Shrub layer - Seeds

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><span>SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</span></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common names:&nbsp;</strong>Roselle, Jamaican Sorrel, Ambali,&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Asam Susar</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:&nbsp;</strong><em><span>Hibiscus sabdariffa</span><br></em> <strong>Family:&nbsp;</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Malvaceae</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Origin from Africa, then spread 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.<meta charset="utf-8"> Dried sepals are also used as a flavoring agent for Gin. The fresh leaves can also be used to add a sour&nbsp;flavor in salads and soups of Asian character.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Asia, the leaves are fried, made soup of or&nbsp;cooked together with various dishes e.g. fish, chicken and beef.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Roselle is also often used for<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">its health-enhancing properties</span> .</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Roselle is a perennial plant that thrives in bright locations. Grow&nbsp;the plant&nbsp;indoors next to a bright window and feel free to move it outside in the summer. Alternatively, grow as an annual outdoor in pots or sow the seeds directly on open ground when the risk of frost is over.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Roselle is commercially <meta charset="utf-8">grown in one-year periods. In nature, however, the plant is perennial and it can also&nbsp;be&nbsp;such when grown at home. Overwintering in a bright location is a prerequisite for growing Roselle as a perennial northern Europe.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In southern Europe: Spain, France's southern coast, Italy, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, southern Greece and west/south Turkey, Roselle can be grown outdoors as a perennial all year round. Roselle is USDA Zone 9-12.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Roselle plant grows into a small tree/tall bush.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with punctuated&nbsp;small holes to retain moisture. Optimum temperature for rapid germination is between 25-30 <span data-mce-fragment="1">ºC</span>, but the seeds also germinate at around 20&nbsp;<span data-mce-fragment="1">ºC</span>. You may use a heating mat for improved germination conditions.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong><br></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: up to 3 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 7-30 days<br>USDA Zone: 9-12</p>

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (4pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Tea Plant, Tea Shrub, Tea Tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Camellia sinensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Theaceae</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">Tea is consumed worldwide as the second most common beverage after water. The tea bush contains theine, which counteracts fatigue, and <em>theanine</em> , which provides a calming effect, unlike coffee, which only has the invigorating properties of caffeine (=theine). A cup of tea can therefore be invigorating and calming at the same time.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It is mainly leaf buds and young leaves that are picked to brew tea with, but sometimes the flowers are also used. The younger the shoots/leafs, the higher quality tea.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">From the tea bush Camellia sinensis, you can make different types of tea: white, yellow, green, blue (oolong), black and "dark" tea. The difference between them is&nbsp;defined&nbsp;by different fermentation and oxidation processes. White tea is not even allowed to oxidize, while "dark" tea is allowed to both oxidize and ferment for long periods. The types in between are gradually more or less in one direction or the other, in the order stated. All types have their health benefits, sometimes differing.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Red tea (rooibos) comes from another species, the Rooibos bush<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Aspalathus linearis</em> <em data-mce-fragment="1">.</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea leaves are also used for cooking in Asia - for example Tea Lead Salad (fermented leaves) in Burma and (fresh leaves) in Thailand.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">The exact origin of the Tea bush is debated, although it has been pinned down that it originates from an area south-east of the Tibetan plateau: between China, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and north-east India.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Tea bush was first cultivated in ancient China and&nbsp;not introduced to Europe until the 17th century - only to be spread by colonialists&nbsp;for cultivation in&nbsp;India, Africa and Indonesia.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The first sights of an established plantation in Europe was not until the late 19th century - in the Azores islands of Portugal.&nbsp;Shortly after emerges cultivations in Georgia, Turkey and Russia which still to this day are the largest tea producers in Europe.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A southern European climate can be a great match for growing tea, especially on locations&nbsp;with a slightly humid, subtropical and hilly environment with mild winters and long summers. Similar&nbsp;to that&nbsp;of Georgias hillside tea plantations, for example.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Northern Europe has its fair share of successful tea plantations as well, maybe with&nbsp;UK Tregothnan as one of the first. Recent years has seen an increase in northern European tea cultivations, ranging from Belgium all the way up to Sweden. And they are operating well.&nbsp;What this&nbsp;tells us is&nbsp;that cultivating tea is actually possible in most parts of Europe, just&nbsp;spend a bit of&nbsp;your power of thought to&nbsp;find (or create) the right spot.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea bush naturally grows at high altitudes where it gets colder at night, and it may also be&nbsp;chilly during daytime. It prefers a location sheltered from wind, as it slows down leaf growth. It does not like to grow in shade however, the optimal location is an environment with lots of light.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It prefers a well-drained soil - not a permanently moist soil, neither a drought susceptible soil. In optimal conditions the water just <em>flushes through</em> regularly,&nbsp;leaving the soil free to dry up in between flushes.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Reading the above preferations, you&nbsp;may start to realize why a sloping hillside environment is the natural environment of the tea bush. A hillside climate&nbsp;is not a must though, many of the successful European cultivations are grown on plain land. Just try to mimic the preferred conditions as much as you can,&nbsp;with whatever means you have available to the degree that you can.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea bush can be overwintered outdoors in&nbsp;most of Europe, depending on location and&nbsp;conditions the plants may need to be covered during wintertime - e.g. straw, bark or similar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Tea thrives in acidic soil, use Rhododendron soil when repotting the plant the first time.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Sowing:</strong><strong></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Before sowing the seeds, soak them in water for 1 day (put something on top to press down the seeds in case they float). Then put the seeds on a piece of damp paper, put the paper with the seeds inside a sealed plastic bag in room temperature for a day. Then, sow in a pot and cover with 1-2 cm of soil. If germination has not occurred within a month, <meta charset="utf-8">place the pot with the seeds in the refrigerator for about 1 month. Then take it out and let germinate.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>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: 1-2 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 months<br>USDA Zones: 7-9</p>

