Plant Department

Goji Berry / Wolfberry Plant (Lycium barbarum)

~~€18,95 EUR~~ €13,95 EUR

1 Goji plant: 2 years old - ready to flower = bear fruit <meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 10-30 cm Raised in Swedish climate Common name: Goji Berry, Wolfberry, <meta charset="utf-8">Matrimony Vine, Chinese Boxthorn, Himalayan/Tibetan Goji Scientific name: Lycium barbarum Family: Solanaceae <h4>Plant history & use:</h4> Goji berries are one of the most popular superfoods on the market and they are often used in muesli, smoothies, salads and bread or simply eaten as they are. The reason for its popularity is probably because the goji berry is one of the most nutrient-dense berries available. It is rich in vitamins and minerals as well as omega-3 and antioxidants. The goji berry also has a particularly high protein content of 10g per 100g, which is very unusual among fruits and berries. The taste is sweet with hints of cranberry and cherry. The berries are usually dried before use. The red goji berry is richer in carotenoids than the <a title="Black Goji Berry (Lycium ruthenicum)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" target="_blank">black goji berry</a>, while the black one is richer in antioxidants. The root is used in herbal medicine for its liver cleansing properties. In Asia the leaves are cooked in stews and soups or made into tea. <h4>Cultivation:</h4> Goji grows wild in Asia and since it was brought into Europe it has also started to spread itself naturally here. The plant is a deciduous shrub that usually grows 80-200 cm high. The goji plant is very easy to care for and it is tolerant for both salt and wind. For this reason it is often planted as a soil binder as a barrier along the beachside in costal regions. It thrives well in both sun and partial shade, this is an adaptable plant! The Goji berry can be grown in all of Europe.  <h4>Sowing:</h4> The seeds are sown indoors in moist soil, outdoors in pots or in the open field. Optimal germination temperature is around 20-25 ºC . It can take 3-4 months for the newly germinated plants to get ready for transplanting, so it is recommended that you sow early in the year. Then you have a good chance of harvesting already the same year. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun / Partial shade Height: 1-3 meters USDA Zone: <meta charset="utf-8">3-10

Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis)

From €22,95 EUR

1 Tea Plant: 2 years old - current height 30-40 cm Seed-sown plants, grown in Swedish climate Common name: Tea Plant, Tea Shrub, Tea Tree Scientific name: Camellia sinensis Family: Theaceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> Tea is consumed worldwide as the second most common beverage after water. The tea bush contains theine, which counteracts fatigue, and theanine , which provides a calming effect, unlike coffee, which only has the invigorating properties of caffeine (=theine). A cup of tea can therefore be invigorating and calming at the same time. It is mainly leaf buds and young leaves that are picked to brew tea with, but sometimes the flowers are also used. The younger the shoots/leafs, the higher quality tea. From the tea bush Camellia sinensis, you can make different types of tea: white, yellow, green, blue (oolong), black and "dark" tea. The difference between them is defined by different fermentation and oxidation processes. White tea is not even allowed to oxidize, while "dark" tea is allowed to both oxidize and ferment for long periods. The types in between are gradually more or less in one direction or the other, in the order stated. All types have their health benefits, sometimes differing. Red tea (rooibos) comes from another species, the Rooibos bush Aspalathus linearis . The tea leaves are also used for cooking in Asia - for example Tea Lead Salad (fermented leaves) in Burma and (fresh leaves) in Thailand. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</h4> <meta charset="utf-8">The exact origin of the Tea bush is debated, although it has been pinned down that it originates from an area south-east of the Tibetan plateau: between China, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and north-east India. The Tea bush was first cultivated in ancient China and not introduced to Europe until the 17th century - only to be spread by colonialists for cultivation in India, Africa and Indonesia.  The first sights of an established plantation in Europe was not until the late 19th century - in the Azores islands of Portugal. Shortly after emerges cultivations in Georgia, Turkey and Russia which still to this day are the largest tea producers in Europe. A southern European climate can be a great match for growing tea, especially on locations with a slightly humid, subtropical and hilly environment with mild winters and long summers. Similar to that of Georgias hillside tea plantations, for example.  Northern Europe has its fair share of successful tea plantations as well, maybe with UK Tregothnan as one of the first. Recent years has seen an increase in northern European tea cultivations, ranging from Belgium all the way up to Sweden. And they are operating well. What this tells us is that cultivating tea is actually possible in most parts of Europe, just spend a bit of your power of thought to find (or create) the right spot. The tea bush naturally grows at high altitudes where it gets colder at night, and it may also be chilly during daytime. It prefers a location sheltered from wind, as it slows down leaf growth. It does not like to grow in shade however, the optimal location is an environment with lots of light. It prefers a well-drained soil - not a permanently moist soil, neither a drought susceptible soil. In optimal conditions the water just flushes through regularly, leaving the soil free to dry up in between flushes.  <meta charset="utf-8">Reading the above preferations, you may start to realize why a sloping hillside environment is the natural environment of the tea bush. A hillside climate is not a must though, many of the successful European cultivations are grown on plain land. Just try to mimic the preferred conditions as much as you can, with whatever means you have available to the degree that you can.  The tea bush can be overwintered outdoors in most of Europe, depending on location and conditions the plants may need to be covered during wintertime - e.g. straw, bark or similar. Tea thrives in acidic soil, use Rhododendron soil when repotting the plant the first time. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"></h4> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun/Part shade Height: 1-2 meters Germination Time: 1-3 months USDA Zones: 7-9

Minikiwi 'Issai' Self-fertile Plant 80-100 cm (Actinidia arguta x polygama)

