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Holy Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)

35 SEK

<h4>SEEDS (50pcs/bag)</h4> Common Names: Holy Basil, Tulsi, Tulasi, Kaprao, Hot Basil, Damole Scientific name: Ocimum tenuiflorum / Ocimum sanctum Family: Lamiaceae <h4>Plant history & use:</h4> Holy Basil is more spicy and peppery than the closely related "sweet" basil (Ocimum basilicum) we usually eat in Europe. It is also one of the few basil varieties which can grow into smaller trees. Holy Basil is often confused with Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) - which is a different species. Because of this confusion and the rarer occurrence of Holy Basil, Thai basil is sometimes mistakenly used in cooking where Holy Basil is actually the correct component. An example of such occurrence can be in the Thai dish Pad Kaprao, which is named after the Holy Basil's Thai name kaprao. The difference between these two basils is that Thai Basil is sweeter and more licorice-like while Holy Basil is spicier and more peppery, hence the name Hot Basil which is sometimes used. In addition to cooking, the plant's leaves and flowers are also used to make a calming tea. As one of the most well-used ancient medicinal plants, Holy Basil has been used to treat common colds, headaches, various stress disorders and more. Stem, leaves and seeds are used for these purposes. In traditional societies, the herb is also used as a natural mosquito repellent, by applying the aroma from the plant on the skin. <meta charset="utf-8">Similarly, dried leaves have been mixed with stored grains to repel insects for hundreds of years. <h4>Cultivation:</h4> Use a well-drained, loamy soil and place in partial shade to full sun, it will grow well in both. Thrives best in moist soil, but not wet. If you let the soil dry out between waterings it will enhance the aroma production of the plant -  this is the result of a response to stress. Place the Holy Basil in a pot with plenty of room for the roots to give the plant a chance to grow into a small tree. Move the pot indoors before winter as the plant does not thrive in temperatures below 15 ° C. If the plant is slowly led into a winter dormancy, it can manage to overwinter in temperatures down to -1 ° C, but this slows down growth. In Southern Europe - Spain, Italy, Balkan, Greece and South/West Turkey - you can grow Holy Basil outdoors all year round. If you want the plant to focus more on foliage growth, you can cut off inflorescences before they have time to fully develop. Holy Basil is easy to take cuttings from, make a diagonal cut with a clean tool just below a leaf node. The cutting should be around 15 cm. Remove the bottom leaves from the cutting and place in a glass of water that you change regularly. Plant in soil when roots have developed. <h4>Sowing:</h4> Place the seeds on a layer of <meta charset="utf-8">moist soil. Lightly press the seeds into the soil for good contact. Keep the soil moist. One way to maintain good humidity is to cover the sown seeds with plastic provided with air holes. <h4>Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Partial shade/Sun Height: 30-150 cm Germination Time: 5-15 days USDA Zone: 10-12

Indian Ginseng / Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

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Indian Ginseng / Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

35 SEK

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

Toothache Plant / Szechuan Buttons (Acmella oleracea)

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Toothache Plant / Szechuan Buttons (Acmella oleracea)

35 SEK

<h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">SEEDS (30pcs/bag)</h4> Common names: Toothache Plant, <meta charset="utf-8">Szechuan Buttons, <meta charset="utf-8">Paracress, Jambu, Buzz Buttons, Tingflowers, Electric Daisy Scientific name: Acmella oleracea Family: Asteraceae <h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">Plant history & use:</h4> This unique plant has electrical & numbing properties. Gourmet chefs around the world sprinkle a few of the flower's stamens into the food to give the guest a unique sensation. It starts with a faint electric "touch" that turns into a pretty numbing feeling. The feeling can be compared to that which the Szechuan pepper evokes. That is why the flower buds are sometimes called "Szechuan buttons". Fresh leaves are still used to this day to relieve toothache by chewing them. This is thanks to the numbing and antibacterial properties of the leaves. Chewing the leaves also gives a refreshing feeling and counteracts dry mouth. Historically, the leaves have been chewed on to relieve throat & palate infections. Thanks to the muscle-relaxing properties of <meta charset="utf-8">A. oleracea, the plant is also used in natural anti-wrinkle agents and is sometimes referred to as "nature's botox". The whole plant is edible. The flower buds can be used as a topping in anything ranging from cocktails to pasta & fish dishes - only creativity sets the limits. The leaves are used in salads and stews. Paracress is an effective attractor of pollinators. <h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">Cultivation:</h4> In the wild, paracress grows in somewhat warmer climates, often in moist soils. However, the plant can withstand periods of drought. In temperate climates, it is best grown in a pot, either indoors or outdoors. Overwintering should be frost-free.  In subtropical and tropical climates it can be grown directly in the ground year round, and provide you with its electric & numbing properties year after year. <meta charset="utf-8">Placement should be in sun or partial shade. Thrives best in a well-drained, loamy soil. Potting soil works great. Grows quickly into a winding shrub. If sown in March, the plant blooms already at the end of June. <h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">Sowing:</h4> Sow the seeds on top of moist soil. Do not cover the seeds. Keep the seed moist. Germination time is usually 5-15 days. <h4 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;">Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun/Part shade Height: 30 cm Germination Time: 5-15 days USDA Zone: 9-11

