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<h4>SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> <p><strong>Common Names:</strong> Greek Mountain Tea, Mursalski Tea, Ironwort, Shepherd's Tea,&nbsp;<span data-mce-fragment="1">Mursalski Trigradski Tea</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Sideritis scardica</em><br> <strong>Family:</strong> Lamiaceae</p> <h4><strong>Plant history &amp; use:</strong></h4> <p>Greek Mountain Tea, also known as Mursalski tea, has a fascinating history in traditional medicine and culture in the Balkan region. The plant comes from the area below the Mursalitsa mountain in the Rodopi 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. For centuries, shepherds have drunk the tea to keep warm and stimulated during their walks. The plant's popularity has spread beyond its countries of origin thanks to its unique properties and benefits.</p> <p>Among the most valuable properties of Greek Mountain Tea we find its medicinal value. It has traditionally been used to relieve indigestion and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and pain. Its aromatic leaves are used to make teas and drinks that provide a refreshing and spicy taste experience.</p> <p>Most of the genus<meta charset="utf-8"> Wound mints ( <em>Sideritis</em> ) are called "Bergste", of which the majority of the varieties are specifically called Greek Bergste, although not all varieties originate from Greece. As described above, these seeds are from the unique variety that grows just below the Mursalitsa mountain in Bulgaria and has been drunk by the Rhodopian people for centuries.</p> <p>The tea has a different taste and effect depending on where it has been 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 it has been 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> <h4><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p>Grekiskt Bergste thrives best in sunny locations and well-drained soil. This perennial herb loves warmth and is very drought tolerant once established. For best results, the plant is overwintered frost-free. But it can survive the winter outdoors in favorable conditions zone 1-2.</p> <p>To obtain the highest possible content of bioactive compounds in the leaves, harvesting early in the morning is recommended.</p> <h4><strong>Sowing:</strong></h4> <p><span>Sow the seeds in moist soil and cover only with a thin layer of soil. Cover the seed with plastic with small air holes. Keep the seed moist. Germination usually occurs within 10 days.</span></p> <h4><strong>Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Lifespan: Perennial<br>Location: Sun<br> Height: <span data-mce-fragment="1">40 cm<br> Germination Time: 5-14 days<br></span></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>

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong>&nbsp;Chinese Liquorice/Licorice Root, Cultivated Licorice<strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</em><em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza glabra</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">This characterizes Chinese <meta charset="utf-8">Liquorice Root in relation to other <meta charset="utf-8">Liquorice species in the genus <em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza:</em></span></p> <ul> <li><meta charset="utf-8"> Originally from Central Asia and Northern China.</li> <li>Used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.</li> <li>Hardy down to -25 ºC.</li> <li>Can be grown outdoors in colder climates with appropriate 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">Liquorice Root has a long history both as a medicinal plant and as a sweet treat. As early as 4000 BC it was used by the Assyrians and since then the licorice root has been used as a nerve-soother, flu-reliever, anti-infective and more.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">One of the most prominent uses of the Licorice root by our ancestors was to chew it in order to keep their teeth clean and healthy. This was efficient due to the anti-bacterial properties of the&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8">substance <em>glycyrrhizin</em>&nbsp;present in the roots. It's also the same substance which provides the sweet flavor. However, <meta charset="utf-8">glycyrrhizin is not metabolized by our bodies and may therefore, just as <a title="Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana"><span><strong>Stevia <span color="#4e991d">(</span><em>Stevia rebaudiana</em><span color="#4e991d">)</span></strong></span></a>, be used as a sweetening substitute for sugar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root was sold in pharmacies as a medicine until as late as the 1970s.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Licorice root can be shredded and made into a tea or a refreshening beverage served with ice. In Mongolia, the <em>leaves</em> are used as a substitute for common <span><a title="Tea (Camellia sinensis)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" target="_blank"><strong>Tea (<em>Camellia sinensis</em>)</strong></a>.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The root&nbsp;may also be&nbsp;ground/crushed to make your own licorice. Mix with sugar molasses/syrup, flour and anise in a heated saucepan.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root is also often used together with anise when flavoring alcoholic beverages.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root grows naturally in southern Europe and parts of Asia.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The plant is hardy down to -25 ºC. In most of&nbsp;Europe, it can be grown outdoors all year round. To protect the plant during the winter, cover the base with twigs, leaves, straw or similar.&nbsp;Measures such as these&nbsp;can allow your Licorice root plant to thrive even in locations that are generally viewed as&nbsp;below its temperature range. The USDA Zone of the Licorice root range from 7-10.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root may also be grown in a wide pot, put outdoors during the warmer months, and indoors during the colder months.</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">The roots, which are the main part used for consumption, become meters long, so a large pot is recommended for pot cultivation. It takes about 3 years for the plant to become harvestable and&nbsp;by that time it&nbsp;will likely have grown&nbsp;to become a fairly large bush.&nbsp;</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds can be sown directly outdoors when the soil temperature has risen to above 15 <meta charset="utf-8">ºC.&nbsp;The seeds can also&nbsp;be pre-cultivated indoors any time of the year.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1 day before sowing. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the&nbsp;sowing moist.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 months<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 5-9</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</p>

