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<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (25pcs/bag)</span></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Ashwagandha, Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry,&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8">Asandh</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Withania somnifera<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal plant that has been used for its medicinal&nbsp;value&nbsp;for thousands of years, mainly for physical&nbsp;as well as mental fatigue. The&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8">adaptogenic properties of Ashwagandha are thought to balance any imbalances in the body -&nbsp;partly&nbsp;through lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The root also has anti-inflammatory properties and is considered&nbsp;soothing&nbsp;for the nervous system.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Perceived effects when using Ashwagandha are improved cognitive&nbsp;performance in the form of memory enhancement and concentration capability as well as overall higher energy levels.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Ashwagandha is furthermore used in exercise supplements for increased muscle growth.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Cultivation:</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Ashwagandha can be grown in a bright window or under artificial light.<br><br> This is a plant that thrives in dry climates and therefore has no problems&nbsp;growing inside as a houseplant. But the plant <meta charset="utf-8">can advantageously be put outside in the summer to receive extra sunlight.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">However, in the most favorable climates&nbsp;of Spain, Italy, Albania, Greece and Turkey (mainly&nbsp;adjacent to the&nbsp;coastal areas) Ashwagandha can be grown outdoors all year around as a perennial.<br> <br>As the plant grows larger, it is beneficial to give good space for the roots, as it is mainly the root growth that you are interested in when growing and harvesting Ashwagandha.<br><br> When the plant has grown, you can let the soil dry out in between waterings as this prevents troubles such as lack of oxygen in the roots and further contributes to increased root growth. The Ashwagandha is very drought resistant once established.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Sowing:</strong></h4> <a> </a> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><a>Sow and let grow in well-drained soil. Cover the seeds with a 1 cm layer of soil or perlite. Keep the soil moist during the seed stage.</a></p> <a> </a> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><a><strong>Characteristics:</strong></a></h4> <a> </a> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><a>Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun/Part shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 75 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 weeks<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 10-12<br></a></p> <a> </a>

<p><strong>Japansk Lönn i olika storlekar</strong></p> <p><strong>Höjd:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>80-100 cm</strong></li> <li><strong>100–120 cm [<meta charset="utf-8">ENDAST UPPHÄMTNING I BUTIK]</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Trivialnamn:</strong> Japansk Lönn<br><strong>Vetenskapligt namn:</strong> <em>Acer palmatum</em><br><strong>Familj:</strong> Sapindaceae</p> <h4>Växthistoria &amp; användning</h4> <p>Japansk lönn är ett lövträd med ursprung i Japan, Korea och Kina och har odlats i århundraden för sitt graciösa växtsätt och sina starka höstfärger. Den används både som prydnadsträd, i bonsaiform och i naturträdgårdar där man vill addera struktur, skugga och färg.</p> <p>Unga blad är ätbara i små mängder och kan användas som garnering. I Japan friteras ibland bladen som en säsongsrätt. Trädet går även att tappa på sav tidigt på våren – särskilt i kallare klimat. Savens sockerhalt är låg men kan drickas som den är eller kokas till en tunn sirap, på samma sätt som lönnsirap. Bäst savflöde får man på varma soliga dagar efter en natts frost. </p> <p>Bladen har även använts praktiskt för att hjälpa till att bevara rotfrukter och äpplen – de har lagts som skyddande lager kring skörden för att hålla den fräsch längre. Inom folkmedicin har bladen använts i kylande omslag.</p> <p>Växtens främsta funktion är dock estetisk – som formgivare i trädgårdsrum, där dess siluett och bladfärg spelar huvudrollen.</p> <h4>Odling</h4> <p>Trivs i halvskugga till sol, gärna i vindskyddat läge. Väldränerad, fuktighetshållande jord med lätt surhet är idealiskt. Japansk lönn kan odlas i kruka, särskilt mindre sorter, men trivs även i mark på skyddad plats. Skyddas mot stark vårsol och blåst för att undvika bladskador. Tål inte uttorkning – jämn vattning är viktig.</p> <h4>Egenskaper</h4> <p><strong>Årighet:</strong> Flerårig<br><strong>Växtläge:</strong> Halvskugga till sol<br><strong>Höjd:</strong> 2–4 meter<br><strong>Växtzon:</strong> 1–3 (4-5 i skyddat väldränerat läge)<br></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</p> <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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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>

