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Roselle / Sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa)

35 SEK

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</h4> Common names: Roselle, Jamaican Sorrel, Ambali, <meta charset="utf-8">Asam Susar Scientific name: Hibiscus sabdariffa Family: Malvaceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> Origin from Africa, then spread to Asia and the Caribbean. Most popularly used to make juice (Agua de Jamaica) from the fresh sepals, but you can also let them dry to make hibiscus tea.<meta charset="utf-8"> Dried sepals are also used as a flavoring agent for Gin. The fresh leaves can also be used to add a sour flavor in salads and soups of Asian character. In Asia, the leaves are fried, made soup of or cooked together with various dishes e.g. fish, chicken and beef. Roselle is also often used for<meta charset="utf-8"> its health-enhancing properties . <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</h4> Roselle is a perennial plant that thrives in bright locations. Grow the plant indoors next to a bright window and feel free to move it outside in the summer. Alternatively, grow as an annual outdoor in pots or sow the seeds directly on open ground when the risk of frost is over. Roselle is commercially <meta charset="utf-8">grown in one-year periods. In nature, however, the plant is perennial and it can also be such when grown at home. Overwintering in a bright location is a prerequisite for growing Roselle as a perennial northern Europe. In southern Europe: Spain, France's southern coast, Italy, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, southern Greece and west/south Turkey, Roselle can be grown outdoors as a perennial all year round. Roselle is USDA Zone 9-12. The Roselle plant grows into a small tree/tall bush. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</h4> Soak the seeds 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with punctuated small holes to retain moisture. Optimum temperature for rapid germination is between 25-30 ºC, but the seeds also germinate at around 20 ºC. You may use a heating mat for improved germination conditions. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics: </h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun Height: up to 3 meters Germination Time: 7-30 days USDA Zone: 9-12

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Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

40 SEK

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

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Goji Trio

110 SEK

Black Goji Berry / Black Wolfberry (Lycium ruthenicum)

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Black Goji Berry / Black Wolfberry (Lycium ruthenicum)

45 SEK

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> Common name: Black Goji Berry, Black Wolfberry, Russian Boxthorn, Siyah Goji, Kaokee Scientific name: Lycium ruthenicum Murr. Family: Solanaceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> Black Goji is, like its relative <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-chinense" title="Goji (Lycium barbarum)" target="_blank">Goji (Lycium barbarum)</a>, a rich source of proteins and vitamins. The black goji berry is particularly rich in anthocyanins, with a <meta charset="utf-8">content higher than that of blueberries. The shrub originates from the areas around the Tibetan Plateau and southern Russia. Black Goji is a plant that has not yet received much attention in the West, but it has long been used by the indigenous people in the regions of its natural environment. Surprisingly, the indigenous people of small North Indian communities use the berry to make an ointment to prevent blindness in camels. This is possible thanks to the berry's high content of lutein. The berry gets its deep blue/purple color from the anthocyanins, a substance found in unusually high concentrations in the Black Goji Berry. Anthocyanins are the same substances that give blueberries their blue color and also contribute to a large part of their nutritional value. Ripe Black Goji berries can be eaten raw, dried or cooked. The most common way to consume black goji berries is to make a so-called infusion. This is best done when they are completely fresh, but it can also be done with dried berries. The goji berry gives off different colors depending on the type of water used. In mineral-rich water <meta charset="utf-8">(basic: pH >7) the infusion becomes deep blue and in acidic water <meta charset="utf-8">(pH <7) the color sets to an intense purple. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</h4> Black Goji natively grows in fairly extreme climates where it is exposed to drought, extreme cold, high salinity and nutrient poor soils. These factors have made the Black Goji berry a very hardy plant. It can thrive in temperatures down to -20 ºC. The Black Goji is an easy-to-grow shrub that often produces rich harvests. It likes to grow in well-drained soils (often sandy soils) and establishes a strong root system, which makes it a good soil binder, e.g. at beach sides to prevent erosion as well as shelter from coastal winds. It thrives in locations with lots of sunlight. The Black Goji bush grows up to 2 m and can be grown outdoors in open ground in all of Europe. To protect the Black Goji bush from the harshest conditions, you can cover the base of the plant with straw, leaves etc. in late summer and keep it covered during the colder months - this will protect the plant from the most severe cold as well as prolong the growing season. The numerous berries first appear in green to later turn black/bluish-purple. It is only then that they are ready for harvest. This takes place in summer-autumn. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</h4> The seeds are sown in moist soil. Cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the seed moist. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun Height: 1-2 m Germination Time: 1-3 weeks USDA Zone: 5-9

