Buskskiktet - Fröer

SEEDS (10pcs/bag)

Trivial Name: Karen Chili, Wiang Ping Chili, Karen Chili, Karen Chili Pepper
Scientific name: Capsicum annuum
Family: Solanaceae 

Plant history & use:

Karenchilin is named after and originates from an ethnic minority group and traditional tribe in the mountainous areas between Burma and Thailand. Karenchilin is more hardy than other tropical chilies. Chili fruits normally have a high heat and a distinct fruity and sweet flavor that really makes its mark in the dishes in which it is used.

Karenchilin is easily recognized by its green, yellow, orange & red fruits with a slightly dented surface. Fruits in different stages that are often seen on the plant at the same time a bit into the season, hence the plant's colorful impression. Another characteristic of Karenchilin is also that its fruits usually always point upwards on the plant.

The Scoville Heat Units (SHU) for Karen Chili can vary depending on the growing conditions, but is usually between 50,000 and 100,000 SHU. This places Karenchilin at a medium to hot level on the Scoville scale, a level that most other thaichilis are at.

Culture:

Karen Chili can be grown both in pots and in garden soil. It needs well-drained soil and a sunny location to thrive. It does best in a warm and moist environment to germinate and grow. Under optimal conditions, it is a high-yielding variety that can produce an abundance of fruit during the season.

However, it is one of the hardier tropical chili varieties in its ability to grow and produce in colder temperatures. It is not frost-resistant. 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.

The growth habit is bushy and plants usually reach a height of 60 cm.

Chili peppers are generally easy to grow. They thrive in sunny and warm locations. Can be grown indoors in a window.

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 & 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.

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.

The fruits range from green (yellow-orange) to red. The fruits can be eaten at any stage of maturity. 2-6 cm.

Sowing:

Grown indoors at the beginning of the year.

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.

Characteristics:

Age: Perennial
Plant position: sun
Height: 50-150 cm
Germination time: 5-15 days

FRÖN (6st/påse)

Trivialnamn: Himalayansk Körsbärsprinsepia, Himalayan Cherry Prinsepia, Chinese Prinsepia, Himalayan Wild Cherry
Vetenskapligt namn: Prinsepia utilis
Familj: Rosaceae

Växthistoria & användning:

Den Himalayanska Körsbärsprinsepian är en härdig buske med ätbara bär, som är mycket omtyckta och ofta äts som snack av invånarna i buskens hemområden. Busken värderas ofta för sin förmåga att klara sig i förhållanden av lägre temperatursgrader.

Härkomst spåras till Himalaya och Manchuriet.

Frukterna används även ofta för att göra saft, sylt, marmelader och andra inläggningar.

Fröna används för att producera en olja som används vid matlagning (Fern, K.).

Olja utvunnen från fröna appliceras även vid muskelsmärta som uppkommit vid t ex överansträngning (Chopra. R. N. et al.). Oljan appliceras även på pannan och tinningarna vid behandling och lindring av förkylning (Manandhar. N. P.). Frukten används i kinesisk medicin.

Fröet innehåller ca 21 % fettsyror (Chopra. R. N. et al.). Förutom att den är ätbar kan den även användas för tändning.

Oljekakan (det som blir över efter att man pressat oljan ur fröerna) används för att tvätta kläder (Manandhar. N. P.).

En djupt lila färg från frukterna används även för att måla fönster och väggar. 

Den Himalayanska Körsbärsprinsepian odlas som en häck i Himalaya. Busken har ett omfattande rotsystem och används i förebyggande av erosion för att binda jorden.

Den Himalayanska Körsbärsprinsepian är även uppskattad för dess förmåga att locka till sig pollinatörer.

Odling:

En taggig buske som ofta håller sig under 2 meters höjd - den kan dock växa upp till 5 m. Vid 5-10 års ålder anses busken ha uppnått sin maximala höjd. 

Trivs bäst i en lätt fuktig, men väldränerad jord. Placera helst på solig, öppen plats med gott om utrymme för busken att breda ut sig. Busken kan bli ca 2,5 meter bred i vuxen ålder.

Blommar sen vinter och tidig vår. Höstblommor kan ge mogen frukt efterföljande vår.

