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<p>SEEDS (20 pcs/bag)</p> <p><strong>Common names:</strong> Greek Mountain Tea, Mursalski Tea, Ironwort, Shepherd's Tea, Greek Mountain Tea, <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Mursalski Trigradski Tea</span><br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Sideritis scardica</em> <br><strong>Family:</strong> Lamiaceae</p> <p><strong>Plant history & use:</strong></p> <p>Greek Mountain Tea, also known as Mursalski Tea, has a fascinating history in traditional medicine and culture in the Balkan region. The plant originates from the area below Mursalitsa Mountain in the Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria. For a long time, this aromatic herb has been used by the people of the Rhodope Mountains for its medicinal properties and to add flavor to various drinks. Shepherds have for centuries drunk the tea to keep warm and alert during their journeys. The plant's popularity has spread beyond its native lands thanks to its unique qualities and benefits.</p> <p>Among the most valuable qualities of Greek Mountain Tea is its medicinal value. It has traditionally been used to ease digestive troubles and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce swelling and pain. Its aromatic leaves are used to make tea and drinks that provide a refreshing and spicy taste experience.</p> <p>Most of the genus <meta charset="utf-8">Ironworts (<em>Sideritis</em>) are called "Mountain Tea," many of which are specifically called Greek Mountain Tea, although not all varieties originate from Greece. As described above, these seeds come from the unique variety that grows just below Mursalitsa Mountain in Bulgaria and has been drunk by the Rhodope people for centuries.</p> <p>The tea has different taste and effect depending on where it has grown—even if it is the same species. This is partly due to soil and altitude. Teas from <em>Sideritis scardica</em> can thus be distinguished and for example called "Olympus Mountain Tea" if grown on Mt. Olympus in Greece, "Titan Mountain Tea" if grown on Mt. Othrys (Titan Mountain), and "Mursalski Mountain Tea" if grown on Mt. Mursalitsa.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Greek Mountain Tea thrives best in sunny locations and well-drained soil. This perennial herb loves warmth and is very drought-resistant once established. For best results, the plant should be overwintered frost-free. However, it can survive outdoors in favorable locations in zones 1-2.</p> <p>To obtain the highest possible content of bioactive compounds in the leaves, harvesting early in the morning is recommended.<br><br><strong>Sowing:</strong></p> <p><span>Sow the seeds in moist seed soil and cover only with a thin layer of soil. Cover the sowing with plastic equipped with small air holes. Keep the sowing moist. Germination usually occurs within 10 days.</span></p> <p><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Lifespan: Perennial<br><meta charset="utf-8">Growing site: sun<br>Height: 40 cm<br><meta charset="utf-8">Germination time: 5-14 days<br>Growing zone: 1-2</p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)<br data-mce-fragment="1"></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Thai Chili Pepper'Bird's Eye', Prik Ki Noo</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Capsicum annuum</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A true Thai high heat chili pepper that has a well established use down in Southeast Asia. The chili is often eaten raw together with, among other things, the dish Khao Kha Moo or as a snack with northern Thai barbecue skewers. It is also widely prepared in woks, stews and soups.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Thai Bird's Eye chili is also used to make different types of Nam Prik - Thai chili paste. The chili is roasted together with, among other things, onions, garlic and then ground down and mixed with oil and flavorings such as lemongrass, tamarind, etc. The chili paste is then used to dip vegetables in or is eaten with rice dishes.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Another easy way to incorporate chili into your meals is to thinly slice it along with garlic and then mix with lime and fish sauce to have as an extra flavoring to pour over your food<meta charset="utf-8"> Besides.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Scoville strength 100,000 – 140,000.</span><br></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">All chili peppers originate from Central and South America. The genus has since been spread with the help of colonists, missionaries and traders worldwide and new species have emerged through adaptation to the environment.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Chili peppers are generally easy to grow. They thrive in sunny and warm locations. Can be grown indoors in a window.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">All chili peppers are perennial and can produce fruit all year round if given the right conditions. Heat, light, light nutrition and moisture contribute to a continuous growth &amp; production of the plant. If you want the plant to produce fruit even during the winter months, use a plant lamp to supplement the sunlight, possibly grow only under a plant lamp.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Keep the soil evenly moist and let the soil dry out slightly between waterings. Fertilize with advantage 2-3 times a week to provide abundant fruit production.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The fruits range from green (yellow-orange) to red. The fruits can be eaten at any stage of maturity. 2-6 cm.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Grown indoors at the beginning of the year.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Put the seeds in warm water 1 day before sowing. Moisten the seed soil and lightly press the seeds down against the surface. Cover with 1 cm of soil. Place bright and keep the seed moist.<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 50-150 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 5-15 days</p>

