Climbing plants - Seeds

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Trivial Names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Sky-Earth,</span> Sail-Earth, <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">K</span> litoria, 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> <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">Blue Himmelsärt with stuffed 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 in Himmelsart is used in Asia in the same way that we in Sweden use chamomile tea.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Like <span 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> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <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> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <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>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Trivial Names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Sky-Earth,</span> Sail-Earth,<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">K</span> litoria, Butterfly Pea <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Fabaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span></p> <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">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 in Himmelsart is used in Asia in the same way that we in Sweden use chamomile tea.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Like<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" data-mce-fragment="1" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus">The goa bean</a></strong></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span>Himmelsärten is regenerative for the soil in that it fixes nitrogen from air pores in the soil and works well as a ground cover crop. On the other hand, Himmelsärten is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike Goa bean.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <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> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <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>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p> SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</p> <p> <strong>Common names</strong> <span>: Goan bean, 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 Goan bean is 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 the Asparagus Pea ( <em>Tetragonolobus</em> <em>purpureus</em> ), which is a different species. The Asparagus Pea has smaller legumes than the Goan Bean, red flowers and smaller, pea-like leaves.</p> <p> The Goan bean has larger leaves of 10-15 cm and light blue flowers, as well as square beans that usually grow to 15-20 cm.<br><br> The goji 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 immature green 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 goba bean is currently a relatively unknown crop but is continuously increasing in commercial use.</p> <p> The cowpea is an effective ground cover and a good weed suppressor. If you plant the cowpea without anything to climb on, it will instead spread at ground level and make it difficult for weeds to get up.</p> <p> The goba also fixes nitrogen to the soil via rhizobacteria and can help rebuild nutrient-poor soils.</p> <p>The goji bean can also be given as feed to ruminants, poultry and fish.</p> <p> <strong>Cultivation</strong> <span>:</span></p> <p> The Goan bean is a perennial plant with a climbing habit (similar to <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Long bean 'Yard Long' / Asparagus bean (Vigna sesquipedalis)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/langbona-yard-long-sparrisbona-vigna-sesquipedalis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the 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 green 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"> <p> Sow seeds indoors early in the year (Jan-Feb). Transplant outdoors or in greenhouses March-May. Sowing depth 2 cm. Keep sowing moist.</p> <p> <strong>Features</strong> <span>:</span></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>

<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>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Trivial name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Loofah,</span><meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Mushroom cucumber, Wash sponge cucumber, Bath sponge creeper</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Luffa aegyptiaca</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Cucurbitaceae</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">Cultivated and used since the fourth century in the Roman Empire. Young fruits were eaten, ripe fruits were used as bath sponges. Loofah mushrooms were until WWII the most used mushroom in the United States.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The young, green fruit is eaten as a vegetable like ordinary cucumber. Quite early in the life of the fruit, it begins to form a distinct fibrous structure on the inside. On a fully ripe fruit, the skin easily peels off the fibrous interior, resulting in a near-perfect sponge that can be used in the same way as our regular household sponges - on the counter, in the bathroom or as a cleaning sponge.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">An advantage of using a loofah sponge is that it stays fresh significantly longer than a "regular" synthetic sponge.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">If you cut the loofah sponge along the long side so you can turn the sponge inside out, you can use the more textured inside as a stronger scrub and the smoother outside as a softer scrub.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Edible young shoots, leaves and flowers - a common way is to "stir" leaves and shoots in a little soy sauce etc. Asian sauces. Seeds left over after harvesting ripe luffa can be roasted and eaten like pumpkin seeds.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The fibers that run along the long side of the fruit's edges are durable and can be used as cords for tying up other plants, for example.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Mushroom cucumber wants to be in a sunny location with good water supply. Grows best in locations with sunlight throughout the day. If you have a greenhouse, it is a perfect place for the mushroom cucumber.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives best in a loamy, well-drained and nutrient-rich soil. Regular nutrient supply is preferred.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Provide plenty of room for climbing for optimal growth.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">At first, the fruit is firm in shape and green in color. It is when the fruit is around 10 cm that the fruit is edible. Soon after that<meta charset="utf-8"> a fibrous structure begins to form inside the skin that makes the fruit unsuitable for edible purposes.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">When the fruit becomes lighter and the skin begins to feel looser against the inside and the color turns yellow to brownish, the fruit is ready to be harvested. Preferably harvest the fruits before they turn completely brown and the skin becomes dry, it can be difficult to peel the fruits without damaging the inside otherwise.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Pinch the fruits off the vine and let them dry for another day before soaking them for a couple of hours to help remove the skin. Do not soak for longer than 1 day as bacterial growth can occur. Remove seeds by opening the bottom of the fruit and shaking them out. Scale. Rinse the loofah sponge with water to remove loose plant debris. Lay to dry again - out in the sun protected from rain works great.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Should you, after all, let the fruits remain on the plant until they are completely brown and dry, it is easiest to remove the skin with an ordinary kitchen knife after soaking.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">If it starts to approach the risk of frost and your fruits still don't look ready, an early harvest is still recommended, as repeated exposure to frost damages foliage and fruits can suffer from rot. Pinch off the fruits and hang them indoors with the skin on to dry. When you see that the shell goes from firm to loose (slightly shriveled appearance) and the color changes to brownish, it is time to open the shell.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The flowers are bright yellow.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Fruits can reach 75 cm in favorable conditions.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The mushroom cucumber needs some time to develop mature (strongly) fibrous fruits. So preferably already in February/March and start up indoors. When the risk of frost is over, the plants can be planted/exhibited.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak seeds 1 day in advance. Sow seeds in seed soil, cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the seed moist. In order to more easily maintain good humidity, the seed can be covered with plastic foil provided with air holes.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan:&nbsp;Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2 meter<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 5-20 days<br>USDA Zone: 10-12</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"> <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>