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Tea bush (Camellia sinensis)

~~65 SEK~~ 55 SEK

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (4pcs/bag)</h4> Common name: Tea Plant, Tea Shrub, Tea Tree Scientific name: Camellia sinensis Family: Theaceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> Tea is consumed worldwide as the second most common beverage after water. The tea bush contains theine, which counteracts fatigue, and theanine , which provides a calming effect, unlike coffee, which only has the invigorating properties of caffeine (=theine). A cup of tea can therefore be invigorating and calming at the same time. It is mainly leaf buds and young leaves that are picked to brew tea with, but sometimes the flowers are also used. The younger the shoots/leafs, the higher quality tea. From the tea bush Camellia sinensis, you can make different types of tea: white, yellow, green, blue (oolong), black and "dark" tea. The difference between them is defined by different fermentation and oxidation processes. White tea is not even allowed to oxidize, while "dark" tea is allowed to both oxidize and ferment for long periods. The types in between are gradually more or less in one direction or the other, in the order stated. All types have their health benefits, sometimes differing. Red tea (rooibos) comes from another species, the Rooibos bush Aspalathus linearis . The tea leaves are also used for cooking in Asia - for example Tea Lead Salad (fermented leaves) in Burma and (fresh leaves) in Thailand. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</h4> <meta charset="utf-8">The exact origin of the Tea bush is debated, although it has been pinned down that it originates from an area south-east of the Tibetan plateau: between China, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and north-east India. The Tea bush was first cultivated in ancient China and not introduced to Europe until the 17th century - only to be spread by colonialists for cultivation in India, Africa and Indonesia.  The first sights of an established plantation in Europe was not until the late 19th century - in the Azores islands of Portugal. Shortly after emerges cultivations in Georgia, Turkey and Russia which still to this day are the largest tea producers in Europe. A southern European climate can be a great match for growing tea, especially on locations with a slightly humid, subtropical and hilly environment with mild winters and long summers. Similar to that of Georgias hillside tea plantations, for example.  Northern Europe has its fair share of successful tea plantations as well, maybe with UK Tregothnan as one of the first. Recent years has seen an increase in northern European tea cultivations, ranging from Belgium all the way up to Sweden. And they are operating well. What this tells us is that cultivating tea is actually possible in most parts of Europe, just spend a bit of your power of thought to find (or create) the right spot. The tea bush naturally grows at high altitudes where it gets colder at night, and it may also be chilly during daytime. It prefers a location sheltered from wind, as it slows down leaf growth. It does not like to grow in shade however, the optimal location is an environment with lots of light. It prefers a well-drained soil - not a permanently moist soil, neither a drought susceptible soil. In optimal conditions the water just flushes through regularly, leaving the soil free to dry up in between flushes.  <meta charset="utf-8">Reading the above preferations, you may start to realize why a sloping hillside environment is the natural environment of the tea bush. A hillside climate is not a must though, many of the successful European cultivations are grown on plain land. Just try to mimic the preferred conditions as much as you can, with whatever means you have available to the degree that you can.  The tea bush can be overwintered outdoors in most of Europe, depending on location and conditions the plants may need to be covered during wintertime - e.g. straw, bark or similar. Tea thrives in acidic soil, use Rhododendron soil when repotting the plant the first time. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</h4> Before sowing the seeds, soak them in water for 1 day (put something on top to press down the seeds in case they float). Then put the seeds on a piece of damp paper, put the paper with the seeds inside a sealed plastic bag in room temperature for a day. Then, sow in a pot and cover with 1-2 cm of soil. If germination has not occurred within a month, <meta charset="utf-8">place the pot with the seeds in the refrigerator for about 1 month. Then take it out and let germinate. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun/Part shade Height: 1-2 meters Germination Time: 1-3 months USDA Zones: 7-9

Purple Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai' (Capsicum annuum)

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Purple Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai' (Capsicum annuum)

