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Seed Department
Seeds from unusual and ancient cultivated plants are found here. Many of the plants have long been used by man for their useful properties - it may be about edibles as well as medicinal and household properties.
All seed varieties in the store contribute to a functional addition to the cultivation. Our seeds consist of open-pollinated and hand-pollinated heirloom varieties, we believe that a genetic diversity in the garden contributes to a healthier ecosystem that extends beyond the borders of our cultivations.
Plants are divided based on their different functions and characteristics - e.g. "Fruits & Berries" and "Medicinal plants" - via the filtering function on the right (below on mobile).
Plant history and cultivation description are available for all seeds.
NOTE. More unusual varieties are on the way!
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Kariyat (Andrographis paniculata)
2800
28 SEK
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2800
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<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 & 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>
Carob / Locust Bean (Ceratonia siliqua)
3200
32 SEK
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3200
32 SEK
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<h4 style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</span></h4>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><strong>Trivial name:</strong> Carob, St. John's Bread, Locust Bean, Keration<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Ceratonia siliqua<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span>Plant history & use:</span></strong></h4>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Carob is an evergreen culturally significant plant with a long history of various uses. Already thousands of years ago, Carob - as the dried bean pods are called - were used as a counterweight when weighing gold and precious stones. The kernels (seeds) inside the pod always weighed 0.2 grams and that is where the measurement <meta charset="utf-8"><em>carat</em> comes from.</span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Carob has also been used as a cough medicine and sold as candy in pharmacies in the past. The pods have a natural sugar content of 30-50% and this is believed to be one of the reasons why they were eaten as a snack in Ancient Rome.</span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">A known area of use today is as a substitute for cocoa, in roasted and ground form. Unlike cocoa, carob is free from i.a. caffeine and theobromine.</span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Another common use today is the so called <em>Locust Bean gum</em> extracted from the seeds. Locust Bean gum is a thickener used in different foods, among others: ice cream and <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">crème fraîche.</span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Carob contains many different vitamins, e.g. vitamins A and B2 and has a taste reminiscent of caramel.</span></p>
<h4 style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Cultivation:</span></strong> <span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;"></span></h4>
<p style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">In its natural environment around the Mediterranean, the Carob tree grows to 10–15 meters and produces pods up to 25cm long. </span></p>
<p style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">In the most favored areas of Northern Europe, such as Cornwall, England, the Carob tree is reported being able to grow and overwinter outdoors. In the rest of Europe, it is best grown in pots that are outdoors during the summer and overwintered indoors. </span></p>
<p style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">However, the microclimate may vary in one and the same region. The main point to consider should be that the Carob tree can withstand subzero temperatures down to about -8 ºC</span> before the tree takes damage - if you can provide such conditions above that limit it is theoretically possible for the Carob tree to grow outdoors all year round. But it should be considered an experiment in itself and it's recommended to perform it when the tree has gained <meta charset="utf-8">somewhat growth.</p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Other than that, the Carob tree is drought tolerant and thrives in well-drained/rocky soil in sunny locations. Avoid damp environments and heavy clay soils. Let the soil dry up between waterings and add nutrients during the summer months if desired.</span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Transplanting to a larger pot is preferably done <em>before</em> the taproot (the thickest main root) has grown down to the bottom. As with all plants, restricted space for taproot growth is significantly decreasing growth rate of the entire plant. </span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;"><span>Carob trees growing in their natural environment, the Mediterranean Basin, are high-producing trees capable of yielding 400 kilos of bean pods each year.</span></span></p>
<h4 style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><b data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Sowing:</span></b></h4>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 3 days before sowing. Sow in sowing soil. Cover with 2 cm of soil. Keep the soil moist. Germination time is about 2-5 weeks and optimal germination temperature is 22-26 ºC.</span></p>
<h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4>
<p style="margin: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="margin: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;">Lifespan: Perennial<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="box-sizing: border-box;">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: up to 15 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 2-5 weeks<br></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="margin: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;">USDA Zone: 9-11</p>
Japanese Raisin Tree (Hovenia dulcis)
4000
40 SEK
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4000
40 SEK
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Japanese Raisin Tree, Oriental Raisin Tree, Raisin Tree, Chi-Chao Li <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Hovenia dulcis</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Rhamnaceae</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span>Plant history & use:</span></strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The Japanese Raisin Tree is a hardy tree found in Asia, from eastern China and Korea to the Himalayas where it grows at altitudes up to 2,000 m above sea level.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The fleshy, sweet and fragrant fruits are eaten raw or cooked. When dried, they take on a taste and appearance reminiscent of raisins.</span> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;"></span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">An extract made from seeds, branches and young leaves can be eaten like honey and is also used to make wine and candy (Facciola, S.).</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The seeds contain about 15% protein and 7.8% fat (Duke. JA & Ayensu. ES).</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The raisin tree has long been used in traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese medicines to treat a variety of ailments, including hangovers (Hyun TK et al.). The fruits of the raisin tree are already mentioned in <em>materia medica</em> from the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">Modern research confirms that the flavanonol ampelopsin/dihydromyricetin (DHM), found in plants in the genera <em>Ampelopsis</em> and <em>Cercidiphyllum</em> , can reduce symptoms of alcohol intoxication and withdrawal (Reich L.).</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">Extracts of <em>Hovenia dulcis</em> are commercially available and marketed as a remedy for the after-effects of excessive alcohol consumption.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The tree is traditionally known for its health benefits when consumed in tea form.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;"><span>The wood from the Raisin Tree is hard and well suited for making furniture.</span></span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Thrives well in well-drained, sandy clay soils in a sunny and warm location. It is best protected from frost in the first few years, after which the tree can withstand temperatures down to -15°C. However, if the tree is allowed to harden off slowly to the cold, the tissue can be allowed to mature (harden) and then the tree can be hardy down to -25°C (Huxley. A.).</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Avoid compact and wet soils.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> The tree is considered fast-growing and usually does not grow more than 5-6 meters tall in our climate. In other parts of the world it reaches heights of up to 30 meters.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Can be topped to keep as a bush or allowed to grow to become more naturally tree-shaped.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The raisin tree is drought tolerant, but the quality of the fruit can be significantly affected if the water supply is not good. Watering 2-3 times a week is recommended during spring and summer.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> The fruits usually ripen late in the season, around October. The fruits are harvested when they have dried on the tree, so there is no need for manual drying of the fruits.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> The raisin tree is self-fertile and produces abundant fruit at maturity.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p>
