The crown layer - Seeds

<p>SEEDS (5 pcs/bag) <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a title="Asimina tree (Asimina triloba)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/plantor/products/asimina-plantor-asimina-triloba" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank"><strong><em>Find Asimina trees here.</em></strong></a></span><br><br><strong>Common name</strong>: Asimina, Paw Paw<br><strong>Scientific name</strong>: <em>Asimina triloba</em><br><strong>Family</strong>: Annonaceae</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">These seeds come from a hardy mother plant. The trees we raise from these seeds overwinter planted in the ground with winter covering (fleece in this case) already the first winter. The mother plant is of the Sunflower variety.<br><br><strong>Growth history &amp; use:</strong></p> <p>Asimina is one of the most tropical-like fruits that can grow in our northern climate. The taste resembles a mix of banana and mango, and the texture is like papaya or a perfectly ripe avocado. The fruit looks like a small green mango with golden yellow flesh.<br><br>The fruits are usually eaten as they are but can also be used to enrich refreshing drinks, baked goods, and mixed drinks with their mild tropical flavor. The fruits are rich in vitamins such as riboflavin and B-6. They can also be used to make ice cream.<br><br><strong>Cultivation</strong>:<br><br>Asimina originates from and grows naturally in North America, often as undergrowth beneath larger trees.<br><br>They thrive in humus-rich, nutrient-rich, and somewhat moist well-drained soils.<br><br>Asimina prefers sheltered locations and therefore likes to grow under larger trees and also close together (about 1 m apart) at full size. This protects against wind and direct sunlight and also facilitates pollination. An east-facing location is a suitable place to plant Asimina. Plants growing in exposed locations fare significantly worse than those in sheltered spots.<br><br>Water generously or plant in a place with good water availability.<br><br>Asimina puts a lot of energy into developing a strong root system at the start – the root can often be thicker than the stem during the first months. When grown in pots, a tip is to plant in deep pots directly, which allows for more effective root development and avoids disturbing the plant before it has grown strong.<br><br>In open ground, Asimina grows into dense thickets through spreading by root shoots.<br><br>It takes about 4-8 years from seed sowing to fruit-bearing tree.<br><br><strong>Sowing</strong>:<br></p> <p>NOTE! These seeds have been stratified (cold period) since November 2024 and can therefore be sown immediately upon receipt.</p> <p>The seeds need a cold period of 2-3 months to germinate. This can be done by placing the seeds in a bag of sand/peat in the refrigerator for the suggested time. After the cold period, sow the seeds in seed soil, keep the sowing warm and moist, preferably around 25 degrees Celsius.<br><br><strong>Characteristics</strong>:<br><br>Life span: Perennial<br>Light conditions: partial shade<br>Height: 1-10 m<br>Germination time: 2-6 weeks<br>Hardiness zone: 1-6</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (50 pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> White mulberry, White mulberry tree<strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1"> Morus alba<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Moraceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The mulberry tree is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants – probably best known for being the host of silkworms whose threads are made into silk fabric, since mulberry leaves are practically the only source of food for silkworms. Especially the leaves from the white mulberry tree are favored by silkworms. The white mulberry originates from West Asia.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries of the white mulberry tree vary in color – from white, to pink, to red, to almost black. The white mulberries have a sweeter taste than their dark-fruited relative <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" title="Black mulberry (Morus nigra)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Morus nigra</strong></span></a>. The berries are rich in antioxidants and are believed, like tea made from mulberry leaves, to help balance blood sugar levels. Thanks to their unusually high nutritional content, mulberries are considered a so-called "superfood," similar to <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" title="Goji (Lycium barbarum)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;">goji berry</span></strong></a>.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Dried berries have a creamy caramel-like taste. Additionally, mulberries contain the substance MFE which stabilizes blood sugar levels and thus reduces the body's craving for sweets. Therefore, mulberries are a common substitute for those who want to overcome sugar cravings.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">You can also make juice and jam from the berries.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><span>From the leaves, you can </span><span>brew</span><span> a healthy tea that has historically been drunk in China and has recently started to become popular again in Asia.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The white mulberry tree is somewhat hardier than its relative <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" title="Black mulberry (Morus nigra)" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Morus nigra</strong></span></a> and withstands temperatures down to -30<span data-mce-fragment="1">°</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">C</span>. It can grow in most soils but thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soils. It is hardy in windy coastal climates but grows best in warm, sheltered locations.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Well suited as a trellis tree since the branches are easily bendable.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry trees also fit well in forest gardens as they are a popular host plant for many organisms and provide recurring harvests without much care, while also protecting plants in the lower layers.