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong>&nbsp;Black Goji Berry, Black Wolfberry, Russian Boxthorn,&nbsp;Siyah Goji, Kaokee<br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Lycium&nbsp;ruthenicum&nbsp;</em>Murr.<em data-mce-fragment="1"><br></em><strong>Family:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Black Goji is, like its relative<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-chinense" title="Goji (Lycium barbarum)" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Goji (<em data-mce-fragment="1">Lycium barbarum</em>)</strong></span></a>, a rich source of proteins and vitamins. The black goji berry is particularly rich in anthocyanins, with a<span>&nbsp;</span><meta charset="utf-8">content higher than that of blueberries. The shrub originates&nbsp;from<span>&nbsp;</span>the areas around the Tibetan Plateau and southern Russia.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Black Goji is&nbsp;a plant that has not yet received much attention in the West, but it has long been used by the indigenous people in the regions of its natural environment. Surprisingly, the indigenous people of small North Indian communities use the berry to make an ointment to prevent blindness in camels. This is possible thanks to the berry's high content of<span>&nbsp;</span><em>lutein</em>.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The berry gets its deep blue/purple color from the anthocyanins, a substance found in unusually high concentrations in the Black Goji Berry. Anthocyanins are the same substances that&nbsp;give&nbsp;blueberries their blue color and also contribute to&nbsp;a large part of their nutritional value.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Ripe Black Goji berries can be eaten raw, dried or cooked.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The most common way to consume black goji berries is to make a so-called infusion. This is best done when they are completely fresh, but it can also be done with dried berries. The goji berry gives off different colors depending on the type of water used. In mineral-rich water <meta charset="utf-8">(basic: pH &gt;7) the&nbsp;infusion becomes deep blue and in acidic water <meta charset="utf-8">(pH &lt;7) the color&nbsp;sets to an intense purple.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Black Goji&nbsp;natively&nbsp;grows in fairly extreme climates where it is exposed to drought, extreme cold, high salinity and nutrient poor soils. These factors have made the Black Goji berry a very hardy plant. It can thrive in temperatures down to -20 ºC.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Black Goji is an easy-to-grow shrub that often produces rich harvests. It likes to grow in well-drained soils (often sandy soils) and establishes a strong root system, which makes it a good soil binder, e.g. at beach sides to prevent erosion as well as shelter from coastal&nbsp;winds. It thrives in locations with lots of sunlight.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Black Goji bush grows up to&nbsp;2&nbsp;m and can be grown outdoors in open ground in all of Europe. To protect the Black Goji bush from the harshest conditions, you can cover the base of the plant&nbsp;with straw, leaves etc. in&nbsp;late summer and keep it covered during the colder months - this will protect the plant from the most severe cold as well as prolong the growing season.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The numerous berries first appear&nbsp;in green to later turn black/bluish-purple. It is only then that they are ready for harvest. This takes place in summer-autumn.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds are sown in moist soil. Cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the seed 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 weeks<br>USDA Zone: 5-9</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>Grow the entire Goji trio - yellow, red &amp; black - in your garden. Discount when ordering all three!<br></p> <p>Goji berries are a rich source of vitamins and proteins. Red goji berries are familiar to most people, while yellow and black goji berries are a fairly unexplored source of health in the West. In ancient societies, the plant has been used for a variety of purposes for a long time.</p> <p>Goji is an easy-to-grow shrub that is hardy outdoors in&nbsp;all Europe and can grow in most soils.</p> <p>A total of 50 seeds of 3 varieties:</p> <p>10 seeds Yellow Goji<br> 20 seeds (Red) Goji<br> 20 seeds Black Goji</p> <p>Read more about each variety here:<br></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-chinense" target="_blank" title="Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum)" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Goji (<em>Lycium barbarum</em>)</strong></span></a></li> <li><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gul-goji-lycium-barbarum" target="_blank" title="Yellow Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum)" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;">Yellow Goji (<em style="color: #4e991d;">Lycium barbarum</em><span style="color: #4e991d;" color="#4e991d">)</span></span></strong></span></a></li> <li><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" target="_blank" title="Black Goji Berry (Lycium ruthenicum)" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Black Goji (<em>Lycium ruthenicum</em>)</strong></span></a></li> </ul>