<p> NOTE: These seeds have been stratified (cold period) and can therefore be sown immediately after receipt.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Sow the seeds in moist soil. Cover with a thin layer (about 1 cm) of soil. Keep the seeds moist.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> For some seeds, germination can occur as late as a year later, i.e. another cold period later.</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 / light shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 4-30 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 1-12 months<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4<br></p>
Lemon basil (Ocimum x africanum)
2800
28 SEK
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2800
28 SEK
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common name:</strong> Lemon basil, A<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">frican basil, Hairy Basil, Lemon Basil</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Ocimum x africanum</em><br> <strong>Family:</strong> Lamiaceae</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Plant history & use:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Lemon basil is a hybrid basil that was created by crossing Ocimum americanum and Ocimum basilicum. It has a distinctive lemony flavor and aroma that makes it excellent for cooking, especially in South American, African, and Asian cuisines. It is usually slightly milder than regular basil (Ocimum basilicum) and can be used fresh or dried.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Lemon basil is often used in salsas, stews, marinades, and as a flavoring in beverages. Its bright flavor and fresh aroma also make it great for making tea.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Lemon basil also has medicinal properties. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and can help relieve symptoms of colds and headaches. The herb has also been used to treat stomach upset and high blood pressure.</p>
<p>Lemon basil is an excellent plant for growing in the garden or in pots on a sunny patio. It is easy to grow and produces a generous harvest of flavorful leaves. It is also a beautiful plant with bright green leaves and beautiful white flowers.</p>
<p> So, whether you're a foodie or a gardening enthusiast, lemon basil is definitely a plant you should try growing. It offers both great flavor and health benefits, and is easy to care for.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Lemon Basil thrives in full sun or partial shade with good drainage. It requires regular watering but the soil should not be too wet. Plant in a pot with plenty of room for the roots and Lemon Basil can grow into a perennial small tree. <meta charset="utf-8">, like the <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/helig-basilika-ocimum-tenuiflorum" title="Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank"><strong>Holy Basil</strong></a></span> . However, this requires that you move the plant inside before winter as the Lemon Basil is frost sensitive. You can also plant directly in the ground in a greenhouse if you ensure that the winter temperature does not fall below 0 ºC. Alternatively, grow directly in the ground as an annual.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> Cut off the inflorescences to encourage foliage growth. However, the inflorescences are edible and aromatic as well.</p>
<p> Lemon basil is also known to be resistant to pests and diseases, making it a good natural protection for the plants it is placed around, but it is still important to keep an eye out for any signs of fungal or insect infestation.</p>
<p>To get a rich harvest of healthy leaves, it is important to keep the soil moist, but not wet. It is also important to give the plant enough nutrition and space to grow.</p>
<p> <strong>Sowing:</strong></p>
<p> To sow lemon basil, fill a pot or seed tray with moist, well-drained soil. Spread the seeds evenly over the soil and press them down gently so they make good contact with the soil surface. Do not cover with soil.</p>
<p> To preserve moisture, cover the seeds with plastic wrap or a plastic bag with air holes. Then place the seeds in a warm place with good drainage and leave until the seeds have germinated. It usually takes between 5-15 days for the seeds to germinate.</p>
<p><meta charset="utf-8"> <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: partial shade/sun</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 30-150 cm</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 5-15 days</span></p>
African Cabbage / Spiderwisp (Cleome gynandra)
2800
28 SEK
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2800
28 SEK
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">African Cabbage, Spiderwisp,</span><meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Shona Cabbage, African Cabbage, African Spider Flower</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Cleome gynandra</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Cleomaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (50pcs/bag) <br>Common name: Spiderwisp, African cabbage, Shona cabbage, African Spider Flower, Cat's whiskers, Chinsaga, Maman, Stinkweed <br>Scientific name: Cleome gynandra <br>Family: Cleomaceae <br></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">Leaves and shoots are used for stuffing/pickling and eaten as a side dish. They can also be cooked and eaten like spinach or added to stews.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The whole plant is rich in vitamins and above-ground plant parts have a peppery, mustard-like taste.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Ground seeds can be used as a substitute for mustard.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Also grown in conjunction with other crops for its pest repelling properties.<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Liquid from leaves and roots is used to relieve earaches etc.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives best in an airy, well-drained and nutrient-rich soil in warm and sunny locations.</p>
<p>African Cabbage is drought tolerant but thrives best in moist soils.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p>
<p>Sow directly outdoors when the risk of frost is over, alternatively pre-cultivate indoors early in the year. Cover the seeds with a very thin layer of soil.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Duration: One year<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun / partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 60 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 5-14 days</p>
Light-Purple Butterfly Pea Filled Flower (Clitoria ternatea)
4000
40 SEK
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4000
40 SEK