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberries are self-fertile, which means only one tree is needed to bear fruit.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Prune in winter when the tree is dormant to avoid excessive "bleeding," which is otherwise a common trait of mulberry plants.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries ripen continuously from mid-summer to early autumn.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong></strong>When it is time to harvest, a tip is to pick the berries with a needle to avoid crushing them between your fingers.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry seeds germinate best if they undergo a cold period of 2-3 months. To induce this, mix the seeds with a small amount of sand/peat/seed soil and place in a plastic bag in the fridge for the above period. Check regularly if any seeds have sprouted in the bag. When the cold period is over, gently spread the contents of the bag in a pot with soil.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Alternatively, sow outdoors </span><span>in February in a glass-covered seed bed or greenhouse.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It usually takes 2-4 weeks for the seeds to germinate. However, some seeds may need up to 12 months before they sprout.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Growing site: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 5-10 m<br data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 1-12 months<br data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (50 pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> Black mulberry, Black mulberry tree<strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1"> Morus nigra<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Moraceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry trees are among our oldest cultivated plants. The black mulberry tree, like the white variety, </span><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/vitt-mullbar-morus-alba" title="White mulberry (Morus alba)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/vitt-mullbar-morus-alba" target="_blank"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;">Morus alba</span></strong></a><span data-mce-fragment="1">, originates from West Asia – however, the black mulberry tree arrived in Europe a few hundred years before the white one. The earliest known finds of the black mulberry tree date back to around 300 BC. It is possible that Morus nigra originates somewhat further southwest (closer to Europe) in West Asia than its relative Morus alba, which may explain why Morus nigra has slightly less hardiness in cold climates than its relative.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Traditionally, the black mulberry was used to make wine and cosmetics – thanks to its high concentration of anthocyanins which give the berry its deep dark color. But the berries were also grown for fresh consumption. </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Unlike the white mulberry tree’s fruits, which can vary in color, the black mulberry tree’s fruits are always black when ripe. The black mulberry is also more tart.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries are rich in antioxidants and are believed, like tea made from mulberry leaves, to help balance blood sugar levels. This is thanks to <span data-mce-fragment="1">the content of the substance MFE which stabilizes blood sugar levels and thus reduces the body's craving for sweets. Therefore, mulberries are a common substitute for those who want to overcome sugar cravings. </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Due to the berries’ unusually high nutritional content, mulberries, like <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" title="Goji (Lycium barbarum)" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" target="_blank"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;">goji berry</span></strong></a>, are considered a so-called "superfood".</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Besides mulberry wine, you can also make juice and jam from the berries.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><span>You can brew a healthy tea from the leaves, which has historically been drunk in China and has recently started to become popular again in Asia. </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Withstands temperatures down to -25<span data-mce-fragment="1">°</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">C</span>. The tree can grow in most soils but thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soils. Hardy in windy coastal climates but optimal growth occurs in warm, sheltered locations.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Well suited as a trellis tree since the branches are easily bendable.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry trees also do well in forest gardens as they are a popular host plant for many organisms and provide recurring harvests without much care, while also protecting plants in the lower layers.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberries are self-fertile, meaning only one tree is needed to bear fruit.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Prune in winter when the tree is dormant to avoid excessive "bleeding," which is otherwise a common trait of mulberry plants.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries ripen continuously from mid-summer to early autumn.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong>The berries are harvested when their color changes from red to coal black. A tip is to pick the berries with a needle to avoid crushing them between your fingers.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry seeds germinate best if given a cold period of 2-3 months. To induce this, mix the seeds with a small amount of sand/peat/seed soil and place in a plastic bag in the fridge for the above period. Check regularly if any seeds have sprouted in the bag. When the cold period is over, gently spread the contents of the bag in a pot with soil.