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

<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"> <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>

<h4>SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Okra,&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8">Lady's Fingers, Gumbo, Bendi</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Abelmoschus esculentus<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span>Malvaceae</span></p> <h4><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p>Okra is a plant with many uses and its fruits are one of the most popular tropical vegetables worldwide.</p> <p>The fruit is a well-used ingredient in cooking thanks to its&nbsp;crispy&nbsp;texture and gelatinous, texture-giving properties. The fruit contains binding substances, which makes 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 course as a raw vegetable together with accompanying sauce.</p> <p>Like spinach, the leaves can be used raw in salads or thrown into a wok. Even the leaves possess&nbsp;slightly binding properties.</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, flower buds and the blossoms are also eaten.</p> <p>The average nutritional value of okra is higher than that of tomato, eggplant, most cucumber plants and many other common vegetables.</p> <p>Okra seeds contain approximately 20% protein&nbsp;as well as 20% oil which can be extracted from the seeds.</p> <h4><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p>Okra originates from South Asia/Africa and is in its natural&nbsp;environment&nbsp;a perennial. It thrives in heat and is sensitive to frost. Optimum growth temperature is 20+ ºC and temperatures below 10 ºC can be harmful to the plant.</p> <p>For the above mentioned reasons,&nbsp;Okra therefore grows best in greenhouses/cultivation tunnels if you are growing in northern Europe. It can be grown outdoors, but the harvest may be slightly less than what would be possible under optimal conditions. To improve the conditions for outdoor cultivation, in the spring when the soil has warmed up, you can cover the ground with plastic or other ground cover such as straw/bark to prevent heat radiation and thereby extend the growing season towards the autumn.</p> <p>It is however stated that Okra is capable of growing outdoors as an annual over the summer months all the way down to USDA Zone 5. <em>This does not imply overwintering outdoors in USDA Zone 5.</em></p> <p>If you are&nbsp;living&nbsp;in southern&nbsp;Europe: Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey and parts of France and the Balkan region - you can grow Okra as a perennial outdoors, all year round. See the <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/pages/vaxtzoner-svenska-usda" title="Growing Zones - European USDA Zones" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">European USDA Zone Hardiness Map</a></strong></span> for reference.&nbsp;<br></p> <p>The okra is drought-resistant, but fruit formation is favored by&nbsp;consistent&nbsp;irrigation and nutrient supplementing.</p> <p>Grows&nbsp;best in well-drained loamy soil.</p> <p>Okra is self-pollinating which means you only need one plant to produce fruit.</p> <p>The fruits are&nbsp;harvested at an early (unripe) stage while they are green to avoid a woody taste. One tip is to try breaking off the tip of the fruit - if it breaks, it's fresh, if it bends instead, it's too ripe and&nbsp;the fruit is better suited for seed harvesting.</p> <h4><strong>Sowing:</strong></h4> <p>Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing.&nbsp;Sow the seeds in moist soil and cover with a 1-2 cm layer of soil. Keep the&nbsp;soil moist. The seeds should germinate after 2-3 weeks. Germination happens&nbsp;faster at temperatures above 25 ºC.</p> <h4><span></span><strong>Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p>Lifespan: Perennial<br>Location: Sun<br> Height: 1–2 m<br> Germination Time: 1-8 weeks<br>USDA Zone: (5*)9-12<br><em>*grown as an annual = no overwintering outdoors</em></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>