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Light-Purple Butterfly Pea,</span> Asian Pigeonwings, Cordofan Pea, Darwin pea<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Fabaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</span></strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">A light purple variant of the more common one<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><a title="Blue sky pea (Clitoria ternatea)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" target="_blank">Blue Sky Pea</a></strong></span> . This variety has stuffed flowers.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Large climbing plant with edible flowers. Can be grown as a cover crop against a fence or as a ground cover.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Used to color food, sweets and drinks.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">In Asia, tea made directly from the flowers is drunk. Sometimes it is mixed with lemongrass, honey and lime.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Himmelsärt is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">As a comparison, you can think that tea made in Himmelsart is used in Asia in the same way that we in Sweden use chamomile tea.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Like<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" target="_blank"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">The goa bean</strong></a></span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span>Himmelsärten is regenerative for the soil in that it fixes nitrogen from air pores in the soil and works well as a ground cover crop. On the other hand, Himmelsärten is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike Goa bean.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The sky pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation in a pot is recommended if you want to let it become perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Able to grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For growing in pots, a loamy soil with good drainage should be used.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Top branches for a bushier growth habit.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Pre-cultivated indoors early in the year, alternatively sown outside in April-May.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 150-300 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 10-20 days</p>
Tomato 'Indigo Rose' (Solanum lycopersicum)
3600
36 SEK
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3600
36 SEK
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<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><strong>Common Name:</strong> Tomato 'Indigo Rose'<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Solanum lycopersicum</em><br> <strong>Family:</strong> Solanaceae</p>
<h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><strong>Plant history & use:</strong></h4>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">Blue tomatoes are produced for their high content of the antioxidant anthocyanin - a substance that gives many fruits & berries their blue/purple hue and also <meta charset="utf-8"> to some extent helps to protect the plant from insect attacks and diseases. Anthocyanins are found in all tomato varieties, but usually not in the fruits but instead in the leaves and stems.<br><br> This dark purple tomato has a slight plum-like flavor. The fruits are ripe when they have turned from a blue-purple to purple-brown hue. Parts of the tomato that have not been exposed to sunlight can, just like regular tomatoes, turn from green to red when ripening off the plant.<br><br> Unripe green tomatoes can be pickled or fried together with olive oil and lemon.</p>
<h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">Thrives in warm conditions, both indoors and outdoors. Greenhouse cultivation is a perfect fit. Grows best in well-drained and nutrient-rich soil.<br><br>'Indigo Rose' is a very tall tomato, it grows up to 2 meters. Stem support and branch binding is beneficial. The side shoots that emerge from the the crevice between the main stem and the leaf stem are pinched off to favor flowering = more tomatoes! This variety gives harvest for longer periods than short-grown tomato varieties.<br><br>Tomatoes function well in co-cultivations, add garlic, cress and tagetes as undergrowth to keep aphids away.</p>
<h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><strong>Sowing:</strong></h4>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">Pre-cultivated indoors or sown directly outdoors when the risk of frost is over. Cover only with a thin layer of soil. Keep the seed moist. Usually rapid germination, 5-15 days.</p>
<h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></h4>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">Lifespan: Annual<br>Location: Sun<br> Height: 150-200 cm<br> Germination Time: 5-15 days<br>USDA Zone: 10-12</p>
Holy Basil 'Temperate Tulsi' (Ocimum africanum)
3200
32 SEK
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3200
32 SEK
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<p> <span>SEEDS (50pcs/bag)</span><br> <br><strong>Common names</strong> <span>: Holy basil, Kapoor, Rama Tulsi, Holy Basil</span><br> <strong>Scientific name</strong> <span>: <em>Ocimum africanum</em></span><br> <strong>Family</strong> <span>: Lamiaceae</span><br><br> <strong>Plant history & use</strong> <span>:</span><br></p>
<p> 'Temperate Tulsi' - the name speaks for itself. This is a hardier variety of Holy Basil ( <em>O. tenuiflorum</em> ), a completely different species to be exact. It is better suited to growing in our climate as it is more used to lower temperatures and also resistant to frost. The herb grows faster than its cousin <span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><a style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/helig-basilika-ocimum-tenuiflorum" title="Holy Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)" target="_blank"><em><strong>O. tenuiflorum</strong></em></a></span> but the life cycle is also shorter - harvesting can be done after just 40 days. Originates from East Africa.</p>
<p>It is described as being more productive in our climate and having better germination than<meta charset="utf-8"> <span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><a title="Holy Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/helig-basilika-ocimum-tenuiflorum" style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);" target="_blank"><em><strong>O. tenuiflorum</strong></em></a></span> .</p>
<p> 'Temperate Tulsi' has a flavor described as "tutti frutti", or "bubble gum". Notes of vanilla and myrrh are also common. Most widely used for making tea due to its distinct aroma and healthy nutritional profile. It is also used in cooking.</p>
<p> Holy basil is often confused with Thai basil ( <em>Ocimum basilicum</em> var. <em>thyrsiflora</em> ) - which is a different species.</p>
<p> As one of the most widely used ancient medicinal plants, Holy Basil has been used to treat common colds, headaches, and various stress disorders, among other things. The stem, leaves, and seeds are used for these purposes.</p>
<p>In traditional societies, the herb is also used as a natural mosquito repellent, by applying the aroma from the plant to the skin.</p>
<p> The abundantly blooming purple inflorescences are attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.</p>
<p> <strong>Cultivation</strong> <span>:</span></p>
<p> Abundant flowering. 'Temperate Tulsi' is an annual and is lower and has a more bushy growth habit than<meta charset="utf-8"> <span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><a title="Holy Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/helig-basilika-ocimum-tenuiflorum" style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);" target="_blank"><em><strong>O. tenuiflorum</strong></em></a></span> . Self-seeds more efficiently than other basil varieties.</p>
<p> Use a well-drained, humus-rich soil and place in partial shade or full sun, it will do well in both. Allowing the soil to dry out between waterings will increase the plant's aroma production (= more flavor) - this is a result of the plant's response to stress.</p>
<p>Grow in a pot or flower bed as a low-growing herb. If you grow it outdoors and want to let it grow there year after year, you can let it flower and set seed - it will most likely self-sow and germinate next year.</p>
<p> If you want the plant to focus more on foliage growth, you can cut off inflorescences before they have time to develop.</p>
<p> Basil is easy to take cuttings from, make a diagonal cut with a clean tool just below a leaf. The cutting should be around 15 cm. Remove the bottom leaves from the cutting and place in a glass of water that you change regularly. Plant in soil when roots have developed.</p>
<p> <strong>Sowing</strong> <span>:</span><br><span></span></p>
<p> Higher germination in our climate than<meta charset="utf-8"> <span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><a title="Holy Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/helig-basilika-ocimum-tenuiflorum" style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);" target="_blank"><em><strong>O. tenuiflorum</strong></em></a></span> .</p>
<p><span>Place the seeds on a moist layer of soil. Press the seeds lightly into the soil for good contact. Keep the seeds moist. One way to maintain good moisture is to cover the seeds with plastic with air holes.</span><br><br> <strong>Features</strong> <span>:</span><br><br> <span>Year: One year</span><br> <span>Growing position: sun/partial shade</span><br> <span>Height: 40 cm</span><br> <span>Germination time: 5-15 days</span><br></p>