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

<p data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span></strong>SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong>&nbsp;Roman Liquorice/Licorice Root, Cultivated Licorice<strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</em><em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza glabra</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Plant history &amp; use:</span></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">This characterizes Roman Liquorice Root in relation to other Liquorice species in the genus <em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza:</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.</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> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Liquorice Root has a long history both as a medicinal plant and as a sweet treat. As early as 4000 BC it was used by the Assyrians and since then the licorice root has been used as a nerve-soother, flu-reliever, anti-infective and more.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">One of the most prominent uses of the Licorice root by our ancestors was to chew it in order to keep their teeth clean and healthy. This was efficient due to the anti-bacterial properties of the&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8">substance <em data-mce-fragment="1">glycyrrhizin</em>&nbsp;present in the roots. It's also the same substance which provides the sweet flavor. However, <meta charset="utf-8">glycyrrhizin is not metabolized by our bodies and may therefore, just as <a title="Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Stevia <span color="#4e991d" data-mce-fragment="1">(</span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Stevia rebaudiana</em><span color="#4e991d" data-mce-fragment="1">)</span></strong></span></a>, be used as a sweetening substitute for sugar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root was sold in pharmacies as a medicine until as late as the 1970s.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Licorice root can be shredded and made into a tea or a refreshening beverage served with ice. In Mongolia, the <em data-mce-fragment="1">leaves</em> are used as a substitute for common <span data-mce-fragment="1"><a title="Tea (Camellia sinensis)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Tea (<em data-mce-fragment="1">Camellia sinensis</em>)</strong></a>.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The root&nbsp;may also be&nbsp;ground/crushed to make your own licorice. Mix with sugar molasses/syrup, flour and anise in a heated saucepan.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root is also often used together with anise when flavoring alcoholic beverages.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root grows naturally in southern Europe and parts of Asia.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The plant is hardy down to -20 ºC. In most of&nbsp;Europe, it can be grown outdoors all year round. To protect the plant during the winter, cover the base with twigs, leaves, straw or similar.&nbsp;Measures such as these&nbsp;can allow your Licorice root plant to thrive even in locations that are generally viewed as&nbsp;below its temperature range. The USDA Zone of the Licorice root range from 7-10.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root may also be grown in a wide pot, put outdoors during the warmer months, and indoors during the colder months.</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">The roots, which are the main part used for consumption, become meters long, so a large pot is recommended for pot cultivation. It takes about 3 years for the plant to become harvestable and&nbsp;by that time it&nbsp;will likely have grown&nbsp;to become a fairly large bush.&nbsp;</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds can be sown directly outdoors when the soil temperature has risen to above 15 <meta charset="utf-8">ºC.&nbsp;The seeds can also&nbsp;be pre-cultivated indoors any time of the year.<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1 day before sowing. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the&nbsp;sowing moist.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 months<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 7-10</p>

