Vegetables

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (50pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong>&nbsp;Culantro,&nbsp;Ngò Gai, Recao, Chadon Beni, Mexican Coriander, Bandhaniya, Long Coriander, Sawtooth Coriander, Pak Chi Farang<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Eryngium foetidum</em><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Apiaceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Culantro, or <meta charset="utf-8">Ngò Gai, is a perennial tropical herb that&nbsp;can be&nbsp;grown outdoors frost-free or in a pot and overwintered&nbsp;indoors for harvest all year round. It is related to "common" cilantro, <em data-mce-fragment="1">Coriandrum sativum.</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The taste of culantro is reminiscent of cilantro, but it is stronger and more solid. Culantro also retains its flavor and color significantly better when dried, making it popular in the dried spices industry.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Goes&nbsp;well with soups, rice and fish dishes. An example is the Thai&nbsp;soup Tom Yum, where it&nbsp;marries&nbsp;perfectly the other ingredients. It's also common in accompanying seafood sauces, often together with lime, chili and more.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The plant's leaves and roots are also to be used in tea to stimulate the appetite and relieve fever &amp; stomach aches.&nbsp;There are additional areas of use.&nbsp;</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong>:</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Culantro&nbsp;is easy to grow and thrives best in well-drained soils in sun/part shade. The soil should be kept on the drier side, without drying out completely.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It takes about 60 days for the plant to be ready for the first harvest.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing</strong>:</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Sow directly on the plant site when the soil has warmed up or pre-cultivate indoors. 1 cm deep. Remember to keep&nbsp;the&nbsp;soil moist when growing indoors.</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/Part shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 30-60 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 10-30 days<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 7-11</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (30 pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names: </strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Gotu Kola, Indian Pennywort, Brahmi herb, and others… <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1"> </em><em data-mce-fragment="1">Centella asiatica </em>/<em data-mce-fragment="1"> Hydrocotyl asiatica<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Apiaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Gotu Kola is a well-known medicinal plant originating from Asia. It has long been used to ease, among other things, stress and anxiety. It is also commonly used against skin ailments such as eczema, wounds, and acne as it improves the skin’s elasticity. Gotu Kola is an adaptogen and, like <a title="Ashwagandha seeds" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/ashwagandha-indisk-ginseng-withania-somnifera" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;">Ashwagandha </span></strong></a>, it is one of the few plants with a very broad range of uses in traditional medicine. There are many scientific articles available for those interested in learning more in depth.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">For purely medicinal purposes, extracts are made from the plant. But its health-promoting properties can also be used in food and drink.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">For example, in Burma, a salad is often made with “Pennywort” as the base together with tomato, onion, peanuts, and more. The leaves are also brewed into tea or made into a cooling drink by pressing the fresh leaves.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">There are two different varieties of Gotu Kola:</span> <br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">One has whole, round leaves and is better suited to grow directly in water – but it also grows well in soil. This type spreads horizontally with the help of underground (or underwater) rhizomes that are somewhat thicker than the leaf stalk.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The other variety has a small gap in its leaf shape right where the leaf stalk meets the leaf – this variety spreads with the help of long, narrow above-ground runners similar to strawberries. Judging by its similar growth habit, it is easy to understand that Gotu Kola is also a good ground cover.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Both varieties contain the same active substances, but it is the latter variety that is most often used in the production of dietary supplements and so on. As seen in the pictures, our seeds come from the latter variety.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In its natural environment, Gotu Kola is often found growing in water, in moist soils, and along roadsides and hedgerows.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It is an easy-to-grow and hardy plant that thrives best in moisture-retaining soil in partly shaded locations. It is advantageous to let it grow in loose soil with plenty of organic material as it requires moisture-retaining properties while excess water easily drains off or down into a tray. Gotu Kola can also grow in drier soils.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Gotu Kola plant spreads quickly, so if grown in a pot, a wide pot is preferable.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">This plant usually does not grow taller than 30 cm but tends to spread horizontally up to about 1 meter.