Climbing plants - Seeds

<p> </p> <p>SEEDS (10 pcs/bag)</p> <p><strong>Common names:</strong><span> Butterfly Pea,</span> Sail Pea, <meta charset="utf-8"><span>K</span>litoria, Butterfly Pea <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><em><span> Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea </span><br></em><strong>Family:</strong><span> Fabaceae</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p>Blue Butterfly Pea with double flowers.</p> <p>A large climbing plant whose flowers have an intense blue color that easily releases when hot water is added.</p> <p>Used to color food, sweets, and drinks.</p> <p>In Asia, tea is made directly from the flowers. Sometimes it is mixed with lemongrass, honey, and lime.</p> <p>Butterfly Pea is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p> <p>The normally blue-colored drink turns purple if something sour, such as lemon, is added. This is due to pH changes in the composition. In the same way, Butterfly Pea flowers are sometimes used to make blue gin that turns purple when tonic is added.</p> <p>As a comparison, one can think that tea made from Butterfly Pea is used in Asia in the same way we use chamomile tea in Sweden.</p> <p>Like the <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a style="color: #4e991d;" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Goaböna / Vingböna (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" target="_blank">Goa bean</a></strong></span>, Butterfly Pea is regenerative for the soil as it fixes nitrogen from air pockets in the soil and also works well as a ground cover crop. However, Butterfly Pea is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike the Goa bean.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Butterfly Pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p> <p>Growing in pots is recommended if you want it to be perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free.</p> <p>Can grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For pot cultivation, a humus-rich soil with good drainage should be used.</p> <p>Pinch branches for a bushier growth habit.</p> <p><strong>Sowing:</strong></p> <p>Start indoors early in the year, or sow outdoors in April-May.</p> <p>Soak the seeds for 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Seeds from Butterfly Pea often germinate irregularly; one seed can sometimes sprout a whole month earlier than another seed in the same sowing. If you want more control over the whole process, Butterfly Pea seeds are easy to germinate on a piece of moist paper. Place the paper in, for example, a food container with the lid slightly ajar – keep moist. Now you can easily see when each seed starts to sprout and gradually pick out seed by seed and sow in a small pot with soil.</p> <p><strong>Characteristics:</strong><br></p> <p>Longevity: Perennial <br>Light: sun <br>Height: 150-300 cm <br>Germination time: 10-20 days</p>

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

<p> </p> <p>SEEDS (10 pcs/bag)</p> <p><strong>Common names:</strong><span> Butterfly Pea,</span> Sail Pea, <meta charset="utf-8"><span>K</span>litoria, Butterfly Pea <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><em><span> Clitoria ternatea </span><br></em><strong>Family:</strong><span> Fabaceae</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p>A large climbing plant whose flowers have an intense blue color that easily releases when hot water is added. </p> <p>Used to color food, sweets, and drinks. </p> <p>In Asia, tea is made directly from the flowers. Sometimes it is mixed with lemongrass, honey, and lime. </p> <p>Butterfly Pea is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p> <p>The normally blue-colored drink shifts to purple if something sour, such as lemon, is added. This is due to pH changes in the composition. In the same way, the flowers of Butterfly Pea are sometimes used to make blue gin that turns purple when tonic is added. </p> <p>As a comparison, one can think that tea made from Butterfly Pea is used in Asia in the same way we use chamomile tea in Sweden. </p> <p>Like<span> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Goa bean / Winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" target="_blank">Goa bean</a></strong></span><span> </span>Butterfly Pea is regenerative for the soil as it fixes nitrogen from air pockets in the soil and works well as a ground cover crop. However, Butterfly Pea is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike the Goa bean.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Butterfly Pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p> <p>Growing in a pot is recommended if you want it to become perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free. </p> <p>Can grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For pot cultivation, a humus-rich soil with good drainage should be used. </p> <p>Pinch branches for a bushier growth habit.</p> <p><strong>Sowing:</strong></p> <p>Start indoors early in the year, or sow outdoors in April-May.</p> <p>Soak the seeds for 1 day beforehand. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Seeds from Butterfly Pea often germinate irregularly; one seed can sometimes sprout a whole month earlier than another seed in the same sowing. If you want more control over the whole process, Butterfly Pea seeds are easy to germinate on a piece of moist paper. Place the paper in, for example, a food container with the lid slightly ajar – keep moist. Now you can easily see when each seed starts to sprout and gradually pick out seed by seed and sow in a small pot with soil.</p> <p><strong>Characteristics:</strong><br></p> <p>Longevity: Perennial <br>Light: sun <br>Height: 150-300 cm <br>Germination time: 10-20 days</p>