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (5pcs/bag)</span></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Korean Ginseng, Asian (Korean, Chinese, Japanese) Ginseng, Rénshēn, Insam, Ninjin</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Panax ginseng<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1" mce-data-marked="1">Araliaceae</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p><em>Panax ginseng</em> , also known as Korean Ginseng, has a long and rich history as an important herb in traditional Asian medicine. Its medicinal properties and adaptogenic abilities have made it popular worldwide for its potential health benefits.</p> <p>This plant is considered an adaptogen, meaning it can help the body adapt to stress and promote balanced and healthy physical and mental health. Korean Ginseng is often used to improve stamina, reduce fatigue and boost cognitive functions.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Korean Ginseng is often used in various dietary supplements. Its roots have long been sought after for their health-promoting abilities and are also used dried in the form of tea, extract and powder. Ginseng tea is considered calming and can help reduce stress and improve sleep quality.</span></p> <h4><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Korean Ginseng is a perennial plant that thrives best in shady and moist environments. To mimic its natural habitat, it should be grown in a well-drained, moist soil with a pH level of around 5.5 to 6.5. It also prefers to grow in a cooler environment and can therefore thrive in shady areas, e.g. under trees and bushes. To visualize its optimal environment, think: ground vegetation in a forest grove.</span><br></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Korean Ginseng is very cold-resistant and can survive the winter in our Nordic climate.</span></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plants are generally slow growing, but they can live to be over 100 years old.</span></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Harvesting of roots is usually done after year 4, which is also the year that plants usually flower and set seed. Of course, you can also wait to harvest even longer.</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Sowing:</strong></h4> <h4><a> </a></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><a></a><meta charset="utf-8"><span>Place seeds in sand/sowing soil. Start by keeping the seed warm and moist at around +18 to +22°C for 2-4 weeks. Then you give the seed to a cold period (the fridge works well) for another 4-6 weeks.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>You can also consider sowing outdoors in the open field, in cold benches or cold greenhouses. This has proven successful even as late as March, April and May.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Germination can take anywhere from 3 to 18 months. It must be a long and irregular process, but also an exciting one.</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Shady &amp; moist<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 30-60 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 3-18 months<br></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10 pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names: </strong>Chinese Licorice Root, <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Gan Cao, <meta charset="utf-8">Manchurian Licorice, Mongolian Licorice</span><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1"> </em><em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza uralensis </em>(syn. <i data-mce-fragment="1">G. glandulifera)</i><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Growth history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><span>Characteristic of</span><span> Chinese Licorice Root </span><span>is</span><em data-mce-fragment="1">:</em></p> <ul> <li> <meta charset="utf-8">Originally from Central Asia and northern China.</li> <li>Used in traditional Chinese medicine for its healing properties.</li> <li>Hardy down to -25 ºC.</li> <li>Can be grown outdoors in colder climates with suitable winter protection.</li> <li>Grows to a height of 0.5-1.5 meters. This is a more low-growing licorice species.</li> </ul> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root has a long history both as a medicinal plant and as a sweet treat. Already in 4000 BC it was used by the Assyrians and since then licorice root has been used for, among other things, calming nerves, relieving colds, and fighting other viral infections. Licorice root was sold at pharmacies as medicine as late as the 1970s.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">One of the most prominent uses of licorice root by our ancestors was chewing the root to keep teeth clean and healthy. This was done because the <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">substance <em>glycyrrhizin</em></span> found in the roots <span data-mce-fragment="1">has</span> antibacterial properties. It is also the substance that gives the sweet taste. Glycyrrhizin is not metabolized in our bodies and can therefore, just like <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" target="_blank">Stevia (<em>Stevia rebaudiana</em>)</a></strong></span>, be used as a blood sugar-friendly substitute for sugar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The root can be shredded and made into tea. You can also make <span data-mce-fragment="1">a refreshing drink served with ice. <meta charset="utf-8">In Mongolia, the leaves of licorice root are used as a substitute for regular <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" title="Tea (Camellia sinensis)" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Tea (<em>Camellia sinensis</em>)</strong></span></a>.