</p> <p> </p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">For this reason, it is an effective ground cover in mixed planting with other crops.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Place seeds</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><span data-mce-fragment="1">in an airtight plastic bag with moist sand/peat/seed soil in the fridge for 3 weeks. </span><span data-mce-fragment="1">Then sow</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> in moist seed soil. Cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the sowing moist.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Light: partial shade/sun<br data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 30 cm (width 1 m)<br data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 2-8 weeks<br>USDA zone 7-10<br data-mce-fragment="1">Plant zone: approximate translation 1-3</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>SEEDS (10 pcs/bag) </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common names:</strong><span> Roselle, Roselle hibiscus, Jamaican Sorrel</span><br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><em><span> Hibiscus sabdariffa</span><br></em><strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Mallow family</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span>Plant history & use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Originating from Africa, later spread to Asia and the Caribbean.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Although it is not actually a fruit, the swollen calyxes are used more like a fruit than a flower. The juice made from the calyxes tastes like a mix of cranberry and blueberry. They can also be candied and eaten like typical dried fruit, very tasty.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Roselle is most popularly used to make juice (Agua de Jamaica) from the fresh calyxes. The calyxes can also be dried to make a tea-like drink.</p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The dried calyxes are also used as a flavoring for gin.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Fresh leaves can also be used as the main ingredient in soups, giving a really good and tangy soup that often contains some type of slow-cooked protein. These soups often have Asian origins.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It can also be used as a sour addition in salads.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Asia, the leaves are often fried and used to prepare dishes with, for example, fish, chicken, and beef.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Roselle is also often used for <span data-mce-fragment="1">its health-strengthening properties</span>.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Roselle is a perennial that thrives in bright locations. Grow indoors in a bright window and preferably move outside during summers. Alternatively, grow as an annual outdoors in a pot or sow the seeds directly in the ground when the risk of frost is over.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Roselle is grown commercially as an annual. In nature, however, the plant is perennial and can also become so when grown at home. Overwintering in a bright location is a prerequisite for perennial growth in Sweden. Grows into a small tree / tall shrub.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small holes to maintain moisture. The optimal temperature for quick germination is between 25-30 <span data-mce-fragment="1">ºC</span>, but the seeds also germinate around 20 <span data-mce-fragment="1">ºC</span>. Optionally use a</p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">h</span><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #4e991d;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #000000;">eat mat </span></span><span style="color: #000000;">for better germination conditions.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Light: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1">Height: up to 3 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 7-30 days</p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p> SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</p> <p> <strong>Common names</strong> <span>: Goan bean, Wing bean, Square bean, Cigarillas, Manila bean, Kecipir</span> <br><strong>Scientific name</strong> <span>: <em>Psophocarpus tetragonolobus</em></span><br> <strong>Family</strong> <span>: Fabaceae</span><br><br> <strong>Plant history &amp; use</strong> <span>:</span><br><span></span></p> <p> The Goan bean is a perennial bean plant with several uses in cooking that is also often favored in cultivation for its strong disease resistance.</p> <p> Sometimes mistakenly confused with the Asparagus Pea ( <em>Tetragonolobus</em> <em>purpureus</em> ), which is a different species. The Asparagus Pea has smaller legumes than the Goan Bean, red flowers and smaller, pea-like leaves.</p> <p> The Goan bean has larger leaves of 10-15 cm and light blue flowers, as well as square beans that usually grow to 15-20 cm.<br><br> The goji bean is a nutritious plant and all parts of the plant can be eaten:</p> <ul> <li> Leaves can be eaten like spinach,</li> <li> Flowers can be added to salads,</li> <li> Root tubers can be eaten raw or cooked like potatoes - have a nutty flavor</li> <li>Seeds (dry beans) can be used in a similar way to soybeans. Both flour and milk can be made from dried, ground goji beans, which lack the distinctive "bean" flavor.</li> <li> The immature green bean pods can be eaten as a raw vegetable or cooked in a stir-fry. The taste is reminiscent of asparagus.</li> </ul> <p> All parts of the Goan bean plant have a high protein content. The mature seeds (dry beans) contain 40%, the tubers 20% - which is higher than many root vegetables - and the leaves and flowers contain 10-15%.