€27,95 EUR

1st plant Minikiwi 'Issai': 2 years old - current height 80-100 cm <meta charset="utf-8"> The picture is just an example, this batch of plants is taller and stronger. Common names: Minikiwi 'Issai', Gooseberry Actinidia, Hardy Kiwi Scientific name: Actinidia arguta x polygama Family: Actinidiaceae Plant history & use: Minikiwi is a perennial climbing plant that originates in Japan, Korea and northern China. It is a hardy Kiwi variety that can grow and produce good fruit outdoors in our climate. The fruits are small and hairless, and are eaten with the skin on, unlike the hairy kiwifruit we are used to buying in stores. The variety 'Issai' is a Japanese hybrid between a Minikiwi from Russia/China (Actinida arguta) and a Climbing Actinidian (Actinidia polygama). The combination resulted in a tasty, very hardy and vigorous Kiwi variety that is excellent for growing in our Nordic climate. 'Issai' is self-fertile and produces small green, smooth fruits that are about 3 cm in diameter. The fruits ripen in September and have a green flesh with a fresh and sweet-sour taste, similar to the "regular" kiwi. The fruits are a rich source of vitamin C (up to 5 times more than blackcurrants, for example) and can be eaten straight from the plant without peeling. The fruits can also be used to make jam. In Korea, young leaves are used in a vegetable dish called namul. Culture: Mini kiwi 'Issai' is a hardy variety that can withstand temperatures down to -30 ℃ . It has a winding growth habit and<meta charset="utf-8"> can grow up to 3-4 meters high. Some type of climbing support is necessary, such as a trellis, wall or pergola. <meta charset="utf-8"> If you want to grow in a forest garden, it works great to let Minikiwn grow against a tree trunk -<meta charset="utf-8"> Just try to make sure there is reasonably good light entering the plant. In June, 'Issai' blooms with small, fragrant white flowers that then turn into tasty, smooth small fruits.<meta charset="utf-8"> The summer green leaves turn a beautiful yellow in the fall. The mini kiwi thrives best in a sunny, warm and sheltered location. The optimal growing location is in a greenhouse, against a wall or a trellis. However, it also does well outside the greenhouse and in shadier environments - but for best fruit production, the plant should at least be provided with good light and wind protection. Plant Minikiwi in a nutrient-rich, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil. If you want to fertilize, it should be done with, for example, blueberry fertilizer, as Minikiwi thrives best in a slightly acidic pH. Natural fertilizer and compost also work well. Although 'Issai' is self-fertile, it is advantageous to co-plant it with a male plant (within the same genus: Actinidia spp. ) to promote fruit production. It may take a couple of years before the plant starts producing fruit. An established plant can produce large quantities of fruit per year, around 25kg per plant and in some cases more. <meta charset="utf-8"> It is advantageous to grow against a trellis to get good air circulation and more sunlight for the fruits. Pruning when trellising: <ul> <li> The first year of planting, it is a good idea to let the plant start to take shape in 1-3 main stems. Top your main stem(s) at the end of the season to make them stronger next year.</li> <li> The second year you top the main shoots that come from the main trunks again. The side branches, or long shoots, then begin to develop. You should stick to a maximum of 4 long shoots per main trunk.</li> <li>In the third year, the long shoots should also be shortened to 1-1.5 meters. At this time, flowers often begin to form around the first few centimeters of the side branches, which then turn into fine fruits.</li> <li> In the following years, year by year, you select the best side branches/long shoots on your plant. Cut away the other emerging branches. In this way, you have formed a star-shaped branch attachment, a collar, which supports the rest of the plant with fruits.</li> <li> Do not leave too many side branches as this will result in a dense plant with fewer fruits. By topping emerging herbaceous branches during the summer you allow more sunlight and air to reach the fruits, which will benefit their growth.</li> <li> Any pruning of woody plant parts is done in late autumn/early winter to avoid bleeding.</li> </ul> Features: Year: Perennial Growing position: sun Height: 3-4 m Growing zone: 1-5

Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis)

From €24,95 EUR

1 Tea Plant: 2 years old - current height 30-40 cm Seed-sown plants, grown in Swedish climate Common name: Tea Plant, Tea Shrub, Tea Tree Scientific name: Camellia sinensis Family: Theaceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> Tea is consumed worldwide as the second most common beverage after water. The tea bush contains theine, which counteracts fatigue, and theanine , which provides a calming effect, unlike coffee, which only has the invigorating properties of caffeine (=theine). A cup of tea can therefore be invigorating and calming at the same time. It is mainly leaf buds and young leaves that are picked to brew tea with, but sometimes the flowers are also used. The younger the shoots/leafs, the higher quality tea. From the tea bush Camellia sinensis, you can make different types of tea: white, yellow, green, blue (oolong), black and "dark" tea. The difference between them is defined by different fermentation and oxidation processes. White tea is not even allowed to oxidize, while "dark" tea is allowed to both oxidize and ferment for long periods. The types in between are gradually more or less in one direction or the other, in the order stated. All types have their health benefits, sometimes differing. Red tea (rooibos) comes from another species, the Rooibos bush Aspalathus linearis . The tea leaves are also used for cooking in Asia - for example Tea Lead Salad (fermented leaves) in Burma and (fresh leaves) in Thailand. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</h4> <meta charset="utf-8">The exact origin of the Tea bush is debated, although it has been pinned down that it originates from an area south-east of the Tibetan plateau: between China, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and north-east India. The Tea bush was first cultivated in ancient China and not introduced to Europe until the 17th century - only to be spread by colonialists for cultivation in India, Africa and Indonesia.  The first sights of an established plantation in Europe was not until the late 19th century - in the Azores islands of Portugal. Shortly after emerges cultivations in Georgia, Turkey and Russia which still to this day are the largest tea producers in Europe. A southern European climate can be a great match for growing tea, especially on locations with a slightly humid, subtropical and hilly environment with mild winters and long summers. Similar to that of Georgias hillside tea plantations, for example.  Northern Europe has its fair share of successful tea plantations as well, maybe with UK Tregothnan as one of the first. Recent years has seen an increase in northern European tea cultivations, ranging from Belgium all the way up to Sweden. And they are operating well. What this tells us is that cultivating tea is actually possible in most parts of Europe, just spend a bit of your power of thought to find (or create) the right spot. The tea bush naturally grows at high altitudes where it gets colder at night, and it may also be chilly during daytime. It prefers a location sheltered from wind, as it slows down leaf growth. It does not like to grow in shade however, the optimal location is an environment with lots of light. It prefers a well-drained soil - not a permanently moist soil, neither a drought susceptible soil. In optimal conditions the water just flushes through regularly, leaving the soil free to dry up in between flushes.  <meta charset="utf-8">Reading the above preferations, you may start to realize why a sloping hillside environment is the natural environment of the tea bush. A hillside climate is not a must though, many of the successful European cultivations are grown on plain land. Just try to mimic the preferred conditions as much as you can, with whatever means you have available to the degree that you can.  The tea bush can be overwintered outdoors in most of Europe, depending on location and conditions the plants may need to be covered during wintertime - e.g. straw, bark or similar. Tea thrives in acidic soil, use Rhododendron soil when repotting the plant the first time. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"></h4> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun/Part shade Height: 1-2 meters Germination Time: 1-3 months USDA Zones: 7-9