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The root can also be ground/crushed to boil your own licorice. Mix with sugar/syrup, flour, and anise in a pot and bring to a boil.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root is also often used together with anise to flavor alcoholic beverages.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root grows naturally in southern Europe and parts of Asia.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Chinese Licorice Root is hardy down to -25 ºC. In most parts of Sweden it can be grown outdoors year-round. To protect the plant during winter, cover the base with twigs, leaves, straw, or similar. By winter covering your plant, it is possible to create a place where it thrives even if your growing region lies outside its stated growing zone.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Licorice root can also be grown in a wide pot, placed outdoors during the warmer months and indoors during the colder months.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Sweden it can be grown both in pots and in open ground but in the latter case must be winter covered with e.g. twigs, leaves, or straw.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The roots, which are the part used for consumption, grow to meter lengths so a large pot is recommended for pot cultivation. It takes about 3 years for licorice root to be ready for harvest and during that time it grows into a fairly large bush.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root thrives best in well-drained soil and locations with full sun.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds can be sown outdoors <meta charset="utf-8">directly in open ground when the soil temperature is above 15 ºC. You can also start seedlings indoors throughout the year. Place in a bright window.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Soak the seeds for 1 day before sowing. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the sowing moist.</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: 0.5-1.5 m<br data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 1-3 months<br data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-4<br></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (5 pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Orchid tree, Orchid Bauhinia, Camel’s foot tree, Mountain Ebony, Kachnar<span data-mce-fragment="1"></span><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1"> Bauhinia variegata </em>'Candida'<em data-mce-fragment="1"> / </em>'Alba'<em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> </em><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><span>The orchid tree, also known as orchid Bauhinia, is a beautifully flowering tree that belongs to the pea family. It originates from southern Asia and is known for its distinct and colorful flowers. The tree has received its name from the resemblance between its flowers and orchid flowers. <meta charset="utf-8">The flowers of the orchid tree are very fragrant – they have a honeysuckle-like scent. These seeds come from the 'Candida' variety with white flowers.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Leaves and flower buds are edible. In India, the unopened flower buds, called Kachnar there, are used both to prepare curries and to make various pickles. This can be compared to how we here in Europe use the unopened flower buds from the <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/kapris-capparis-spinosa" title="Capers (Capparis spinosa)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">caper plant</a></strong></span> to make pickles and consume.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Oil can be extracted from the seeds of the orchid tree.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">There are also some medicinal uses for the plant. It is mainly the sap from the bark that is used.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree thrives best in subtropical and tropical climates but can also manage in sheltered and sunny spots in temperate climates. Read more about cultivation below.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The orchid tree originates from subtropical and tropical climates in southern Asia. However, it tolerates frost and temperatures as low as -7 degrees Celsius. If the tree is placed in a favorably sunny and wind-sheltered spot, it is theoretically possible to succeed with outdoor cultivation year-round in the most favorable parts of Sweden – including Skåne, Öland & Gotland. The indicated USDA zone for the tree is zone 8, which corresponds to the most favorable locations in Sweden’s zone 1. Read more about the relationship between <a title="Plant zones - Swedish zones & USDA zones in Sweden and the rest of Europe" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/pages/vaxtzoner-svenska-usda-europa" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Swedish plant zones & USDA zones here</strong></span></a>.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">To further protect the tree during the colder months, you can cover the base of the tree with straw or similar material to create a shield against wind, prevent radiation of soil warmth, and insulate against external cold intrusion. This can be done with virtually all trees that are on the edge of hardiness in attempts to succeed with outdoor wintering.