</p> <p> The goba bean is currently a relatively unknown crop but is continuously increasing in commercial use.</p> <p> The cowpea is an effective ground cover and a good weed suppressor. If you plant the cowpea without anything to climb on, it will instead spread at ground level and make it difficult for weeds to get up.</p> <p> The goba also fixes nitrogen to the soil via rhizobacteria and can help rebuild nutrient-poor soils.</p> <p>The goji bean can also be given as feed to ruminants, poultry and fish.</p> <p> <strong>Cultivation</strong> <span>:</span></p> <p> The Goan bean is a perennial plant with a climbing habit (similar to <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Long bean 'Yard Long' / Asparagus bean (Vigna sesquipedalis)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/langbona-yard-long-sparrisbona-vigna-sesquipedalis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the Long bean</a></strong></span> ). Large in its natural environment - can reach lengths of 3-4 meters.</p> <p> Hardy for cultivation in the warmest parts of Skåne, Blekinge, Öland &amp; Gotland. Winter cover the base with straw or similar when growing outdoors.</p> <p>It is best to start growing as early in the year as possible, as the Goan bean needs a long growing season to produce beans in the same year. This is most likely due to the fact that it is a perennial bean variety, perennials usually grow slower than annuals as they are "programmed" to grow continuously for several years (- rather than quickly as annuals have to do to have time to reproduce during their short lifespan).</p> <p> Would like something to climb on, e.g. house wall, larger tree, pillar, sticks or tied wire.</p> <p> Thrives in well-drained soils. Favors heat and moisture. Optimal temperature for growth and fruiting is around 25</p> <meta charset="UTF-8"> <p> <span>°C.</span> Lower temperatures favor root tuber growth while higher temperatures favor leaf growth.</p> <p> Self-pollinating.</p> <p> Fixes nitrogen on its own via rhizobacteria on the roots, fertilization is not a necessity.</p> <p> The green bean pods are ready for harvest after 3-4 months from sowing.</p> <p> <strong>Sowing</strong> <span>:</span></p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p>Soak seeds in lukewarm water 1 day before sowing.</p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p> Sow seeds indoors early in the year (Jan-Feb). Transplant outdoors or in greenhouses March-May. Sowing depth 2 cm. Keep sowing moist.</p> <p> <strong>Features</strong> <span>:</span></p> <p> <span>Year: Perennial</span><br> <span>Growing position: sun</span><br> <span>Height: 2-4 m</span><br> <span>Germination time: 1-2 weeks<br> Growing zone: 1</span></p>

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

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai', Purple Chili Pepper, Purple Chili, Purple Bird's Eye Chili, Purple Thai Chili Pepper</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Capsicum annuum</span></em> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> An unusual purple-colored variant of the popular Thai chili pepper. The 'Purple Thai' chili is considered to have a perfect balance between flavor and heat, which contributes to its desirability in Asian cooking. The heat is described as medium and ranges between 50,000 - 100,000 Scoville Heat Units.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>All chili peppers originate from Central and South America. The genus has since been spread around the world by colonists, missionaries and traders, and new species have emerged through adaptation to the environment.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Chili peppers are generally easy to grow. They thrive in sunny, warm locations. They can be grown indoors in windows.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">All chili peppers are perennial and can produce fruit all year round if given the right conditions. Heat, light, light nutrition and moisture contribute to continuous growth &amp; production of the plant. Overwinter in a warm and bright place. 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 a 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 turn from purple to orange in late maturity. 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"> 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.<br data-mce-fragment="1"></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<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 60-80 cm <br data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 5-10 days</p>

<meta charset="UTF-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Thai Aubergine, Thai Aubergine, Thai Green Eggplant <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:<i> </i></strong><em>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 &amp; use:</strong></p> <p>The typical Thai round green 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">Thai Aubergine is perennial, but usually needs a frost-free winter 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><meta charset="utf-8">Plants are placed approximately 60 cm apart.</p> <p>Fertilize regularly once/month during the summer months. First given about a month after germination. </p> <p>Self-pollinating.</p> <p>When fruiting begins, it is recommended to keep the number of fruits per plant around 4-5.</p> <p>Fruits are harvested when they are green-white. If you wait until the fruits turn yellow, they are more bitter, but still edible.</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>

