branches, or long shoots, then begin to develop. You should stick to a maximum of 4 long shoots per main trunk.</li> <li>In the third year, the long shoots should also be shortened to 1-1.5 meters. At this time, flowers often begin to form around the first few centimeters of the side branches, which then turn into fine fruits.</li> <li> In the following years, year by year, you select the best side branches/long shoots on your plant. Cut away the other emerging branches. In this way, you have formed a star-shaped branch attachment, a collar, which supports the rest of the plant with fruits.</li> <li> Do not leave too many side branches as this will result in a dense plant with fewer fruits. By topping emerging herbaceous branches during the summer you allow more sunlight and air to reach the fruits, which will benefit their growth.</li> <li> Any pruning of woody plant parts is done in late autumn/early winter to avoid bleeding.</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 3-4 m<br> Growing zone: 1-5</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 bush Red Goumi Pointilla® 'Sweet'N'Sour'<strong></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Now in a larger size: C2 pot and 60-80 cm high</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> 2 individuals are recommended for good pollination</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> Red Goumi, Japanese Silver Bush <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Elaeagnus umbellata</em> Pointilla® Sweet'N'Sour<em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Elaeagnaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Description coming soon...</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Description coming soon...</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: 2-3 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 plant Black Raspberry 'Black Jewel': 2 years old - ready to flower = bear fruit</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 50-80 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong> Black Raspberry 'Black Jewel'<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Rubus occidentalis<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Rosaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The black raspberry, <em>Rubus occidentalis,</em> is a black colored variant of the more common red raspberry, <em>Rubus ideaus.</em> As can be seen above, however, they are two completely different species. The black raspberry is described as highly disease resistant, easy to grow and early bearing. The black raspberry is also more resistant to heat and drought. The berries keep their shape for several days in the fridge after harvesting.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The black raspberry has also been called the "King of Berries" due to its reputed health benefits. The berries contain high levels of antioxidants and also anthocyanins (the group of substances that give fruits and vegetables their dark color - blue/purple/black) which have an anti-inflammatory effect and are also linked to processes in the body in the form of improved memory and increased eyesight .</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The variety 'Black Jewel' has berries with a high sweetness and a pleasant aftertaste that remains after the berries have been eaten. The berries have a glossy appearance and make an eye-catching addition to the cultivation.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The berries can be both dried and frozen for later use. They are good in smoothies. You can also make jam and juice from black raspberries.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Grow in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. They thrive best in a sandy soil rich in humus. To give the plant a humus-rich soil, you can then crowd plant residues (e.g. grass clippings) into the top layer of soil or cover the soil with a layer of plant residues.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It may be good to note that the black raspberry is a tall-growing raspberry species, the bush normally grows 2-3 meters high.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-3 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Sea buckthorn plant: 2 years old - current height 40-50 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Self-fertile variety = only needs 1 plant to set fruit.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> Sea buckthorn, Sea buckthorn, Finnberry<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><em>Hippophae rhamnoides</em></span><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Elaeagnaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-3 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-6</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 plant Black Goji: 1 year old - current height 15-30 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Raised in Swedish climate</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Black Goji, Russian Buckthorn <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</em><em data-mce-fragment="1">Lycium ruthenicum</em> Murr.<em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Solanaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Black Goji is, like the relative<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-chinense" title="Goji berries (Lycium barbarum)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-chinense" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;">Goji ( <em>Lycium barbarum</em> )</strong></span></a> , a rich source of proteins and vitamins. The black goji berry is particularly rich in anthocyanins, with a higher content than blueberries. The shrub originates in the areas around the Tibetan Plateau and southern Russia.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It is a plant that has not yet received much attention in the West, but it has long been used by the indigenous people in its natural plant environment. Surprisingly, the indigenous people of small North Indian communities use the berry to make an ointment to prevent blindness in camels. This is possible thanks to the berry's high content of<span>&nbsp;</span><em>lutein</em> .