<p> Japanese Raisin Tree - current height: 100-130 cm</p> <p> [Picture of tree coming soon]</p> <p><strong>Common names:</strong> Japanese Raisin Tree, Oriental Raisin Tree, Raisin Tree, Chi-Chao Li <strong><br>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Hovenia dulcis</em><em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Rhamnaceae</p> <p> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p> <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><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> <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> <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 &amp; Ayensu. ES).</span></p> <p><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> <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><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> <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> <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> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p>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> Avoid compact and wet soils.</p> <p> 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> Can be topped to keep as a bush or allowed to grow to become more naturally tree-shaped.</p> <p> 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> 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>The raisin tree is self-fertile and produces abundant fruit at maturity.</p> <p> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun / light shade<br> Height: 4-30 m<br> Germination time: 1-12 months<br> Growing zone: 1-4<br></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st plant Jiaogulan: 2 years old - current height 20-40 cm<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Trivial Name:</strong> <span>Jiaogulan, Gynnostemma,<meta charset="utf-8"> Sweet Tea Vine, Southern Ginseng, Miracle Plant, Amachazuru</span> <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Gynostemma pentaphyllum</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Cucurbitaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Jiaogulan, also known as the "herb of immortality," is one of the lesser-known traditional Chinese herbs. For centuries, it was used almost exclusively by the people of a mountainous region in southern China where the herb grows wild.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as we know it today originated in the center of the country,<meta charset="utf-8"> far from this region. For this reason, Jiaogulan is not included in the TCM standardized list of medicines and is therefore not used to the same extent as other Chinese medicinal herbs.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <meta charset="utf-8">In the 1970s, China conducted a comprehensive census. It was discovered that residents of certain regions, mainly Guizhou province, were living longer than average - often more than 100 years. It turned out that the oldest residents had regularly drunk Jiaogulan tea throughout their lives. Partly from this incident comes the nickname "herb of immortality", but also from the numerous scientific studies that have been conducted on the mysterious herb.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Modern recognition of Jiaogulan outside of China stems from research into sugar substitutes. When examining the sweetening agent in Jiaogulan, saponins were found that were identical to those found in <span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/koreansk-ginseng-panax-ginseng" title="Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Korean Ginseng ( <em>Panax ginseng</em> )</strong></a></span> . Further research discovered several additional saponins that were comparable or identical to those found in P. ginseng. The saponins in P. ginseng are called ginsenosides, while those found in Jiaogulan are called gypenosides. Compared to Korean Ginseng, Jiaogulan has the advantage of being much easier to grow and ready to harvest much earlier.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <meta charset="utf-8">Today, Jiaogulan is well used in China and widely consumed by those interested in its reputed rejuvenating properties.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The leaves taste sweet and are used to make tea. Can also be cooked - in a wok for example.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The herb is used today in the treatment of diabetes and a number of other ailments. There is much to read about this herb for those interested.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Jiaogulan has a wide range in nature: it stretches all the way from China to Korea and Japan, down to Southeast Asia and even to New Guinea. It is a plant that thrives in a variety of climates. It is a climber that can reach a height of 8 meters. You can either grow it against something it can wrap around, or let it creep along the ground in low-growing shrubs.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Jiaogulan should be able to grow in the majority of Sweden's zones 1-2, it can handle temperatures down to -10°C. It prefers to grow in a loamy, well-drained but moisture-retaining soil (typical humus character) - potting soil works well. Place in a sunny location.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant in a pot and overwinter in a greenhouse the first year to give the plant slightly milder conditions. You can also overwinter it in a storage room, basement, etc. if there is enough light. If the plant survives the first year with protected overwintering, you can try planting the plant out in the ground next spring to give it a try to overwinter without protection the coming winter. You can always set up windbreaks made of non-woven fabric and stakes around the plant and cover the base with straw to create milder conditions when growing directly in the open field.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Alternatively, move the plant indoors during the winter and place it outside during the summer months. If your plant has grown properly after the summer, top it and make tea from the leaves to adapt it to its new indoor growing space. With this method, it is possible to grow Jiaogulan throughout Sweden.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Well suited to growing as a ground cover in permissive climates.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: up to 8 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2</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;"><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 &amp; 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&nbsp;culturally significant&nbsp;plant with a long history of various uses. Already thousands of years ago, Carob - as the dried bean pods are called -&nbsp;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&nbsp;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&nbsp;<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&nbsp;able&nbsp;to grow and overwinter outdoors. In the rest of&nbsp;Europe, it is best grown in pots that are outdoors during the summer and overwintered indoors.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;one and the same region. The&nbsp;main point to consider&nbsp;should be&nbsp;that the Carob tree can withstand&nbsp;subzero&nbsp;temperatures down to about -8 ºC</span> before the tree&nbsp;takes damage -&nbsp;if you can provide such conditions&nbsp;above that limit&nbsp;it&nbsp;is theoretically possible for the Carob tree to grow outdoors all year round. But it should be considered an experiment in itself and&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Let the soil dry up between waterings&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;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&nbsp;sowing soil. Cover with 2 cm of soil. Keep the&nbsp;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>