<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">: Green 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</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 &amp; 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 href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/kapris-capparis-spinosa" title="Caper seeds (Capparis spinosa)" style="color: #4e991d;" rel="noopener" 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 <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a rel="noopener" style="color: #4e991d;" title="Seeds for Red Shiso / Spearmint (Perilla frutescens var. crispa)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/rod-shiso-bladmynta-perilla-frutescens" target="_blank"><strong>red-colored Shiso varieties</strong></a></span> 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. &amp; 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 href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/pages/vaxtzoner-svenska-usda-europa" title="Growing zones - Swedish zones &amp; USDA zones in Sweden and the rest of the world" rel="noopener" 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 data-mce-fragment="1" rel="noopener" title="Growing zones - Swedish zones &amp; USDA zones in Sweden and the rest of the world" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/pages/vaxtzoner-svenska-usda-europa" target="_blank"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #4e991d;">USDA zone</span></strong></a> : 7-10<br></span><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span></p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Somborka pepper, Somborckina</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<br></span></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Somborka is a pepper that originates from the Balkan region of Europe. Some of its most distinctive characteristics are that it has a thick flesh while also having a heat that is about halfway to a "regular" chili. So you could say that it is a meaty pepper with heat.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Perfect for pickling. Pickled Somborka makes a sour but hot addition as a side dish and is suitable to be eaten with a lot of dishes.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> You can also fill the Somborkan with, for example, rice, minced meat and other optional ingredients to cook in the oven.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Both of these methods are common applications in Balkan cuisine.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p> Thrives in sunny, warm and sheltered locations. Best grown in greenhouses.</p> <p> More resistant than regular peppers and chilies.</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 or sow outdoors when the risk of frost is over.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Moisten the soil and press the seeds lightly against the surface. Place in bright light and keep the seeds moist.<br></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: One year<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 60 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 5-14 days</p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)<br data-mce-fragment="1"></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Thai Chili Pepper'Bird's Eye', Prik Ki Noo</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><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A true Thai high heat chili pepper that has a well established use down in Southeast Asia. The chili is often eaten raw together with, among other things, the dish Khao Kha Moo or as a snack with northern Thai barbecue skewers. It is also widely prepared in woks, stews and soups.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Thai Bird's Eye chili is also used to make different types of Nam Prik - Thai chili paste. The chili is roasted together with, among other things, onions, garlic and then ground down and mixed with oil and flavorings such as lemongrass, tamarind, etc. The chili paste is then used to dip vegetables in or is eaten with rice dishes.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Another easy way to incorporate chili into your meals is to thinly slice it along with garlic and then mix with lime and fish sauce to have as an extra flavoring to pour over your food<meta charset="utf-8"> Besides.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Scoville strength 100,000 – 140,000.</span><br></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">All chili peppers originate from Central and South America. The genus has since been spread with the help of colonists, missionaries and traders worldwide and new species have emerged through adaptation to the environment.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Chili peppers are generally easy to grow. They thrive in sunny and warm locations. Can be grown indoors in a window.</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 a continuous growth &amp; production of the plant. If you want the plant to produce fruit even during the winter months, use a plant lamp to supplement the sunlight, possibly grow only under a plant lamp.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Keep the soil evenly moist and let the soil dry out slightly between waterings. Fertilize with advantage 2-3 times a week to provide abundant fruit production.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The fruits range from green (yellow-orange) to red. The fruits can be eaten at any stage of maturity. 2-6 cm.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Grown indoors at the beginning of the year.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Put the seeds in warm water 1 day before sowing. Moisten the seed soil and lightly press the seeds down against the surface. Cover with 1 cm of soil. Place bright and keep the seed moist.<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 50-150 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 5-15 days</p>