<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>

<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>

<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> Purple Thai Aubergine, Purple Thai Aubergine, Thai<meta charset="utf-8"> Round Purple Eggplant <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:<i data-mce-fragment="1"> </i></strong><em data-mce-fragment="1">Solanum melongena</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Solanaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A purple variant of the typical Thai, round eggplant. Widely used in various types of curies and stews. Can also be eaten as a raw vegetable alongside the main course.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Purple Thai Aubergine is perennial, but usually needs a frost-free winter in order to make it through to next year. It can survive the winter outdoors in the most favorable Swedish conditions. When trying to overwinter outdoors, the base of the plant should be winter-covered with straw or similar to protect against the cold. If there is access to a greenhouse, it is an excellent place for the Thai eggplant.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Alternatively, grow as an annual in Sweden. Flowering occurs approximately 6 weeks after germination and harvesting can begin after 2-3 months.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Grows well in most soils but thrives in a well-drained and nutrient-rich soil. Placed in sun/part shade. Benefit from abundant irrigation.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Plants are placed approximately 60 cm apart.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Fertilize regularly once/month during the summer months. First given about a month after germination.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Self-pollinating.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">When fruiting begins, it is recommended to keep the number of fruits per plant around 4-5.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Pre-cultivated indoors in February-March, alternatively sown outdoors in April-May. Seeds are covered with a 1 cm layer of soil. Keep seed moist.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun / partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 50-100 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 3-10 days<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant zone: 1 (favorable locations)</p>

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong>&nbsp;Yellow Goji Berry,&nbsp;Yellow Wolfberry,&nbsp;Yellow Boxthorn / Matrimony Vine<strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Lycium barbarum</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Solanaceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Yellow Goji Berry belongs to the same genus as the <a title="Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-chinense" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>red</strong></span></a> and <a title="Black Goji Berry (Lycium ruthenicum)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>black goji berry</strong></span></a> and, like its relatives, is a highly nutritious berry - especially rich in vitamins and proteins. Unlike the red goji berry, yellow goji berries contain no bitter substances and also have a lower sugar content.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Yellow Goji Berries can be eaten raw as they are,&nbsp;mixed&nbsp;in a salad or dried to add&nbsp;as a topping to granola/cereals/müsli&nbsp;or baked goods. You can also simply make an&nbsp;infusion from them,&nbsp;similar to that of the&nbsp;<a title="Black Goji Berry / Black Wolfberry (Lycium ruthenicum)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/en-international/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/en-international/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>black goji berry</strong></span></a> infusion.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Both yellow and black goji berries are relatively uncommon in&nbsp;Europe so far, so here is the chance to have something&nbsp;unusual and useful in your garden!</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Yellow Goji is a hardy shrub that can withstand many sub zero&nbsp;degrees and is fit for outdoor cultivation in all of Europe, even in the far north. It can be grown in the open field or&nbsp;in a pot. The Goji shrub grows well in both sandy and clayey soils - and everything in between, as long as the soil is well drained. It thrives in sunny locations and is relatively insensitive to drought, wind and salts.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The&nbsp;Goji bush&nbsp;has a strong root system&nbsp;which&nbsp;binds the soil effectively. Its hardy properties make it a&nbsp;suitable plant in maritime coastal climates with a lot of wind. Can be planted along the border of beaches to bind the sand and protect against wind.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Yellow Goji is a grateful plant that does not require much care.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The bush grows to 1-3 meters.&nbsp;Give the bush something to climb/grow against and it will grow faster.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds are sown in moist soil. Cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the&nbsp;soil moist.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-3 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 weeks<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 6-9</p>

