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

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

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

<p><meta charset="utf-8"> Consists of granulated grains with encapsulated nutrients that are released upon contact with water and heat. Suitable for long-term planting of plants in pots. Simply mix a few grains into the planting soil at the time of planting.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> NPK 15 - 3 - 13</p> <p> 1 fertilization/season.</p>

<p> Biological product against butterfly larvae in vegetable, berry, fruit and ornamental crops. Package of 30 grams.</p> <p> <span><strong>LARV protection</strong> is a biological product that is effective against butterfly larvae in crops of vegetables, berries, fruit and ornamental plants; for example, cabbage moth, cabbage butterfly, vegetable fly, frost butterfly, bird spider moth and fruit peeler.</span></p> <p><span>LAR</span> Vskydd contains the naturally occurring bacteria<span> </span><em>Bacillus thuringiensis</em><span> </span>which acts in the larva's digestive tract after the larva has eaten treated leaves and other plant parts. LARVA protection is effective against all types of butterfly larvae.</p> <p> <strong>Butterfly larvae can be identified by a few characteristics:</strong></p> <p> - All butterfly larvae have a head, biting mouthparts and 3 pairs of thoraxes.</p> <p> - On the hind body segments they also have short, soft so-called abdominal feet that resemble suction cups. The last pair of abdominal feet are sometimes called anal feet.</p> <p> - Butterfly larvae usually have five pairs of legs (including the anal feet). Within the family of moths, larvae have only two pairs of legs. In mining butterfly larvae, the legs are usually very small and can sometimes be missing.</p> <p> - If the caterpillar has 6 or more pairs of legs, it is a plant mite, and must be controlled in other ways, for example with a natural pyrethroid.</p> <p> <strong>Use</strong></p> <p><strong></strong>When treating, it is important that the entire plant is covered with spray liquid so that the larva easily comes into contact with the product. The best effect is obtained if LARVA protection is used against small larvae. The larvae stop eating after a couple of hours and die after a couple of days. Larvae that are unprotected on the plant are the easiest to treat. Those that spin themselves, crawl into buds or fruits are difficult to treat.</p> <p> Avoid using LARVA protection in sunlight as the product is broken down by sunlight. Spray in dry weather. Rain and irrigation will wash off the product. At temperatures below 12–15 °C, the effect of LARVA protection is reduced as butterfly larvae become less active. It may take up to 2–5 days after treatment for the larvae to die. The treatment may need to be repeated, with at least 7 days between each treatment.</p>

<p><strong>Lavandin of the 'Grosso' variety: current height 20–30 cm</strong><br><br><strong>Common name:</strong> Lavandin<br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Lavandula × intermedia</em><br><strong>Family:</strong> Lamiaceae</p> <h4>Plant history & use</h4> <p>Lavandin 'Grosso' is one of the most cultivated lavandin varieties in commercial production – especially in France where it is grown extensively for its high content of essential oil and distinct, classic lavender scent. It is a sturdy and vigorous variety that suits both herb gardens and larger plantings. Lavandin is taller than true lavender and is therefore better suited for use as a low-growing hedge.</p> <p>The flowers are used for drying, lavender sachets, tea blends, herb salt, and natural body care. Lavandin has traditionally been used to create calm, relieve headaches, and support sleep – often in the form of scented sachets or decoctions.</p> <h4>Cultivation</h4> <p>Thrives in sunny, well-drained, and preferably lime-rich locations. 'Grosso' is stronger than common lavender and quickly forms large, dense plants. Excellent as a low hedge or as a solitary plant in larger herb beds. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Tolerates heat and drought well but requires drainage to survive the winter.</p> <h4>Characteristics</h4> <p><strong>Perennial:</strong> Perennial<br><strong>Growing position:</strong> Sun<br><strong>Height:</strong> 60–80 cm<br><strong>Hardiness zone:</strong> 1–5 (with good drainage)<br><strong>Flowering:</strong> July–August<br></p>