<p>SEEDS (20 pcs/bag)</p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><strong>Common name:</strong><span> Okra</span><br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><em> Abelmoschus esculentus<br></em><strong>Family:</strong><span> Malvaceae</span></p> <p><strong><span>Plant history & use:</span></strong></p> <p>Okra is a plant with many uses and its fruits are among the most popular tropical vegetables worldwide.</p> <p>The fruits are a well-used ingredient in cooking thanks to their crisp texture and thickening properties. The fruit contains binding substances which make it very suitable for stews and soups. It can also be eaten raw; for example, in Asian cuisine it is often served alongside the main dish with accompanying sauce.</p> <p>The leaves can, like spinach, be used raw in salads or tossed into a stir-fry. The leaves also have a mild binding effect.</p> <p>Roasted okra seeds can also be used as a caffeine-free alternative to coffee.</p> <p>In West Africa, where okra is widely cultivated, the flower buds and open flowers are also eaten.</p> <p>The average nutritional value of okra is higher than that of, among others, tomato, eggplant, and most cucurbits.</p> <p>Okra seeds contain about 20% protein and 20% oil which can be extracted from the seeds.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Okra originates from South Asia/Africa and is naturally perennial. It thrives in warmth and is sensitive to frost. The optimal growth temperature is above 20 ºC, and temperatures below 10 ºC can be harmful to the plant.</p> <p>For these reasons, it grows best in Sweden in greenhouses or growing tunnels. It can be grown outdoors but the harvest may be somewhat smaller than under optimal conditions. To improve conditions for outdoor cultivation, in spring when the soil has warmed, the ground can be covered with plastic or other ground cover such as straw/bark to prevent heat loss and thereby extend the growing season into autumn.</p> <p>Okra is drought-tolerant but fruit formation benefits from continuous watering and nutrient supply.</p> <p>Prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil.</p> <p>Okra is self-pollinating, which means you only need one plant to get fruit.</p> <p>Yields harvest as early as 1-2 months after sowing.</p> <p>The fruits are picked at an early (immature) stage while they are green to avoid woody taste. A tip is to try breaking off the tip of the fruit – if it breaks, it is fresh; if it bends instead, it is too ripe and better suited for seed harvest.</p> <p><strong>Sowing:</strong></p> <p>Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing. Place the seeds in moist soil and cover with 1-2 cm of soil. Keep the sowing moist. Seeds usually germinate within 2-3 weeks. Germination occurs faster at temperatures above 25 ºC.</p> <p><span></span><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p>Perennial: Perennial<br>Light: sun<br>Height: 1–2 m<br>Germination time: 1-8 weeks<br>Hardiness zone: Hardy down to 10 ºC</p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (20pcs/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">: Long bean, Asparagus bean, Meter bean, Snake bean, Bodi</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <i data-mce-fragment="1">Vigna unguiculata</i> subsp. <i data-mce-fragment="1">sesquipedalis</i></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Fabaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Grown for its edible long beans.<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The beans are crispy, string-free and have a slightly nutty taste.</span> The name comes from the length of the beans, which is often around 40-75 cm.<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Usually used and prepared in a similar way to green beans - i.e. the bean pods are harvested in an immature stage to be cooked or eaten raw.<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The long bean is very good to eat raw, unlike many other split beans, thanks to its crispy texture and rich, nutty flavor.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> You can also leave the bean pods on the plant until they have reached full maturity and cook the dry beans inside the pod in the same way as, for example, kidney beans.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Long beans should be eaten raw alongside other dishes, cooked in woks, stews or made into salads. A popular example is in papaya salad (Som Tam) where the raw beans are cut into 2-3 cm long pieces and mixed with the grated papaya and other ingredients.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives in heat &amp; direct sun, prefers high humidity but it is not a requirement. Relatively drought tolerant once the plant is established. Can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Use an airy and well-drained soil. You can give it a soil with a slightly acidic pH value<meta charset="utf-8"> (5.5-7.5) it is an advantage.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">As a legume, the long bean fixes its own nitrogen in the soil and does not necessarily need to be given any additional fertilizer.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The long bean is a so-called sturgeon bean and has a climbing habit. Give it some space and something to climb on to get a strong growth and fruiting. When the adult stage is reached and the temperature is around 27-32<meta charset="utf-8"> °C, the long bean grows vigorously and produces abundantly.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Feel free to prune the tops of side shoots for a bountiful harvest.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Harvested 2-3 months after germination.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Flowers vary from pink to lavender in color.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Can be sown directly outdoors / in greenhouses when the soil temperature has reached above 15<meta charset="utf-8"> °C. Alternatively, pre-cultivate indoors for planting out in late spring. Keep sowing moist.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Year: One year</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: 125-200 cm</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 1-2 weeks</span><br></p>