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Otherwise, you can always grow it in a pot that is brought indoors for the winter.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Use a nutrient-rich, well-drained soil for your orchid tree.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The orchid tree is somewhat sensitive to lime – add peat or another pH-lowering substrate to your soil if it is naturally lime-rich (higher pH values – 7.5 and above) to give the tree optimal conditions for successful growth. Acceptable values for the orchid tree are pH 5.5–7.5.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree can be propagated by cuttings as well as seeds.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1–2 days before sowing.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><span>Preferably start indoors or in a greenhouse under about 1 cm layer of soil. Keep the sowing moist. The seeds are considered fast-germinating; it usually does not take more than about 1 week before the seeds start to sprout, although some of the seeds take longer.</span></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 / partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2–10 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 1–4 weeks<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant zone: 1 (favorable locations)</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (6 pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Roman Licorice Root, <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Russian Licorice, </span><span data-mce-fragment="1">German Licorice</span><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1"> </em><em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza echinata</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> </em><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</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"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristic of Roman Licorice Root is<em data-mce-fragment="1">:</em></span></p> <ul> <li> <meta charset="utf-8">Originally from southern Europe and parts of Asia.</li> <li>Has a long history as a medicinal plant and is used as a sweet treat.</li> <li>Used to produce Russian and German licorice.</li> <li>Hardy down to -20 ºC.</li> <li>Grows to a height of 1-2 meters.</li> </ul> <ul></ul> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root has a long history both as a medicinal plant and as a sweet treat. Already in 4000 BC it was used by the Assyrians and since then licorice root has been used for, among other things, calming nerves, relieving colds, and fighting other viral infections. Licorice root was sold at pharmacies as medicine as late as the 1970s.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">One of the most prominent uses of licorice root by our ancestors was chewing the root to keep teeth clean and healthy. This was done because the <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">substance <em>glycyrrhizin</em></span> found in the roots <span data-mce-fragment="1">has</span> antibacterial properties. It is also the substance that gives the sweet taste. However, glycyrrhizin is not metabolized in our bodies and can therefore, just like <span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" title="Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" target="_blank">Stevia (<em>Stevia rebaudiana</em>)</a></strong></span>, be used as a blood sugar-friendly substitute for sugar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The root can be shredded and made into tea. You can also make <span data-mce-fragment="1">a refreshing drink served with ice. <meta charset="utf-8">In Mongolia, the leaves of licorice root are used as a substitute for regular <a title="Tea (Camellia sinensis)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Tea (<em>Camellia sinensis</em>)</strong></span></a>.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The root can also be ground/crushed to cook your own licorice. Mix with sugar/syrup, flour, and anise in a pot and bring to a boil.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root is also often used together with anise to flavor alcoholic beverages.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root grows naturally in southern Europe and parts of Asia.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Roman Licorice Root is hardy down to -20 ºC. In most parts of Sweden, it can be grown outdoors year-round. To protect the plant during winter, cover the base with twigs, leaves, straw, or similar. By winter covering your plant, it is possible to create a place where it thrives even if your growing region lies outside its stated growing zone.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Licorice root can also be grown in a wide pot, placed outdoors during the warmer months and indoors during the colder months.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Sweden, it can be grown both in pots and in open ground but in the latter case must be winter covered with e.g. twigs, leaves, or straw.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The roots, which are the part used for consumption, grow to meter lengths so a large pot is recommended for pot cultivation. It takes about 3 years for licorice root to be ready for harvest and during that time it grows into a fairly large bush.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root thrives best in well-drained soil and locations with full sun.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds can be sown outdoors <meta charset="utf-8">directly in open ground when the soil temperature is above 15 ºC. You can also start seedlings indoors throughout the year. Place in a bright window.