Yellow Gojiberry / Wolfberry Plant 30-40 cm (Lycium barbarum)

€18,95 EUR

1 Yellow Goji plant: 2 years old - ready to flower = bear fruit <meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 30-40 cm Raised in a Swedish climate Common names: Yellow Goji, Yellow Gojiberry, Yellow Buckthorn Scientific name: Lycium barbarum Family: Solanaceae Plant history & use: Yellow Gojiberry is in the same genus as it <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-chinense" title="Goji (Lycium chinense)" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-chinense" target="_blank">red</a> and it <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" title="Black Goji (Lycium ruthenicum)" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" target="_blank">black goji berry</a> and, like its relatives, is a nutritious berry, especially in vitamins and proteins. Unlike the red goji berry, yellow goji berries contain no bitter substances and also have a lower sugar content. Yellow goji berries can be eaten raw as they are, used in salads or dried to add to muesli or baked goods. You can also simply make a drink from them, like black goji berries. Both yellow and black goji berries are relatively uncommon in Sweden so far, so here is the chance to have something outstanding and useful in the cultivation! Culture: Yellow Goji is a hardy shrub that can withstand many subzero temperatures and is therefore suitable for outdoor cultivation in Sweden, either in a pot or in the open field. The shrub grows well in both sandy, clay soils and everything in between, as long as the soil is well-drained. It thrives in sunny locations and is relatively insensitive to drought, wind and salt. The bush also has a strong root system that binds the soil well. Its hardy properties make it an effective plant in maritime coastal climates with a lot of wind. Yellow Goji is a grateful plant that does not require much care. The bush grows to 1-3 meters. The way the bush grows makes it suitable for tying up on strings along a facade to grow as a facade cover. Regardless of whether it grows against a facade or not, give it something to climb on / grow against and the bush will grow faster. Characteristics: Age: Perennial Plant position: sun Height: 1-3 m Growing zone: 1-6

Jiaogulan Plant 20-40 cm (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)

~~€22,95 EUR~~ €19,95 EUR

1st plant Jiaogulan: 2 years old - current height 20-40 cm Trivial Name: Jiaogulan, Gynnostemma,<meta charset="utf-8"> Sweet Tea Vine, Southern Ginseng, Miracle Plant, Amachazuru Scientific name: Gynostemma pentaphyllum Family: Cucurbitaceae Plant history & use: Jiaogulan, also known as the "herb of immortality," is one of the lesser-known traditional Chinese herbs. For centuries, it was used almost exclusively by the people of a mountainous region in southern China where the herb grows wild. <meta charset="utf-8">Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as we know it today originated in the center of the country,<meta charset="utf-8"> far from this region. For this reason, Jiaogulan is not included in the TCM standardized list of medicines and is therefore not used to the same extent as other Chinese medicinal herbs. <meta charset="utf-8">In the 1970s, China conducted a comprehensive census. It was discovered that residents of certain regions, mainly Guizhou province, were living longer than average - often more than 100 years. It turned out that the oldest residents had regularly drunk Jiaogulan tea throughout their lives. Partly from this incident comes the nickname "herb of immortality", but also from the numerous scientific studies that have been conducted on the mysterious herb. Modern recognition of Jiaogulan outside of China stems from research into sugar substitutes. When examining the sweetening agent in Jiaogulan, saponins were found that were identical to those found in <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/koreansk-ginseng-panax-ginseng" title="Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;">Korean Ginseng ( Panax ginseng )</a> . Further research discovered several additional saponins that were comparable or identical to those found in P. ginseng. The saponins in P. ginseng are called ginsenosides, while those found in Jiaogulan are called gypenosides. Compared to Korean Ginseng, Jiaogulan has the advantage of being much easier to grow and ready to harvest much earlier. <meta charset="utf-8">Today, Jiaogulan is well used in China and widely consumed by those interested in its reputed rejuvenating properties. The leaves taste sweet and are used to make tea. Can also be cooked - in a wok for example. The herb is used today in the treatment of diabetes and a number of other ailments. There is much to read about this herb for those interested. Culture: Jiaogulan has a wide range in nature: it stretches all the way from China to Korea and Japan, down to Southeast Asia and even to New Guinea. It is a plant that thrives in a variety of climates. It is a climber that can reach a height of 8 meters. You can either grow it against something it can wrap around, or let it creep along the ground in low-growing shrubs. Jiaogulan should be able to grow in the majority of Sweden's zones 1-2, it can handle temperatures down to -10°C. It prefers to grow in a loamy, well-drained but moisture-retaining soil (typical humus character) - potting soil works well. Place in a sunny location. Plant in a pot and overwinter in a greenhouse the first year to give the plant slightly milder conditions. You can also overwinter it in a storage room, basement, etc. if there is enough light. If the plant survives the first year with protected overwintering, you can try planting the plant out in the ground next spring to give it a try to overwinter without protection the coming winter. You can always set up windbreaks made of non-woven fabric and stakes around the plant and cover the base with straw to create milder conditions when growing directly in the open field. Alternatively, move the plant indoors during the winter and place it outside during the summer months. If your plant has grown properly after the summer, top it and make tea from the leaves to adapt it to its new indoor growing space. With this method, it is possible to grow Jiaogulan throughout Sweden. Well suited to growing as a ground cover in permissive climates. Features: Year: Perennial Growing position: sun Height: up to 8 meters Growing zone: 1-2

Cherry dogwood 50-70 cm (Cornus mas)

