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<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>

<p>Såbrätte med flera pluggar – idealiskt för uppdragning av många plantor samtidigt.</p>

<p>Stabil plastkruka i måtten 11 x 11 x 21,5cm – perfekt för odling inomhus, i växthus eller på friland.</p> <p>Säljs i 10-pack</p>

<p>Stabil plastkruka i måtten 15 x 15 x 20cm – perfekt för odling inomhus, i växthus eller på friland.</p> <p>Säljs i 10-pack</p>

<p>Stabil plastkruka i olika storlekar – perfekt för odling inomhus, i växthus eller på friland.</p>

<p>Stabil plastkruka i olika storlekar – perfekt för odling inomhus, i växthus eller på friland.</p>

<p>Stabil plastkruka i måtten 9 x 9 x 14cm – perfekt för odling inomhus, i växthus eller på friland.</p> <p>Säljs i 10-pack</p>

<p>Såbrätte med flera pluggar – idealiskt för uppdragning av många plantor samtidigt.</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1st Goji plant: 2 years old - ready to bloom = bear fruit</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 20-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Raised in a Swedish climate</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common name:</strong> Goji, Buckthorn<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Lycium barbarum<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1">Goji berries are one of the most popular "superfoods" (a term for food with particularly high nutritional value) and are often used in muesli, smoothies, salads and breads or simply eaten as is. The reason for their popularity is probably because the goji berry is one of the most nutrient-dense berries there is. It is rich in vitamins and minerals as well as omega-3 and antioxidants. The goji berry also has a particularly high protein content of 10g per/100g, which is very unusual among fruits and berries. The taste is sweet with hints of cranberry and cherry. The berries are usually dried before use.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The red goji berry is richer in carotenoids than the<span> </span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" title="Black Goji (Lycium ruthenicum)" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" target="_blank">black goji berries</a></strong></span> , while the black ones are richer in antioxidants.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The root is used in herbal medicine for, among other things, its liver-cleansing properties.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The leaves are used in Asia in stews and soups or made into tea.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Goji grows wild in Asia and has since been introduced to Sweden and has also begun to spread naturally here. The plant is a deciduous shrub that usually grows 80-200 cm tall.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The plant is very easy to care for and hardy to both salt and wind. It thrives in both sun and partial shade - goji is an adaptable plant.</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/partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: up to 3 meters (often around 2m) <br data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p> <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Hydroponics is a growing trend among growers, especially in cities. It is a form of cultivation that suits many because you cultivate without soil - only with water and nutrients - and therefore particularly suitable for those who do not have their own plot of land but still want to grow their own food. It's a cultivation that doesn't require a lot of space or maintenance, plus you have your fresh spices or vegetables close at hand when you're cooking.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">In this guide, you will learn everything about how to go about growing in water, what systems are available and how you can build them yourself. It provides answers to questions such as: Is it just as useful? Does it taste as good? Is hydroponics organic? Which vegetables work best?</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">If you feel like going in depth, there is a section for the advanced grower, where you will learn all about different types of light and nutrition.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Hydroponic cultivation works both indoors and outdoors, on balconies and patios. You can grow basically anything: herbs, lettuce, berries, tomatoes, chillies or vegetables such as squash, cucumber, beans, peas and cabbage.</span></p> <p></p> <table id="ctl00_ctl00_m_m_ctl02_gv" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="infoTable" rules="all"> <caption>Facts</caption> <tbody> <tr class="infoRow" style="height: 16px;"> <td style="height: 16px;">Media type</td> <td style="height: 16px;">Bound</td> </tr> <tr class="infoAltRow" style="height: 16px;"> <td style="height: 16px;">Publishers</td> <td style="height: 16px;">Norstedts Publishing</td> </tr> <tr class="infoRow" style="height: 16px;"> <td style="height: 16px;">Released</td> <td style="height: 16px;">20190118</td> </tr> <tr class="infoAltRow" style="height: 16px;"> <td style="height: 16px;">Page count</td> <td style="height: 16px;">148</td> </tr> <tr class="infoRow" style="height: 16px;"> <td style="height: 16px;">Language</td> <td style="height: 16px;">Swedish</td> </tr> <tr class="infoAltRow" style="height: 16px;"> <td style="height: 16px;">EAN</td> <td style="height: 16px;">9789113088655</td> </tr> <tr class="infoRow" style="height: 0.430588px;"> <td style="height: 0.430588px;">Weight</td> <td style="height: 0.430588px;">648 g</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (25pcs/bag)</span></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Ashwagandha, Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry,&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8">Asandh</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Withania somnifera<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal plant that has been used for its medicinal&nbsp;value&nbsp;for thousands of years, mainly for physical&nbsp;as well as mental fatigue. The&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8">adaptogenic properties of Ashwagandha are thought to balance any imbalances in the body -&nbsp;partly&nbsp;through lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The root also has anti-inflammatory properties and is considered&nbsp;soothing&nbsp;for the nervous system.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Perceived effects when using Ashwagandha are improved cognitive&nbsp;performance in the form of memory enhancement and concentration capability as well as overall higher energy levels.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Ashwagandha is furthermore used in exercise supplements for increased muscle growth.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Cultivation:</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Ashwagandha can be grown in a bright window or under artificial light.<br><br> This is a plant that thrives in dry climates and therefore has no problems&nbsp;growing inside as a houseplant. But the plant <meta charset="utf-8">can advantageously be put outside in the summer to receive extra sunlight.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">However, in the most favorable climates&nbsp;of Spain, Italy, Albania, Greece and Turkey (mainly&nbsp;adjacent to the&nbsp;coastal areas) Ashwagandha can be grown outdoors all year around as a perennial.<br> <br>As the plant grows larger, it is beneficial to give good space for the roots, as it is mainly the root growth that you are interested in when growing and harvesting Ashwagandha.<br><br> When the plant has grown, you can let the soil dry out in between waterings as this prevents troubles such as lack of oxygen in the roots and further contributes to increased root growth. The Ashwagandha is very drought resistant once established.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Sowing:</strong></h4> <a> </a> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><a>Sow and let grow in well-drained soil. Cover the seeds with a 1 cm layer of soil or perlite. Keep the soil moist during the seed stage.</a></p> <a> </a> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><a><strong>Characteristics:</strong></a></h4> <a> </a> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><a>Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun/Part shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 75 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 weeks<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 10-12<br></a></p> <a> </a>