<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">Light-Purple Butterfly Pea,</span> Asian Pigeonwings, Cordofan Pea, Darwin pea<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Fabaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A light purple variant of the more common one<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><a title="Blue sky pea (Clitoria ternatea)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" target="_blank">Blue Sky Pea</a></strong></span> . This variety has stuffed flowers.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Large climbing plant with edible flowers. Can be grown as a cover crop against a fence or as a ground cover.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">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">As a comparison, you can think that tea made in Himmelsart is used in Asia in the same way that we in Sweden use chamomile tea.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Like<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" target="_blank"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">The goa bean</strong></a></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span>Himmelsärten is regenerative for the soil in that it fixes nitrogen from air pores in the soil and works well as a ground cover crop. On the other hand, Himmelsärten is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike Goa bean.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The sky pea is a sun-loving, fast-growing plant that quickly establishes itself if it has something to climb on.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation in a pot is recommended if you want to let it become perennial in Sweden. Overwinter frost-free.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Able to grow in both moist and dry soils. Thrives surprisingly well in heavy clay soils. For growing in pots, a loamy soil with good drainage should be used.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Top branches for a bushier growth habit.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Pre-cultivated indoors early in the year, alternatively sown outside in April-May.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds 1 day in advance. Sow in moist soil and preferably cover with plastic with small air holes to maintain good moisture.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">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>

<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">Light Purple Sky Pea,</span> Light Purple Sail Pea, Light Purple<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">K</span> litoria, Light Purple Butterfly Pea<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Fabaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span></p> <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">Magenta colored variant of the more common one<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" title="Blue sky pea (Clitoria ternatea)" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" target="_blank">Blue Sky Pea</a></strong></span> .</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Large climbing plant with edible flowers. Can be grown as a cover crop against a fence or as a ground cover.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">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">As a comparison, you can think that tea made in Himmelsart is used in Asia in the same way that we in Sweden use chamomile tea.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Like<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #4e991d;"><a title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" target="_blank"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">The goa bean</strong></a></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span>Himmelsärten is regenerative for the soil in that it fixes nitrogen from air pores in the soil and works well as a ground cover crop. On the other hand, Himmelsärten is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike Goa bean.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <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> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <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>