<p> </p> <p>SEEDS (15 pcs/bag)</p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><strong>Common names:</strong><span> Luffa, Sponge gourd, Wash sponge gourd, Bath sponge vine</span><br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><em><span> Luffa aegyptiaca</span><br></em><strong>Family:</strong><span> Cucurbit family</span></p> <p><strong><span>History &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p>Grown and used since the 3rd century in the Roman Empire. Young fruits were eaten, mature fruits were used as bath sponges. The luffa sponge was until WWII the most used sponge in the USA.</p> <p>The young, green fruit is eaten as a vegetable similar to common cucumber. Quite early in the fruit’s life, it begins to form a distinct fibrous structure inside. On a fully ripe fruit, the skin easily peels off from the fibrous inside, resulting in a nearly perfect sponge that can be used just like our usual household sponges – for washing dishes, in the bathroom, or as a cleaning sponge.</p> <p>An advantage of using a luffa sponge is that it stays fresh significantly longer than a "regular" synthetic sponge.</p> <p>If you cut the luffa sponge lengthwise so you can turn it inside out, you can use the more textured inside as a stronger scrub and the smoother outside as a gentler scrub.</p> <p>Edible younger shoots, leaves, and flowers – a common way is to "stir-fry" leaves and shoots in a little soy sauce and other Asian sauces. Seeds left over after harvesting mature luffa can be roasted and eaten like pumpkin seeds.</p> <p>The fibers running along the edges of the fruit are durable and can be used as cords, for example, to tie up other plants.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">The flowers are bright yellow and have a lovely scent.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">The sponge gourd prefers a sunny spot with good water supply. It grows best in places with sunlight all day. If you have a greenhouse, it is a perfect place for the sponge gourd.</p> <p>Thrives best in humus-rich, well-drained, and nutrient-rich soil. Regular feeding is preferred.</p> <p>Give plenty of space for climbing for optimal growth.</p> <p>At first, the fruit is firm in shape and green in color. The fruit is edible when it is about 10 cm long. Shortly after that, a fibrous structure begins to form inside the skin, making the fruit unsuitable for eating purposes.</p> <p>When the fruit becomes lighter and the skin starts to feel looser against the inside, and the color turns yellow to brownish, the fruit is ready to be harvested. Preferably harvest the fruits before they turn completely brown and the skin becomes very dry, as it can be difficult to peel the fruits without damaging the inside otherwise.</p> <p>Pinch off the fruits from the vine and let them dry for another day before soaking them for a couple of hours to ease the removal of the skin. Do not soak longer than 1 day as bacterial growth may occur. Remove seeds by opening the bottom of the fruit and shaking them out. Peel. Rinse the luffa sponge with water to remove loose plant debris. Lay out to dry again – outdoors in the sun protected from rain works excellently.</p> <p>If you still let the fruits remain on the plant until they are completely brown and dry, it is easiest to remove the skin with a regular kitchen knife after soaking.</p> <p>If frost risk approaches and your fruits still do not look ready, an early harvest is recommended anyway, as repeated frost exposure damages foliage and fruits can suffer from rot. Pinch off the fruits and hang them indoors with the skin on to dry. When you see the skin go from firm to loose (slightly shriveled appearance) and the color shifts to brownish, it is time to open the skin.</p> <p>Fruits can reach 75 cm under favorable conditions.</p> <p><strong>Sowing:</strong><br></p> <p>The sponge gourd needs some time to develop mature (strongly) fibrous fruits. Therefore, sow preferably already in February/March and start indoors. When the frost risk is over, the plants can be planted out.</p> <p>Soak seeds 1 day in advance. Sow seeds in seed soil, cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the sowing moist. To more easily maintain good moisture, the sowing can be covered with plastic wrap with air holes.</p> <p><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p>Annual: Annual<br>Growing site: sun<br>Height: 2 m<br>Germination time: 5-20 days</p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/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">: Long bean 'Pomegranate', Purple Asparagus Bean, Little Meter Bean, Purple Snake Bean, Bodi</span> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <i data-mce-fragment="1">Vigna unguiculata</i> subsp. <i data-mce-fragment="1">sesquipedalis</i></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Fabaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> A red/purple variant of the long bean. Like most other purple vegetables &amp; fruits, the color comes from substances called anthocyanins and act as antioxidants. The name comes from the length of the beans, which for the Purple Long Bean is<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">55-60 cm.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Usually used and prepared in a similar way to green beans - i.e. the bean pods are harvested in an immature stage to be cooked or eaten raw. <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The long bean is very good to eat raw, unlike many other split beans, thanks to its crispy texture and rich, nutty flavor.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> You can also leave the bean pods on the plant until they have reached full maturity and cook the dry beans inside the pod in the same way as, for example, kidney beans.