€24,95 EUR

1 Cherry Dogwood: 3 years old - current height 50-70 cm Common name : Cornelian Cherry, Cherry Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry Dogwood Scientific name : Cornus mas Family : Cornaceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> We [Trädgårdsdags] like to refer to the Cherry Dogwood as Europe's (yellow-coloured) counterpart to Sakura - the Japanese cherry trees, which also bloom on bare branches. Like the cherry trees, the Cherry Dogwood also produces interesting, edible berries that can be used for many things. The natural distribution of Cherry Dogwood extends from Central and Southeast Europe to Western Asia around the Caucasus, but it has also been successfully planted among others, in Sweden and North America. The Cherry Dogwood is usually used for its ornamental value early during year. With its abundant flowering on bare twigs in March-April, it is an invigorating sight before much else has had time to bloom. As such, it also provides a valuable early source of nectar and pollen for pollinators. The flowers are small and yellow and sit in clusters. From the flowers it becomes<meta charset="utf-8"> then olive-shaped red berries that are edible. The berries ripen in late summer or early fall. The fruit is hard, sour and harsh before it is ripe but softens and increases in sweetness as it ripens. Another guide to when the fruit is ripe is to look at the ground - when the fruit starts to fall, it has sweetened. For easier harvesting, you can then shake the branches and then pick up the berries that fall, this because they do not all ripen at the same time.  The berries described as cranberry/sour cherry/plum taste can be used to make jelly, jam, juice, fruit wine and as a cocktail berry. The kernels can be roasted, ground and then used as a coffee substitute and unripe fruits can be put in and eaten as a substitute for olives. The Cherry Dogwood has long been used in Mediterranean countries and Western Asia precisely for its fruits and the medicinal qualities they are considered to have. The berries contain a high content of vitamin C and the antioxidant anthocyanin, which gives the fruit its color.  The Cherry Dogwood is self-pollinating, but the harvest can be more abundant if several individuals are planted together. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</h4> The Cherry Dogwood thrives best in full sun to partial shade, but also works well in shadier locations, but then sets fewer berries.  If it is allowed to grow freely, it will become a wide and full-bodied bush. It is also perfectly possible to stem it into a small tree and the crown can be as wide as the tree can be tall. Free-growing, it becomes multi-stemmed, but it is just as well to choose to keep and stem one of the stems. Cherry Dogwood can also be used as a hedge plant as it responds well to pruning. Has an upright growing habit, but if the branches become long, their tips may start to point downwards. The Cherry Dogwood prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and is not picky about pH, although calcareous soil is particularly favorable. The is favored by heat and tolerates drought once it has established itself. The trunk is grey-brown and the bark of slightly older individuals flakes finely. The Cherry Dogwood is deciduous and the autumn color is a beautiful brown-yellow to reddish-brown. <h4 class="p1">Characteristics: </h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: sun/part shade Height: 3-6 m USDA Zone: 1-4

Strawberry Raspberry Plant 20-40 cm (Rubus illecebrosus)

€21,95 EUR

Tea bush 'Tearoma®': Hardy variety (Camellia sinensis) 50-60 cm

€22,95 EUR

'Tearoma®' is a tea variety bred in Switzerland for its good hardiness and ability to be grown outdoors all year round in our climate. It is still a new phenomenon that you can grow tea in Sweden, not all tea varieties can cope but the ones with the best hardiness on the market today are this variety and the Dutch-bred variety <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/tebuske-tetrad-tea-by-me-camellia-sinensis-2-3-ar-30-50-cm" title="Tea bush 'Tea By Me': Hardy variety (Camellia sinensis) 2 & 3 years 30-50 cm" rel="noopener" target="_blank">'Tea by Me'</a> . Common names: Tea, Tea bush, Tea tree, Tea plant Scientific name: Camellia sinensis Family: Theaceae Plant history & use: Tea is consumed all over the world and is the second most common drink after water. The tea bush contains theine, which counteracts fatigue, and theanine, which has a calming effect, unlike coffee, which only has the stimulating properties of caffeine (=theine). A cup of tea can therefore be invigorating and calming at the same time. It is mainly the leaf buds and leaves that are picked to brew tea, but sometimes the flowers are also used. From the tea bush Camellia sinensis, you can make different types of tea: white, yellow, green, blue (oolong), black and “dark” tea. The difference between them is made up of different fermentation and oxidation processes. White tea is not even allowed to oxidize, while “dark” tea is allowed to both oxidize and ferment for long periods. The types in between are gradually more or less in one direction or the other, in the order listed above. All types have their health benefits, sometimes different. Red tea (rooibos) comes from a different plant species, the Rooibos bush. Aspalathus linearis . Tea leaves are also used in cooking in Asia - for example, Tea Leaf Salad (fermented leaves) in Burma and (fresh leaves) in Thailand. Culture: Tea has recently started to be grown in Sweden and there is a successful tea plantation on Gotland that grows for commercial use. The tea bush grows in its natural environment at high altitudes where it gets colder at night, and where it can also be cold during the day. The tea bush can be overwintered outdoors in Sweden, depending on the location and circumstances, the plants may need to be covered for the winter (e.g. with straw). Protect from cold winds with some windbreak, such as non-woven fabric attached to posts around the plant, and cover with straw or similar during the winter months. Tea thrives in acidic soil, use Rhododendron soil when repotting the plant for the first time. Features: Year: Perennial Growing position: sun/partial shade Height: 1-2 meters Growing zone: 1-4

Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Male plant 20-40 cm (Tasmannia lanceolata)

€24,95 EUR

Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Female plant 20-40 cm (Tasmannia lanceolata)

€25,95 EUR

Yellow Goumi / Japanese Silverbush Pointilla® 'Fortunella' 80-120 cm (Elaeagnus umbellata)

€28,95 EUR

Minikiwi 'Ken's Red' Female plant 50-60 cm (Actinidia arguta x melanandra)