<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">Light Blue Sky Pea,</span> Light Blue Sail Pea, Light Blue<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">K</span> litoria, Light-blue Butterfly Pea<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Fabaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span></p> <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">Light blue variant of the more common one<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Blue sky pea (Clitoria ternatea)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" data-mce-fragment="1" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea">Blue Sky Pea</a></strong></span> . This variety has double petals, there is also a <a title="Light Blue Sky 'Blue Sky' Filled Inflorescence (Clitoria ternatea)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/ljusbla-himmelsart-blue-sky-fylld-blomstallning-clitoria-ternatea" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Light Blue Himmelsärt with a filled inflorescence</strong></span></a> .</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Large climbing plant with edible flowers. Can be grown as a cover crop against a fence or as a ground cover.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">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">As a comparison, you can think that tea made in Himmelsart is used in Asia in the same way that we in Sweden use chamomile tea.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Like<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1"><a style="color: #4e991d;" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" data-mce-fragment="1" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">The goa bean</strong></a></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span>Himmelsärten is regenerative for the soil in that it fixes nitrogen from air pores in the soil and works well as a ground cover crop. On the other hand, Himmelsärten is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike Goa bean.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <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> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <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>

<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">White Sky Pea,</span> White Sail Pea, White<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">K</span> litoria, White Butterfly Pea<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Clitoria <meta charset="utf-8">ternatea</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Fabaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span></p> <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">White variant of the more common <span style="color: #4e991d;"><strong><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/bla-himmelsart-clitoria-ternatea" title="Blue sky pea (Clitoria ternatea)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank">Blue Sky Pea</a></strong></span> . This variety has stuffed flowers.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Large climbing plant with edible flowers. Can be grown as a cover crop against a fence or as a ground cover.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In Asia, tea made directly from the flowers is drunk. Sometimes it is mixed with lemongrass, honey and lime.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Himmelsärt is also used in traditional medicine as a relaxant and memory enhancer.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">As a comparison, you can think that tea made in Himmelsart is used in Asia in the same way that we in Sweden use chamomile tea.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Like<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><a title="Goa bean / Wing bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/goabona-vingbona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">The goa bean</strong></span></a><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span>Himmelsärten is regenerative for the soil in that it fixes nitrogen from air pores in the soil and works well as a ground cover crop. On the other hand, Himmelsärten is generally not hardy in Sweden, unlike Goa bean.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <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> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <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></p> <p> SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;"> <strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Loofah,<meta charset="utf-8"> Cucumber, Cucumber, Bath Cucumber</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Luffa aegyptiaca</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span>Cucurbitaceae</span></p> <p> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p></p> <p> <meta charset="utf-8"><b>Wax gourd<span> </span></b><span>is a species in the genus Benincasa (the only one) in the family of cucumber plants (Curcurbitaceae). Biologically, therefore, not a pumpkin belonging to the genus of pumpkins (Curcubita), nor a melon (read more &gt; Melons). However, they are closely related to each other belonging to the same family. It is called winter melon in the same way as winter pumpkins because it is harvested late when it has grown (read more &gt; Pumpkins). The species has its origin in South and Southeast Asia and is cultivated in warm and humid climates generally throughout Asia. There are different varieties. See the film, click on "New Sokhom" under the image above.</span><br></p> <div> <br> <b>The fruit</b> : It is a large green, long, narrow fruit that can grow to 80 centimeters long. The fruit is covered with fine hairs that fall off when ripe, giving the fruit a waxy coating. The coating gives the fruit a long shelf life, up to a year. The flesh is white with a slightly sweet taste.<br><br><br> <span style="color: #ff0000;">HOW TO USE A WAX PUMP</span><br> <br>Wax gourd is eaten as a vegetable similar to squash. It is one of the few vegetables available in winter. Used in soups, stews, stir-fries, chutney, fruit drink or candied as a snack. In China as a filling in New Year and moon cakes. In India known for its medicinal properties and used in spiritual contexts.</div> <p></p> <p> Cultivated and used since the 4th century in the Roman Empire. Young fruits were eaten, ripe fruits were used as bath sponges. Luffa sponge was the most widely used sponge in the United States until WWII.