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

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong>&nbsp;Yunnan Liquorice/Licorice Root, Cultivated Licorice<strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</em><em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza glabra</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">This characterizes Yunnan <meta charset="utf-8">Liquorice Root in relation to other <meta charset="utf-8">Liquorice species in the genus <em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza:</em></span></p> <ul> <li><meta charset="utf-8"> Originally from Yunnan Province in China.</li> <li>Has medical use in traditional Chinese medicine.</li> <li>Hardy down to -20 ºC. Slightly less cold-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> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Liquorice Root has a long history both as a medicinal plant and as a sweet treat. As early as 4000 BC it was used by the Assyrians and since then the licorice root has been used as a nerve-soother, flu-reliever, anti-infective and more.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">One of the most prominent uses of the Licorice root by our ancestors was to chew it in order to keep their teeth clean and healthy. This was efficient due to the anti-bacterial properties of the&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8">substance <em>glycyrrhizin</em>&nbsp;present in the roots. It's also the same substance which provides the sweet flavor. However, <meta charset="utf-8">glycyrrhizin is not metabolized by our bodies and may therefore, just as <a title="Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana"><span><strong>Stevia <span color="#4e991d">(</span><em>Stevia rebaudiana</em><span color="#4e991d">)</span></strong></span></a>, be used as a sweetening substitute for sugar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root was sold in pharmacies as a medicine until as late as the 1970s.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Licorice root can be shredded and made into a tea or a refreshening beverage served with ice. In Mongolia, the <em>leaves</em> are used as a substitute for common <span><a title="Tea (Camellia sinensis)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" target="_blank"><strong>Tea (<em>Camellia sinensis</em>)</strong></a>.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The root&nbsp;may also be&nbsp;ground/crushed to make your own licorice. Mix with sugar molasses/syrup, flour and anise in a heated saucepan.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root is also often used together with anise when flavoring alcoholic beverages.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root grows naturally in southern Europe and parts of Asia.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The plant is hardy down to -20 ºC. In most of&nbsp;Europe, it can be grown outdoors all year round. To protect the plant during the winter, cover the base with twigs, leaves, straw or similar.&nbsp;Measures such as these&nbsp;can allow your Licorice root plant to thrive even in locations that are generally viewed as&nbsp;below its temperature range. The USDA Zone of the Licorice root range from 7-10.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root may also be grown in a wide pot, put outdoors during the warmer months, and indoors during the colder months.</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">The roots, which are the main part used for consumption, become meters long, so a large pot is recommended for pot cultivation. It takes about 3 years for the plant to become harvestable and&nbsp;by that time it&nbsp;will likely have grown&nbsp;to become a fairly large bush.&nbsp;</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds can be sown directly outdoors when the soil temperature has risen to above 15 <meta charset="utf-8">ºC.&nbsp;The seeds can also&nbsp;be pre-cultivated indoors any time of the year.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1 day before sowing. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the&nbsp;sowing moist.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 months<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 7-10</p>

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

<h4>SEEDS (6pcs/bag)</h4> <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">&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>The Natal plum is a fascinating shrub with its roots in subtropical regions. It is a shrub that charms with its beautiful white flowers and entices with its red, juicy fruits. The tree has received its Swedish trivial name "Natalplommon" due to its origin in the Natal region of South Africa.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The 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 directly or used in jams, marmalades and other delicious desserts. In addition, 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 feature for biodiversity.</p> <p>Natal plums bloom and bear fruit for a large part of the season. The fruits are filled with vitamin C.</p> <p>Suitable for growing as an edible hedge in sunny and favorable places.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p>Natal plums thrive best in a warm and sunny environment with good drainage. It also copes with semi-shady and shady locations. It is a relatively hardy tree and can survive short periods of drought. It can also handle a couple of minus degrees, so cultivation<meta charset="utf-8"> in the ground with winter cover in warmer parts of the country can work. Alternatively, move in over the winter.</p> <p>For growing in a pot, it is important to use a well-drained soil to avoid water stagnation that can damage the roots.</p> <p>Within its natural climatic limits, the Natal plum is an evergreen shrub.</p> <h4>Sowing:&nbsp;</h4> <p>Sow the seeds in moist soil and cover with a 1 cm layer of soil. Place bright and keep the seed moist.</p> <p><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">Location: Sun / Partial shade / Shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 2-4 weeks</p>