<p><strong>Indisk Ginseng / Ashwagandha: nuvarande höjd 20–40 cm</strong><br><br><strong>Trivialnamn:</strong> Indisk Ginseng, Ashwagandha<br><strong>Vetenskapligt namn:</strong> <em>Withania somnifera</em><br><strong>Familj:</strong> Solanaceae</p> <h4>Växthistoria &amp; användning</h4> <p>Ashwagandha har använts i över 3 000 år inom den indiska läketraditionen och kallas ibland för <em>Indisk Ginseng</em> tack vare sina stärkande och rogivande egenskaper. Rötterna är den mest uppskattade delen och används traditionellt som pulver eller avkok för att stödja återhämtning, stärka nervsystemet och balansera energi. De unga bladen är också ätliga och kan användas i te eller milda örtavkok.</p> <h4>Odling</h4> <p>Trivs i soligt och varmt läge med väldränerad, näringsrik jord. Plantera gärna i kruka eller upphöjd bädd för att undvika vinterfukt. Ashwagandha är en flerårig ört men behöver i Sverige tas in och övervintras frostfritt – plantan tål endast korta perioder av lätt frost (ned till ca –5 °C) och övervintras säkrast svalt och ljust inomhus. Skörda rötter på hösten när plantan vissnat ner.</p> <h4>Egenskaper</h4> <p><strong>Årighet:</strong> Flerårig<br><strong>Växtläge:</strong> Sol<br><strong>Höjd:</strong> 40–70 cm<br><strong>Växtzon:</strong> Övervintra frostfritt<br><strong>Användning:</strong> Rötter och blad till te, avkok, torkning och traditionell örtmedicin</p>