</p> <p> The young, green fruit is eaten as a vegetable, similar to a common cucumber. Quite early in the fruit's life, it begins to develop a distinctive fibrous structure on the inside. On a fully ripe fruit, the skin easily peels away from the fibrous inside, resulting in a near-perfect sponge that can be used in the same way as our regular household sponges - on the counter, in the bathroom or as a cleaning sponge.</p> <p>One advantage of using a luffa sponge is that it stays fresh significantly longer than a "regular" synthetic sponge.</p> <p> If you cut the loofah sponge along the long side so that you can turn the sponge inside out, you can use the more textured inside as a stronger scrub and the smoother outside as a softer scrub.</p> <p> Edible younger shoots, leaves and flowers - a common way is to "stir-fry" leaves and shoots in a little soy sauce, etc. Asian sauces. Seeds left over after harvesting mature luffa can be roasted and eaten like pumpkin seeds.</p> <p> The fibers that run along the long side of the fruit's edges are durable and can be used as strings for tying up other plants, for example.</p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> Cucumbers prefer a sunny location with good water supply. They grow best in locations with sunlight all day. If you have a greenhouse, this is a perfect place for cucumbers.</p> <p> Grows best in humus-rich, well-drained and nutrient-rich soil. Regular nutrient supply is preferred.</p> <p>Provide plenty of climbing space for optimal growth.</p> <p> At first the fruit is firm in shape and green in colour. It is when the fruit is around 10 cm that the fruit is edible. Shortly after that<meta charset="utf-8"> A fibrous structure begins to form inside the peel, making the fruit unsuitable for edible purposes.</p> <p> When the fruit becomes lighter and the skin starts to feel looser against the inside and the color turns yellow to brownish, the fruit is ready to harvest. It is best to harvest the fruits before they turn completely brown and the skin becomes completely dry, otherwise it can be difficult to peel the fruits without damaging the inside.</p> <p>Pinch the fruits off the vine and let them dry for another day before soaking them for a couple of hours to make it easier to remove the skin. Do not soak for longer than 1 day as bacterial growth may occur. Remove seeds by opening the bottom of the fruit and shaking them out. Peel. Rinse the loofah sponge with water to remove loose plant debris. Lay out to dry again - outside in the sun protected from rain works great.</p> <p> If you still want to leave the fruits on the plant until they are completely brown and dry, it is easiest to remove the peel with a regular kitchen knife after soaking.</p> <p>If the risk of frost is approaching and your fruit still doesn't look ready, it is still recommended to harvest early, as repeated exposure to frost damages the foliage and the fruit can rot. Pinch off the fruit and hang it indoors with the skin on to dry. When you see the skin going from firm to loose (slightly shriveled appearance) and the color changing to brownish, it is time to open the skin.</p> <p> The flowers are bright yellow.</p> <p> Fruits can grow to 75 cm in favorable conditions.</p> <p> <strong>Sowing:</strong><br></p> <p> The mushroom cucumber needs some time to develop mature (strongly) fibrous fruits. Therefore, it is advisable to start them indoors in February/March. When the risk of frost is over, the plants can be planted/exhibited.</p> <p> Soak seeds 1 day in advance. Sow seeds in seeding soil, cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the seeds moist. To more easily maintain good moisture, the seeds can be covered with plastic film with air holes.</p> <p> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p> Year: One year <br>Growing position: sun<br> Height: 2 m<br> Germination time: 5-20 days</p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> A trio of 3 different seed varieties with purple, edible fruits!<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> What gives the fruits their purple color are substances called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are antioxidants that prevent and repair the body from oxidative stress that can occur during periods of stress or infections, for example.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Of course, the fruits also contain other nutrients that are important for good health. The Goan bean has a high protein content; the chili pepper, capsaicin, helps reduce inflammation and the Thai eggplant is a rich source of vitamins A, B and C.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Take advantage of a colorful trio and grow at the same time for good health - which of course all edible vegetables contribute to in one way or another.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Total of 35 seeds of 3 varieties:</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> 5 seeds Purple Goan Bean<br data-mce-fragment="1"> 10 seeds Purple Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai'<br data-mce-fragment="1"> 20 seeds Purple Thai Eggplant</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Read more about each variety here:<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <ul data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/lila-goabona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Purple Goa Bean / Purple Wing Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;">Purple Goa Bean / Purple Wing Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)</span></strong></a></li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/chilipeppar-purple-thai-capsicum-annuum" title="Purple Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai' (Capsicum annuum)" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;">Purple Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai' (Capsicum annuum)</span></strong></a></li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/lila-thailandsk-auubergine-solanum-melongena" title="Purple Thai Eggplant (Solanum melongena)" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;">Purple Thai Eggplant (Solanum melongena)</span></strong></a> </li> </ul>

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

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

<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>