Chinese Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis)
3600
36 SEK
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3600
36 SEK
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> Chinese Liquorice/Licorice Root, Cultivated Licorice<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 glabra</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</span></strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">This characterizes Chinese <meta charset="utf-8">Liquorice Root in relation to other <meta charset="utf-8">Liquorice species in the genus <em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza:</em></span></p>
<ul>
<li><meta charset="utf-8"> Originally from Central Asia and Northern China.</li>
<li>Used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.</li>
<li>Hardy down to -25 ºC.</li>
<li>Can be grown outdoors in colder climates with appropriate 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">Liquorice Root has a long history both as a medicinal plant and as a sweet treat. As early as 4000 BC it was used by the Assyrians and since then the licorice root has been used as a nerve-soother, flu-reliever, anti-infective and more.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">One of the most prominent uses of the Licorice root by our ancestors was to chew it in order to keep their teeth clean and healthy. This was efficient due to the anti-bacterial properties of the <meta charset="utf-8">substance <em>glycyrrhizin</em> present in the roots. It's also the same substance which provides the sweet flavor. However, <meta charset="utf-8">glycyrrhizin is not metabolized by our bodies and may therefore, just as <a title="Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana"><span><strong>Stevia <span color="#4e991d">(</span><em>Stevia rebaudiana</em><span color="#4e991d">)</span></strong></span></a>, be used as a sweetening substitute for sugar.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root was sold in pharmacies as a medicine until as late as the 1970s.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The Licorice root can be shredded and made into a tea or a refreshening beverage served with ice. In Mongolia, the <em>leaves</em> are used as a substitute for common <span><a title="Tea (Camellia sinensis)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" target="_blank"><strong>Tea (<em>Camellia sinensis</em>)</strong></a>.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The root may also be ground/crushed to make your own licorice. Mix with sugar molasses/syrup, flour and anise in a heated saucepan. </p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root is also often used together with anise when flavoring alcoholic beverages.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root grows naturally in southern Europe and parts of Asia.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The plant is hardy down to -25 ºC. In most of Europe, it can be grown outdoors all year round. To protect the plant during the winter, cover the base with twigs, leaves, straw or similar. Measures such as these can allow your Licorice root plant to thrive even in locations that are generally viewed as below its temperature range. The USDA Zone of the Licorice root range from 7-10.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root may also be grown in a wide pot, put outdoors during the warmer months, and indoors during the colder months.</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">The roots, which are the main part used for consumption, become meters long, so a large pot is recommended for pot cultivation. It takes about 3 years for the plant to become harvestable and by that time it will likely have grown to become a fairly large bush. </p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds can be sown directly outdoors when the soil temperature has risen to above 15 <meta charset="utf-8">ºC. The seeds can also be pre-cultivated indoors any time of the year.<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1 day before sowing. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the sowing moist.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 months<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 5-9</p>
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Light-Purple Butterfly Pea Double-Flowered (Clitoria ternatea)
4000
40 SEK
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4000
40 SEK
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Light Purple Sky Pea,</span> Light Purple Sail Pea, Light Purple<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">K</span> litoria, Light Purple Butterfly Pea<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Fabaceae</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 & use:</span></strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Magenta colored variant of the more common one<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" title="Blue sky pea (Clitoria ternatea)" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" target="_blank">Blue Sky Pea</a></strong></span> .</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Large climbing plant with edible flowers. Can be grown as a cover crop against a fence or as a ground cover.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Used to color food, sweets and drinks.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">In Asia, tea made directly from the flowers is drunk. Sometimes it is mixed with lemongrass, honey and lime.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Himmelsärt is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">As a comparison, you can think that tea made in Himmelsart is used in Asia in the same way that we in Sweden use chamomile tea.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Like<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><a title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" target="_blank"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">The goa bean</strong></a></span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span>Himmelsärten is regenerative for the soil in that it fixes nitrogen from air pores in the soil and works well as a ground cover crop. On the other hand, Himmelsärten is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike Goa bean.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The sky pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation in a pot is recommended if you want to let it become perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Able to grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For growing in pots, a loamy soil with good drainage should be used.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Top branches for a bushier growth habit.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Pre-cultivated indoors early in the year, alternatively sown outside in April-May.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 150-300 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 10-20 days</p>
Purple Thai Eggplant (Solanum melongena)
3200
32 SEK
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3200
32 SEK
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Purple Thai Aubergine, Purple Thai Aubergine, Thai<meta charset="utf-8"> Round Purple Eggplant <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:<i data-mce-fragment="1"> </i></strong><em data-mce-fragment="1">Solanum melongena</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 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">A purple variant of the typical Thai, round eggplant. Widely used in various types of curies and stews. Can also be eaten as a raw vegetable alongside the main course.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Purple Thai Aubergine is perennial, but usually needs a frost-free winter in order to make it through to next year. It can survive the winter outdoors in the most favorable Swedish conditions. When trying to overwinter outdoors, the base of the plant should be winter-covered with straw or similar to protect against the cold. If there is access to a greenhouse, it is an excellent place for the Thai eggplant.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Alternatively, grow as an annual in Sweden. Flowering occurs approximately 6 weeks after germination and harvesting can begin after 2-3 months.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Grows well in most soils but thrives in a well-drained and nutrient-rich soil. Placed in sun/part shade. Benefit from abundant irrigation.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Plants are placed approximately 60 cm apart.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Fertilize regularly once/month during the summer months. First given about a month after germination.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Self-pollinating.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">When fruiting begins, it is recommended to keep the number of fruits per plant around 4-5.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Pre-cultivated indoors in February-March, alternatively sown outdoors in April-May. Seeds are covered with a 1 cm layer of soil. Keep seed moist.</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 / partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 50-100 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 3-10 days<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant zone: 1 (favorable locations)</p>
