Vegetables

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (5pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Orchid Tree, Camel's Foot<span data-mce-fragment="1">, Mountain Ebony, Kachnar</span> <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Bauhinia variegata</em> 'Candida' <em data-mce-fragment="1">/</em> 'Alba'<em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>The Orchid Tree, also known as Mountain Ebony, is a beautiful flowering tree that belongs to the pea family. It is originally from South Asia and is known for its distinctive and colorful flowers. The tree got its name from the similarity between its flowers and orchid flowers. The flowers on the Orchid Tree are very fragrant - they have a honeysuckle-like scent. These seeds are from the variety 'Candida' with white flowers.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Leaves and flower buds are edible. In India, the unopened flower buds, which are called Kachnar, are used to both prepare curries and make various pickles. You can compare it to the fact that here in Europe we use the unopened flower buds from <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Capers (Capparis spinosa)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/kapris-capparis-spinosa" target="_blank">the Caper plant</a></strong></span> to make pickles and consume.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Oil can be extracted from the seeds of the Orchid tree.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">There are also some medicinal uses for the plant. It is then mainly sap from the bark that is used.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree thrives best in subtropical and tropical climates, but can also do well in sheltered and sunny locations in temperate climates. Read more about cultivation below.</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Orchid Tree has its origins in subtropical and tropical climates in southern Asia. However, it tolerates frost and temperatures as low as -7 degrees. If you place the tree in a favorable sunny and windless place, you can theoretically succeed with outdoor cultivation all year round in the most favorable parts of Sweden - Skåne, Öland &amp; Gotland, among others. The specified USDA zone for the tree is zone 8, which corresponds precisely to the most favorable locations in Sweden's zone 1. Read more about the relationship between <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/pages/vaxtzoner-svenska-usda-europa" title="Plant zones - Swedish zones &amp; USDA zones in Sweden and the rest of Europe" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Swedish plant zones &amp; USDA zones here</strong></span></a> .</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">To further protect the tree during the colder months, the base of the tree can be covered with straw or the like to create protection against wind, prevent the radiation of ground heat and insulate against external penetrating cold. This can be done with basically all trees that are on the border of hardiness in an attempt to succeed in wintering outdoors.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Otherwise, you can always grow in a pot that is moved in for the winter.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Use a nutrient-rich, well-drained soil for your Orchid tree.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The orchid tree is slightly sensitive to lime - add peat or other pH-lowering substrate to your soil if it is naturally chalky (higher range of pH values ​​- 7.5 and above) to give the tree optimal conditions for successful growth. Acceptable values ​​for the Orchid Tree are pH 5.5-7.5.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree can be propagated by cuttings as well as seeds.</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1-2 days before sowing.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Preferably sow indoors or in a greenhouse under a 1 cm layer of soil. Keep the seed moist. The seeds can still be considered quick-germinating, it usually does not take more than about 1 week before the seeds start to germinate, some of the seeds take longer.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun / Partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-10 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-4 weeks<br></p>

<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> 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>

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (5pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong>&nbsp;Purple Bauhinia, Orchid Tree, Camel's Foot<span data-mce-fragment="1">, Butterfly Tree, Hawaiian Orchid Tree</span> <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Bauhinia purpurea</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">Plant history &amp; use:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Purple Bauhinia&nbsp;is a beautiful tree with profuse purple flowers. The flowers smell like honeysuckle. The tree has its origins in the area around India and Myanmar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Like <a title="Orchid tree / Orchid Bauhinia 'Candida' (Bauhinia variegata)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/orkidetrad-orkidebauhinia-bauhinia-variegata" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>the orchid tree (Bauhinia variegata)</strong></span></a> are flower buds,<meta charset="utf-8"> flowers, young leaves and young pods of&nbsp;Purple Bauhinia edible.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">You can put in unopened flower buds in a way similar to how we put <a title="Capers (Capparis spinosa)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/kapris-capparis-spinosa" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>capers</strong></span></a> in Europe. They can also be put in pots and made different types of salsa on. The flower buds are called Kachnar in Indian - that's also the search term you use if you want to find recipes for using the unopened flower buds.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Bean pods are boiled and eaten as a vegetable on the side.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Seeds can be fried/roasted in a frying pan for consumption.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>In Southeast Asia, Purpurbauhinian is also used to soothe swelling, bruises and heal wounds. In India, the leaves are used to make a type of cough medicine.</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Purpurbauhinian has its provenance from subtropical and tropical climates in southern Asia. Purpurbauhinian is not as cold hardy as<meta charset="utf-8"> The <a data-mce-fragment="1" title="Orchid tree / Orchid Bauhinia 'Candida' (Bauhinia variegata)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/orkidetrad-orkidebauhinia-bauhinia-variegata" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/orkidetrad-orkidebauhinia-bauhinia-variegata" target="_blank"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">orchid tree,</strong></span></a> however, tolerates frost. On younger trees, leaves may be damaged by the frost and fall off, but the tree recovers during the growing season again.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Sweden, cultivation in pots that overwinter above zero is recommended. If you have several trees, live in the warmer parts of the country and want to experiment with the borders, you should choose a location sheltered from the wind and sunny and cover the base of the tree with straw or similar over the winter. This insulates the tree against the worst of the cold. Regardless, you can<meta charset="utf-8"> preferably let the tree overwinter<meta charset="utf-8"> first year above zero to be able to grow as strongly as possible before planting out next year.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Purpurbauhinian likes to grow in<meta charset="utf-8"> nutrient-rich, well-drained soils with a lot of organic matter and a neutral to slightly basic pH: 6.5-7.5. Regular potting soil works well.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree can be propagated by cuttings as well as seeds.</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1-2 days before sowing.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Preferably sow indoors or in a greenhouse under a 1 cm layer of soil. Keep the seed moist. The seeds can still be considered quick-germinating, it usually doesn't take more than about 1 week before the seeds start to germinate, some of the seeds take longer.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun / Partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-10 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-4 weeks<br></p>

