African Cabbage / Spiderwisp (Cleome gynandra)
28 SEK
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SEEDS (50pcs/bag)
Common Names: African Cabbage, Spiderwisp, Shona Cabbage, African Cabbage, African Spider Flower
Scientific name: Cleome gynandra
Family: Cleomaceae
SEEDS (50pcs/bag)
Common name: Spiderwisp, African cabbage, Shona cabbage, African Spider Flower, Cat's whiskers, Chinsaga, Maman, Stinkweed
Scientific name: Cleome gynandra
Family: Cleomaceae
Plant history & use:
Leaves and shoots are used for stuffing/pickling and eaten as a side dish. They can also be cooked and eaten like spinach or added to stews.
The whole plant is rich in vitamins and above-ground plant parts have a peppery, mustard-like taste.
Ground seeds can be used as a substitute for mustard.
Also grown in conjunction with other crops for its pest repelling properties.
Liquid from leaves and roots is used to relieve earaches etc.
Culture:
Thrives best in an airy, well-drained and nutrient-rich soil in warm and sunny locations.
African Cabbage is drought tolerant but thrives best in moist soils.
Sowing:
Sow directly outdoors when the risk of frost is over, alternatively pre-cultivate indoors early in the year. Cover the seeds with a very thin layer of soil.
Characteristics:
Duration: One year
Plant position: sun / partial shade
Height: 60 cm
Germination time: 5-14 days
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African Cabbage / Spiderwisp (Cleome gynandra)
28 SEK
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28 SEK
Unit price perSEEDS (50pcs/bag)
Common Names: African Cabbage, Spiderwisp, Shona Cabbage, African Cabbage, African Spider Flower
Scientific name: Cleome gynandra
Family: Cleomaceae
SEEDS (50pcs/bag)
Common name: Spiderwisp, African cabbage, Shona cabbage, African Spider Flower, Cat's whiskers, Chinsaga, Maman, Stinkweed
Scientific name: Cleome gynandra
Family: Cleomaceae
Plant history & use:
Leaves and shoots are used for stuffing/pickling and eaten as a side dish. They can also be cooked and eaten like spinach or added to stews.
The whole plant is rich in vitamins and above-ground plant parts have a peppery, mustard-like taste.
Ground seeds can be used as a substitute for mustard.
Also grown in conjunction with other crops for its pest repelling properties.
Liquid from leaves and roots is used to relieve earaches etc.
Culture:
Thrives best in an airy, well-drained and nutrient-rich soil in warm and sunny locations.
African Cabbage is drought tolerant but thrives best in moist soils.
Sowing:
Sow directly outdoors when the risk of frost is over, alternatively pre-cultivate indoors early in the year. Cover the seeds with a very thin layer of soil.
Characteristics:
Duration: One year
Plant position: sun / partial shade
Height: 60 cm
Germination time: 5-14 days
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