40 SEK

Goji Berry / Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum)

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Goji Berry / Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum)

40 SEK

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> Common name: Goji Berry, Wolfberry, <meta charset="utf-8">Matrimony Vine, Chinese Boxthorn, Himalayan/Tibetan Goji Scientific name: Lycium barbarum Family: Solanaceae <h4>Plant history & use:</h4> Goji berries are one of the most popular superfoods on the market and they are often used in muesli, smoothies, salads and bread or simply eaten as they are. The reason for its popularity is probably because the goji berry is one of the most nutrient-dense berries available. 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. The red goji berry is richer in carotenoids than the <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" title="Black Goji Berry (Lycium ruthenicum)" target="_blank">black goji berry</a>, while the black one is richer in antioxidants. The root is used in herbal medicine for its liver cleansing properties. In Asia the leaves are cooked in stews and soups or made into tea. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</h4> Goji grows wild in Asia and since it was brought into Europe it has also started to spread itself naturally here. The plant is a deciduous shrub that usually grows 80-200 cm high. The goji plant is very easy to care for and it is tolerant for both salt and wind. For this reason it is often planted as a soil binder as a barrier along the beachside in costal regions. It thrives well in both sun and partial shade, this is an adaptable plant! The Goji berry can be grown in all of Europe.  <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</h4> The seeds are sown indoors in moist soil, outdoors in pots or in the open field. Optimal germination temperature is around 20-25 ºC . It can take 3-4 months for the newly germinated plants to get ready for transplanting, so it is recommended that you sow early in the year. Then you have a good chance of harvesting already the same year. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun/Part shade Height: 1-3 meters Germination Time: 10-30 days USDA Zone: <meta charset="utf-8">3-10

Somborka pepper / Somborckina (Capsicum annuum)

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Somborka pepper / Somborckina (Capsicum annuum)

40 SEK

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Thai Eggplant (Solanum melongena)

40 SEK

Thai Chili Pepper 'Bird's Eye' (Capsicum annuum)

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Thai Chili Pepper 'Bird's Eye' (Capsicum annuum)

40 SEK

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Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)

35 SEK

<h4>SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> Common name: Okra, <meta charset="utf-8">Lady's Fingers, Gumbo, Bendi Scientific name: Abelmoschus esculentus Family: Malvaceae <h4>Plant history & use:</h4> Okra is a plant with many uses and its fruits are one of the most popular tropical vegetables worldwide. The fruit is a well-used ingredient in cooking thanks to its crispy texture and gelatinous, texture-giving properties. The fruit contains binding substances, which makes it very suitable for stews and soups. It can also be eaten raw - for example in Asian cuisine it is often served alongside the main course as a raw vegetable together with accompanying sauce. Like spinach, the leaves can be used raw in salads or thrown into a wok. Even the leaves possess slightly binding properties. Roasted okra seeds can also be used as a caffeine-free alternative to coffee. In West Africa, where okra is widely cultivated, flower buds and the blossoms are also eaten. The average nutritional value of okra is higher than that of tomato, eggplant, most cucumber plants and many other common vegetables. Okra seeds contain approximately 20% protein as well as 20% oil which can be extracted from the seeds. <h4>Cultivation:</h4> Okra originates from South Asia/Africa and is in its natural environment a perennial. It thrives in heat and is sensitive to frost. Optimum growth temperature is 20+ ºC and temperatures below 10 ºC can be harmful to the plant. For the above mentioned reasons, Okra therefore grows best in greenhouses/cultivation tunnels if you are growing in northern Europe. It can be grown outdoors, but the harvest may be slightly less than what would be possible under optimal conditions. To improve the conditions for outdoor cultivation, in the spring when the soil has warmed up, you can cover the ground with plastic or other ground cover such as straw/bark to prevent heat radiation and thereby extend the growing season towards the autumn. It is however stated that Okra is capable of growing outdoors as an annual over the summer months all the way down to USDA Zone 5. This does not imply overwintering outdoors in USDA Zone 5. If you are living in southern Europe: Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey and parts of France and the Balkan region - you can grow Okra as a perennial outdoors, all year round. See the <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/pages/vaxtzoner-svenska-usda" title="Growing Zones - European USDA Zones" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">European USDA Zone Hardiness Map</a> for reference.  The okra is drought-resistant, but fruit formation is favored by consistent irrigation and nutrient supplementing. Grows best in well-drained loamy soil. Okra is self-pollinating which means you only need one plant to produce fruit. The fruits are harvested at an early (unripe) stage while they are green to avoid a woody taste. One tip is to try breaking off the tip of the fruit - if it breaks, it's fresh, if it bends instead, it's too ripe and the fruit is better suited for seed harvesting. <h4>Sowing:</h4> Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing. Sow the seeds in moist soil and cover with a 1-2 cm layer of soil. Keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate after 2-3 weeks. Germination happens faster at temperatures above 25 ºC. <h4>Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun Height: 1–2 m Germination Time: 1-8 weeks USDA Zone: (5*)9-12 *grown as an annual = no overwintering outdoors