<p><strong>Lavandin of the 'Phenomenal' variety: current height 5–10 cm</strong><br><br><strong>Common name:</strong> Lavandin<br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Lavandula × intermedia</em><br><strong>Family:</strong> Lamiaceae</p> <h4>Plant history & use</h4> <p>Lavandin is a cross between true lavender (<em>Lavandula angustifolia</em>) and spike lavender (<em>Lavandula latifolia</em>), developed to combine the former’s scent with the latter’s growth strength and hardiness. The 'Phenomenal' variety is especially known for its hardiness, dense shape, and ability to withstand both moisture and cold better than many other lavender varieties. Lavandin also grows taller than common lavender – making it well suited for a low-growing hedge.</p> <p>The flowers have a high essential oil content and are used just like common lavender for drying, scent sachets, tea blends, herbal mixtures, and natural skin care. Lavandin is also commercially used for extracting lavender oil, thanks to its rich fragrance.</p> <h4>Cultivation</h4> <p>Thrives in full sun in well-drained, preferably lime-rich soil. Tolerates both heat and drought, but also Swedish winter better than most lavender varieties – provided good drainage. Prune back after flowering to keep the plant compact. Excellent in flower beds, herb gardens, slopes, or as an edging plant.</p> <h4>Characteristics</h4> <p><strong>Perennial:</strong> Perennial<br><strong>Growing position:</strong> Sun<br><strong>Height:</strong> 50–70 cm<br><strong>Hardiness zone:</strong> 1–5 (good drainage required)<br><strong>Flowering:</strong> July–August</p>

<p><strong>Lavender: current height 20–30 cm</strong><br><br><strong>Common name:</strong> Lavender<br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Lavandula angustifolia</em><br><strong>Family:</strong> Mint family (Lamiaceae)</p> <h4>Plant history & use</h4> <p>Lavender is a classic perennial herb with roots in the Mediterranean region and a long tradition in households, herb gardens, and natural medicine. The flowers have a clear, fragrant scent and attract many pollinators. Lavender is used both fresh and dried – in tea blends, baking, lavender sugar, herbal mixtures, homemade salves, or as decoration. In traditional herbal use, lavender is said to promote calm, digestion, and sleep.</p> <h4>Cultivation</h4> <p>Plant in a sunny, warm, and well-drained spot – preferably with some sand or gravel in the soil. Lavender thrives best in lime-rich soil and requires good drainage to survive the winter. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a dense and neat shape. Suitable for herb gardens, rock gardens, as an edging plant, or in pots.</p> <h4>Characteristics</h4> <p><strong>Life cycle:</strong> Perennial<br><strong>Growing position:</strong> Sun<br><strong>Height:</strong> 40–60 cm<br><strong>Hardiness zone:</strong> <meta charset="utf-8">1–5 (well-drained location)<br><strong>Flowering:</strong> June–July<br></p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai', Purple Chili Pepper, Purple Chili, Purple Bird's Eye Chili, Purple Thai Chili Pepper</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></em> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</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"> An unusual purple-colored variant of the popular Thai chili pepper. The 'Purple Thai' chili is considered to have a perfect balance between flavor and heat, which contributes to its desirability in Asian cooking. The heat is described as medium and ranges between 50,000 - 100,000 Scoville Heat Units.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</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 been spread around the world by colonists, missionaries and traders, 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, warm locations. They can be grown indoors in windows.</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 continuous growth &amp; production of the plant. Overwinter in a warm and bright place. If you want the plant to produce fruit also during the winter months, use a grow light to supplement the sunlight, possibly grow only under a grow light.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Keep the soil evenly moist and allow it to dry out slightly between waterings. Fertilize 2-3 times a week to ensure abundant fruit production.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The fruits turn from purple to orange in late maturity. The fruits can be eaten at all stages of maturity. 2-6 cm.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Pre-grow indoors at the beginning of the year.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Moisten the soil and press the seeds lightly against the surface. Cover with 1 cm of soil. Place in bright light and keep the seeds moist.<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 60-80 cm <br data-mce-fragment="1">Germination time: 5-10 days</p>