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Soak the seeds for 1 day before sowing. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the sowing moist.</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: 1-2 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 1-3 months<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-3<br></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (5 pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Purple Bauhinia, Camel's Foot Tree, Purple Bauhinia, Butterfly Tree, Hawaiian Orchid Tree<span data-mce-fragment="1"></span><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1"> Bauhinia purpurea</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Purple Bauhinia is a beautiful tree with abundant purple-colored flowers. The flowers have a scent similar to honeysuckle. The tree originates from the area around India and Myanmar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Like the <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/orkidetrad-orkidebauhinia-bauhinia-variegata" title="Orchid Tree / Orchid Bauhinia 'Candida' (Bauhinia variegata)" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Orchid Tree (Bauhinia variegata)</strong></span></a>, the flower buds, flowers, young leaves, and young seed pods of the Purple Bauhinia are edible.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">You can pickle the unopened flower buds in a way similar to how we pickle <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/kapris-capparis-spinosa" title="Capers (Capparis spinosa)" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Capers</strong></span></a> in Europe. They can also be added to stews and made into various types of salsa. The flower buds are called Kachnar in Indian - this is also the search term used if you want to find recipes for using the unopened flower buds.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Seed pods are boiled and eaten as a vegetable on the side.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Seeds can be fried or roasted in a pan for consumption.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>In Southeast Asia, the Purple Bauhinia is also used to soothe swellings, bruises, and to heal wounds. In India, the leaves are used to make a type of cough medicine.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Purple Bauhinia originates from subtropical and tropical climates in southern Asia. The Purple Bauhinia is not as frost-hardy as the <meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/orkidetrad-orkidebauhinia-bauhinia-variegata" title="Orchid Tree / Orchid Bauhinia 'Candida' (Bauhinia variegata)" data-mce-fragment="1" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/orkidetrad-orkidebauhinia-bauhinia-variegata"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Orchid Tree</strong></span></a>, but it does tolerate frost. On younger trees, leaves may be damaged by frost and fall off, but the tree recovers during the growing season.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Sweden, it is recommended to grow it in a pot that is kept above freezing during winter. If you have several trees, live in the warmer parts of the country, and want to experiment with the limits, you should choose a sheltered and sunny location and cover the base of the tree with straw or similar material over winter. This insulates the tree against the worst cold. Regardless, it is advantageous to let the tree overwinter above freezing the first year to allow it to grow as strong as possible before planting out the following year.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Purple Bauhinia prefers nutrient-rich, well-drained soils with plenty of organic material and a neutral to slightly alkaline pH: 6.5-7.5. Ordinary planting soil works well.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree can be propagated by cuttings as well as seeds.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1-2 days before sowing.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><span>Preferably start indoors or in a greenhouse under about 1 cm of soil. Keep the sowing moist. The seeds are considered fast-germinating; it usually takes no more than about 1 week before the seeds begin to sprout, although some seeds take longer.</span></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">Light: sun / partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 2-10 m<br data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 1-4 weeks<br></p>

<p 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>

<p>SEEDS (10 pcs/bag)<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1"> Chili pepper 'Salvo' </span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"> Capsicum annuum</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1"> Nightshade family</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">'Salvo' is an orange-colored chili pepper with a mild heat. Suitable for those who like spicy, but not too spicy.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Added to salads, stir-fries, and stews.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><span>All chili peppers originate from Central and South America. The genus has since spread worldwide with the help of settlers, missionaries, and traders, and new species have arisen through adaptation to the environment.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Chili peppers are generally easy to grow. They thrive in sunny and warm locations. Can be grown indoors on windowsills.