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

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

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

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

<p> </p> <p>SEEDS (10 pcs/bag)</p> <p><strong>Common names:</strong><span> Light purple Butterfly Pea,</span> Sail Pea, <meta charset="utf-8"><span>Clitoria, Light-purple Butterfly Pea </span><br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><em><span> Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea </span><br></em><strong>Family:</strong><span> Fabaceae</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p>A light purple variant of the more common<span> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a title="Blue Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">Blue Butterfly Pea</a></strong></span>. This variant has double flowers. </p> <p>A large climbing plant with edible flowers. Can be grown as a cover crop against fences or as ground cover.</p> <p>Used to dye food, sweets, and drinks. </p> <p>In Asia, tea is made directly from the flowers. Sometimes it is mixed with lemon grass, honey, and lime. </p> <p>Butterfly Pea is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p> <p>As a comparison, one can think that tea made from Butterfly Pea is used in Asia in the same way we use chamomile tea in Sweden. </p> <p>Like<span> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank"><strong>Winged Bean</strong></a></span><span> </span>Butterfly Pea is regenerative for the soil by fixing nitrogen from air pores in the soil and also works well as ground cover. However, Butterfly Pea is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike the Winged Bean.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Butterfly Pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p> <p>Growing in pots is recommended if you want it to become perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free. </p> <p>Can grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For pot cultivation, a humus-rich soil with good drainage should be used. </p> <p>Pinch branches for a bushier growth habit.</p> <p><strong>Sowing:</strong></p> <p>Start indoors early in the year, or sow outdoors in April-May.</p> <p>Soak the seeds for 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Seeds from Butterfly Pea often germinate irregularly; one seed can sometimes sprout a whole month earlier than another seed in the same sowing. If you want to keep better track of the whole process, Butterfly Pea seeds are easy to germinate on a piece of moist paper. Place the paper in, for example, a food container with the lid slightly ajar – keep moist. Now you can easily see when each seed starts to sprout and gradually pick out seed by seed and sow in a small pot with soil.</p> <p><strong>Characteristics:</strong><br></p> <p>Longevity: Perennial <br>Light: sun <br>Height: 150-300 cm <br>Germination time: 10-20 days</p>

<p> </p> <p>SEEDS (10 pcs/bag)</p> <p><strong>Common names:</strong><span> Light purple Butterfly Pea,</span> Light purple Sail Pea, Light purple <meta charset="utf-8"><span>K</span>litoria, Light purple Butterfly Pea <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><em><span> Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea </span><br></em><strong>Family:</strong><span> Fabaceae</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p>Magenta-colored variant of the more common<span> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" title="Blue Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">Blue Butterfly Pea</a></strong></span>.</p> <p>Large climbing plant with edible flowers. Can be grown as a cover crop against fences or as ground cover.</p> <p>Used to color food, sweets, and drinks. </p> <p>In Asia, tea is made directly from the flowers. Sometimes it is mixed with lemongrass, honey, and lime. </p> <p>Butterfly Pea is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p> <p>As a comparison, one can think that tea made from Butterfly Pea is used in Asia in the same way we use chamomile tea in Sweden. </p> <p>Like<span> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><a title="Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank"><strong>Winged Bean</strong></a></span><span> </span>Butterfly Pea is regenerative for the soil as it fixes nitrogen from air pockets in the soil and also works well as ground cover. However, Butterfly Pea is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike the Winged Bean.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Butterfly Pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p> <p>Growing in pots is recommended if you want it to be perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free. </p> <p>Can grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For pot cultivation, a humus-rich soil with good drainage should be used. </p> <p>Pinch branches for a bushier growth habit.</p> <p><strong>Sowing:</strong></p> <p>Start indoors early in the year, or sow outdoors in April-May.</p> <p>Soak the seeds for 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Seeds from Butterfly Pea often germinate irregularly; one seed can sometimes sprout a whole month earlier than another seed in the same sowing. If you want more control over the whole process, Butterfly Pea seeds are easy to germinate on a piece of moist paper. Place the paper in, for example, a food container with the lid slightly ajar – keep moist. Now you can easily see when each seed starts to sprout and gradually pick out seed by seed and sow in a small pot with soil.</p> <p><strong>Characteristics:</strong><br></p> <p>Life span: Perennial <br>Light: sun <br>Height: 150-300 cm <br>Germination time: 10-20 days</p>