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Alternatively, sow outdoors in February in a glass-covered seed bed or greenhouse. </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It usually takes 2-4 weeks for the seeds to germinate. However, some seeds may need up to 12 months before they sprout.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Growing position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 5-10 m<br data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 1-12 months<br data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Japanese Raisin Tree, Oriental Raisin Tree, Raisin Tree, Chi-Chao Li <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Hovenia dulcis</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Rhamnaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The Japanese Raisin Tree is a hardy tree found in Asia, from eastern China and Korea to the Himalayas where it grows at altitudes up to 2,000 m above sea level.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The fleshy, sweet and fragrant fruits are eaten raw or cooked. When dried, they take on a taste and appearance reminiscent of raisins.</span> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;"></span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">An extract made from seeds, branches and young leaves can be eaten like honey and is also used to make wine and candy (Facciola, S.).</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The seeds contain about 15% protein and 7.8% fat (Duke. JA &amp; Ayensu. ES).</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The raisin tree has long been used in traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese medicines to treat a variety of ailments, including hangovers (Hyun TK et al.). The fruits of the raisin tree are already mentioned in <em>materia medica</em> from the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">Modern research confirms that the flavanonol ampelopsin/dihydromyricetin (DHM), found in plants in the genera <em>Ampelopsis</em> and <em>Cercidiphyllum</em> , can reduce symptoms of alcohol intoxication and withdrawal (Reich L.).</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">Extracts of <em>Hovenia dulcis</em> are commercially available and marketed as a remedy for the after-effects of excessive alcohol consumption.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The tree is traditionally known for its health benefits when consumed in tea form.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;"><span>The wood from the Raisin Tree is hard and well suited for making furniture.</span></span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Thrives well in well-drained, sandy clay soils in a sunny and warm location. It is best protected from frost in the first few years, after which the tree can withstand temperatures down to -15°C. However, if the tree is allowed to harden off slowly to the cold, the tissue can be allowed to mature (harden) and then the tree can be hardy down to -25°C (Huxley. A.).</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Avoid compact and wet soils.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The tree is considered fast-growing and usually does not grow more than 5-6 meters tall in our climate. In other parts of the world it reaches heights of up to 30 meters.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Can be topped to keep as a bush or allowed to grow to become more naturally tree-shaped.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The raisin tree is drought tolerant, but the quality of the fruit can be significantly affected if the water supply is not good. Watering 2-3 times a week is recommended during spring and summer.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The fruits usually ripen late in the season, around October. The fruits are harvested when they have dried on the tree, so there is no need for manual drying of the fruits.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The raisin tree is self-fertile and produces abundant fruit at maturity.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p> NOTE: These seeds have been stratified (cold period) and can therefore be sown immediately after receipt.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Sow the seeds in moist soil. Cover with a thin layer (about 1 cm) of soil. Keep the seeds moist.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> For some seeds, germination can occur as late as a year later, i.e. another cold period later.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun / light shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 4-30 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 1-12 months<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4<br></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;">SEEDS (15 pcs/bag)</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><strong>Common names:</strong> Carob, also called St. John's bread<br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><em> Ceratonia siliqua<br></em><strong>Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span>Growth history &amp; uses:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;">Carob is an evergreen cultivated plant with a long history of various uses. Thousands of years ago, Carob – as the dried bean pods are called – was used as a counterweight when weighing gold and gemstones. The seeds inside the pod always weighed 0.2 grams, and this is where the measure <i data-mce-fragment="1">carat</i> comes from.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;">Carob has also been used as a medicine for coughs and was sold as candy in pharmacies in the past. The pods have a natural sugar content of 30-50%, which is believed to be one of the reasons they were eaten as snacks in the Roman Empire. </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;">A well-known use today is as a substitute for cocoa, in roasted and ground form. Unlike cocoa, carob is free from caffeine and theobromine, among other things.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;">Another common use today is the so-called <em>locust bean gum</em> extracted from the seeds. <meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Locust bean gum</span> is a thickening agent used in various foods, including ice cream and crème fraîche.