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

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong>&nbsp;Chinese Liquorice/Licorice Root, Cultivated Licorice<strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</em><em data-mce-fragment="1">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 &amp; 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&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8">substance <em>glycyrrhizin</em>&nbsp;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&nbsp;may also be&nbsp;ground/crushed to make your own licorice. Mix with sugar molasses/syrup, flour and anise in a heated saucepan.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Measures such as these&nbsp;can allow your Licorice root plant to thrive even in locations that are generally viewed as&nbsp;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&nbsp;by that time it&nbsp;will likely have grown&nbsp;to become a fairly large bush.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;The seeds can also&nbsp;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&nbsp;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> <p data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</p>

<p> 1 tree Chinese Vegetable Tree: 1 year old - current height 15-30 cm</p> <p> <strong>Trivial name:</strong> <span><meta charset="utf-8">Chinese Vegetable Tree, Chinese Toon, Toona, Cigar Box Tree, Chinese Mahogany, Chinese Toon, Onion Tree</span> <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Toona sinensis / Cedrela sinensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Meliaceae</p> <p> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> Chinese Vegetable Tree, or Chinese Toon, is a winter-hardy tree with eye-catching foliage that appears in pink-red tones in spring. In autumn, the leaves have a beautiful golden color. The appearance is just the icing on the cake, the tree has a wide range of different uses.</p> <p> Young shoots and leaves are widely used in Chinese cuisine. The leaves have a crisp texture and the taste is described as umami, nutty and oniony. Another source describes the taste of the cooked leaves as a complex meal in itself - more specifically: like roasted beans with notes of onion and pepper. "Even those who don't like vegetables might like Toona."</p> <p> The leaves are rich in vitamin A and contain about 6% protein, 1% fat, 6.6% carbohydrates and 1.5% minerals of various kinds.</p> <p>The leaves are most often cooked as a component in stir-fries or by steaming/boiling the leaves to eat as a side vegetable. They can also be deep-fried in a tempura-like manner.</p> <p> Young shoots and leaves are also eaten in salads or pickled. In China, leaves and shoots are dried and then ground and used as a spice.</p> <p> The most common areas of use<meta charset="utf-8"> In the few Swedish homes where the plant is grown, it seems to be used to boil broth from the leaves &amp; shoots, make pesto or throw pickled leaves into a hamburger.</p> <p> A tea-like drink is made from the leaves and shoots, and in some cases the fruit. The leaves and shoots are heated in a pan for a short time and then allowed to dry slowly.</p> <p> Roots, bark and fruit have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years.</p> <p> The wood is highly prized and resembles mahogany with its dark red color - it is used to make furniture, window frames, etc.</p> <p> The wood also has a delicate scent and is burned in temples as incense.</p> <p>Sometimes called synonymously Cigar Box Tree as the wood has historically been used for making cigar boxes. However, it was predominantly the relative <em>T. odorata</em> that was used for this purpose.</p> <p> Produces beautiful white/pink flowers in large panicles hanging from the branches in August. The flowers are sweetly scented and adept at attracting pollinators.</p> <p> In Chinese culture, <em>T. sinensis</em> is often used symbolically to represent the father figure.</p> <p> From a distance, Chinese Toon can sometimes resemble bamboo, when it is allowed to take root and form a grove. Standing under a large tree, the foliage looks almost palm-like against the sky. An eye-catching plant in many ways.</p> <p><span></span> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p> Originates from eastern Asia - from North Korea, through China all the way down to western Indonesia.</p> <p> Easy to care for and fast growing. Place in a sunny position. Hardy outdoors in zones 1-2. Clear temperatures down to -25ºC have been reported.</p> <p> <meta charset="utf-8">Grows best in moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Tolerates most soil pH. Does not thrive in wet soils.</p> <p> Can be kept low growing and topped for continuous growth of young shoots and leaves.</p> <p> Has good shade tolerance, but the result is narrow, elongated trees that reach up towards the light.</p> <p> Placed in sun or shade, the tree will eventually grow to about 15-20 meters tall. Chinese Toon can live over 100 years.</p> <p> Also top as a larger tree for abundant growth of young leaves &amp; shoots.</p> <p> <i>Sets</i> root shoots at adulthood.</p> <p> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 15-20 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2</p>