<p>Praktiskt redskap eller tillbehör som förenklar din odling och trädgårdsskötsel.</p>

<p><strong>Japansk Lönn i olika storlekar</strong></p> <p><strong>Höjd:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>80-100 cm</strong></li> <li><strong>100–120 cm [<meta charset="utf-8">ENDAST UPPHÄMTNING I BUTIK]</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Trivialnamn:</strong> Japansk Lönn<br><strong>Vetenskapligt namn:</strong> <em>Acer palmatum</em><br><strong>Familj:</strong> Sapindaceae</p> <h4>Växthistoria &amp; användning</h4> <p>Japansk lönn är ett lövträd med ursprung i Japan, Korea och Kina och har odlats i århundraden för sitt graciösa växtsätt och sina starka höstfärger. Den används både som prydnadsträd, i bonsaiform och i naturträdgårdar där man vill addera struktur, skugga och färg.</p> <p>Unga blad är ätbara i små mängder och kan användas som garnering. I Japan friteras ibland bladen som en säsongsrätt. Trädet går även att tappa på sav tidigt på våren – särskilt i kallare klimat. Savens sockerhalt är låg men kan drickas som den är eller kokas till en tunn sirap, på samma sätt som lönnsirap. Bäst savflöde får man på varma soliga dagar efter en natts frost. </p> <p>Bladen har även använts praktiskt för att hjälpa till att bevara rotfrukter och äpplen – de har lagts som skyddande lager kring skörden för att hålla den fräsch längre. Inom folkmedicin har bladen använts i kylande omslag.</p> <p>Växtens främsta funktion är dock estetisk – som formgivare i trädgårdsrum, där dess siluett och bladfärg spelar huvudrollen.</p> <h4>Odling</h4> <p>Trivs i halvskugga till sol, gärna i vindskyddat läge. Väldränerad, fuktighetshållande jord med lätt surhet är idealiskt. Japansk lönn kan odlas i kruka, särskilt mindre sorter, men trivs även i mark på skyddad plats. Skyddas mot stark vårsol och blåst för att undvika bladskador. Tål inte uttorkning – jämn vattning är viktig.</p> <h4>Egenskaper</h4> <p><strong>Årighet:</strong> Flerårig<br><strong>Växtläge:</strong> Halvskugga till sol<br><strong>Höjd:</strong> 2–4 meter<br><strong>Växtzon:</strong> 1–3 (4-5 i skyddat väldränerat läge)<br></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Japanese Raisin Tree, Oriental Raisin Tree, Raisin Tree, Chi-Chao Li <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Hovenia dulcis</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Rhamnaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The Japanese Raisin Tree is a hardy tree found in Asia, from eastern China and Korea to the Himalayas where it grows at altitudes up to 2,000 m above sea level.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The fleshy, sweet and fragrant fruits are eaten raw or cooked. When dried, they take on a taste and appearance reminiscent of raisins.</span> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;"></span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">An extract made from seeds, branches and young leaves can be eaten like honey and is also used to make wine and candy (Facciola, S.).</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The seeds contain about 15% protein and 7.8% fat (Duke. JA &amp; Ayensu. ES).</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The raisin tree has long been used in traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese medicines to treat a variety of ailments, including hangovers (Hyun TK et al.). The fruits of the raisin tree are already mentioned in <em>materia medica</em> from the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">Modern research confirms that the flavanonol ampelopsin/dihydromyricetin (DHM), found in plants in the genera <em>Ampelopsis</em> and <em>Cercidiphyllum</em> , can reduce symptoms of alcohol intoxication and withdrawal (Reich L.).</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">Extracts of <em>Hovenia dulcis</em> are commercially available and marketed as a remedy for the after-effects of excessive alcohol consumption.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The tree is traditionally known for its health benefits when consumed in tea form.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;"><span>The wood from the Raisin Tree is hard and well suited for making furniture.</span></span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Thrives well in well-drained, sandy clay soils in a sunny and warm location. It is best protected from frost in the first few years, after which the tree can withstand temperatures down to -15°C. However, if the tree is allowed to harden off slowly to the cold, the tissue can be allowed to mature (harden) and then the tree can be hardy down to -25°C (Huxley. A.).</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Avoid compact and wet soils.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The tree is considered fast-growing and usually does not grow more than 5-6 meters tall in our climate. In other parts of the world it reaches heights of up to 30 meters.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Can be topped to keep as a bush or allowed to grow to become more naturally tree-shaped.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The raisin tree is drought tolerant, but the quality of the fruit can be significantly affected if the water supply is not good. Watering 2-3 times a week is recommended during spring and summer.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The fruits usually ripen late in the season, around October. The fruits are harvested when they have dried on the tree, so there is no need for manual drying of the fruits.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The raisin tree is self-fertile and produces abundant fruit at maturity.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p> NOTE: These seeds have been stratified (cold period) and can therefore be sown immediately after receipt.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Sow the seeds in moist soil. Cover with a thin layer (about 1 cm) of soil. Keep the seeds moist.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> For some seeds, germination can occur as late as a year later, i.e. another cold period later.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun / light shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 4-30 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 1-12 months<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4<br></p>