</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The berry gets its deep blue-purple color from the anthocyanins, a substance found in unusually high concentrations in the black goji berry. Anthocyanins are the same substances that color blueberries blue and contribute to many of their beneficial properties.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Ripe berries can be eaten raw, dried or cooked.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The most common way to consume black goji berries is to make a so-called infusion on them. This is best done when they are completely fresh, but it can also be done with dried berries. The Black Goji Berry gives off different colors depending on the type of water used. In the case of mineral-rich water<span>&nbsp;</span><meta charset="utf-8">(basic: pH &gt;7) the color becomes deep dark blue and in acidic water<span>&nbsp;</span><meta charset="utf-8">(pH &lt;7) the color becomes intense purple.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Black Goji originally grows in very extreme climates where it is exposed to drought, extreme cold, high salinity and nutrient poor soils. These factors have made the black goji berry a very hardy plant. It can grow in temperatures down to -20 ºC.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It is an easy-to-grow shrub that often produces rich harvests. It likes to grow in well-drained soils (often sandy soils) and establishes a strong root system, which makes it a good soil binder, e.g. at beach edges. It can also naturally form a tight wall that protects against the worst wind. Thrives in bright conditions.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The bush grows up to 2 m and can be grown outdoors in open ground in Sweden. To protect your Black Goji bush from the harshest Swedish conditions, in late summer you can cover the base of the plant with straw, leaves or the like. - this protects the plant from the most severe cold and extends the growing season.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The numerous berries range from green to black/bluish purple in color. It is only then that they are ready for harvest. This takes place summer-autumn.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-6</p>

<p> 1st Male Minikiwi 'Weiki' plant: 2 years old</p> <p> Current height 50-60 cm</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> This is a male plant that is used to pollinate the various female varieties of mini kiwi we have in store. <meta charset="utf-8"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-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" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/minikiwi-planta-30-60-cm-actinidia-arguta-issai" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank"><strong>'Issai'</strong></a></span> , which is hermaphroditic, can also be used as a pollinator, but for best fruiting, a purely male plant is recommended.</p> <p> The variety 'Weiki' is considered one of the most beautiful growing male plants and also an effective pollinator.</p> <p> It is recommended to plant 1 male plant per 6-8 female plants.</p> <p> <strong>Common names:</strong> Minikiwi, Gooseberry, Hardy Kiwi<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Actinidia arguta</em><em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Actinidiaceae</p> <p> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p>Minikiwi is a perennial climbing plant that originates in Japan, Korea and northern China. It is a hardy Kiwi variety that can grow and produce good fruit outdoors in our climate. The fruits are small and hairless, and are eaten with the skin on, unlike the hairy kiwifruit we are used to buying in stores.</p> <p> The female variety of the variety 'Weiki' is a German variety that, like 'Jumbo', is known for its large fruits. The fruits are sweet and flavorful and resemble the common kiwi in taste. The variety is very hardy in our Nordic climate and has a compact growth habit, which makes it suitable for covering a surface - for example, a wall or trellis.</p> <p> The female plant 'Weiki' produces cherry-red fruits with firm flesh that have a good shelf life after harvest.</p> <p> The fruits ripen in September-October.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The fruits are a rich source of vitamin C (up to 5 times more than blackcurrants, for example) and can be eaten straight from the plant without peeling. The fruits can also be used to make jam.</span></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">In Korea, young leaves are used in a vegetable dish called namul.</span></p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">Mini kiwi 'Weiki' is a hardy variety that can withstand temperatures down to -25 <span class="s2">℃</span> .</span> It has a winding growth habit and<meta charset="utf-8"> can grow up to 3-4 meters high. Some type of climbing support is necessary, for example a trellis, wall or a pergola. <span class="Apple-converted-space">If you want to grow in a forest garden, it works great to let Minikiwn grow against a tree trunk - try to make sure that there is a fairly good amount of light entering the plant.</span></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="Apple-converted-space">In June, 'Weiki' blooms with small, fragrant white flowers, which then turn into tasty, smooth small fruits on the female plants.</span> <meta charset="utf-8">The summer green leaves turn a beautiful yellow in the fall.</p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">The mini kiwi thrives best in a sunny, warm and sheltered location. The optimal growing location is in a greenhouse, against a wall or a trellis. However, it also does well outside the greenhouse and in shadier environments - but for best fruit production, the plant should at least be provided with good light and wind protection.</span></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">Plant Minikiwi in a nutrient-rich, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil. If you want to fertilize, it should be done with, for example, blueberry fertilizer, as Minikiwi thrives best in a slightly acidic pH. Natural fertilizer and compost also work well.</span></p> <p class="p1"><meta charset="utf-8"> It is advantageous to grow against a trellis to get good air circulation and more sunlight for the fruits.