<p><strong>Kinesiskt Judasträd: nuvarande höjd 40–50 cm</strong><br><br><strong>Trivialnamn:</strong> Kinesiskt Judasträd, Chinese Redbud<br><strong>Vetenskapligt namn:</strong> <em>Cercis chinensis</em><br><strong>Familj:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <h4>Växthistoria &amp; användning</h4> <p>Kinesiskt Judasträd är ett dekorativt lövträd med ursprung i östra Kina, där det har odlats både för dess värde som prydnadsträd men också för dess ätbara bönbaljor i århundraden. Arten blommar på bar kvist - även direkt på stammen - tidigt på våren – vanligtvis i april – med täta klasar av lila-rosa blommor som sitter direkt på stam och grenar. Detta fenomen kallas kauliflori och är särskilt effektfullt under tidig vår.</p> <p>Blommorna är ätliga och har en frisk, lätt syrlig smak. De kan användas färska i sallader eller picklas. Även de unga fröbaljorna är ätliga och kan tillagas som sockerärter. Fröna är ätbara. Det finns även viss användning av de unga bladen i matlagning i sitt ursprungsområde.</p> <h4>Jämförelse med Amerikanskt Judasträd (<em>Cercis canadensis</em>)</h4> <p>Kinesiskt Judasträd (<em>C. chinensis</em>) och Amerikanskt Judasträd (<em>C. canadensis</em>) är närbesläktade, men skiljer sig på flera viktiga punkter:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Växtsätt:</strong> <em>C. chinensis</em> har ofta ett buskigare växtsätt, medan <em>C. canadensis</em> tenderar att bli ett träd med tydligare huvudstam. Man kan dock stamma upp <em>C. chinensis</em> till ett enstammigt träd genom att klippa bort lågväxande grenar på stammen. </li> <li> <strong>Blad:</strong> <em>C. chinensis</em> har ofta tjockare blad än <em>C. canadensis</em>. Bladen är stora och tydligt hjärtformade på båda, men tjockleken på <em>C. chinensis</em><em> </em>blad<em> </em>gör att hjärtformen blir ännu mer tydlig.  </li> <li> <strong>Blommor &amp; frukt:</strong> Blomningen har en mer intensivt rosa nyans och är ofta ännu rikligare hos <em>C. chinensis</em>, därav dess höga värde som prydnadsträd men även dess förmåga att ge ännu fler ätbara bönbaljor.</li> <li> <strong>Härdighet:</strong> <em>C. chinensis</em> är härdig till zon 3, medan <em>C. canadensis</em> klarar zon 4.<meta charset="utf-8"> </li> <li> <strong>Användning i trädgård:</strong> <em>C. chinensis</em> lämpar sig mycket väl som mindre träd eller buske i skyddade lägen, medan <em>C. canadensis</em> ofta används som solitärt träd med något större omfång än föregående.</li> </ul> <h4>Odling</h4> <p>Trivs i sol till halvskugga i väldränerad men fuktighetshållande jord, gärna något sandblandad med mullhalt. Plantera gärna i ett skyddat läge, särskilt i kallare delar av landet.</p> <p><em>C. chinensis</em> är känslig för vinterväta och gynnas av viss vintertäckning. Har ni en icke vätskehållande jord med hög sandhalt bör detta dock inte vara ett problem.</p> <p>Passar även bra för uppstamning i större kruka tack vare dess lägre höjd än andra arter Judasträd.</p> <p>Beskärs varsamt vid behov – helst sensommar eller tidig höst – då vårbeskärning riskerar savflöde.</p> <h4>Egenskaper</h4> <p><strong>Årighet:</strong> Flerårig<br><strong>Växtläge:</strong> Sol till halvskugga<br><strong>Höjd:</strong> 2–4 meter<br><strong>Växtzon:</strong> 1–3<br><strong>Användning:</strong> Prydnad, ätliga blommor och baljor, pollinatörsväxt</p>