€24,95 EUR

1st plant Minikiwi 'Ken's Red': 2 years old - current height 50-60 cm <meta charset="utf-8"> Non-self-fertile female plant = needs a male plant that <meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/minikiwi-weiki-hanplanta-50-60-cm-actinidia-arguta" title="Minikiwi 'Weiki' Male plant 50-60 cm (Actinidia arguta)" rel="noopener" target="_blank">'Weiki'</a> or a bisexual self-fertile variety such as <a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Minikiwi 'Issai' Plant 30-60 cm (Actinidia arguta x polygama)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/minikiwi-planta-30-60-cm-actinidia-arguta-issai" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/minikiwi-planta-30-60-cm-actinidia-arguta-issai" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">'Issai'</a> to bear fruit. A pure male plant is recommended for best fruiting. Common names: Minikiwi 'Ken's Red', Gooseberry, Hardy Kiwi Scientific name: Actinidia arguta x melanandra Family: Actinidiaceae Plant history & use: Minikiwi is a perennial climbing plant that originates in Japan, Korea and northern China. It is a hardy Kiwi variety that can grow and produce good fruit outdoors in our climate. The fruits are small and hairless, and are eaten with the skin on, unlike the hairy kiwifruit we are used to buying in stores. The variety 'Ken's Red' is a New Zealand cross between Actinida arguta and Actinidia melanandra. Ken's Red is possibly the Minikiwi with the largest fruits - the fruits are sweet and flavorful and reminiscent of the regular kiwi in taste. The variety is very hardy in our Nordic climate and has a compact growth habit, which makes it suitable for covering a surface - for example a wall or trellis. 'Ken's Red' produces wine-red fruits with firm flesh that have a good shelf life after harvest. The fruits ripen in September-October. The fruits are a rich source of vitamin C (up to 5 times more than blackcurrants, for example) and can be eaten straight from the plant without peeling. The fruits can also be used to make jam. In Korea, young leaves are used in a vegetable dish called namul. Culture: Mini kiwi 'Ken's Red' is a hardy variety that can withstand temperatures down to -25 ℃ . It has a winding growth habit and<meta charset="utf-8"> can grow up to 3-4 meters high. Some type of climbing support is necessary, such as a trellis, wall or pergola. If you want to grow in a forest garden, it works great to let Minikiwn grow against a tree trunk - just try to make sure that there is a fairly good amount of light entering the plant. In June, 'Ken's Red' blooms with small, fragrant white flowers that then turn into tasty, smooth small fruits.<meta charset="utf-8"> The summer green leaves turn a beautiful yellow in the fall. Mini kiwi thrives best in a sunny, warm and sheltered location. The optimal growing location is in a greenhouse, against a wall or trellis. However, it also does well outside greenhouses and in shadier environments - but for best fruit production, the plant should at least be provided with good light and wind protection. Plant Minikiwi in a nutrient-rich, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil. If you want to fertilize, it should be done with, for example, blueberry fertilizer, as Minikiwi thrives best in a slightly acidic pH. Natural fertilizer and compost also work well. 'Ken's Red' needs to be planted with a male plant (within the same genus: Actinidia spp. ) to bear fruit. It may take a couple of years before the plant starts producing fruit. An established plant can produce large amounts of fruit per year, around 25kg per plant and in some cases more. <meta charset="utf-8"> It is advantageous to grow against a trellis to get good air circulation and more sunlight for the fruits. Pruning: <ul> <li> The first year of planting, it is a good idea to let the plant start to take shape in 1-3 main stems. Top your main stem(s) at the end of the season to make them stronger next year.</li> <li> The second year you top the main shoots that come from the main trunks again. The side branches, or long shoots, then begin to develop. You should stick to a maximum of 4 long shoots per main trunk.</li> <li>In the third year, the long shoots should also be shortened to 1-1.5 meters. At this time, flowers often begin to form around the first few centimeters of the side branches, which then turn into fine fruits.</li> <li> In the following years, year by year, you select the best side branches/long shoots on your plant. Cut away the other emerging branches. In this way, you have formed a star-shaped branch attachment, a collar, which supports the rest of the plant with fruits.</li> <li> Do not leave too many side branches as this will result in a dense plant with fewer fruits. By topping emerging herbaceous branches during the summer you allow more sunlight and air to reach the fruits, which will benefit their growth.</li> <li> Any pruning of woody plant parts is done in late autumn/early winter to avoid bleeding.</li> </ul> Features: Year: Perennial Growing position: sun Height: 3-4 m Growing zone: 1-5

Black Raspberry 'Black Jewel' Plant 50-80 cm (Rubus occidentalis)

€22,95 EUR

1 plant Black Raspberry 'Black Jewel': 2 years old - ready to flower = bear fruit <meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 50-80 cm Common name: Black Raspberry 'Black Jewel' Scientific name: Rubus occidentalis Family: Rosaceae Plant history & use: The black raspberry, Rubus occidentalis, is a black colored variant of the more common red raspberry, Rubus ideaus. As can be seen above, however, they are two completely different species. The black raspberry is described as highly disease resistant, easy to grow and early bearing. The black raspberry is also more resistant to heat and drought. The berries keep their shape for several days in the fridge after harvesting. The black raspberry has also been called the "King of Berries" due to its reputed health benefits. The berries contain high levels of antioxidants and also anthocyanins (the group of substances that give fruits and vegetables their dark color - blue/purple/black) which have an anti-inflammatory effect and are also linked to processes in the body in the form of improved memory and increased eyesight . The variety 'Black Jewel' has berries with a high sweetness and a pleasant aftertaste that remains after the berries have been eaten. The berries have a glossy appearance and make an eye-catching addition to the cultivation. The berries can be both dried and frozen for later use. They are good in smoothies. You can also make jam and juice from black raspberries. Culture: Grow in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. They thrive best in a sandy soil rich in humus. To give the plant a humus-rich soil, you can then crowd plant residues (e.g. grass clippings) into the top layer of soil or cover the soil with a layer of plant residues. It may be good to note that the black raspberry is a tall-growing raspberry species, the bush normally grows 2-3 meters high. Characteristics: Age: Perennial Plant position: sun Height: 2-3 m Growing zone: 1-4

Minikiwi 'Weiki' Male plant 50-60 cm (Actinidia arguta)