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">All chili peppers are perennial and can produce fruits year-round if given the right conditions. Warmth, light, mild nourishment, and moisture contribute to continuous growth &amp; production of the plant. If you want the plant to produce fruits also during the winter months, use a grow lamp to supplement sunlight, or possibly grow only under a grow lamp.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Keep the soil evenly moist and allow it to dry slightly between waterings. Fertilize preferably 2-3 times a week to encourage abundant fruit production.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The fruits change from green- (yellow-orange-) to red-colored. The fruits can be eaten at all stages of ripeness. 2-6 cm.</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.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 1 day before sowing. Moisten seed soil and press the seeds lightly against the surface. Cover with 1 cm of soil. Place in a bright spot and keep the sowing moist.<br data-mce-fragment="1"></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">Growing place: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 50-150 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 5-15 days</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (6 pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name: </strong>Yunnan Licorice<strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1"> </em><em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> </em><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</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"><meta charset="utf-8"><span>Characteristic of</span><span> Yunnan Licorice </span><span>is</span><em data-mce-fragment="1">:</em></p> <ul> <li> <meta charset="utf-8">Originally from Yunnan province in China.</li> <li>Has medicinal use within traditional Chinese medicine.</li> <li>Hardy down to -20 ºC. Slightly less frost-resistant than our other licorice root varieties.</li> <li>Thrives in moist and shady areas.</li> <li>Grows to a height of 1-2 meters.</li> </ul> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root has a long history both as a medicinal plant and as a sweet treat. Already in 4000 BC it was used by the Assyrians and since then licorice root has been used for, among other things, calming nerves, relieving colds, and fighting other viral infections. Licorice root was sold at pharmacies as medicine as late as the 1970s.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">One of the most prominent uses of licorice root by our ancestors was chewing the root to keep teeth clean and healthy. This was done because the <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">substance <em>glycyrrhizin</em></span> found in the roots <span data-mce-fragment="1">has</span> antibacterial properties. It is also the substance that contributes the sweet taste. Glycyrrhizin is not metabolized in our bodies and can therefore, just like <span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" title="Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" target="_blank">Stevia (<em>Stevia rebaudiana</em>)</a></strong></span>, be used as a blood sugar-friendly substitute for sugar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The root can be shredded and made into tea. You can also make <span data-mce-fragment="1">a refreshing drink served with ice. <meta charset="utf-8">In Mongolia, the leaves of licorice root are used as a substitute for regular <a title="Tea (Camellia sinensis)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Tea (<em>Camellia sinensis</em>)</strong></span></a>.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The root can also be ground/crushed to cook your own licorice. Mix with sugar/syrup, flour, and anise in a pot and bring to a boil.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root is also often used together with anise to flavor alcoholic beverages.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root grows naturally in southern Europe and parts of Asia.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root is hardy down to -20 ºC. In most parts of Sweden, it can be grown outdoors year-round. To protect the plant during winter, cover the base with twigs, leaves, straw, or similar. By winter-covering your plant, it is possible to create a place where it thrives even if your growing region lies outside its stated growing zone.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Licorice root can also be grown in a wide pot, placed outdoors during the warmer months and indoors during the colder months.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Sweden, it can be grown both in pots and in open ground but in the latter case must be winter-covered with, for example, twigs, leaves, or straw.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The roots, which are the part used for consumption, grow to meter-long, so a large pot is recommended for pot cultivation. It takes about 3 years for licorice root to be ready for harvest and during that time it grows into a fairly large bush.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root thrives best in well-drained soil and locations with full sun.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds can be sown outdoors <meta charset="utf-8">directly in open ground when the soil temperature is above 15 ºC. You can also start seedlings indoors throughout the year. Place in a bright window.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Soak the seeds for 1 day before sowing. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the sowing moist.</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: 1-2 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 1-3 months<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-3<br></p>