Red Shiso / Spearmint (Perilla frutescens var. crispa)
3200
32 SEK
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3200
32 SEK
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<p> <span data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (30pcs/bag)</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Red Shiso, Leaf Mint, Chinese Mint, Veripeippi, Sesame Sauvage, Schwarznessel, Wilder Sesam, Beefsteak Plant, Shiso Zoku, Bai Su Zi</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <em>Perilla frutescens var. crispa</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Lamiaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p> Shiso, or Spearmint as the herb is called in Swedish, originates from the Far East: Korea, Japan, China, etc. Its natural habitat is from the Himalayas to eastern Asia where it often grows wild in moist, open woodland.</p>
<p class="p1"> <span class="s1">Both seeds, leaves and young shoots/plants are used as a spice. The taste may be considered unfamiliar to Western palates at first, some people detect cinnamon, others coriander or citrus.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Shoots or young plants are added to salads, while older leaves are often used as a garnish or seasoning. However, the uses of Shiso are wide-ranging.</span></p>
<p class="p1"> <span class="s1">Larger leaves can be used to wrap <i>bulgogi</i> , a Korean beef dish. Leaves from purple-colored Shiso varieties are used in Japan to color and flavor pickles: e.g. ginger and plum. Older leaves can also be salted and used to flavor tofu and as a garnish for <i>tempura</i> . Since the leaves have a "curry-like" flavor, they are an ingredient in many soups and stews. It is also common to make dishes with steamed Shiso leaves, e.g. <em>Perilla Leaf Kimchi</em> . The leaves can also be dried for later use.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Unopened flower buds are used as a garnish for soups and other dishes, eaten fresh in salads, pickled (like <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a rel="noopener" style="color: #4e991d;" title="Caper seeds (Capparis spinosa)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/kapris-capparis-spinosa" target="_blank"><span class="s2"><b>capers</b></span></a></span> ) or stir-fried with other vegetables</span> <span class="s1">.</span></p>
<p class="p1"> <span class="s1">The seeds can be sprinkled over salads and dishes. They are one of the ingredients in the well-known spice mixtures 'Shichimi' and 'Seven Spice'. Energy bars are also made with Shiso seeds. It is the seeds from the purple-colored Shiso varieties that are preferred for culinary use.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">U</span><span class="s1"></span> From the seeds, you can also extract so-called <em>perilla oil</em> , which is used in industrial contexts - for example, in perfumery and dental care products, as well as in the paper and paint industries. <span class="s1">However, the oil is also used for culinary purposes as a flavoring for sweets and various sauces. From the seeds, you can also extract an oil that is effectively used to treat wood, similar to linseed oil.</span></p>
<p class="p1"> <span class="s1">The seeds contain approximately 21.5% protein, 43.4% fat, 11.3% carbohydrate, 4.4% minerals of various kinds. The seeds of Shison are also rich in linolenic acid (ALA).</span></p>
<p>Shiso is a valued medicinal plant in oriental medicine, where it is described as <span data-mce-fragment="1">a pungent, aromatic and warming herb.</span> Both <span data-mce-fragment="1">the leaves, stems and seeds are used</span> . The leaves are used in the treatment of colds, respiratory infections, vomiting, abdominal pain, etc. (Yeung. Him-Che.). The seeds are antiasthmatic, cough suppressant, emollient and expectorant. The juice from the leaves is applied to cuts and wounds (Manandhar. NP). Extracts from the plant are used internally in the treatment of asthma, colds and chills, nausea, abdominal pain, food poisoning and allergic reactions (especially those from shellfish), bronchitis and constipation (Duke. JA and Ayensu. ES). The stems are a traditional Chinese remedy for morning sickness (Bown. D.).</p>
<p>Extracts of the herb have recently begun to be used in the Western world, against certain allergies and as an alternative to antibiotics and cortisone. In the last 20 years or so, there has been interest in the herb's effect on asthma (Almark L. & Flising L. - Swedish Herbal Society).</p>
<p> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p>
<p> Does best in a light, moisture-retaining soil in a sunny location. Shison is not frost-resistant so it needs to be overwintered frost-free if you want to grow it as a perennial. Otherwise, it is suitable for growing as an annual due to its high growth rate.</p>
<p> Easy to grow, like most other plants in the Lamiaceae family: <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a style="color: #4e991d;" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/search?q=Lamiaceae" title="Search results for Lamiaceae - Garden day" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Greek Mountain Tea, Holy Basil, Tree Basil, Thai Basil, Lemon Basil</strong></a></span> .</p>
<p><a rel="noopener" title="Growing zones - Swedish zones & USDA zones in Sweden and the rest of the world" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/pages/vaxtzoner-svenska-usda-europa" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;">USDA zone</span></strong></a> is stated to be 7-10. The approximate translation from USDA zone 7-8 to our Swedish system is growing zone 1-2. However, since the systems are not measured in the same way, they are not directly translatable. Experiments can be done at your own risk, there is a chance that the roots of the plants can overwinter in the mildest parts of the country, even if the above-ground part freezes during the winter.</p>
<p> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br></p>
<p> Pre-cultivate indoors, or sow outdoors in late spring when the soil is warm. The seeds are light-germinating - therefore cover the seeds with an extremely thin layer of soil or do not cover at all. Keep the seeds moist.<meta charset="utf-8"> One way to maintain good humidity is to cover the seed with plastic with air holes.</p>
<p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Optimal germination temperature is 18-25 °C.</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">Annuality: Perennial in warmer climates, otherwise annual</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing position: sun</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 60-100 cm</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 5-15 days<br> <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/pages/vaxtzoner-svenska-usda-europa" title="Growing zones - Swedish zones & USDA zones in Sweden and the rest of the world" rel="noopener" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/pages/vaxtzoner-svenska-usda-europa" target="_blank" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1">USDA zone</span></strong></a> : 7-10<br></span><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span></p>
Yellow Goji Berry / Yellow Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum)
4400
44 SEK
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4400
44 SEK