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Culantro / Ngò Gai (Eryngium foetidum)

35 SEK

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (50pcs/bag)</h4> Common names: Culantro, Ngò Gai, Recao, Chadon Beni, Mexican Coriander, Bandhaniya, Long Coriander, Sawtooth Coriander, Pak Chi Farang Scientific name: Eryngium foetidum Family: Apiaceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> Culantro, or <meta charset="utf-8">Ngò Gai, is a perennial tropical herb that can be grown outdoors frost-free or in a pot and overwintered indoors for harvest all year round. It is related to "common" cilantro, Coriandrum sativum. The taste of culantro is reminiscent of cilantro, but it is stronger and more solid. Culantro also retains its flavor and color significantly better when dried, making it popular in the dried spices industry. Goes well with soups, rice and fish dishes. An example is the Thai soup Tom Yum, where it marries perfectly the other ingredients. It's also common in accompanying seafood sauces, often together with lime, chili and more. The plant's leaves and roots are also to be used in tea to stimulate the appetite and relieve fever & stomach aches. There are additional areas of use.  <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</h4> Culantro is easy to grow and thrives best in well-drained soils in sun/part shade. The soil should be kept on the drier side, without drying out completely. It takes about 60 days for the plant to be ready for the first harvest. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</h4> Sow directly on the plant site when the soil has warmed up or pre-cultivate indoors. 1 cm deep. Remember to keep the soil moist when growing indoors. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun/Part shade Height: 30-60 cm Germination Time: 10-30 days USDA Zone: 7-11

Tree basil / African basil (Ocimum gratissimum)

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Tree basil / African basil (Ocimum gratissimum)

45 SEK

SEEDS (50pcs/bag) Common Names : Tree Basil, Clove Basil, African Basil, Bai Yeera, Ram Tulsi Scientific name : Ocimum gratissimum Family : Lamiaceae Plant history & use : Basil is an herb with a long history of use in both cooking and medicinal purposes. The leaves have a unique, sweet, spicy and slightly licorice-like aroma. As the name suggests, this basil plant can branch out and grow into a perennial, meter-high tree. Like the <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/helig-basilika-ocimum-tenuiflorum" title="Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)" style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/helig-basilika-ocimum-tenuiflorum" target="_blank" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;">Holy Basilica</a> , which, however, can be even higher. A clear advantage is not having to re-sow basil year after year. The tree basil is usually used in various woks, such as the Thai dish Pad Bai Yeera with an optional protein supplement. You can also use the leaves in salad or grind them into different types of sauces. Traditionally, tea is brewed from both fresh and dried leaves from the Tree Basil. <meta charset="utf-8">In areas where tree basil grows naturally, a cold drink is brewed from fresh leaves that is believed to cure sunstroke and headaches. In traditional medicinal use, the leaves have been used to treat colds and flu by clearing the respiratory tract. Also as soothing for stomach problems such as bloating. The tree basil also acts as a natural pest control thanks to the content of natural aromatic oils and keeps both mosquitoes, flies and thrips away. For commercial purposes, Tree Basil is also grown for the extraction of its aromatic oil, which is used in both medicines and cosmetic products. Cultivation : Tree basil is believed to originate from Africa. Today it grows on all the continents of the world. It is an adaptive plant that today naturally grows in both dry and humid climates, along the coast and in inland climates. Copes in both more acidic and more basic as well as heavier to lighter soils. For optimal growth, tree basil prefers bright locations with good water availability. <meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Preferably use a well-drained, humus-rich soil and place in full sun, it can also handle positions in semi-shade. Top the branches regularly for a bushier growth pattern. Also cut off budding flowers in the summer to contribute to stronger growth of the tree. Winter indoors/frost-free. If you have access to a plant lamp, the plant can continue its growth at a good pace even during the winter months.<meta charset="utf-8"> The tree basil tolerates temperatures from 7-36 °C. Easy to take cuttings from. Cuttings take root after about 1 month. Well cared for plants can have a lifespan of 5-10 years. Sowing : Pre-cultivate indoors, alternatively sow outdoors in the summer when the soil is warm. The seeds are light-germinating - therefore cover the seeds with an extremely thin layer of soil or do not cover at all. Keep the seed moist.<meta charset="utf-8"> One way to maintain good humidity is to cover the seed with plastic provided with air holes. Optimal germination temperature is 20-25 °C. Tree basil seeds generally have a low germination rate, so it's a good idea to sow a larger amount of seeds. Suggest all 50 seeds in a larger pot, or in several smaller ones<meta charset="utf-8"> individual pots. Properties : Age: Perennial Plant position: sun Height: 30-100 cm Germination time: 5-15 days