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;">Carob contains many different vitamins, e.g. vitamin A and B2, and has a flavor reminiscent of caramel.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;">The Carob tree fixes nitrogen absorbed from air pores in the soil via nodules on the roots. This nitrogen is used for the tree's own growth and consequently enriches the rest of the growing site. </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;">Cultivation:</span></strong><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;"></span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;">In its natural environment around the Mediterranean, the tree grows 10–15 meters tall and produces pods up to 25 cm long. In Sweden, it is best grown in a pot that is moved outdoors during the summer and overwintered in a cool place. Since the tree can tolerate temperatures down to about -8 ºC</span> before it is damaged, it is theoretically possible to keep it as an outdoor tree in favorable locations in Sweden. But this is an experiment in itself and is recommended to be tested once the tree has grown somewhat.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;">Otherwise, Carob is drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained/rocky soil in sunny locations. Avoid moist environments and heavy clay soils. Water when the soil has dried out and add nutrients during the summer months if desired.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;">Repotting into a larger pot is preferably done before the taproot (the thickest main root) has grown down to the bottom. As with all plants, limited space for taproot growth equals a significant decrease in the growth of the entire plant.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;">Carob trees growing in their natural environment around the Mediterranean are high-yielding trees that can produce up to 400 kg of bean pods each year.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><b data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;">Sowing:</span></b></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span data-mce-fragment="1" style="color: #3e3e3e;">Soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 3 days before sowing. Sow in seed soil. Cover with 2 cm of soil. Keep the sowing moist. Germination time is about 2-5 weeks and the optimal germination temperature is 22-26 ºC.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="margin: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;">Perennial: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Growing conditions: sun <br data-mce-fragment="1">Height: up to 15 m<br data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 2-5 weeks<br></p>

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (5pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Cannonball tree, Ayahuma, Naga Linga<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em>Couroupita guianensis</em><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Lecythidaceae</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">The Cannonball Tree is a peculiar tree of tropical origin. It's often grown in both Buddhist and Hindu temples and&nbsp;is seen as a holy tree. The Hindu name Naga (= snake-like) comes from the fact that the flower seems to resemble&nbsp;a gaping snake. The common English name Cannonball refers to the tree's fruits, which actually become so large and heavy that they&nbsp;resemble cannonballs.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tree is colorful and bears an unimaginable&nbsp;number&nbsp;of flowers - up to 1000 in one and the same day - <meta charset="utf-8">in its natural environment. The flowers have a strong, pleasant fragrance that is best described&nbsp;as a mixture of lilac and peony. The fruits have an even more distinct,&nbsp;many times&nbsp;less popular scent. Despite this, the fruit is used for edible purposes.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Traditionally, the outer shells are&nbsp;used to make utensils and bowls. In traditional medicine, both leaves, flowers, pulp and bark are used to cure various ailments. The tree has been well used by many cultures&nbsp;on different&nbsp;locations&nbsp;on earth, ranging from the Amazon rainforest tribes to&nbsp;ancient China.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong>:</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In nature, C. guianensis grows along rivers and swamps. But it also does well in drier soils. The tree thrives in sunny locations and young plants grow quickly in&nbsp;favorable conditions. The Cannonball tree can grow tens of meters high in its native environment.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Southern Europe,&nbsp;around&nbsp;the coastal regions of Spain, Italy, Albania, Greece and Turkey, C.&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8">guianensis can be grown outdoors all year round.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Northern &amp; Central Europe, you can&nbsp;easily grow this tree in a pot, which is placed outdoors&nbsp;in summertime. During the winter months, it can be good to place a <span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;">humidifier</span> nearby to create the best environmental conditions possible.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tree can be propagated via cuttings.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing</strong>:</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Seeds from C. guianensis have a short <span style="color: #000000;" data-mce-style="color: #000000;">shelf life and</span>&nbsp;should be sown as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the seeds should be kept moderately moist. (For this reason, the seeds are delivered in slightly moist coconut fiber).</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Sow about 1 cm deep in moist&nbsp;soil and keep the soil moist.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Characteristics:</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun/Part shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-30 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 8-60 days<br>USDA Zone: 10-12</p>