<p> </p> <p>SEEDS (10 pcs/bag)</p> <p><strong>Common names:</strong><span> Light blue Butterfly Pea,</span> Light blue Sail Pea, Light blue <meta charset="utf-8"><span>K</span>litoria, Light-blue Butterfly Pea <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><em><span> Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea </span><br></em><strong>Family:</strong><span> Fabaceae</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p>Light blue variety of the more common<span> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" title="Blue Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">Blue Butterfly Pea</a></strong></span>. This type has double petals, there is also a <a title="Butterfly Pea 'Blue Sky' Double Flower (Clitoria ternatea)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/himmelsart-blue-sky-fylld-blomma-clitoria-ternatea"><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Light blue Butterfly Pea with double flowers</strong></span></a>.</p> <p>A large climbing plant with edible flowers. Can be grown as a cover crop against fences or as ground cover.</p> <p>Used to color food, sweets, and drinks. </p> <p>In Asia, tea is made directly from the flowers. Sometimes it is mixed with lemon grass, honey, and lime. </p> <p>Butterfly Pea is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p> <p>As a comparison, one can think that tea made from Butterfly Pea is used in Asia in the same way we use chamomile tea in Sweden. </p> <p>Like<span> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><a title="Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank"><strong>Winged Bean</strong></a></span><span> </span>Butterfly Pea is regenerative for the soil by fixing nitrogen from air pores in the soil and also works well as ground cover. However, Butterfly Pea is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike the Winged Bean.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Butterfly Pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p> <p>Growing in pots is recommended if you want it to be perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free. </p> <p>Can grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For pot cultivation, a humus-rich soil with good drainage should be used. </p> <p>Pinch branches for a bushier growth habit.</p> <p><strong>Sowing:</strong></p> <p>Pre-cultivate indoors early in the year, or sow outdoors in April-May.</p> <p>Soak the seeds for 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Seeds from Butterfly Pea often germinate irregularly; one seed can sometimes sprout a whole month earlier than another seed in the same sowing. If you want more control over the whole process, Butterfly Pea seeds are easy to germinate on a piece of moist paper. Place the paper in, for example, a food container with the lid slightly ajar – keep moist. Now you can easily see when each seed starts to sprout and gradually pick out seed by seed and sow in a small pot with soil.</p> <p><strong>Characteristics:</strong><br></p> <p>Life span: Perennial <br>Light: sun <br>Height: 150-300 cm <br>Germination time: 10-20 days</p>

<p>SEEDS (15 pcs/bag)</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Common names:</b> Wax gourd, Edible wax cucumber, Winter melon, Wax Gourd, Ash Gourd, Winter Melon<br></span><b>Scientific name:</b><i> Benincasa hispida<br></i><b>Family:</b><span> Cucurbit family</span></p> <h4><strong><span>Growth history & use:</span></strong></h4> <p>The wax gourd is the only species in the genus <em>Benincasa</em> – it does not belong to the same genus as other pumpkins, <em>Cucurbita</em>. However, they both belong to the same family. It ripens late in the year, which is why it is also called Winter melon.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">A waxy coating forms on the fruit when ripe; before that, it is covered with fine hairs. This waxy coating gives the fruit very good durability, allowing it to be stored outdoors at temperatures between 2-20ºC for a whole year without spoiling.</p> <p>For the above reasons <meta charset="utf-8">this type of pumpkin is favored, among others, in simpler mountain communities that lack technology such as refrigerators. They can easily leave the harvested fruits outside for a whole year without losing their durability.</p> <p>The flesh is white and crisp with a slightly sweet taste. Wax gourd is eaten as a vegetable like pumpkin and squash: often in stews, soups, and purees. The fruit is sought after in stews because it does not easily break down when cooked. <meta charset="utf-8">The fruit can also be eaten raw.</p> <p>Other uses include candying the fruit and making a kind of sweet tea from it. Both younger and older fruits can be consumed.</p> <p>The plant’s shoots, tendrils, and leaves can also be eaten as vegetables: a tasty way is to stir-fry leaves and shoots in oyster sauce and soy sauce with a little garlic.</p> <p>Seeds can be roasted and eaten.</p> <p>The fruits can grow up to 1.2 meters and weigh from 2 to 50 kg. Usually, harvested pumpkins are seen in lengths around 20-30 cm. The tendrils can grow up to 6 meters long and grow as much as 60 cm per day.</p> <p>Besides its edibility, it also seems to be valued for its beneficial medicinal properties. The wax that covers the ripe fruits can be used to make tealights.</p> <p>Originates from southern/southeastern Asia.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Blooms in golden color from June to September.</p> <h4><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Thrives well in well-drained clay soils in warm and sunny places. Does not do well in shade. Requires abundant watering.</p> <p>Can either creep along the ground or be tied up to some kind of support.</p> <h4> <strong>Sowing:</strong><br> </h4> <p>Start indoors in February-March for planting out after the last risk of frost.</p> <p>Soak seeds 1 day in advance. Sow seeds in seed soil, cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the sowing moist. To more easily maintain good moisture, the sowing can be covered with plastic foil with air holes, or alternatively raised in a <meta charset="utf-8"><a rel="noopener" title="Mini greenhouse Medium 24 Cells | Pre-cultivation" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/minidrivhus-medium-krukinsatser-24-celler-nelson-garden" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><strong>mini greenhouse</strong></span></a>.</p> <h4><strong>Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p>Life cycle: Annual<br>Plant position: sun<br>Height: 6 m<br>Germination time: 1-3 weeks</p>