<p></p> <p> SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"> <strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Loofah,<meta charset="utf-8"> Cucumber, Cucumber, Bath Cucumber</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Luffa aegyptiaca</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span>Cucurbitaceae</span></p> <p> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p></p> <p> <meta charset="utf-8"><b>Wax gourd<span> </span></b><span>is a species in the genus Benincasa (the only one) in the family of cucumber plants (Curcurbitaceae). Biologically, therefore, not a pumpkin belonging to the genus of pumpkins (Curcubita), nor a melon (read more &gt; Melons). However, they are closely related to each other belonging to the same family. It is called winter melon in the same way as winter pumpkins because it is harvested late when it has grown (read more &gt; Pumpkins). The species has its origin in South and Southeast Asia and is cultivated in warm and humid climates generally throughout Asia. There are different varieties. See the film, click on "New Sokhom" under the image above.</span><br></p> <div> <br> <b>The fruit</b> : It is a large green, long, narrow fruit that can grow to 80 centimeters long. The fruit is covered with fine hairs that fall off when ripe, giving the fruit a waxy coating. The coating gives the fruit a long shelf life, up to a year. The flesh is white with a slightly sweet taste.<br><br><br> <span style="color: #ff0000;">HOW TO USE A WAX PUMP</span><br> <br>Wax gourd is eaten as a vegetable similar to squash. It is one of the few vegetables available in winter. Used in soups, stews, stir-fries, chutney, fruit drink or candied as a snack. In China as a filling in New Year and moon cakes. In India known for its medicinal properties and used in spiritual contexts.</div> <p></p> <p> Cultivated and used since the 4th century in the Roman Empire. Young fruits were eaten, ripe fruits were used as bath sponges. Luffa sponge was the most widely used sponge in the United States until WWII.</p> <p> The young, green fruit is eaten as a vegetable, similar to a common cucumber. Quite early in the fruit's life, it begins to develop a distinctive fibrous structure on the inside. On a fully ripe fruit, the skin easily peels away from the fibrous inside, resulting in a near-perfect sponge that can be used in the same way as our regular household sponges - on the counter, in the bathroom or as a cleaning sponge.</p> <p>One advantage of using a luffa sponge is that it stays fresh significantly longer than a "regular" synthetic sponge.</p> <p> If you cut the loofah sponge along the long side so that you can turn the sponge inside out, you can use the more textured inside as a stronger scrub and the smoother outside as a softer scrub.</p> <p> Edible younger shoots, leaves and flowers - a common way is to "stir-fry" leaves and shoots in a little soy sauce, etc. Asian sauces. Seeds left over after harvesting mature luffa can be roasted and eaten like pumpkin seeds.</p> <p> The fibers that run along the long side of the fruit's edges are durable and can be used as strings for tying up other plants, for example.</p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> Cucumbers prefer a sunny location with good water supply. They grow best in locations with sunlight all day. If you have a greenhouse, this is a perfect place for cucumbers.</p> <p> Grows best in humus-rich, well-drained and nutrient-rich soil. Regular nutrient supply is preferred.</p> <p>Provide plenty of climbing space for optimal growth.</p> <p> At first the fruit is firm in shape and green in colour. It is when the fruit is around 10 cm that the fruit is edible. Shortly after that<meta charset="utf-8"> A fibrous structure begins to form inside the peel, making the fruit unsuitable for edible purposes.</p> <p> When the fruit becomes lighter and the skin starts to feel looser against the inside and the color turns yellow to brownish, the fruit is ready to harvest. It is best to harvest the fruits before they turn completely brown and the skin becomes completely dry, otherwise it can be difficult to peel the fruits without damaging the inside.</p> <p>Pinch the fruits off the vine and let them dry for another day before soaking them for a couple of hours to make it easier to remove the skin. Do not soak for longer than 1 day as bacterial growth may occur. Remove seeds by opening the bottom of the fruit and shaking them out. Peel. Rinse the loofah sponge with water to remove loose plant debris. Lay out to dry again - outside in the sun protected from rain works great.</p> <p> If you still want to leave the fruits on the plant until they are completely brown and dry, it is easiest to remove the peel with a regular kitchen knife after soaking.</p> <p>If the risk of frost is approaching and your fruit still doesn't look ready, it is still recommended to harvest early, as repeated exposure to frost damages the foliage and the fruit can rot. Pinch off the fruit and hang it indoors with the skin on to dry. When you see the skin going from firm to loose (slightly shriveled appearance) and the color changing to brownish, it is time to open the skin.</p> <p> The flowers are bright yellow.</p> <p> Fruits can grow to 75 cm in favorable conditions.</p> <p> <strong>Sowing:</strong><br></p> <p> The mushroom cucumber needs some time to develop mature (strongly) fibrous fruits. Therefore, it is advisable to start them indoors in February/March. When the risk of frost is over, the plants can be planted/exhibited.</p> <p> Soak seeds 1 day in advance. Sow seeds in seeding soil, cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the seeds moist. To more easily maintain good moisture, the seeds can be covered with plastic film with air holes.</p> <p> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p> Year: One year <br>Growing position: sun<br> Height: 2 m<br> Germination time: 5-20 days</p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> A trio of 3 different seed varieties with purple, edible fruits!<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> What gives the fruits their purple color are substances called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are antioxidants that prevent and repair the body from oxidative stress that can occur during periods of stress or infections, for example.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Of course, the fruits also contain other nutrients that are important for good health. The Goan bean has a high protein content; the chili pepper, capsaicin, helps reduce inflammation and the Thai eggplant is a rich source of vitamins A, B and C.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Take advantage of 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.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Total of 35 seeds of 3 varieties:</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> 5 seeds Purple Goan Bean<br data-mce-fragment="1"> 10 seeds Purple Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai'<br data-mce-fragment="1"> 20 seeds Purple Thai Eggplant</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Read more about each variety here:<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <ul data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/lila-goabona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Purple Goa Bean / Purple Wing Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;">Purple Goa Bean / Purple Wing Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)</span></strong></a></li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/chilipeppar-purple-thai-capsicum-annuum" title="Purple Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai' (Capsicum annuum)" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;">Purple Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai' (Capsicum annuum)</span></strong></a></li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/lila-thailandsk-auubergine-solanum-melongena" title="Purple Thai Eggplant (Solanum melongena)" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;">Purple Thai Eggplant (Solanum melongena)</span></strong></a> </li> </ul>