<p> Japanese Raisin Tree - current height: 100-130 cm</p> <p> [Picture of tree coming soon]</p> <p><strong>Common names:</strong> Japanese Raisin Tree, Oriental Raisin Tree, Raisin Tree, Chi-Chao Li <strong><br>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Hovenia dulcis</em><em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Rhamnaceae</p> <p> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The Japanese Raisin Tree is a hardy tree found in Asia, from eastern China and Korea to the Himalayas where it grows at altitudes up to 2,000 m above sea level.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The fleshy, sweet and fragrant fruits are eaten raw or cooked. When dried, they take on a taste and appearance reminiscent of raisins.</span> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;"></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">An extract made from seeds, branches and young leaves can be eaten like honey and is also used to make wine and candy (Facciola, S.).</span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The seeds contain about 15% protein and 7.8% fat (Duke. JA &amp; Ayensu. ES).</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The raisin tree has long been used in traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese medicines to treat a variety of ailments, including hangovers (Hyun TK et al.). The fruits of the raisin tree are already mentioned in <em>materia medica</em> from the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">Modern research confirms that the flavanonol ampelopsin/dihydromyricetin (DHM), found in plants in the genera <em>Ampelopsis</em> and <em>Cercidiphyllum</em> , can reduce symptoms of alcohol intoxication and withdrawal (Reich L.).</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">Extracts of <em>Hovenia dulcis</em> are commercially available and marketed as a remedy for the after-effects of excessive alcohol consumption.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">The tree is traditionally known for its health benefits when consumed in tea form.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;"><span>The wood from the Raisin Tree is hard and well suited for making furniture.</span></span></p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p>Thrives well in well-drained, sandy clay soils in a sunny and warm location. It is best protected from frost in the first few years, after which the tree can withstand temperatures down to -15°C. However, if the tree is allowed to harden off slowly to the cold, the tissue can be allowed to mature (harden) and then the tree can be hardy down to -25°C (Huxley. A.).</p> <p> Avoid compact and wet soils.</p> <p> The tree is considered fast-growing and usually does not grow more than 5-6 meters tall in our climate. In other parts of the world it reaches heights of up to 30 meters.</p> <p> Can be topped to keep as a bush or allowed to grow to become more naturally tree-shaped.</p> <p> The raisin tree is drought tolerant, but the quality of the fruit can be significantly affected if the water supply is not good. Watering 2-3 times a week is recommended during spring and summer.</p> <p> The fruits usually ripen late in the season, around October. The fruits are harvested when they have dried on the tree, so there is no need for manual drying of the fruits.</p> <p>The raisin tree is self-fertile and produces abundant fruit at maturity.</p> <p> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun / light shade<br> Height: 4-30 m<br> Germination time: 1-12 months<br> Growing zone: 1-4<br></p>