<p> </p> <p>SEEDS (10 pcs/bag)</p> <p><strong>Common names:</strong><span> White Butterfly Pea,</span> White Sail Pea, White <meta charset="utf-8"><span>K</span>litoria, White Butterfly Pea <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><em><span> Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea </span><br></em><strong>Family:</strong><span> Fabaceae</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p>White variant of the more common <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" title="Blue Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">Blue Butterfly Pea</a></strong></span>. This variant has double flowers. </p> <p>A large climbing plant with edible flowers. Can be grown as a cover crop against fences or as ground cover.</p> <p>In Asia, tea is made directly from the flowers. Sometimes it is mixed with lemon grass, honey, and lime. </p> <p>Butterfly Pea is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p> <p>As a comparison, one can think that tea made from Butterfly Pea is used in Asia in the same way we use chamomile tea in Sweden. </p> <p>Like the <span> </span><a title="Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Winged Bean</strong></span></a><span> </span>Butterfly Pea is regenerative for the soil by fixing nitrogen from air pores in the soil and works well as ground cover. However, Butterfly Pea is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike the Winged Bean.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Butterfly Pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p> <p>Growing in pots is recommended if you want it to be perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free. </p> <p>Can grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For pot cultivation, a humus-rich soil with good drainage should be used. </p> <p>Pinch branches for a bushier growth habit.</p> <p><strong>Sowing:</strong></p> <p>Pre-cultivate indoors early in the year, or sow outdoors in April-May.</p> <p>Soak the seeds for 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Seeds from Butterfly Pea often germinate irregularly; one seed can sometimes sprout a whole month earlier than another seed in the same sowing. If you want more control over the whole process, Butterfly Pea seeds are easy to germinate on a piece of moist paper. Place the paper in, for example, a food container with the lid slightly ajar – keep moist. Now you can easily see when each seed starts to sprout and gradually pick out seed by seed and sow in a small pot with soil.</p> <p><strong>Characteristics:</strong><br></p> <p>Longevity: Perennial <br>Light: sun <br>Height: 150-300 cm <br>Germination time: 10-20 days</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10 pcs/bag)</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">: Long bean 'Bicolor', Asparagus bean, Meter bean, Snake Bean, Bodi</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">: <i data-mce-fragment="1">Vigna unguiculata</i> subsp. <i data-mce-fragment="1">sesquipedalis</i></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">: Fabaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A black-spotted/camouflage-colored variety of the long bean. 'Bicolor' is a high-yielding sort: produces plenty of beans that grow up to 70 cm.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Usually used and prepared similarly to green beans – that is, the bean pods are harvested while immature to be boiled or eaten raw. The long bean is very tasty raw, unlike many other snap beans, thanks to its crisp texture and full, nutty flavor.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">You can also leave the bean pods on the plant until fully ripe 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 stir-fries, stews, or made into salads. A popular example is in papaya salad (Som Tam) where the raw beans are cut into 2-3 cm long pieces and mixed with shredded papaya and other ingredients.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives in warmth &amp; direct sun, prefers high humidity but it is not a requirement. Relatively drought-resistant 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 a loose and well-drained soil. If you can provide soil with a slightly acidic pH value</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">(5.5-7.5) it is an advantage.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">As a legume, the long bean fixes its own nitrogen in the soil and does not necessarily need additional fertilization.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The long bean is a so-called pole bean and has a climbing growth habit. Give it some space and something to climb on to encourage strong growth and fruit setting. When mature and the temperature is around 27-32</span></p> <p> </p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">°C the long bean grows vigorously and produces abundantly.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Prune the tips of side shoots for a plentiful harvest.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Harvest 2-3 months after germination.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Flowers vary from pink to lavender in color.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Can be sown directly outdoors / in greenhouse when soil temperature has reached over 15</span></p> <p> </p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">°C. Alternatively, start indoors for planting out in late spring. Keep sowing warm and moist.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Annual</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing position: sun</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 125-200 cm</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 1-2 weeks</span></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>