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

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 plant Purple Raspberry 'Brandywine': 2 years old</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 20-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common name:</strong> Purple Raspberry 'Brandywine'<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Rubus occidentalis x idaeus (ssp. strigosus) / Rubus neglectus<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Rosaceae</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"> <span data-mce-fragment="1" mce-data-marked="1">'Brandywine' is a true purple raspberry - as it is a hybrid cross between the black and the red raspberry -</span> <meta charset="utf-8"><em data-mce-fragment="1">R. occidentalis</em> and <em data-mce-fragment="1">R. idaeus</em> . The variety was developed by Cornell University in NY to be hardy and above all<meta charset="utf-8"> adaptable to different environments. Like the black raspberry, 'Brandywine' does not produce root suckers. The berries are large, round in shape and have a firm consistency. The berries have a slightly sour, full flavor.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1" mce-data-marked="1">'Brandywine' is considered one of the best purple raspberry varieties, or according to some sources "the best".</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1" mce-data-marked="1"><meta charset="utf-8">The variety should also be resistant to insect attacks.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1" mce-data-marked="1">A good variety to make wine from, preserve in a jar or freeze. Also good for making jam.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Grow in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. They thrive best in a sandy soil rich in humus. To give the plant a humus-rich soil, you can mulch plant debris (e.g. grass clippings) into the top layer of soil or cover the soil with a layer of plant debris.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The shoots of 'Brandywine' are strong, quite upright and heavy.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Berries ripen July to September.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1.5-2m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Purple Raspberry 'Glen Coe': current height 40-50 cm</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name: </strong>Purple Raspberry 'Glen Coe'<br><strong>Scientific name:</strong><em> Rubus occidentalis x idaeus (ssp. strigosus) / Rubus neglectus<br></em><strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Rose family</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">'Glen Coe' is, like <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/hallon-brandywine-planta-20-40-cm-rubus-occidentalis-x-idaeus" title="Purple Raspberry 'Brandywine' Plant 20-40 cm (Rubus occidentalis x idaeus)" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><strong>'Brandywine'</strong></span></a>, a true purple raspberry – as it is a hybrid cross between the <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-hallon-planta-30-60-cm-rubus-occidentalis" title="Black Raspberry 'Black Jewel' Plant 50-80 cm (Rubus occidentalis)" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><strong>black</strong></span></a> and the red raspberry – <em data-mce-fragment="1">R. occidentalis</em> and <em data-mce-fragment="1">R. idaeus</em>. The variety comes from Scotland and is a cross between the thornless red raspberry variety 'Glen Prosen' and the black raspberry 'Munger'. Developed by D.L. Jennings and R.J. McNicol in 1989, it is valued for its disease resistance and thornless branches.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The berries from 'Glen Coe' have a very sweet and aromatic taste.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">A good variety for making wine, preserving in jars, or freezing. Also suitable for making jam.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. They thrive best in sandy soil rich in humus. To provide the plant with humus-rich soil, you can mix in plant remains (e.g., grass clippings) into the topsoil or cover the soil with a layer of plant remains.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Berries ripen from July to September.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Growing position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 1.5 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Purple Thai Aubergine, Purple Thai Aubergine, Thai<meta charset="utf-8"> Round Purple Eggplant <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:<i data-mce-fragment="1"> </i></strong><em data-mce-fragment="1">Solanum melongena</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Solanaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A purple variant of the typical Thai, round eggplant. Widely used in various types of curies and stews. Can also be eaten as a raw vegetable alongside the main course.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Purple Thai Aubergine is perennial, but usually needs a frost-free winter in order to make it through to next year. It can survive the winter outdoors in the most favorable Swedish conditions. When trying to overwinter outdoors, the base of the plant should be winter-covered with straw or similar to protect against the cold. If there is access to a greenhouse, it is an excellent place for the Thai eggplant.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Alternatively, grow as an annual in Sweden. Flowering occurs approximately 6 weeks after germination and harvesting can begin after 2-3 months.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Grows well in most soils but thrives in a well-drained and nutrient-rich soil. Placed in sun/part shade. Benefit from abundant irrigation.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Plants are placed approximately 60 cm apart.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Fertilize regularly once/month during the summer months. First given about a month after germination.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Self-pollinating.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">When fruiting begins, it is recommended to keep the number of fruits per plant around 4-5.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Pre-cultivated indoors in February-March, alternatively sown outdoors in April-May. Seeds are covered with a 1 cm layer of soil. Keep seed moist.</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: sun / partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 50-100 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 3-10 days<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant zone: 1 (favorable locations)</p>