€27,95 EUR

1st Male Minikiwi 'Weiki' plant: 2 years old Current height 50-60 cm <meta charset="utf-8"> This is a male plant that is used to pollinate the various female varieties of mini kiwi we have in store. <meta charset="utf-8"><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Minikiwi 'Issai' Plant 30-60 cm (Actinidia arguta x polygama)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/minikiwi-planta-30-60-cm-actinidia-arguta-issai" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/minikiwi-planta-30-60-cm-actinidia-arguta-issai" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">'Issai'</a> , which is hermaphroditic, can also be used as a pollinator, but for best fruiting, a purely male plant is recommended. The variety 'Weiki' is considered one of the most beautiful growing male plants and also an effective pollinator. It is recommended to plant 1 male plant per 6-8 female plants. Common names: Minikiwi, Gooseberry, Hardy Kiwi Scientific name: Actinidia arguta Family: Actinidiaceae Plant history & use: Minikiwi is a perennial climbing plant that originates in Japan, Korea and northern China. It is a hardy Kiwi variety that can grow and produce good fruit outdoors in our climate. The fruits are small and hairless, and are eaten with the skin on, unlike the hairy kiwifruit we are used to buying in stores. The female variety of the variety 'Weiki' is a German variety that, like 'Jumbo', is known for its large fruits. The fruits are sweet and flavorful and resemble the common kiwi in taste. The variety is very hardy in our Nordic climate and has a compact growth habit, which makes it suitable for covering a surface - for example, a wall or trellis. The female plant 'Weiki' produces cherry-red fruits with firm flesh that have a good shelf life after harvest. The fruits ripen in September-October. The fruits are a rich source of vitamin C (up to 5 times more than blackcurrants, for example) and can be eaten straight from the plant without peeling. The fruits can also be used to make jam. In Korea, young leaves are used in a vegetable dish called namul. Culture: Mini kiwi 'Weiki' is a hardy variety that can withstand temperatures down to -25 ℃ . It has a winding growth habit and<meta charset="utf-8"> can grow up to 3-4 meters high. Some type of climbing support is necessary, for example a trellis, wall or a pergola. If you want to grow in a forest garden, it works great to let Minikiwn grow against a tree trunk - try to make sure that there is a fairly good amount of light entering the plant. In June, 'Weiki' blooms with small, fragrant white flowers, which then turn into tasty, smooth small fruits on the female plants. <meta charset="utf-8">The summer green leaves turn a beautiful yellow in the fall. The mini kiwi thrives best in a sunny, warm and sheltered location. The optimal growing location is in a greenhouse, against a wall or a trellis. However, it also does well outside the greenhouse and in shadier environments - but for best fruit production, the plant should at least be provided with good light and wind protection. Plant Minikiwi in a nutrient-rich, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil. If you want to fertilize, it should be done with, for example, blueberry fertilizer, as Minikiwi thrives best in a slightly acidic pH. Natural fertilizer and compost also work well. <meta charset="utf-8"> It is advantageous to grow against a trellis to get good air circulation and more sunlight for the fruits. Pruning: <ul> <li> The first year of planting, it is a good idea to let the plant start to take shape in 1-3 main stems. Top your main stem(s) at the end of the season to make them stronger next year.</li> <li>The second year you top the main shoots that come from the main trunks again. The side branches, or long shoots, then begin to develop. You should stick to a maximum of 4 long shoots per main trunk.</li> <li> In the third year, the long shoots should also be shortened to 1-1.5 meters. At this time, flowers often begin to form around the first few centimeters of the side branches, which then turn into fine fruits.</li> <li> In the following years, year by year, you select the best side branches/long shoots on your plant. Cut away the other emerging branches. In this way, you have formed a star-shaped branch attachment, a collar, which supports the rest of the plant with fruits.</li> <li> Do not leave too many side branches as this will result in a dense plant with fewer fruits. By topping emerging herbaceous branches during the summer you allow more sunlight and air to reach the fruits, which will benefit their growth.</li> <li> Any pruning of woody plant parts is done in late autumn/early winter to avoid bleeding.</li> </ul> Features: Year: Perennial Growing position: sun Height: 3-4 m Growing zone: 1-5

Seabuckthorn 'Friesdorfer Orange' Plant 40-50 cm (Hippophae rhamnoides)

€24,95 EUR

Black Goji Berry / Wolfberry Plant 15-30 cm (Lycium ruthenicum)

€14,95 EUR

1 plant Black Goji: 1 year old - current height 15-30 cm Raised in Swedish climate Common names: Black Goji, Russian Buckthorn Scientific name: Lycium ruthenicum Murr. Family: Solanaceae Plant history & use: Black Goji is, like the relative <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-chinense" title="Goji berries (Lycium barbarum)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-chinense" target="_blank">Goji ( Lycium barbarum )</a> , a rich source of proteins and vitamins. The black goji berry is particularly rich in anthocyanins, with a higher content than blueberries. The shrub originates in the areas around the Tibetan Plateau and southern Russia. It is a plant that has not yet received much attention in the West, but it has long been used by the indigenous people in its natural plant environment. Surprisingly, the indigenous people of small North Indian communities use the berry to make an ointment to prevent blindness in camels. This is possible thanks to the berry's high content of lutein . The berry gets its deep blue-purple color from the anthocyanins, a substance found in unusually high concentrations in the black goji berry. Anthocyanins are the same substances that color blueberries blue and contribute to many of their beneficial properties. Ripe berries can be eaten raw, dried or cooked. The most common way to consume black goji berries is to make a so-called infusion on them. This is best done when they are completely fresh, but it can also be done with dried berries. The Black Goji Berry gives off different colors depending on the type of water used. In the case of mineral-rich water <meta charset="utf-8">(basic: pH >7) the color becomes deep dark blue and in acidic water <meta charset="utf-8">(pH <7) the color becomes intense purple. Culture: Black Goji originally grows in very extreme climates where it is exposed to drought, extreme cold, high salinity and nutrient poor soils. These factors have made the black goji berry a very hardy plant. It can grow in temperatures down to -20 ºC. It is an easy-to-grow shrub that often produces rich harvests. It likes to grow in well-drained soils (often sandy soils) and establishes a strong root system, which makes it a good soil binder, e.g. at beach edges. It can also naturally form a tight wall that protects against the worst wind. Thrives in bright conditions. The bush grows up to 2 m and can be grown outdoors in open ground in Sweden. To protect your Black Goji bush from the harshest Swedish conditions, in late summer you can cover the base of the plant with straw, leaves or the like. - this protects the plant from the most severe cold and extends the growing season. The numerous berries range from green to black/bluish purple in color. It is only then that they are ready for harvest. This takes place summer-autumn. Characteristics: Age: Perennial Plant position: sun Height: 1-2 m Growing zone: 1-6

Red Goumi / Japanese Silver Bush Pointilla® 'Sweet'N'Sour' 60-80 cm (Elaeagnus umbellata)

€28,95 EUR

Tebuske 'Georgian Classic': Härdig sort (Camellia sinensis var. sinensis) 30-40 cm