<p> </p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10 pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1"> White Butterfly Pea,</span> White Sail Pea, White <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">K</span>litoria, White Butterfly Pea <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"> Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea </span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1"> Fabaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </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">White variety of the more common <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" title="Blue Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">Blue Butterfly Pea</a></strong></span>. This variety has double petals. </p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Large climbing plant with edible flowers. Can be grown as a cover crop against fences or as ground cover.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Asia, tea is made directly from the flowers. Sometimes it is mixed with lemongrass, honey, and lime. </p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Butterfly Pea is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">As a comparison, tea made from Butterfly Pea is used in Asia in the same way chamomile tea is used in Sweden. </p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Like the <span data-mce-fragment="1"><a title="Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Winged Bean</strong></span></a></span>, Butterfly Pea is regenerative for the soil by fixing nitrogen from air pores in the ground and works well as ground cover. However, Butterfly Pea is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike the Winged Bean.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Butterfly Pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if given something to climb on.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Growing in pots is recommended if you want Butterfly Pea to become perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free. </p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Can grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For pot cultivation, a humus-rich soil with good drainage should be used. </p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Pinch branches for a bushier growth habit.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Start indoors early in the year, or sow outdoors in April-May.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak seeds for 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Seeds of Butterfly Pea often germinate irregularly; one seed can sprout a whole month earlier than another seed in the same sowing. If you want more control over the process, Butterfly Pea seeds are easy to germinate on a piece of moist paper. Place the paper in, for example, a food container with the lid slightly open – keep moist. Now you can easily see when each seed starts to sprout and gradually pick out seed by seed and plant in a small pot with soil.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial <br data-mce-fragment="1">Light: sun <br data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 150-300 cm <br data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 10-30 days</p>

<p> </p> <p>SEEDS (10 pcs/bag)</p> <p><strong>Common names:</strong><span> Butterfly Pea 'Blue Sky',</span> Light Blue Climbing Pea, Light Blue <meta charset="utf-8"><span>K</span>litoria, Light Blue Butterfly Pea <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><em><span> Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea </span><br></em><strong>Family:</strong><span> Fabaceae</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p>Light blue Butterfly Pea with double flowers.</p> <p>A large climbing plant whose flowers have a light blue color that easily releases when hot water is added.</p> <p>Used to color food, sweets, and drinks.</p> <p>In Asia, tea is made directly from the flowers. Sometimes it is mixed with lemongrass, honey, and lime.</p> <p>Butterfly Pea is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p> <p>The normally blue-colored drink shifts to a light purple color if something sour, such as lemon, is added. This is due to pH changes in the composition. Similarly, Butterfly Pea flowers are sometimes used to make blue gin that turns purple when tonic is added.</p> <p>As a comparison, one can think that tea made from Butterfly Pea is used in Asia in the same way we use chamomile tea in Sweden.</p> <p>Like the <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a style="color: #4e991d;" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Goaböna / Vingböna (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" target="_blank">Goa bean</a></strong></span>, Butterfly Pea is regenerative for the soil as it fixes nitrogen from air pores in the soil and works well as a ground cover crop. However, Butterfly Pea is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike the Goa bean.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Butterfly Pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p> <p>Growing in pots is recommended if you want it to become perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free.</p> <p>Can grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For pot cultivation, a humus-rich soil with good drainage should be used.</p> <p>Pinch branches for a bushier growth habit.</p> <p><strong>Sowing:</strong></p> <p>Start indoors early in the year, or sow outdoors in April-May.</p> <p>Soak the seeds for 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Seeds from Butterfly Pea often germinate irregularly; one seed can sometimes sprout a whole month earlier than another seed in the same sowing. If you want more control over the whole process, Butterfly Pea seeds are easy to germinate on a piece of moist paper. Place the paper in, for example, a food container with the lid slightly ajar – keep moist. Now you can easily see when each seed starts to sprout and gradually pick out seed by seed and sow in a small pot with soil.</p> <p><strong>Characteristics:</strong><br></p> <p>Life span: Perennial <br>Light: sun <br>Height: 150-300 cm <br>Germination time: 10-20 days</p>