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White Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)

45 SEK

SEEDS (10pcs/bag) Common names: White Roselle, White Rosell hibiscus, White Sorrel Scientific name: Hibiscus sabdariffa Family: Malvaceae Plant history & use: Unlike the more commonly known red roselle hibiscus, the white roselle hibiscus has<meta charset="utf-8"> green-white sepals (what is normally referred to as the "fruit" of roselle hibiscus) more deep yellow flowers and green stem. The fruits are also smaller with white roselle, but the total yield is higher than from regular red roselle. The fruits and leaves are used in the same way as fruit and leaves from ordinary roselle - however, the juice becomes transparent / amber colored instead of the deep red color of ordinary roselle. Hibiscus sabdariffa originated in Africa and spread from there to Asia and the Caribbean. Most popularly used to make juice (Agua de Jamaica) from the fresh sepals, but you can also let them dry to make hibiscus tea. <meta charset="utf-8">Dried sepals are also used as a flavoring agent for Gin. The fresh leaves can also be used as a sour addition in salads or in soups of an Asian character. In Asia, the leaves are usually fried, made into soup or used for prepared dishes with e.g. fish, chicken and beef. Roselle is also often used for its health-enhancing properties. Culture: Roselle thrives in bright locations. Grow indoors in a bright window and feel free to move outside in the summers. Alternatively, sow the seeds directly in open ground when the risk of frost is over. Roselle is grown commercially in one-year periods. In nature, however, the plant is perennial and it can also become so when grown at home. Wintering in a bright location is a prerequisite for perennials in Sweden. Grows into a small tree / tall shrub. Sowing: Soak the seeds 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small holes in it to retain moisture. Optimum temperature for rapid germination is between 25-30 ºC , but the seeds germinate even at 20+ ºC . If necessary, use a heating mat for better germination conditions. Characteristics: Age: Perennial Plant position: sun Height: up to 2 meters Germination time: 7-30 days

Tomato 'Indigo Rose' (Solanum lycopersicum)

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Tomato 'Indigo Rose' (Solanum lycopersicum)

45 SEK

<h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</h4> Common Name: Tomato 'Indigo Rose' Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum Family: Solanaceae <h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">Plant history & use:</h4> Blue tomatoes are produced for their high content of the antioxidant anthocyanin - a substance that gives many fruits & berries their blue/purple hue and also <meta charset="utf-8"> to some extent helps to protect the plant from insect attacks and diseases. Anthocyanins are found in all tomato varieties, but usually not in the fruits but instead in the leaves and stems. This dark purple tomato has a slight plum-like flavor. The fruits are ripe when they have turned from a blue-purple to purple-brown hue. Parts of the tomato that have not been exposed to sunlight can, just like regular tomatoes, turn from green to red when ripening off the plant. Unripe green tomatoes can be pickled or fried together with olive oil and lemon. <h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">Cultivation:</h4> Thrives in warm conditions, both indoors and outdoors. Greenhouse cultivation is a perfect fit. Grows best in well-drained and nutrient-rich soil. 'Indigo Rose' is a very tall tomato, it grows up to 2 meters. Stem support and branch binding is beneficial. The side shoots that emerge from the the crevice between the main stem and the leaf stem are pinched off to favor flowering = more tomatoes! This variety gives harvest for longer periods than short-grown tomato varieties. Tomatoes function well in co-cultivations, add garlic, cress and tagetes as undergrowth to keep aphids away. <h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">Sowing:</h4> Pre-cultivated indoors or sown directly outdoors when the risk of frost is over. Cover only with a thin layer of soil. Keep the seed moist. Usually rapid germination, 5-15 days. <h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Annual Location: Sun Height: 150-200 cm Germination Time: 5-15 days USDA Zone: 10-12