<h4>SEEDS (10pcs/bag)<br></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Chilli Pepper 'Salvo'</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Capsicum annuum</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">'Salvo' is an orange colored chili pepper with a medium cap. It is between 50,000 and 100,000 Scoville Heat Units.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Add to salads, stir-fries and stews.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>All chili peppers originate from Central and South America. The genus has since been spread with the help of colonists, missionaries and traders worldwide and new species have emerged through adaptation to the environment.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Chili peppers are generally easy to grow. They thrive in sunny and warm locations. Can be grown indoors in a window.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">All chili peppers are perennial and can produce fruit all year round if given the right conditions. Heat, light, light nutrition and moisture contribute to a continuous growth &amp; production of the plant. If you want the plant to produce fruit even during the winter months, use a plant lamp to supplement the sunlight, possibly grow only under a plant lamp.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Keep the soil evenly moist and let the soil dry out slightly between waterings. Fertilize with advantage 2-3 times a week to provide abundant fruit production.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The fruits range from green (yellow-orange) to red. The fruits can be eaten at any stage of maturity. 2-6 cm.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Grown indoors at the beginning of the year.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Put the seeds in warm water 1 day before sowing. Moisten the seed soil and lightly press the seeds down against the surface. Cover with 1 cm of soil. Place bright and keep the seed moist.<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 50-150 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 5-15 days</p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">White&nbsp;Butterfly&nbsp;Pea</span><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">&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">White variant of the more common <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" title="Blue sky pea (Clitoria ternatea)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">Blue Sky Pea</a></strong></span> . This variety has stuffed flowers.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Large climbing plant with edible flowers. Can be grown as a cover crop against a fence or as a ground cover.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Asia, tea made directly from the flowers is drunk. Sometimes it is mixed with lemongrass, honey and lime.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Himmelsärt is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">As a comparison, you can think that tea made in Himmelsart is used in Asia in the same way that we in Sweden use chamomile tea.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Like<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><a title="Goa bean / Wing 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">The goa bean</strong></span></a><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span>Himmelsärten is regenerative for the soil in that it fixes nitrogen from air pores in the soil and works well as a ground cover crop. On the other hand, Himmelsärten is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike Goa bean.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The sky pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation in a pot is recommended if you want to let it become perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Able to grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For growing in pots, a loamy soil with good drainage should be used.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Top branches for a bushier growth habit.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Pre-cultivated indoors early in the year, alternatively sown outside in April-May.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</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: 150-300 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 10-20 days</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>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Butterfly Pea 'Blue Sky',</span> Light Blue&nbsp;Butterfly Pea<br> <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">&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">Light blue&nbsp;Butterfly Pea with filled flowers.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Large climbing plant whose flowers have an intense blue color that is easily released when hot water is added.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Used to color food, sweets and drinks.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Asia, tea made directly from the flowers is drunk. Sometimes it is mixed with lemongrass, honey and lime.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Himmelsärt is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The normally blue colored drink changes to purple if you add something acidic, such as lemon. This is due to pH changes in the composition. Similarly, the flowers of the sky pea are sometimes used to make blue gin, which turns purple when tonic is added.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">As a comparison, you can think that tea made from&nbsp;Butterfly Pea is used in Asia in the same way that we in&nbsp;Europe use chamomile tea.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Like <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a style="color: #4e991d;" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" target="_blank">the Goa bean</a></strong></span> , the Himmelsärten is regenerative for the soil by fixing nitrogen from air pores in the soil and works well as a ground cover crop. On the other hand, Himmelsärten is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike Goa bean.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The sky pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation in a pot is recommended if you want to let it become perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Able to grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For growing in pots, a loamy soil with good drainage should be used.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Top branches for a bushier growth habit.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Pre-cultivated indoors early in the year, alternatively sown outside in April-May.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds 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"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 150-300 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 10-20 days</p>