<h4>SEEDS (10pcs/bag)<br></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Chilli Pepper 'Salvo'</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">'Salvo' is an orange colored chili pepper with a medium cap. It is between 50,000 and 100,000 Scoville Heat Units.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Add to salads, stir-fries and stews.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <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 with the help of colonists, missionaries and traders worldwide 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 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"><meta charset="utf-8"> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</span></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Names:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1"> Yard Long Bean 'Bicolor', Asparagus Bean, Snake Bean, Bodi</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;<i data-mce-fragment="1">Vigna unguiculata</i> subsp. <i data-mce-fragment="1">sesquipedalis</i></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>:</strong> Fabaceae</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A black spotted/camouflage variant of the long bean.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Usually used and prepared in a similar way to green beans - that is, the bean pods are harvested in an unripe stage to be cooked or eaten raw. Long beans are very good to eat raw, unlike many other broad beans, thanks to their crunchy texture and rich, nutty taste.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">You can also leave the bean pods on the plant until they have reached full maturity and cook the dry beans inside the pod in the same way as, for example, kidney beans.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Long beans should be eaten raw alongside other dishes, cooked in woks, pots or made into a salad. A popular example is in papaya salad (Som Tam) where the raw beans are cut into 2-3 cm long pieces and mixed with the grated papaya and other ingredients.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lila Långböna contains e.g<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">vitamins A, B, C and, as I said, anthocyanins.</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives in heat &amp; direct sun, prefers high humidity but it is not a requirement. Relatively drought tolerant once the plant is established. Can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Use an airy and well-drained soil. If you can give it a soil with a slightly acidic pH value (5.5-7.5), that is an advantage.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">As a pea plant, the long bean fixes its own nitrogen in the soil and does not necessarily need to be given any additional fertilization.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The long bean is a so-called sturgeon and has a climbing habit. Feel free to give it some space and something to climb on for vigorous growth and fruiting. When the adult stage is reached and the temperature is around 27-32 °C, the long bean grows vigorously and produces abundantly.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Feel free to prune tops of side shoots for an abundant harvest.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Harvested 2-3 months after germination.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Flowers vary from pink to lavender.</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Can be sown directly outdoors / in a greenhouse when the soil temperature has reached above 15 °C. Alternatively, pre-cultivate indoors for planting out in late spring. Keep sowing warm and moist.</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Annual</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 125-200 cm</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Germination Time: 1-2 weeks</span><br></p>