Yellow Goji Berry / Yellow Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum)

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Yellow Goji Berry / Yellow Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum)

55 SEK

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</h4> Common name: Yellow Goji Berry, Yellow Wolfberry, Yellow Boxthorn / Matrimony Vine Scientific name: Lycium barbarum Family: Solanaceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> Yellow Goji Berry belongs to the same genus as the <a title="Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-chinense" target="_blank">red</a> and <a title="Black Goji Berry (Lycium ruthenicum)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" target="_blank">black goji berry</a> and, like its relatives, is a highly nutritious berry - especially rich in vitamins and proteins. Unlike the red goji berry, yellow goji berries contain no bitter substances and also have a lower sugar content. Yellow Goji Berries can be eaten raw as they are, mixed in a salad or dried to add as a topping to granola/cereals/müsli or baked goods. You can also simply make an infusion from them, similar to that of the <a title="Black Goji Berry / Black Wolfberry (Lycium ruthenicum)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/en-international/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/en-international/products/svart-goji-lycium-ruthenicum">black goji berry</a> infusion. Both yellow and black goji berries are relatively uncommon in Europe so far, so here is the chance to have something unusual and useful in your garden! <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</h4> Yellow Goji is a hardy shrub that can withstand many sub zero degrees and is fit for outdoor cultivation in all of Europe, even in the far north. It can be grown in the open field or in a pot. The Goji shrub grows well in both sandy and clayey soils - and everything in between, as long as the soil is well drained. It thrives in sunny locations and is relatively insensitive to drought, wind and salts. The Goji bush has a strong root system which binds the soil effectively. Its hardy properties make it a suitable plant in maritime coastal climates with a lot of wind. Can be planted along the border of beaches to bind the sand and protect against wind. Yellow Goji is a grateful plant that does not require much care. The bush grows to 1-3 meters. Give the bush something to climb/grow against and it will grow faster. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</h4> The seeds are sown in moist soil. Cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the soil moist. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun Height: 1-3 m Germination Time: 1-3 weeks USDA Zone: 6-9

Siberian Ginseng / Russian Root (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

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Siberian Ginseng / Russian Root (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

65 SEK

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (6 capsules = approx. 30 seeds/bag)</h4> Common names: Siberian Ginseng, Eleuthero, Kan Jang, Taiga Root, Thorny Ginseng, Ciwujia, Shigoka, Devil's Bush / Shrub, Touch-Me-Not, Wild Pepper Scientific name: Eleutherococcus senticosus Family: Araliaceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> Siberian Ginseng, or Eleuthero as it is also called, is a winter-hardy "Ginseng species" that belongs to the same family as the Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng) and the American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). However it is not related to the <a title="Indian Ginseng / Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/ashwagandha-indisk-ginseng-withania-somnifera" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/ashwagandha-indisk-ginseng-withania-somnifera">Indian Ginseng</a>. From this Ginseng, it is the root bark that is used for its adaptogenic properties. Adaptogens are substances that help the body deal with different types of stress. Siberian Ginseng is well known among athletes and is also used to treat sleep disorders. Traditionally used in Russian/Chinese medicine. Much of the Siberian Ginseng available on the market is <meta charset="utf-8">ground whole roots, while in fact it is only the bark from the roots that contains the active substances of interest. Here, of course, it is an advantage to grow the Eleuthero yourself, as you control the entire process - from seed to consumption-ready product - by yourself. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</h4> Siberian Ginseng is a shrub originating in Northeast Asia that often grows in forests as undergrowth or forms dense thickets. The bush is thorny and can grow up to 4 meters depending on location. It thrives outdoors in temperate climate Europe and does not have high requirements to grow. Soil-wise, it can handle everything from sand to heavy clay soils, it is not demanding. However, it thrives best in soil mixed with leaves and compost (remember its natural environment is woodlands). Prefers light to partial shade. Can also be grown in a pot. To harvest Eleuthero, you cut off one/several of the plant's underground shoots and let the plant grow. You then peel off the bark from the roots. Dry the root bark and discard the inner root. Siberian Ginseng is a robust species with few known pests. The flowers turn yellow-white/purple which later form black round fruits in clusters. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</h4> Seeds from Siberian Ginseng can be challenging to germinate. The seeds should be stratified to optimize conditions for succesful germination. This can be done by: <ul data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Soaking the seeds for 1 day</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Put the seeds in an airtight plastic bag with sand/peat in the fridge for 2-3 months. Some seeds may need to lie for a whole year.</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Sow seeds in sowing soil, cover with 0.5 cm of soil. Keep the soil moist</li> </ul> If no seeds germinated after 4 months you can try one of these 2 methods: <ul> <li>Leave the seeds in the ground/pot where you have sown them for the rest of the year. Let the natural winter be the long cold period they need. Be sure to protect the soil from heavy rainfall or picking birds with a covering net or similar. Next spring the seeds will hopefully emerge above the soil.</li> <li>Move the seeds in a pot into the fridge. Keep them there until next years spring arrives. Move the pot outdoors and wait for germination.</li> </ul> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics: </h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Partial shade/Sun Height: 2-4 m Germination Time: 2-4 months USDA Zone: 3-7