€28,95 EUR

Tebuske av den härdiga sorten 'Georgian Classic': nuvarande höjd ca 30–40 cm <meta charset="utf-8">- 2 år gamla<meta charset="utf-8"> 'Georgian Classic' är en traditionell och robust sort från en av de äldsta teplantagerna i Kaukasusbergen i västra Georgien. Regionen har en lång historia av teodling, och den här sorten har odlats och förädlats i generationer för att klara både kyla och torka. <meta charset="utf-8">'Georgian Classic' lämpar sig särskilt bra för att producera grönt, svart och vitt te. Handplockade och varsamt bearbetade ger bladen ett smakrikt och fylligt te med tydlig karaktär. Trivialnamn: Te, Tebuske, Teträd, Teplanta Vetenskapligt namn: Camellia sinensis var. sinensis Familj: Theaceae <h4>Växthistoria & användning:</h4> <meta charset="utf-8">Te konsumeras över hela världen och är den näst vanligaste drycken efter vatten. Tebusken innehåller koffein (även kallat tein) som stimulerar energinivån samt teanin (L-teanin) som ger en lugnande, lätt euforisk, fokuserande effekt - till skillnad från kaffebusken som är mer fokuserad <meta charset="utf-8">enbart på koffeinets uppiggande egenskaper. En kopp te kan alltså vara både uppiggande och sinneslugnande på samma gång - det är en slags balans de emellan som kan beskrivas ge ett väldigt klart fokus. <meta charset="utf-8">Det är främst bladknoppar och blad som plockas för att brygga te på, ibland används även blommorna. Tebusken härstammar från regionen mellan Kinas sydliga provins Yunnan och de nordliga delarna av Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos och Vietnam. För mer än 2000 år sedan började tekulturen och teodlingen migrera till nordligare provinser i Kina varav nya varieteter utvecklades. <meta charset="utf-8">I sin naturliga miljö växer tebusken, eller teträdet, på höga altituder där det kan bli väldigt kallt om nätterna, och där det även kan vara kallt om dagarna, med årstider och perioder av snö precis som vi har här. Även om vi i genomsnitt har det kallare här hos oss i Norden, har tebusken redan en naturlig härdighet mot hårda miljöförutsättningar och frysande temperaturer under längre perioder. Tack vare ett par projekt i Europa har dessutom sorter tagits fram med särskilt god härdighet för att lämpa sig för odling i vårt klimat.<meta charset="utf-8"> Jämförelse mellan te och kaffe - konsumtion: Te är en väldigt passande dryck att konsumera medan man gör mentalt krävande arbete tack vare dess inducerande fokusgivande egenskaper, till skillnad från kaffe som kan ge en lite mer rastlös känsla. Te ger en mer långvarig energinivå utan märkbar dipp - kaffe ger ordentligt med energi för att sedan dippa. Teet är inte lika slitande på nervsystemet som kaffe, inte bara pga det lägre koffeininehållet men även pga samverkan utav de andra hälsosamma ämnena som theaflaviner, katekiner och såklart L-teanin m fl. Man hade kunnat säga att te passar bra till stillasittande sysslor och kaffe till mer fysiska arbeten, men ju mer te man dricker märker man att energin räcker gott och väl samt att energin dessutom håller i sig längre. Att kaffe är väldigt gott kommer man dock inte undan, och som en nödlösning när kroppen verkligen behöver en rejäl energiboost är kaffe väldigt användbart. Te är dock en otroligt god dryck likaså, och farmförallt mångfaldig när det kommer till smak: allt från umamismakande Sencha-teer, till aromatiska och fylliga Oolong teer, till intensiva och smakrika Pu'ehr teer. De 6 olika tesorterna: Alla äkta tesorter kommer ifrån arten Camellia sinensis. Från denna buske (eller träd) kan du göra: grönt, vitt, gult, oolong, svart och ”mörkt” (även kallat Pu'ehr) te. Skillnaden mellan de utgörs av deras olika fermenterings- och oxideringsgrad. <meta charset="utf-8">Nedan beskrivs processen för de olika tesorterna i korthet: Grönt te - den friskaste & grönaste sorten: bladen hettas upp i 220<meta charset="utf-8">ºC direkt efter skörd för att avstanna oxideringsprocessen och därmed "låsa in" smaken och färgen man uppnått i odlingsprocessen. Därefter rullas bladen för att bryta bladstrukturen så att näring och smak frigörs enklare i bryggning. Bryggtemp: 80-85ºC. Vitt te - den minst behandlade sorten: bladen låts vissna i solen 2-3 dagar direkt efter skörd. Detta sätter igång en rad olika stressresponser i bladen som resulterar i att smaker som sötma och fruktighet utvecklas. Efter detta torkas bladen på låg värme. Eftersom vitt te aldrig hettas upp till en hög temperatur avstannar inte den enzymatiska oxideringsprocessen helt (som den gör för grönt te), därför är vitt te en av de två tesorter som utvecklas i smak och färg ju längre det lagras. Lite som viner. Ingen brytning av bladstruktur sker. Därför är en högre bryggtemperatur på 95ºC nödvändig för att få en full extraktion av teets smakämnen. Gult te - friskt & grönt med en rund smak: efterskördsprocessen är lik grönt te. Bladen hettas upp direkt efter skörd men på en något lägre temp på 200<meta charset="utf-8">ºC för att behålla viss enzymatisk aktivitet. Bladen rullas för att bryta bladstrukturen <meta charset="utf-8">så att näring och smak frigörs enklare i bryggning. Efter detta samlas bladen i hög för att "gulna", i detta moment oxiderar bladen dels utan enzymatisk aktivitet genom luftutbyte, dels med den lilla enzymatiska aktivitet som låtits hållas vid liv i bladen, och dels med mikrobiell aktivitet. Detta ökar teets fylliga egenskaper och minskar bitterheten. Detta moment pågår i 6-8 timmar. Efter detta torkas bladen för att dra ned vätskenivån. Oolong te - den mest aromatiska sorten: efterskördsprocessen av oolong te är troligen den mest komplexa och mest varierande beroende på vilken karaktär man vill att oolong teet ska ha. Först låts bladen vissna i solen 15-20 minuter, sedan flyttas de in för att fortsätta vissna på bambubrickor 5-8 timmar inomhus - varannan timme rör man om bladen för en jämn vissnings & oxideringsgrad. I nästa steg skakar man om bladen i t ex en bambukorg eller roterande bambucylinder - detta bryter cellstrukturen vilket ökar oxideringsgraden samt drar ut smaken och aromen ur bladen. Dessa två moment av brytande och vissnande av bladen görs om igen tills man anser att den önskade oxideringsgraden är nådd. När den är nådd hettar man upp bladen för att "låsa in" den smak och arom man uppnått i behandlingsprocessen. Oxideringsgraden hos olika oolong teer varierar från 5 till 85%. Efter detta knådas och rullas tebladen för att bilda <meta charset="utf-8">små kompakta "pärlor" med intensifierad smak och arom. Detta gör även att smaken frigörs långsamt vid bryggning. Slutligen torkas bladen i ca 100ºC för att dra ned vätskenivån. Svart