<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>SEEDS (6 pcs/bag) <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a title="Natal Plum Plant 20-40 cm (Carissa macrocarpa)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/natalplommon-planta-20-40-cm-carissa-macrocarpa" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><em data-mce-fragment="1">Find Natal Plum plants here.</em></strong></a></span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1"> Natal Plum, Amathungulu, Large Num-Num</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"> Carissa macrocarpa</span></em> (syn. <em>C. </em><i data-mce-fragment="1">grandiflora</i>)<br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1"> Apocynaceae</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>Natal Plum is a fascinating shrub with its roots in subtropical regions. It is a shrub that enchants with its beautiful white flowers and entices with its red, juicy fruits. The tree has received its Swedish common name "Natal Plum" due to its origin in the Natal region of South Africa.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Natal Plum</span> is not only a beautiful shrub but also offers a range of uses. Its red fruits are edible and have a sweet and juicy taste. These fruits can be eaten fresh or used in jam, marmalade, and other delicious desserts. Additionally, they are used in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits.</p> <p>The interesting shrub also has the ability to contribute to the surrounding environment. Its deep roots help improve soil structure and can help keep erosion-prone areas in check. Its flowering also attracts pollinating insects and is a welcome addition to biodiversity.</p> <p>Natal Plum blooms and bears fruit for much of the season. The fruits are rich in vitamin C.</p> <p>Well suited for growing as an edible hedge in sunny and favorable locations.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></p> <p>Natal Plum thrives best in a warm and sunny environment with good drainage. It also tolerates partly shaded and shaded locations. It is a relatively hardy shrub and can survive short periods of drought. It can also withstand a few degrees below freezing, so growing <meta charset="utf-8">in the ground with winter protection in warmer parts of the country can work. Alternatively, bring indoors during winter.</p> <p>For container growing, it is important to use well-drained soil to avoid waterlogging that can harm the roots.</p> <p>Within its natural climate range, Natal Plum is an evergreen shrub.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1" style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;" data-mce-style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">Sowing:</strong><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;" data-mce-style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;"> </span><br></p> <p>Sow the seeds in moist soil and cover with a 1 cm layer of soil. Place in a bright spot and keep the sowing moist.<br></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 conditions: sun / partial shade / shade<br data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 1-2 m <br data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 2-4 weeks</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> White Dwarf Bauhinia, White Orchid Tree, Snowy Orchid Tree <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Bauhinia acuminata<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</strong></p> <p>White Dwarf Bauhinia is a small-grown species in the same genus as <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Orchid tree / Orchid Bauhinia 'Candida' (Bauhinia variegata)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/sommarens-nya-sorter/products/orkidetrad-orkidebauhinia-bauhinia-variegata" target="_blank"><strong>the Orchid Tree</strong></a></span> and <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a title="Purple Bauhinia (Bauhinia purpurea)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/sommarens-nya-sorter/products/purpurbauhinia-bauhinia-purpurea" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank"><strong>Purple Bauhinia</strong></a></span> with origins somewhere around the Malay Archipelago.</p> <p>The flowers smell sweet and delicious. A common hedge and park plant in the tropics.</p> <p>In Java, the roots are used to treat coughs and colds. The roots are placed in a cold mixture of alcohol and water and then drunk. In India, a decoction is made of the leaves and bark to treat asthma.</p> <p>This plant works in symbiosis with bacteria in the soil to fix nitrogen from the air (air pores in soil).</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p>This species probably has a slightly lower hardiness than the Orchid Tree <span data-mce-fragment="1">and the Purpurbauhinian</span> , but at the same time is the species best suited for growing in pots due to its size. Leave outside during the warmer months and move for frost-free wintering. However, it can handle some minus degrees (about -6ºC) for shorter periods.</p> <p>Cultivated in a well-drained and loamy soil. Place in full sun to partial shade.</p> <p>Thrives well in greenhouses.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1-2 days before sowing.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Preferably sow indoors or in a greenhouse under a 1 cm layer of soil. Keep the seed moist. The seeds can be considered fast-growing, it usually does not take more than about 1 week before the seeds start to germinate, some of the seeds take longer.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: shade/semi-shade/sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-3 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 1-3 weeks<br></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>