Purple Thai Eggplant (Solanum melongena)

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Purple Thai Eggplant (Solanum melongena)

40 SEK

Chinese Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis)

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Chinese Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis)

45 SEK

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</h4> Common name: Chinese Liquorice/Licorice Root, Cultivated Licorice Scientific name: Glycyrrhiza glabra Family: Fabaceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> This characterizes Chinese <meta charset="utf-8">Liquorice Root in relation to other <meta charset="utf-8">Liquorice species in the genus Glycyrrhiza: <ul> <li><meta charset="utf-8"> Originally from Central Asia and Northern China.</li> <li>Used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.</li> <li>Hardy down to -25 ºC.</li> <li>Can be grown outdoors in colder climates with appropriate winter protection.</li> <li>Grows to a height of 0.5-1.5 meters. This is a more low-growing licorice species.</li> </ul> Liquorice Root has a long history both as a medicinal plant and as a sweet treat. As early as 4000 BC it was used by the Assyrians and since then the licorice root has been used as a nerve-soother, flu-reliever, anti-infective and more. One of the most prominent uses of the Licorice root by our ancestors was to chew it in order to keep their teeth clean and healthy. This was efficient due to the anti-bacterial properties of the <meta charset="utf-8">substance glycyrrhizin present in the roots. It's also the same substance which provides the sweet flavor. However, <meta charset="utf-8">glycyrrhizin is not metabolized by our bodies and may therefore, just as <a title="Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana">Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)</a>, be used as a sweetening substitute for sugar. Licorice root was sold in pharmacies as a medicine until as late as the 1970s. The Licorice root can be shredded and made into a tea or a refreshening beverage served with ice. In Mongolia, the leaves are used as a substitute for common <a title="Tea (Camellia sinensis)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" target="_blank">Tea (Camellia sinensis)</a>. The root may also be ground/crushed to make your own licorice. Mix with sugar molasses/syrup, flour and anise in a heated saucepan.  Licorice root is also often used together with anise when flavoring alcoholic beverages. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</h4> Licorice root grows naturally in southern Europe and parts of Asia. The plant is hardy down to -25 ºC. In most of Europe, it can be grown outdoors all year round. To protect the plant during the winter, cover the base with twigs, leaves, straw or similar. Measures such as these can allow your Licorice root plant to thrive even in locations that are generally viewed as below its temperature range. The USDA Zone of the Licorice root range from 7-10. Licorice root may also be grown in a wide pot, put outdoors during the warmer months, and indoors during the colder months. Licorice root thrives best in well-drained soil and locations with full sun. The roots, which are the main part used for consumption, become meters long, so a large pot is recommended for pot cultivation. It takes about 3 years for the plant to become harvestable and by that time it will likely have grown to become a fairly large bush.  <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</h4> The seeds can be sown directly outdoors when the soil temperature has risen to above 15 <meta charset="utf-8">ºC. The seeds can also be pre-cultivated indoors any time of the year. Soak the seeds for 1 day before sowing. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the sowing moist. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun Height: 1-2 m Germination Time: 1-3 months USDA Zone: 5-9