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Long beans should be eaten raw alongside other dishes, cooked in woks, stews or made into salads. A popular example is in papaya salad (Som Tam) where the raw beans are cut into 2-3 cm long pieces and mixed with the grated papaya and other ingredients.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Purple Long Bean contains, among other things,<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">vitamins A, B, C and, as I said, anthocyanins.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives in heat &amp; direct sun, prefers high humidity but it is not a requirement. Relatively drought tolerant once the plant is established. Can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Use an airy and well-drained soil. You can give it a soil with a slightly acidic pH value<meta charset="utf-8"> (5.5-7.5) it is an advantage.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">As a legume, the long bean fixes its own nitrogen in the soil and does not necessarily need to be given any additional fertilizer.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The long bean is a so-called sturgeon bean and has a climbing habit. Give it some space and something to climb on to get a strong growth and fruiting. When the adult stage is reached and the temperature is around 27-32<meta charset="utf-8"> °C, the long bean grows vigorously and produces abundantly.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Feel free to prune the tops of side shoots for a bountiful harvest.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Harvested 2-3 months after germination.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Flowers vary from pink to lavender in color.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Can be sown directly outdoors / in greenhouses when the soil temperature has reached above 15<meta charset="utf-8"> °C. Alternatively, pre-cultivate indoors for planting out in late spring. Keep sowing warm and moist.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Year: One year</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: 125-200 cm</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 1-2 weeks</span><br></p>

<p> SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">White Roselle, White Rosell hibiscus, White Sorrel</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Hibiscus sabdariffa</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><span data-mce-fragment="1">Malvaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Unlike the more commonly known red roselle hibiscus, the white roselle hibiscus has<meta charset="utf-8"> green-white sepals (what is normally referred to as the "fruit" of roselle hibiscus) more deep yellow flowers and green stem. The fruits are also smaller with white roselle, but the total yield is higher than from regular red roselle.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The fruits and leaves are used in the same way as fruit and leaves from ordinary roselle - however, the juice becomes transparent / amber colored instead of the deep red color of ordinary roselle.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><em>Hibiscus sabdariffa</em> originated in Africa and spread from there to Asia and the Caribbean.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Most popularly used to make juice (Agua de Jamaica) from the fresh sepals, but you can also let them dry to make hibiscus tea.<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><meta charset="utf-8">Dried sepals are also used as a flavoring agent for Gin. The fresh leaves can also be used as a sour addition in salads or in soups of an Asian character.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Asia, the leaves are usually fried, made into soup or used for prepared dishes with e.g. fish, chicken and beef.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Roselle is also often used for its health-enhancing properties.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Roselle thrives in bright locations. Grow indoors in a bright window and feel free to move outside in the summers. Alternatively, sow the seeds directly in open ground when the risk of frost is over.<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Roselle is grown commercially in one-year periods. In nature, however, the plant is perennial and it can also become so when grown at home. Wintering in a bright location is a prerequisite for perennials in Sweden. Grows into a small tree / tall shrub.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small holes in it to retain moisture. Optimum temperature for rapid germination is between 25-30<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><span data-mce-fragment="1">ºC</span> , but the seeds germinate even at 20+<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><span data-mce-fragment="1">ºC</span> . If necessary, use a <span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><span style="color: #000000;">heating mat</span><strong data-mce-fragment="1"> </strong></span><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #000000;" data-mce-style="color: #000000;">for better germination conditions.</span></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: up to 2 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 7-30 days</p>

<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 &amp; 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. &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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>

<p>SEEDS (50pcs/bag)</p> <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">&nbsp;</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 &amp; 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>