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> Yellow Goji Berry, Yellow Wolfberry, Yellow Boxthorn / Matrimony Vine<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>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span>Plant history & use:</span></strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Yellow Goji Berry belongs to the same genus as the <a title="Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-chinense" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>red</strong></span></a> and <a title="Black Goji Berry (Lycium ruthenicum)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>black goji berry</strong></span></a> and, like its relatives, is a highly nutritious berry - especially rich 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, mixed in a salad or dried to add as a topping to granola/cereals/müsli or baked goods. You can also simply make an infusion from them, similar to that of the <a title="Black Goji Berry / Black Wolfberry (Lycium ruthenicum)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/en-international/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/en-international/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>black goji berry</strong></span></a> infusion.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Both yellow and black goji berries are relatively uncommon in Europe so far, so here is the chance to have something unusual and useful in your garden!</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Yellow Goji is a hardy shrub that can withstand many sub zero degrees and is fit for outdoor cultivation in all of Europe, even in the far north. It can be grown in the open field or in a pot. The Goji shrub grows well in both sandy and clayey 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 salts.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The Goji bush has a strong root system which binds the soil effectively. Its hardy properties make it a suitable plant in maritime coastal climates with a lot of wind. Can be planted along the border of beaches to bind the sand and protect against 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. Give the bush something to climb/grow against and it will grow faster.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds are sown in moist soil. Cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the soil moist.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-3 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 weeks<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 6-9</p>
Light-Blue Butterfly Pea Double-Flowered (Clitoria ternatea)
4000
40 SEK
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4000
40 SEK
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Light Blue Sky Pea,</span> Light Blue Sail Pea, Light Blue<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">K</span> litoria, Light-blue Butterfly Pea<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Fabaceae</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 & use:</span></strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Light blue variant of the more common one<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Blue sky pea (Clitoria ternatea)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" data-mce-fragment="1" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea">Blue Sky Pea</a></strong></span> . This variety has double petals, there is also a <a title="Light Blue Sky 'Blue Sky' Filled Inflorescence (Clitoria ternatea)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/ljusbla-himmelsart-blue-sky-fylld-blomstallning-clitoria-ternatea" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Light Blue Himmelsärt with a filled inflorescence</strong></span></a> .</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Large climbing plant with edible flowers. Can be grown as a cover crop against a fence or as a ground cover.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Used to color food, sweets and drinks.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">In Asia, tea made directly from the flowers is drunk. Sometimes it is mixed with lemongrass, honey and lime.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Himmelsärt is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">As a comparison, you can think that tea made in Himmelsart is used in Asia in the same way that we in Sweden use chamomile tea.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Like<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1"><a style="color: #4e991d;" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" data-mce-fragment="1" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">The goa bean</strong></a></span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span>Himmelsärten is regenerative for the soil in that it fixes nitrogen from air pores in the soil and works well as a ground cover crop. On the other hand, Himmelsärten is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike Goa bean.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The sky pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation in a pot is recommended if you want to let it become perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Able to grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For growing in pots, a loamy soil with good drainage should be used.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Top branches for a bushier growth habit.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Pre-cultivated indoors early in the year, alternatively sown outside in April-May.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 150-300 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 10-20 days</p>
Siberian Ginseng / Russian Root (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
5200
52 SEK
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5200
52 SEK
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Siberian Ginseng, Eleuthero, Kan Jang, T<span data-mce-fragment="1">aiga Root, Thorny Ginseng, C</span>iwujia, Shigoka, Devil's Bush / Shrub, Touch-Me-Not, Wild Pepper<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em>Eleutherococcus senticosus</em><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Araliaceae</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</span></strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Siberian Ginseng, or Eleuthero as it is also called, is a winter-hardy "Ginseng species" that belongs to the same family as the Korean Ginseng (<em>Panax ginseng)</em> and the American Ginseng (<em>Panax quinquefolius</em>). However it is not related to the <a title="Indian Ginseng / Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/ashwagandha-indisk-ginseng-withania-somnifera" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/ashwagandha-indisk-ginseng-withania-somnifera"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Indian Ginseng</strong></span></a>.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">From this Ginseng, it is the root bark that is used for its adaptogenic properties. Adaptogens are substances that help the body deal with different types of stress. Siberian Ginseng is well known among athletes and is also used to treat sleep disorders. Traditionally used in Russian/Chinese medicine.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Much of the Siberian Ginseng available on the market is <meta charset="utf-8">ground whole roots, while in fact it is only the bark from the roots that contains the active substances of interest. Here, of course, it is an advantage to grow the Eleuthero yourself, as you control the entire process - from seed to consumption-ready product - by yourself.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Siberian Ginseng is a shrub originating in Northeast Asia that often grows in forests as undergrowth or forms dense thickets. The bush is thorny and can grow up to 4 meters depending on location.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">It thrives outdoors in temperate climate Europe and does not have high requirements to grow. Soil-wise, it can handle everything from sand to heavy clay soils, it is not demanding. However, it thrives best in soil mixed with leaves and compost (remember its natural environment is woodlands). Prefers light to partial shade. Can also be grown in a pot.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">To harvest Eleuthero, you cut off one/several of the plant's underground shoots and let the plant grow. You then peel off the bark from the roots. Dry the root bark and discard the inner root.<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Siberian Ginseng is a robust species with few known pests.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The flowers turn yellow-white/purple which later form black round fruits in clusters.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing</strong>:</h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Seeds from Siberian Ginseng can be challenging to germinate. The seeds should be stratified to optimize conditions for succesful germination. This can be done by:</p>
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<li data-mce-fragment="1">Soaking the seeds for 1 day</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Put the seeds in an airtight plastic bag with sand/peat in the fridge for 2-3 months. Some seeds may need to lie for a whole year.</li>
<li data-mce-fragment="1">Sow seeds in sowing soil, cover with 0.5 cm of soil. Keep the soil moist</li>
</ul>
<p>If no seeds germinated after 4 months you can try one of these 2 methods:</p>
<ul>