te - milt och runt med låg bitterhet: bladen låts vissna i 6-8 timmar, sedan rullas bladen mer intensivt och under längre perioder än i jämförelse med andra tesorter - detta är för att verkligen bryta bladstrukturen och möjliggöra högsta grad av oxidering. I oxideringsprocessen omvandlas bl a de bittra katekinerna till mildare rödbrunfärgade theaflaviner och thearubiginer. Efter rullning läggs tebladen på hög i en fuktig miljö, gärna över 90% luftfuktighet - man kan använda sig av en luftfuktare eller helt enkelt en sprayflaska vid mindre batcher. Ibland lägger man t o m en våt handduk ovanpå bladen för att verkligen skapa en fuktig miljö. Den fuktiga miljön gynnar den enzymatiska aktiviteten som omvandlar bittra ämnen till mildare rödbrunfärgade ämnen. Det är dock viktigt att bladen behåller kontakten med syre, för detta kan man med jämna mellanrum vädra bladen genom att vända om dem i högen. När man har nått sin önskade oxideringsgrad torkar man bladen i ca 100<meta charset="utf-8">ºC. Mörkt te, vanligen kallat Pu'ehr te - ett traditionellt & smakrikt efterfermenterat te som lagras likt viner: bladen låts vissna i ett par timmar innan de hettas upp traditionellt i en stor vedeldad wokpanna - temperaturen får inte vara för hög eftersom man i denna tesort vill behålla en viss enzymatisk aktivitet, max 200<meta charset="utf-8">ºC. I detta steg vänds bladen om i pannan i en oavbruten rytm för att få en jämn "kill-green"-grad. I detta steget använder man sina sinnen för att avgöra när önskad gräns är nådd, man utgår från bl a konsistens, färg och arom hos tebladen. Efter detta rullas bladen för att bryta cellstrukturen och frigöra smak och arom. Nästa steg är att låta bladen torka ute i solen i ca 1 dag. Att torka i solen har 2 syften: dels att temperaturen aldrig blir så hög att den avstannar den enzymatiska aktiviteten, men också att fuktighetsgraden i bladen aldrig blir så låg som den blir när man hettar upp i ugn - vilket gynnar den vidare efter-fermenteringen av teet. Det sista steget är att pressa ihop tebladen till kompakta tekakor - detta återigen för att behålla en jämn men låg fuktighet i bladen vilket gynnar efterfermenteringen. Dessa teer kan lagras i över 50 år och de utvecklas i smak samt stiger i värde ju äldre de blir. Den process som beskrivs ovan är den traditionella metoden för att producera mörka teer, dessa teer nämns Sheng Pu'ehr. Det finns även en modernare metod där man <meta charset="utf-8">påskyndar efterfermenteringsprocessen genom att lägga tebladen på hög i upp till 2 månader i en varm och fuktig miljö, dessa teer kallas då Shou Pu'ehr. Alla te-typer har sina hälsofördelar, ibland olika. Forskning har visat att konsumtion av flera olika tetyper ger större hälsofördelar än konsumtion av enbart en typ. Det vi i Sverige kallar rött te (rooibos) kommer från en annan växtart, Rooibosbusken Aspalathus linearis. Tebladen används även till matlagning i Asien - till exempel Tea Leaf Salad (fermenterade blad) i Burma och (färska blad) i Thailand. Man kan även utvinna en nyttig olja ur tefröna genom pressning. <h4>Odling:</h4> Att odla te i Sverige är fortfarande ett nytt och relativt oetablerat fenomen. Vi har börjat anlägga en teplantage intill Kävlingeån och även en i Marieholm. Plantorna har övervintrat fint utomhus försedda med halm och juteväv. Det som visat sig vara mest viktigt hos oss är att skydda från direkt kraftig vind under vinterhalvåret. Detta görs genom att <meta charset="utf-8">antingen sätta en jutesäck runt plantan eller genom att sätta upp någon slags vindskyddande barriär. Planterar du dina teplantor i ett väldigt vindskyddat läge är detta troligtvis inte en nödvändighet, då kan det räcka med att täcka marken med halm. Båda våra teodlingar är belägna i blåsiga delar av Skåne, zon 1. På våren bör man dock skydda plantorna från direkt sol, likt de flesta andra vintergröna växter - detta eftersom det finns en risk att plantan torkar ut när vattnet i marken är frusen och den starka vårsolen evaporerar växtens vätska i bladen. Har rötterna nått ett djup där marken inte är frusen är detta inte en nödvändighet, men det kan vara bra att tänka på under de första åren beroende på var i landet man bor. I och med nödvändigheten att täcka plantorna för skydd mot tidig vårsol tycker jag att det är lika bra att täcka plantorna redan på vintern, så får man ett tvåfaldigt skydd utifrån ett och samma moment. Man kan antingen täcka var och en planta med varsin jutesäck eller spänna juteväv på ett par stolpar över flera plantor. Det finns en teodling i Gränna, se <a style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);" rel="noopener" title="Gretas Te ~ unika teer" href="https://gretaste.se/" target="_blank">Gretas Te</a>, som börjat använda sig utav våra buskar för expandering av deras teodling. Gränna ligger i odlingszon 2, med ett jämnt och gynnsamt klimat tack vare angränsande Vättern. Sedan finns det även en teodling på Gotland, men det är oklart ifall de fortfarande odlar på friland. <meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">På bilderna ovan ser ni början på vår teplantage intill Kävlingeån - bilderna är tagna efter deras första övervintring i mars månad år 2025. Första vintern har vi täckt både med halm, individuella jutesäckar samt en skyddande ridå av juteväv för att skydda mot de värsta skånska blåstarna - som kan stå på rejält här i vårt öppna åkerlandskap. De täcktes dock så sent som i mitten av januari, så de har stått helt bara i ruschar ned till -10ºC och perioder av intensiva skånska vintervindar, för er som inte vet har vi inte mycket som saktar ned vinden här, så kylan från trycket blir rätt intensivt. Nästa vinter kommer jag experimentera med att ta bort ett lager utav skydden med nya plantor, antingen ryker de individuella säckarna eller det yttre vindskyddet. Poängen är ju att göra odlingen så enkel som möjligt men samtidigt få dem att trivas. <meta charset="utf-8">Ännu en liten teplantage håller på att etableras i Marieholm på vårt nya Ågården. Det är en terassodling på en liten sluttning för att imitera det sätt som man ofta odlar te på i Asien. <meta charset="utf-8">Tebusken går alltså att odla och övervintra på friland i Sverige, beroende på plats och omständigheter kan plantorna behöva vintertäckas: t.ex. med halm och juteväv/-säck. Att tänka på är dessutom att te trivs bäst i sur jord, använd Rhododendron- eller Blåbärsjord när du planterar ned i marken, eller i ny kruka. <h4>Egenskaper:</h4> Årighet: Flerårig Växtläge: Sol till halvskugga Höjd: 1-3 meter <meta charset="utf-8">Växtzon: 1-4, härdig ned till -15<meta charset="utf-8">ºC