<h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</h4> <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 &amp; 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 &amp; berries&nbsp;their blue/purple&nbsp;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&nbsp;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'&nbsp;is a very tall tomato, it grows up to 2 meters. Stem support and branch binding is beneficial. The side shoots&nbsp;that emerge from the&nbsp;the crevice between the main stem and the leaf stem&nbsp;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&nbsp;in co-cultivations, add&nbsp;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:&nbsp;Annual<br>Location: Sun<br> Height: 150-200 cm<br> Germination Time: 5-15 days<br>USDA Zone: 10-12</p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p> SEEDS (5pcs/bag)</p> <p> <strong>Common names</strong> <span>: Purple Goan Bean, Purple Wing Bean, Square Bean, Cigarillas, Manila Bean, Kecipir</span><br> <strong>Scientific name</strong> <span>: <em>Psophocarpus tetragonolobus</em></span><br> <strong>Family</strong> <span>: Fabaceae</span><br><br> <strong>Plant history &amp; use</strong> <span>:</span><br><span></span></p> <p>The Purple Goan Bean is just like <strong><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">the green one<span> </span></a><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">The Goan bean is</a></strong> a perennial bean plant with several uses in cooking that is also often favored in cultivation for its strong disease resistance.</p> <p> Sometimes mistakenly confused with Asparagus pea (</p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p> <em>Tetragonolobus purpureus</em> ) which is, however, a different species. The asparagus pea has smaller legumes than the Goan bean, red flowers and smaller, pea-like leaves.</p> <p> The Purple Goan Bean has larger leaves of 10-15 cm and light purple flowers as well as square beans that usually grow to 15-20 cm.<br> <br>Purple Goan Bean is a nutritious plant and all parts of the plant can be eaten:</p> <ul> <li> Leaves can be eaten like spinach,</li> <li> Flowers can be added to salads,</li> <li> Root tubers can be eaten raw or cooked like potatoes - have a nutty flavor</li> <li> Seeds (dry beans) can be used in a similar way to soybeans. Both flour and milk can be made from dried, ground goji beans, which lack the distinctive "bean" flavor.</li> <li> The unripe bean pods can be eaten as a raw vegetable or cooked in a stir-fry. The taste is reminiscent of asparagus.</li> </ul> <p> All parts of the Goan bean plant have a high protein content. The mature seeds (dry beans) contain 40%, the tubers 20% - which is higher than many root vegetables - and the leaves and flowers contain 10-15%.</p> <p>The Purple Goan Bean is currently a relatively unknown crop but, together with <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">the Green</a> <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">Goan Bean,</a></strong></span> is continuously increasing in commercial use.</p> <p> Purple Goan Bean is an effective ground cover and a good weed suppressor. If you plant the bean without anything to climb on, it will instead spread at ground level and make it difficult for weeds to get up.</p> <p> The Purple Goan Bean also fixes nitrogen to the soil via rhizobacteria and can help rebuild nutrient-poor soils.</p> <p>Purple Goan beans can also be fed to ruminants, poultry and fish.</p> <p> <strong>Cultivation</strong> <span>:</span></p> <p> The Purple Goan Bean is a perennial plant with a climbing habit (similar to<span> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a title="Long bean 'Yard Long' / Asparagus bean (Vigna sesquipedalis)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/langbona-yard-long-sparrisbona-vigna-sesquipedalis" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">Long bean</a></strong></span> ). Large in its natural environment - can reach lengths of 3-4 meters.</p> <p> Hardy for cultivation in the warmest parts of Skåne, Blekinge, Öland &amp; Gotland. Winter cover the base with straw or similar when growing outdoors.</p> <p>It is best to start growing as early in the year as possible, as the Goan bean needs a long growing season to produce beans in the same year. This is most likely due to the fact that it is a perennial bean variety, perennials usually grow slower than annuals as they are "programmed" to grow continuously for several years (- rather than quickly as annuals have to do to have time to reproduce during their short lifespan).</p> <p> Would like something to climb on, e.g. house wall, larger tree, pillar, sticks or tied wire.</p> <p> Thrives in well-drained soils. Favors heat and moisture. Optimal temperature for growth and fruiting is around 25</p> <meta charset="UTF-8"> <p> <span>°C.</span> Lower temperatures favor root tuber growth while higher temperatures favor leaf growth.</p> <p> Self-pollinating.</p> <p> Fixes nitrogen on its own via rhizobacteria on the roots, fertilization is not a necessity.</p> <p> The purple bean pods are ready for harvest after 3-4 months from sowing.</p> <p> <strong>Sowing</strong> <span>:</span></p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p>Soak seeds in lukewarm water 1 day before sowing.</p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta charset="UTF-8"> <p> Sow seeds indoors early in the year (Jan-Feb). Transplant outdoors or in greenhouses March-May. Sowing depth 2 cm. Keep sowing moist.<strong><br></strong></p> <p> <strong>Features</strong> :</p> <p> <span>Year: Perennial</span><br> <span>Growing position: sun</span><br> <span>Height: 2-4 m</span><br> <span>Germination time: 1-2 weeks<br> Growing zone: 1</span></p>

<meta charset="UTF-8"> <p>SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</p> <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 &amp; 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>