<li>Leave the seeds in the ground/pot where you have sown them for the rest of the year. Let the natural winter be the long cold period they need. Be sure to protect the soil from heavy rainfall or picking birds with a covering net or similar. Next spring the seeds will hopefully emerge above the soil.</li>
<li>Move the seeds in a pot into the fridge. Keep them there until next years spring arrives. Move the pot outdoors and wait for germination.</li>
</ul>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics</strong>:<br></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Partial shade/Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-4 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 2-4 months<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 3-7</p>
Orchid Tree 'Candida' (Bauhinia variegata)
4000
40 SEK
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4000
40 SEK
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Orchid Tree, Camel's Foot<span data-mce-fragment="1">, Mountain Ebony, Kachnar</span> <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Bauhinia variegata</em> 'Candida' <em data-mce-fragment="1">/</em> 'Alba'<em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>The Orchid Tree, also known as Mountain Ebony, is a beautiful flowering tree that belongs to the pea family. It is originally from South Asia and is known for its distinctive and colorful flowers. The tree got its name from the similarity between its flowers and orchid flowers. The flowers on the Orchid Tree are very fragrant - they have a honeysuckle-like scent. These seeds are from the variety 'Candida' with white flowers.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Leaves and flower buds are edible. In India, the unopened flower buds, which are called Kachnar, are used to both prepare curries and make various pickles. You can compare it to the fact that here in Europe we use the unopened flower buds from <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Capers (Capparis spinosa)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/kapris-capparis-spinosa" target="_blank">the Caper plant</a></strong></span> to make pickles and consume.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Oil can be extracted from the seeds of the Orchid tree.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">There are also some medicinal uses for the plant. It is then mainly sap from the bark that is used.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree thrives best in subtropical and tropical climates, but can also do well in sheltered and sunny locations in temperate climates. Read more about cultivation below.</span></p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The Orchid Tree has its origins in subtropical and tropical climates in southern Asia. However, it tolerates frost and temperatures as low as -7 degrees. If you place the tree in a favorable sunny and windless place, you can theoretically succeed with outdoor cultivation all year round in the most favorable parts of Sweden - Skåne, Öland & Gotland, among others. The specified USDA zone for the tree is zone 8, which corresponds precisely to the most favorable locations in Sweden's zone 1. Read more about the relationship between <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/pages/vaxtzoner-svenska-usda-europa" title="Plant zones - Swedish zones & USDA zones in Sweden and the rest of Europe" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Swedish plant zones & USDA zones here</strong></span></a> .</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">To further protect the tree during the colder months, the base of the tree can be covered with straw or the like to create protection against wind, prevent the radiation of ground heat and insulate against external penetrating cold. This can be done with basically all trees that are on the border of hardiness in an attempt to succeed in wintering outdoors.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Otherwise, you can always grow in a pot that is moved in for the winter.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Use a nutrient-rich, well-drained soil for your Orchid tree.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The orchid tree is slightly sensitive to lime - add peat or other pH-lowering substrate to your soil if it is naturally chalky (higher range of pH values - 7.5 and above) to give the tree optimal conditions for successful growth. Acceptable values for the Orchid Tree are pH 5.5-7.5.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree can be propagated by cuttings as well as seeds.</span></p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1-2 days before sowing.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Preferably sow indoors or in a greenhouse under a 1 cm layer of soil. Keep the seed moist. The seeds can still be considered quick-germinating, it usually does not take more than about 1 week before the seeds start to germinate, some of the seeds take longer.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">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: 2-10 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-4 weeks<br></p>
Guava 'Ki Nok' (Psidium guajava)
3600
36 SEK
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3600
36 SEK
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Guava, Guajava, Guayava, Yellow Guava</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Psidium guajava</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Myrtaceae</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 & use:</span></strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <meta charset="utf-8"><span>Guava is a tropical fruit tree that originally comes from Central and South America. The variety 'Ki Nok' is a variety that has emerged in Southeast Asia with abundant production of smaller fruits, about 6-7 cm in diameter. The outer skin of the fruit turns from green to yellow when ripe, as does the flesh. The fruits can also be eaten when they are green and then have a more crispy texture - in Asia, the green fruits are dipped in slices in a mixture of sugar, salt and chili - unexpectedly delicious.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span>The fascinating thing about the guava fruit is that it has two different "layers" with different flavors. The outermost layer (including the peel and a few centimeters inside) tastes slightly "barry", while the innermost layer tastes tropical and sweet. The flavor can be described as a mix between pear, mango & strawberry for those who have not tasted Guava before. The outermost layer, including the flavor, decreases in thickness as the fruit ripens.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>The tree can grow up to 10</span> <span>meters tall.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span>Guava is a rich source of vitamin C and other antioxidants. The fruits are most often eaten fresh or used to make juice, jam, and jelly.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span>A gray-black dye is extracted from the leaves and is used in natural dyeing of silk, among other things.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"> The bark of a guava tree has a smooth, mottled appearance, with parts of the bark peeling off at different times and in different places. This creates a beautiful pattern and contributes to a highly decorative appearance in cultivation.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Another beautiful feature of the guava tree is its flowers, which are large, white and fragrant. These flowers are attractive to both insects and birds, which can help to create life in the garden.</span> </p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p>
<p>Guava is a hardy and easy-to-grow plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. However, it prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH level between 6 and 7. Guava thrives best in a warm climate with high temperatures and high humidity, but can also tolerate lower temperatures down to the frost line. Cultivation in a greenhouse is therefore preferable, or frost-free overwintering.</p>
<p> The growing position is important for guava, the tree thrives best in full sun or partial shade. However, it is important to ensure that the tree does not get too much direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day, otherwise it can cause damage to the leaves and fruit.</p>
<p> Guava is a drought-tolerant plant and can survive long periods without water. However, for best fruit production, the soil should be kept moist and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. It is also important to prune the tree regularly to control its size and promote fruit production.</p>
<p>The time frame for harvesting varies depending on the plant's growing conditions, but guava trees are usually ready for harvest after 2-3 years from planting. However, it can take up to five years for some trees to start producing fruit. The fruiting period is between June and October.</p>