<p>1st Purple Thai Eggplant plant from the year 2023<span data-mce-fragment="1"> - current height: 40-60 cm</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p>Seed-grown plant with a strong root system, raised in Swedish climate</p> <p>The plant is sent safely and securely packed with shock-absorbing packaging.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Purple Thai Eggplant, Thai Round Purple Eggplant <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:<i data-mce-fragment="1"> </i></strong><em data-mce-fragment="1">Solanum melongena</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Nightshade</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A purple variant of the typical Thai, round eggplant. Used frequently in various types of stews and casseroles. Can also be eaten raw as a side vegetable alongside the main dish.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Purple Thai Eggplant is perennial but usually needs to overwinter frost-free to survive to the following year. It can survive the winter outdoors in the most favourable Swedish conditions. When attempting outdoor overwintering, the base of the plant should be winter-covered with straw or similar to protect against cold. If a greenhouse is available, it is an excellent place for the Thai eggplant.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Alternatively, grow as an annual in Sweden. Flowering occurs about 6 weeks after sprouting and harvest can begin after 2-3 months.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Grows well in most soils but prefers well-drained and nutrient-rich soil. Place in sun/partial shade. Benefits from ample watering.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Plants should be placed about 60 cm apart.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Fertilize regularly about once a month during the summer half-year. First feeding about one month after sprouting.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Self-pollinating.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">When fruit setting begins, it is recommended to keep the number of fruits per plant around 4-5.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong><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: 50-100 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1 (favourable locations)</p>

<p> SEEDS (50pcs/bag)</p> <p> <strong>Common name:</strong> Lime basil, <span>Lime Basil</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Ocimum americanum</em><br> <strong>Family:</strong> Lamiaceae</p> <p> <strong>Plant history &amp; use:</strong></p> <p>An unusual type of basil from America with a distinct lime flavor.</p> <p> Goes well with fish dishes and marinades. Also a good addition to salads.</p> <p> Suitable for both Asian and Mediterranean dishes.</p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p> Annual. Grows up to 50 cm in height.</p> <p> Grow in well-drained potting soil in a sunny location. Outdoors or in a pot.</p> <p> <strong>Sowing:</strong></p> <p> Fill a pot or seed tray with moist, well-drained soil. Spread the seeds evenly over the soil and press them down gently so they make good contact with the soil surface. Do not cover with soil.</p> <p>To maintain humidity, cover the seeds with plastic wrap or a plastic bag with air holes. Then place the seeds in a warm, well-drained spot and leave until the seeds have germinated. Alternatively, sow in <a rel="noopener" title="Mini Greenhouse Medium 24 Cells | Pre-cultivation" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/minidrivhus-medium-krukinsatser-24-celler-nelson-garden" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><strong>a mini greenhouse</strong></span></a> to maintain even humidity.</p> <p> It usually takes between 5-15 days for the seeds to germinate.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <strong>Features</strong> <span>:</span><br><br> <span>Year: Perennial</span><br> <span>Growing position: partial shade/sun</span><br> <span>Height: 50 cm</span><br> <span>Germination time: 5-15 days</span></p>

<p><strong>Cranberry of the variety 'Fireballs': current size C2 pot</strong><br><br><strong>Common name:</strong> Cranberry, Lingonberry<br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Vaccinium vitis-idaea</em><br><strong>Family:</strong> Heather family</p> <h4>Plant history & use</h4> <p>'Fireballs' is a large-fruited self-pollinating cranberry variety with abundant harvest. The berries are used for jam, jelly, juice, and baking. Cranberries are traditionally an important wild berry resource in the Nordic countries.</p> <h4>Cultivation</h4> <p>Thrives in sun to partial shade in acidic, humus-rich, and lime-poor well-drained soil. Hardy and easy to grow. Self-pollinating but higher yield with cross-pollination.</p> <p>Very hardy against cold, can withstand temperatures down to -40ºC—as long as summers are warm.</p> <h4>Characteristics</h4> <p><strong>Perennial:</strong> Perennial<br><strong>Growing position:</strong> Sun to partial shade<br><strong>Height:</strong> 20–30 cm<br><strong>Hardiness zone:</strong> 1–6</p>

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

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

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

<p>Spare part or supplement for growing trays, seedbeds, and small greenhouses.</p>