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (6 capsules = approx. 30 seeds/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong>&nbsp;Siberian Ginseng, Eleuthero, Kan Jang, T<span data-mce-fragment="1">aiga Root, Thorny Ginseng, C</span>iwujia, Shigoka,&nbsp;Devil's Bush / Shrub,&nbsp;Touch-Me-Not,&nbsp;Wild Pepper<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em>Eleutherococcus senticosus</em><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Araliaceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Siberian Ginseng, or Eleuthero&nbsp;as it is also called, is a winter-hardy "Ginseng species" that belongs to the same family as the Korean Ginseng (<em>Panax ginseng)</em>&nbsp;and the American Ginseng (<em>Panax quinquefolius</em>).&nbsp;However it is not related to the&nbsp;<a title="Indian Ginseng / Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/ashwagandha-indisk-ginseng-withania-somnifera" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/ashwagandha-indisk-ginseng-withania-somnifera"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Indian Ginseng</strong></span></a>.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">From this Ginseng, it is the root bark that is used for its adaptogenic properties. Adaptogens are substances that help the body deal with different types of stress. Siberian Ginseng is well known among athletes and is also used to treat sleep disorders. Traditionally used in Russian/Chinese medicine.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Much of the Siberian Ginseng available on the market is <meta charset="utf-8">ground whole roots, while in fact it is only the bark from the roots that contains the active substances of interest. Here, of course, it is an advantage to grow the Eleuthero&nbsp;yourself, as you control the entire process - from seed to consumption-ready product - by yourself.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Siberian Ginseng is a shrub originating&nbsp;in Northeast Asia that often grows in forests as undergrowth or forms dense thickets. The bush is thorny and can grow up to 4 meters depending on location.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It thrives outdoors in&nbsp;temperate climate Europe and does not have high requirements to grow. Soil-wise, it can handle everything from sand to heavy clay soils, it is not demanding. However, it thrives best in soil mixed with leaves and compost (remember its natural environment is woodlands). Prefers light to partial shade. Can also be grown in a pot.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">To harvest Eleuthero, you cut off one/several of the plant's underground shoots and let the plant grow. You then peel off the&nbsp;bark from the roots. Dry the root bark and discard the inner root.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Siberian Ginseng&nbsp;is a robust species with few known pests.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The flowers turn yellow-white/purple which&nbsp;later form black round fruits in clusters.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing</strong>:</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Seeds from Siberian Ginseng&nbsp;can&nbsp;be challenging&nbsp;to germinate. The seeds should be stratified to optimize conditions for succesful germination. This can be done by:</p> <ul data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Soaking the seeds for 1 day</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Put the seeds in an airtight plastic bag with sand/peat in the fridge for 2-3 months. Some seeds may need to lie for a whole year.</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Sow seeds in&nbsp;sowing soil, cover with 0.5 cm of soil. Keep the&nbsp;soil&nbsp;moist</li> </ul> <p>If no seeds germinated after 4 months you can try one of these 2&nbsp;methods:</p> <ul> <li>Leave the seeds in the ground/pot where you have sown them for the rest of the year. Let the natural winter be the long cold period they need. Be sure to protect the soil from heavy rainfall or picking birds with a covering net or similar. Next spring the seeds will hopefully emerge above the soil.</li> <li>Move the seeds in a pot into the fridge. Keep them there until next years spring arrives. Move the pot outdoors and wait for germination.</li> </ul> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics</strong>:<br></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Partial shade/Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-4 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 2-4 months<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 3-7</p>

<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>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span></strong>SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong>&nbsp;Roman 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"><span data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Plant history &amp; use:</span></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">This characterizes Roman Liquorice Root in relation to other Liquorice species in the genus <em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza:</em></span></p> <ul> <li><meta charset="utf-8"> Originally from southern Europe and parts of Asia.</li> <li>Has a long history as a medicinal plant and is used as a sweet.</li> <li>Used to produce Russian and German licorice.</li> <li>Hardy down to -20 ºC.</li> <li>Grows to a height of 1-2 meters.</li> </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 data-mce-fragment="1">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" data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Stevia <span color="#4e991d" data-mce-fragment="1">(</span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Stevia rebaudiana</em><span color="#4e991d" data-mce-fragment="1">)</span></strong></span></a>, be used as a sweetening substitute for sugar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root was sold in pharmacies as a medicine until as late as the 1970s.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Licorice root can be shredded and made into a tea or a refreshening beverage served with ice. In Mongolia, the <em data-mce-fragment="1">leaves</em> are used as a substitute for common <span data-mce-fragment="1"><a title="Tea (Camellia sinensis)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Tea (<em data-mce-fragment="1">Camellia sinensis</em>)</strong></a>.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The root&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 data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1 day before sowing. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the&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</p>

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