Den Himalayanska Körsbärsprinsepian är självfertil och pollineras av insekter.

Frukterna är lilabruna till djupt mörkblå till svartlila, avlånga, ca 8mm i diameter. De mognar på hösten och klarar sig ofta genom hela vintern intakta, i deras naturliga miljö. 

Sådd:

OBS! Dessa fröer har legat i stratifiering (köldperiod) och kan därav sås direkt efter mottagning.

Fröna sås i fuktig såjord. Täck med ett tunt lager (ca 1 cm) jord. Håll sådden fuktig. Täck gärna sådden med plast försedd med lufthål, alt. så i minidrivhus.

Egenskaper:

Årighet: Flerårig
Växtläge: sol
Höjd: 1-5 m
Grotid: 2-12 veckor
USDA-zon: 6-9
Växtzon (ungefärlig översättning): 1-5

SEEDS (6pcs/bag)

Common Names: Natal Plum, Amathungulu, Large Num-Num
Scientific name: Carissa macrocarpa (syn. C. grandiflora )
Family: Apocynaceae 

Plant history & use:

The Natal plum is a fascinating shrub with its roots in subtropical regions. It is a shrub that charms with its beautiful white flowers and entices with its red, juicy fruits. The tree has received its Swedish trivial name "Natalplommon" due to its origin in the Natal region of South Africa.

The natal plum is not only a beautiful shrub but also offers a range of uses. Its red fruits are edible and have a sweet and juicy taste. These fruits can be eaten directly or used in jams, marmalades and other delicious desserts. In addition, they are used in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits.

The interesting shrub also has the ability to contribute to the surrounding environment. Its deep roots help improve soil structure and can help keep erosion-prone areas in check. Its flowering also attracts pollinating insects and is a welcome feature for biodiversity.

Natal plums bloom and bear fruit for a large part of the season. The fruits are filled with vitamin C.

Suitable for growing as an edible hedge in sunny and favorable places.

Cultivation:

Natal plums thrive best in a warm and sunny environment with good drainage. It also copes with semi-shady and shady locations. It is a relatively hardy tree and can survive short periods of drought. It can also handle a couple of minus degrees, so cultivation in the ground with winter cover in warmer parts of the country can work. Alternatively, move in over the winter.

For growing in a pot, it is important to use a well-drained soil to avoid water stagnation that can damage the roots.

Within its natural climatic limits, the Natal plum is an evergreen shrub.

Sowing: 

Sow the seeds in moist soil and cover with a 1 cm layer of soil. Place bright and keep the seed moist.

Characteristics:

Lifespan: Perennial
Location: Sun / Partial shade / Shade
Height: 1-2 m
Germination Time: 2-4 weeks

A trio of 3 different seed varieties with purple-colored, edible fruits!

What gives the fruits their purple color are substances called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are so-called antioxidants that prevent and repair the body in case of oxidative stress that can occur during periods of stress or infections, for example.

Of course, the fruits also contain other nutrients that are important for good health. The goa bean has, among other things, a high protein content; The chili pepper, capsaicin, which helps reduce inflammation, and the Thai aubergine is a rich source of vitamins A, B and C, among other things.

Take part in a colorful trio and grow at the same time for good health - which of course all edible vegetables contribute to in one way or another.

A total of 35 seeds of 3 varieties:

5 seeds Purple Goa bean
10 seeds Purple Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai'
20 seeds Purple Thai Eggplant

Read more about each variety here:

• Purple Goa Bean / Purple Wing Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)
• Purple Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai' (Capsicum annuum)
• Purple Thai Eggplant (Solanum melongena)

SEEDS (10pcs/bag)

Common name: Chilli Pepper 'Salvo'
Scientific name: Capsicum annuum
Family: Solanaceae 

Plant history & use:

'Salvo' is an orange colored chili pepper with a medium cap. It is between 50,000 and 100,000 Scoville Heat Units.

Add to salads, stir-fries and stews.

Cultivation:

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.

Chili peppers are generally easy to grow. They thrive in sunny and warm locations. Can be grown indoors in a window.

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 & 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.

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.