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

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<h4 style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</span></h4> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><strong>Trivial name:</strong> Carob, St. John's Bread, Locust Bean, Keration<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Ceratonia siliqua<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Carob is an evergreen&nbsp;culturally significant&nbsp;plant with a long history of various uses. Already thousands of years ago, Carob - as the dried bean pods are called -&nbsp;were used as a counterweight when weighing gold and precious stones. The kernels (seeds) inside the pod always weighed 0.2 grams and that is where the&nbsp;measurement <meta charset="utf-8"><em>carat</em> comes from.</span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Carob has also been used as a cough medicine and sold as candy in pharmacies in the past. The pods have a natural sugar content of 30-50% and this is believed to be one of the reasons why they were eaten as a snack in Ancient Rome.</span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">A known area of ​​use today is as a substitute for cocoa, in roasted and ground form. Unlike cocoa, carob is free from i.a. caffeine and theobromine.</span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Another common use today is the so called&nbsp;<em>Locust Bean gum</em> extracted from the seeds. Locust Bean gum is a thickener used in different foods, among others: ice cream and <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">crème fraîche.</span></span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Carob contains many different vitamins, e.g. vitamins A and B2 and has a taste reminiscent of caramel.</span></p> <h4 style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Cultivation:</span></strong> <span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;"></span></h4> <p style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">In its natural environment around the Mediterranean, the Carob tree grows to 10–15 meters and produces pods up to 25cm long. </span></p> <p style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">In the most favored areas of Northern Europe, such as Cornwall, England, the Carob tree is reported being&nbsp;able&nbsp;to grow and overwinter outdoors. In the rest of&nbsp;Europe, it is best grown in pots that are outdoors during the summer and overwintered indoors.&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">However, the microclimate may vary in&nbsp;one and the same region. The&nbsp;main point to consider&nbsp;should be&nbsp;that the Carob tree can withstand&nbsp;subzero&nbsp;temperatures down to about -8 ºC</span> before the tree&nbsp;takes damage -&nbsp;if you can provide such conditions&nbsp;above that limit&nbsp;it&nbsp;is theoretically possible for the Carob tree to grow outdoors all year round. But it should be considered an experiment in itself and&nbsp;it's recommended to perform it when the tree has gained <meta charset="utf-8">somewhat growth.</p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Other than that, the Carob tree is drought tolerant and thrives in well-drained/rocky soil in sunny locations. Avoid damp environments and heavy clay soils.&nbsp;Let the soil dry up between waterings&nbsp;and add nutrients during the summer months if desired.</span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Transplanting to a larger pot is preferably done <em>before</em> the taproot (the thickest main root) has grown down to the bottom. As with all plants, restricted space for taproot growth is significantly decreasing growth rate of the entire plant.&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;"><span>Carob trees growing in their natural environment, the Mediterranean Basin, are high-producing trees capable of&nbsp;yielding 400 kilos of bean pods each year.</span></span></p> <h4 style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><b data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Sowing:</span></b></h4> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #3e3e3e;">Soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 3 days before sowing. Sow in&nbsp;sowing soil. Cover with 2 cm of soil. Keep the&nbsp;soil moist. Germination time is about 2-5 weeks and optimal germination temperature is 22-26 ºC.</span></p> <h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p style="margin: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="margin: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;">Lifespan: Perennial<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="box-sizing: border-box;">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: up to 15 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 2-5 weeks<br></p> <p style="margin: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="margin: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;">USDA Zone: 9-11</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 plant Strawberry Raspberry: 2 years old - ready to flower = bear fruit</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 20-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common names:</strong> Strawberry Raspberry, Balloon Berry<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><em>Rubus illecebrosus</em></span><em data-mce-fragment="1"><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">The strawberry raspberry originates from Japan and is part of the same genus as our common raspberry ( <em>Rubus idaeus</em> ), but has an appearance similar to a strawberry.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The taste is reminiscent of the mulberry. Suitable for making jam. You can also eat the berries as they are. However, the berries are considered to develop more flavor when cooked.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lightly cultivated. Thrives in a sunny location. Grows well in most soils, but if you want a good harvest, a nutrient-rich soil should be used.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Spreads easily via root shoots and forms a ground-covering habit.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Self-pollinating.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun/part shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 50-100 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-5</p>