</p> <p class="p1"> Pruning:</p> <ul> <li> The first year of planting, it is a good idea to let the plant start to take shape in 1-3 main stems. Top your main stem(s) at the end of the season to make them stronger next year.</li> <li>The second year you top the main shoots that come from the main trunks again. The side branches, or long shoots, then begin to develop. You should stick to a maximum of 4 long shoots per main trunk.</li> <li> In the third year, the long shoots should also be shortened to 1-1.5 meters. At this time, flowers often begin to form around the first few centimeters of the side branches, which then turn into fine fruits.</li> <li> In the following years, year by year, you select the best side branches/long shoots on your plant. Cut away the other emerging branches. In this way, you have formed a star-shaped branch attachment, a collar, which supports the rest of the plant with fruits.</li> <li> Do not leave too many side branches as this will result in a dense plant with fewer fruits. By topping emerging herbaceous branches during the summer you allow more sunlight and air to reach the fruits, which will benefit their growth.</li> <li> Any pruning of woody plant parts is done in late autumn/early winter to avoid bleeding.</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p>Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 3-4 m<br> Growing zone: 1-5</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 plant Blueberry 'Zojka': 2 years old - ready to bloom = bear fruit</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 40-60 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Blueberry, Honeyberry, Blue Honeysuckle, Haskap Berry, Honeyberry <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Caprifoliaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Full description coming soon...</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Full description coming soon...</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 / partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 160 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-7</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 plant Blueberry 'Wojtek': 2 years old - ready to bloom = bear fruit</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 60-70 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Blueberry, Honeyberry, Bärtry, Haskap, Honeyberry, Haskap Berry, Blue Honeysuckle <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Caprifoliaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Full description coming soon...</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Full description coming soon...</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 / partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 150-170 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-7</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 plant Blueberry 'Borealis': 2 years old - ready to bloom = bear fruit</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 40-60 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Blueberry, Honeyberry, Blue Honeysuckle, Haskap Berry, Honeyberry <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Caprifoliaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Full description coming soon...</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Full description coming soon...</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 / partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 150 cm <br data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-7</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <em>Delivery in April</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st Natal plum plant: 2 years old</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 20-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Trivial Name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Natal Plum, Amathungulu, Large Num-Num</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Carissa macrocarpa</span></em> (syn.<span> </span><em>C.</em> <i data-mce-fragment="1">grandiflora</i> )<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Apocynaceae</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> <p>The Natal plum is a fascinating shrub with its roots in subtropical regions. It is a shrub that charms with its beautiful white flowers and entices with its red, juicy fruits. The tree has received its Swedish trivial name "Natal plum" because of its origin in the Natal region of South Africa.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Natal plum</span><span> </span>is not only a beautiful shrub but also offers a variety of uses. Its red fruits are edible and have a sweet and juicy taste. These fruits can be eaten directly or used in jams, marmalades and other delicious desserts. In addition, they are used in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits.</p> <p>This interesting shrub also has the ability to contribute to the surrounding environment. Its deep roots help improve soil structure and can help keep erosion-prone areas in check. Its flowers are fragrant and also attract pollinating insects - a welcome addition to biodiversity.</p> <p> Natal plums bloom and bear fruit for a large part of the season. The fruits are packed with vitamin C.</p> <p> Suitable for growing as an edible hedge in sunny and favorable locations.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p> Natal plums thrive best in a warm, sunny environment with good drainage. They can also tolerate partial shade and shade. They are a relatively hardy tree and can survive short periods of drought. They can also withstand a few degrees below zero, so growing<span> </span><meta charset="utf-8">in the ground with winter cover in warmer parts of the country can work. Alternatively, move indoors over the winter.</p> <p>For growing in pots, it is important to use well-drained soil to avoid water stagnation which can damage the roots.</p> <p> Within its natural climatic limits, the Natal plum is an evergreen shrub.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing conditions: sun / partial shade / shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 m<br></p>