The fruits range from green (yellow-orange) to red. The fruits can be eaten at any stage of maturity. 2-6 cm.

Sowing:

Grown indoors at the beginning of the year.

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.

Characteristics:

Lifespan: Perennial
Location: Sun
Height: 50-150 cm
Germination Time: 5-15 days

SEEDS (15pcs/bag)

Common name: Yunnan Liquorice/Licorice Root, Cultivated Licorice
Scientific name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
Family: Fabaceae

Plant history & use:

This characterizes Yunnan Liquorice Root in relation to other Liquorice species in the genus Glycyrrhiza:

• Originally from Yunnan Province in China.
• Has medical use in traditional Chinese medicine.
• Hardy down to -20 ºC. Slightly less cold-resistant than our other licorice root varieties.
• Thrives in moist and shady areas.
• Grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

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.

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 substance glycyrrhizin present in the roots. It's also the same substance which provides the sweet flavor. However, glycyrrhizin is not metabolized by our bodies and may therefore, just as Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana), be used as a sweetening substitute for sugar.

Licorice root was sold in pharmacies as a medicine until as late as the 1970s.

The Licorice root can be shredded and made into a tea or a refreshening beverage served with ice. In Mongolia, the leaves are used as a substitute for common Tea (Camellia sinensis).

The root may also be ground/crushed to make your own licorice. Mix with sugar molasses/syrup, flour and anise in a heated saucepan. 

Licorice root is also often used together with anise when flavoring alcoholic beverages.

Cultivation:

Licorice root grows naturally in southern Europe and parts of Asia.

The plant is hardy down to -20 ºC. In most of Europe, it can be grown outdoors all year round. To protect the plant during the winter, cover the base with twigs, leaves, straw or similar. Measures such as these can allow your Licorice root plant to thrive even in locations that are generally viewed as below its temperature range. The USDA Zone of the Licorice root range from 7-10.

Licorice root may also be grown in a wide pot, put outdoors during the warmer months, and indoors during the colder months.

Licorice root thrives best in well-drained soil and locations with full sun.

The roots, which are the main part used for consumption, become meters long, so a large pot is recommended for pot cultivation. It takes about 3 years for the plant to become harvestable and by that time it will likely have grown to become a fairly large bush. 

Sowing:

The seeds can be sown directly outdoors when the soil temperature has risen to above 15 ºC. The seeds can also be pre-cultivated indoors any time of the year.

Soak the seeds for 1 day before sowing. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the sowing moist.

Characteristics:

Lifespan: Perennial
Location: Sun
Height: 1-2 m
Germination Time: 1-3 months
USDA Zone: 7-10

SEEDS (10pcs/bag)

Common names: White Dwarf Bauhinia, White Orchid Tree, Snowy Orchid Tree
Scientific name: Bauhinia acuminata
Family: Fabaceae

Plant history & use:

White Dwarf Bauhinia is a small-grown species in the same genus as the Orchid Tree and Purple Bauhinia with origins somewhere around the Malay Archipelago.

The flowers smell sweet and delicious. A common hedge and park plant in the tropics.

In Java, the roots are used to treat coughs and colds. The roots are placed in a cold mixture of alcohol and water and then drunk. In India, a decoction is made of the leaves and bark to treat asthma.

This plant works in symbiosis with bacteria in the soil to fix nitrogen from the air (air pores in soil).

Culture:

This species probably has a slightly lower hardiness than the Orchid Tree and the Purpurbauhinian , but at the same time is the species best suited for growing in pots due to its size. Leave outside during the warmer months and move for frost-free wintering. However, it can handle some minus degrees (about -6ºC) for shorter periods.

Cultivated in a well-drained and loamy soil. Place in full sun to partial shade.

Thrives well in greenhouses.

Sowing:

Soak the seeds for 1-2 days before sowing.

Preferably sow indoors or in a greenhouse under a 1 cm layer of soil. Keep the seed moist. The seeds can be considered fast-growing, it usually does not take more than about 1 week before the seeds start to germinate, some of the seeds take longer.

Characteristics:

Age: Perennial
Plant position: shade/semi-shade/sun
Height: 2-3 m
Germination time: 1-3 weeks