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Red Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)

40 SEK

Roman Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza echinata)

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Roman Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza echinata)

45 SEK

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

Golden Himalayan Raspberry (Rubus ellipticus)

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Golden Himalayan Raspberry (Rubus ellipticus)

50 SEK

SEEDS (30pcs/bag) Common names: Golden Himalayan Raspberry, Golden Evergreen Raspberry, Yellow Himalayan Raspberry, Ainselu Scientific name: Rubus ellipticus Family: Rosaceae Plant history & use: The Golden Himalayan Raspberry originates from the Himalayan mountain range in Tibet and Nepal, but also grows wild at high altitudes in more southern latitudes such as Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. The berries have a sweet flavor with a pleasant level of acidity. Nepalese farmers grow and harvest Golden Himalayan Raspberries and then ferment the berries to produce a local fruit wine. The berries have historically been used both as food and for medicinal purposes. Scientific studies have revealed a wealth of macronutrients, micronutrients and various minerals in the berry ( <a rel="noopener" title="Yellow Himalayan Raspberry (Rubus ellipticus Sm.): Ethnomedicinal, Nutraceutical, and Pharmacological Aspects" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10458938/" style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Lamichhane A, Lamichhane G et al.</a> ). Furthermore, the Golden Himalayan Raspberry has been shown to be rich in other beneficial substances, including polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, tannins and terpenoids. In local communities where raspberries grow wild, consumption of the berries is still practiced as in the past. The berries are sold in local markets in the Himalayan region (Manandhar. NP). The inner bark is valued as a medicinal herb in traditional Tibetan medicine. In forest horticulture, the plant is traditionally grown in living fences in the northwestern Himalayas, where it helps to keep out livestock and other animals; mark land boundaries; while providing a range of medicinal and edible uses (Pankaj Sharma & Usha Devi). The plant is also useful in preventing soil erosion and for other soil conservation purposes (Manandhar. NP). This species is also used in raspberry breeding programs, where it is crossed with certain varieties to impart its resistance to diseases and to improve its adaptability to warmer climates (Janick, J. & JN Moore). From the berries, you can (surprisingly) extract a blue-purple dye that can be used in natural dyeing (Grae. I.). Culture: The Golden Himalayan Raspberry is said to be an evergreen shrub in its natural environment - possibly even in the mildest parts of our country. The shrub produces a cluster of stout, thorny, upright stems from a woody rootstock. The shrub usually grows 1-3 m tall, sometimes up to 4.5 m. Easy to grow plant that thrives best in well-drained clay soil. Good hardiness to freezing temperatures, exact hardiness is difficult to find due to its rarity in commercial cultivation, but cases of hardiness down to -20ºC have been reported ( <a style="color: #000000;" rel="noopener" title="Variability in Vegetative Characters and Yield Attributes of Raspberry (Rubus spp.) in Uttarakhand Himalayas" href="https://doi.org/10.1080/15538362.2013.817774" target="_blank">AK Trivedi</a> ) More shade tolerant than many other species in the Raspberry genus (Rubus sp.). However, the best location for maximum fruit set is a sunny location. Annual harvest from wild specimens in the Himalayas is about 750 g from a bush occupying an area of 2.5 m² (Parmar. C. and Kaushal. MK). The shrub is self-fertile and pollinated by insects. New stems are produced each year from the perennial rootstock, these stems set fruit in their second year and then die off to be replaced by last year's fruit-bearing stems the following year. Root tubers collected from plants in Java showed nitrogen-fixing activity and can be assumed to fix their own nitrogen like most plants in the Fabaceae family (MJ Van Steeniis-Kruseman). Sowing: NOTE: These seeds have been stratified (cold period) and can therefore be sown immediately after receipt. Sow the seeds in moist soil. Cover with a thin layer (about 1 cm) of soil. Keep the seeds moist. Features: Year: Perennial Growing position: sun Height: 1-4 m Germination time: 1-3 weeks <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/pages/vaxtzoner-svenska-usda-europa" title="Growing zones - Swedish zones & USDA zones in Sweden and the rest of the world" rel="noopener" target="_blank">USDA zone</a> : 7-10 Growing zone (rough translation): 1-3