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

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

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> Liquorice/Licorice Root, Cultivated Licorice<strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</em><em data-mce-fragment="1">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 &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <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&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8">substance <em>glycyrrhizin</em>&nbsp;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 href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" title="Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;"><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 style="color: #4e991d;"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" target="_blank" title="Tea (Camellia sinensis)" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong style="color: #4e991d;">Tea (<em>Camellia sinensis</em>)</strong></a><span style="color: #000000;">.</span></span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The root&nbsp;may also be&nbsp;ground/crushed to make your own licorice. Mix with sugar molasses/syrup, flour and anise in a heated saucepan.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Measures such as these&nbsp;can allow your Licorice root plant to thrive even in locations that are generally viewed as&nbsp;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&nbsp;by that time it&nbsp;will likely have grown&nbsp;to become a fairly large bush.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;The seeds can also&nbsp;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&nbsp;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<br></p>

<p><strong>Lavandin av sorten 'Grosso': nuvarande höjd 20–30 cm</strong><br><br><strong>Trivialnamn:</strong> Lavandin<br><strong>Vetenskapligt namn:</strong> <em>Lavandula × intermedia</em><br><strong>Familj:</strong> Lamiaceae</p> <h4>Växthistoria &amp; användning</h4> <p>Lavandin 'Grosso' är en av de mest odlade lavandinsorterna i kommersiell produktion – särskilt i Frankrike där den odlas i stor skala för sin höga halt av eterisk olja och tydliga, klassiska lavendeldoft. Det är en robust och kraftigväxande sort som passar lika bra i örtträdgården som i större planteringar. Lavandin är högre än äkta lavandel och lämpar sig därför bättre till syften av en lågväxande häck. </p> <p>Blommorna används till torkning, lavendelpåsar, teblandningar, örtsalt och naturlig kroppsvård. Lavandin har traditionellt använts för att skapa ro, lindra huvudvärk och stötta sömnen – ofta i form av doftpåsar eller avkok.</p> <h4>Odling</h4> <p>Trivs i soligt, väldränerat och gärna kalkrikt läge. 'Grosso' är kraftigare än vanlig lavendel och bildar snabbt stora, täta plantor. Passar utmärkt som låg häck eller som solitär i större örtrabatter. Klipps ner efter blomning för att bevara formen och främja ny tillväxt. Tål värme och torka väl, men kräver dränering för att klara vintern.</p> <h4>Egenskaper</h4> <p><strong>Årighet:</strong> Flerårig<br><strong>Växtläge:</strong> Sol<br><strong>Höjd:</strong> 60–80 cm<br><strong>Växtzon:</strong> 1–5 (med god dränering)<br><strong>Blomning:</strong> Juli–augusti<br></p>

<p><strong>Lavandin av sorten 'Phenomenal': nuvarande höjd 5–10 cm</strong><br><br><strong>Trivialnamn:</strong> Lavandin<br><strong>Vetenskapligt namn:</strong> <em>Lavandula × intermedia</em><br><strong>Familj:</strong> Lamiaceae</p> <h4>Växthistoria &amp; användning</h4> <p>Lavandin är en korsning mellan äkta lavendel (<em>Lavandula angustifolia</em>) och spiklavendel (<em>Lavandula latifolia</em>), framtagen för att kombinera den förstnämndas arom med den senares växtkraft och tålighet. Sorten 'Phenomenal' är särskilt känd för sin härdighet, täta form och förmåga att klara både fukt och kyla bättre än många andra lavendelsorter. Lavandin blir även högre än vanlig lavendel - passar därför bra i syfte av en lågväxande häck.</p> <p>Blommorna har hög eterisk oljehalt och används precis som vanlig lavendel till torkning, doftpåsar, teblandningar, örtblandningar och naturlig hudvård. Lavandin används också kommersiellt för utvinning av lavendelolja, tack vare sin rika doft.</p> <h4>Odling</h4> <p>Trivs i full sol i väldränerad, gärna kalkrik jord. Klarar både värme och torka, men också svensk vinter bättre än de flesta lavendelsorter – förutsatt god dränering. Klipps tillbaka efter blomning för att hålla växten kompakt. Utmärkt i rabatt, örtträdgård, slänter eller som kantväxt.</p> <h4>Egenskaper</h4> <p><strong>Årighet:</strong> Flerårig<br><strong>Växtläge:</strong> Sol<br><strong>Höjd:</strong> 50–70 cm<br><strong>Växtzon:</strong> 1–5 (god dränering krävs)<br><strong>Blomning:</strong> Juli–augusti</p>