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<p> Guava seeds are best grown in pots. </p>
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<p> Place the seeds on moist seedbed soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny spot. Cover the pot with a plastic bag or a glass dome to create a mini-greenhouse.</p>
<p> Germination usually takes between two and six weeks. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into larger pots or into the ground in a greenhouse.</p>
<p> It is important to ensure that the plants do not dry out during the first growing period, but avoid <meta charset="utf-8">at the same time overwatering as it can cause rot and kill the plants. The guava tree is known to be a hardy plant but it is important to take good care of the seed to ensure effective germination.</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 position: sun / partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 3-10 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 2-6 weeks </p>
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Red Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
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32 SEK
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<p><strong>Common name:</strong> Red Okra<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Abelmoschus esculentus var. rubra</em><br> <strong>Family:</strong> Malvaceae</p>
<p><strong>Plant history & use:</strong></p>
<p>Red okra is a variant of the <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/okra-go-big-abelmoschus-esculentus" title="Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">green okra</a></strong></span> with the same scientific name. Like the green variety, the fruits of red okra are a well-used ingredient in cooking thanks to their crunchy texture and binding properties. The fruits can be used in the same way as the greens, both in stews and soups, but also raw as a snack. The leaves of red okra can also be used raw in salads or stir-fries.</p>
<p>The big difference between red and green okra is of course the red color - which makes the variety a popular ornamental plant.</p>
<p><strong>Culture:</strong></p>
<p>Like green okra, red okra is drought tolerant and grows best in well-drained, loamy soil. It thrives best in heat and is sensitive to frost, so cultivation in Sweden is mainly recommended in greenhouses or covered growing beds during the spring.</p>
<p>Red okra is self-pollinating, so a single plant is sufficient to bear fruit. For best results, give the plant continuous irrigation and nutrient supply.</p>
<p>The fruits of red okra should be picked at an early, unripe stage while they are still red and soft. If the fruits become too ripe, they can develop a woody taste.</p>
<p><strong>Sowing:</strong></p>
<p>Soak the seeds in water 24 hours before sowing. Put the seeds in moist soil and cover with 1-2 cm of soil. Keep the seed moist and place in a location with direct sunlight. The seeds germinate faster at temperatures above 25 ºC.</p>
<p><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p>
<p>Age: Perennial<br> Plant position: Sun<br> Height: 1-2 m<br> Germination time: 1-8 weeks<br> Growing zone: Hardy down to 10 ºC</p>
Roman Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza echinata)
3600
36 SEK
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> Roman Liquorice/Licorice Root, Cultivated Licorice<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 glabra</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Plant history & use:</span></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">This characterizes Roman Liquorice Root in relation to other Liquorice species in the genus <em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza:</em></span></p>
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<li><meta charset="utf-8"> Originally from southern Europe and parts of Asia.</li>
<li>Has a long history as a medicinal plant and is used as a sweet.</li>
<li>Used to produce Russian and German licorice.</li>
<li>Hardy down to -20 ºC.</li>
<li>Grows to a height of 1-2 meters.</li>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1">Liquorice Root has a long history both as a medicinal plant and as a sweet treat. As early as 4000 BC it was used by the Assyrians and since then the licorice root has been used as a nerve-soother, flu-reliever, anti-infective and more.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">One of the most prominent uses of the Licorice root by our ancestors was to chew it in order to keep their teeth clean and healthy. This was efficient due to the anti-bacterial properties of the <meta charset="utf-8">substance <em data-mce-fragment="1">glycyrrhizin</em> present in the roots. It's also the same substance which provides the sweet flavor. However, <meta charset="utf-8">glycyrrhizin is not metabolized by our bodies and may therefore, just as <a title="Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Stevia <span color="#4e991d" data-mce-fragment="1">(</span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Stevia rebaudiana</em><span color="#4e991d" data-mce-fragment="1">)</span></strong></span></a>, be used as a sweetening substitute for sugar.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root was sold in pharmacies as a medicine until as late as the 1970s.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The Licorice root can be shredded and made into a tea or a refreshening beverage served with ice. In Mongolia, the <em data-mce-fragment="1">leaves</em> are used as a substitute for common <span data-mce-fragment="1"><a title="Tea (Camellia sinensis)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Tea (<em data-mce-fragment="1">Camellia sinensis</em>)</strong></a>.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The root may also be ground/crushed to make your own licorice. Mix with sugar molasses/syrup, flour and anise in a heated saucepan. </p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root is also often used together with anise when flavoring alcoholic beverages.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root grows naturally in southern Europe and parts of Asia.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The plant is hardy down to -20 ºC. In most of Europe, it can be grown outdoors all year round. To protect the plant during the winter, cover the base with twigs, leaves, straw or similar. Measures such as these can allow your Licorice root plant to thrive even in locations that are generally viewed as below its temperature range. The USDA Zone of the Licorice root range from 7-10.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root may also be grown in a wide pot, put outdoors during the warmer months, and indoors during the colder months.</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">The roots, which are the main part used for consumption, become meters long, so a large pot is recommended for pot cultivation. It takes about 3 years for the plant to become harvestable and by that time it will likely have grown to become a fairly large bush. </p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds can be sown directly outdoors when the soil temperature has risen to above 15 <meta charset="utf-8">ºC. The seeds can also be pre-cultivated indoors any time of the year.<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1 day before sowing. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the sowing moist.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 months<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 7-10</p>
Karen Chili (Capsicum annuum)
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Karen Chili,</span></p>
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<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>
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<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>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1">Karenchilin is easily recognized by its green, yellow, orange & 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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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 & 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>
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Here you will find both super beautiful shoe models that are created specifically for gardening time and also other models that are well suited for different occasions in the garden. After our own search for good gardening shoes, we found the brand Rouchette, where we especially came to love their ankle boots insulated with neoprene. for the warmth and comfort they provide.
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