<p><strong>Lavendel: nuvarande höjd 20–30 cm</strong><br><br><strong>Trivialnamn:</strong> Lavendel<br><strong>Vetenskapligt namn:</strong> <em>Lavandula angustifolia</em><br><strong>Familj:</strong> Lamiaceae</p> <h4>Växthistoria &amp; användning</h4> <p>Lavendel är en klassisk flerårig kryddväxt med rötter i Medelhavsområdet och lång tradition i både hushåll, örtagårdar och naturmedicin. Blommorna har en tydlig, aromatisk doft och lockar mängder av pollinatörer. Lavendel används både färsk och torkad – till teblandningar, i bakning, till lavendelsocker, örtblandningar, hemgjorda salvor eller som dekoration. Inom traditionell örtanvändning sägs lavendel främja lugn, matsmältning och sömn.</p> <h4>Odling</h4> <p>Planteras i soligt, varmt och väldränerat läge – gärna med inslag av sand eller grus i jorden. Lavendel trivs bäst i kalkrik jord och kräver god dränering för att klara vintern. Klipps ner lätt efter blomning för att hålla en tät och fin form. Passar bra i örtagårdar, stenpartier, som kantväxt eller i kruka.</p> <h4>Egenskaper</h4> <p><strong>Årighet:</strong> Flerårig<br><strong>Växtläge:</strong> Sol<br><strong>Höjd:</strong> 40–60 cm<br><strong>Växtzon:</strong> <meta charset="utf-8">1–5 (väldränerat läge)<br><strong>Blomning:</strong> Juni–juli<br></p>

<p> SEEDS (50pcs/bag)</p> <p> <strong>Common name:</strong> Lime basil, <span>Lime Basil</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Ocimum americanum</em><br> <strong>Family:</strong> Lamiaceae</p> <p> <strong>Plant history &amp; use:</strong></p> <p>An unusual type of basil from America with a distinct lime flavor.</p> <p> Goes well with fish dishes and marinades. Also a good addition to salads.</p> <p> Suitable for both Asian and Mediterranean dishes.</p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p> Annual. Grows up to 50 cm in height.</p> <p> Grow in well-drained potting soil in a sunny location. Outdoors or in a pot.</p> <p> <strong>Sowing:</strong></p> <p> 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 maintain humidity, cover the seeds with plastic wrap or a plastic bag with air holes. Then place the seeds in a warm, well-drained spot and leave until the seeds have germinated. Alternatively, sow in <a rel="noopener" title="Mini Greenhouse Medium 24 Cells | Pre-cultivation" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/minidrivhus-medium-krukinsatser-24-celler-nelson-garden" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><strong>a mini greenhouse</strong></span></a> to maintain even humidity.</p> <p> It usually takes between 5-15 days for the seeds to germinate.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <strong>Features</strong> <span>:</span><br><br> <span>Year: Perennial</span><br> <span>Growing position: partial shade/sun</span><br> <span>Height: 50 cm</span><br> <span>Germination time: 5-15 days</span></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">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">&nbsp;</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">Light blue variant of the more common one<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</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">&nbsp;</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">&nbsp;</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>

<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">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">&nbsp;</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">Magenta colored variant of the more common one<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</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">&nbsp;</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">&nbsp;</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>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</h4> <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">&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 light purple variant of the more common one<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</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">&nbsp;</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">&nbsp;</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>