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Syrian Rue / Harmel (Peganum harmala)

40 SEK

<h4>SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> Common names: <meta charset="utf-8"> Syrian Rue, Harmel, Wild Rue, African Rue, Esfand Scientific name: Peganum harmala Family: Zygophyllaceae <h4>Plant history & use:</h4> Syrian Rue is a historically well-known plant and is still used today in sedative medications - mainly in the Middle East, North Africa and South West Asia, but even in Finland it is used in prescription medicine. It is the roots and seeds that you use, which you either make a decoction of, grind down or extract oil from. The seeds are also used to dye fabrics, as they emit a red color. <meta charset="utf-8">The ripe seed contains 3.8 - 5.8% of the alkaloids harmine, harmaline, harmalol and peganine. Ineffective as a contact poison, they are active in vapour form where they are effective against algae, in higher concentrations to water animals and lethal to moulds, bacteria and intestinal parasites. <meta charset="utf-8">There is speculation that this plant was the sacred 'Soma' plant, which was used by the ancients of India and Persia as an hallucinogenic aid to understanding the deeper meaning of life. The seed is used as an incense. <h4>Cultivation:</h4> <meta charset="utf-8">Syrian Rue is a low-growing (0.5-1m), perennial shrub. It can be grown outdoors in most of Central, Northern and Eastern Europe, and in all of Southern Europe.  The key point for growing Syrian Rue is a well-drained soil. Not sensitive to sandy and nutrient-poor soils. Mediterranean soil works well. Please allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Preferably to be grown in an open position with full sun. <meta charset="utf-8">The shrub can handle temperatures down to -20<meta charset="utf-8">°C and survives the winter despite its shedding of foliage, thanks to its strong root system. The rate of success for overwintering outdoors is higher if the shrub grows in a dry soil rather than in a moist soil. <h4>Sowing:</h4> Sown either indoors in a pot or outdoors May-Sep. <h4>Characteristics:</h4> Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun Height: 50-100 cm Germination Time: 1-8 weeks USDA Zone: 7-10

Greek Mountain Tea / Mursalski Tea (Sideritis scardica)

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Greek Mountain Tea / Mursalski Tea (Sideritis scardica)

40 SEK

<h4>SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> Common Names: Greek Mountain Tea, Mursalski Tea, Ironwort, Shepherd's Tea, Mursalski Trigradski Tea Scientific name: Sideritis scardica Family: Lamiaceae <h4>Plant history & use:</h4> Greek Mountain Tea, also known as Mursalski tea, has a fascinating history in traditional medicine and culture in the Balkan region. The plant comes from the area below the Mursalitsa mountain in the Rodopi Mountains, Bulgaria. For a long time, this aromatic herb has been used by the people of the Rhodope Mountains for its medicinal properties and to add flavor to various drinks. For centuries, shepherds have drunk the tea to keep warm and stimulated during their walks. The plant's popularity has spread beyond its countries of origin thanks to its unique properties and benefits. Among the most valuable properties of Greek Mountain Tea we find its medicinal value. It has traditionally been used to relieve indigestion and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and pain. Its aromatic leaves are used to make teas and drinks that provide a refreshing and spicy taste experience. Most of the genus<meta charset="utf-8"> Wound mints ( Sideritis ) are called "Bergste", of which the majority of the varieties are specifically called Greek Bergste, although not all varieties originate from Greece. As described above, these seeds are from the unique variety that grows just below the Mursalitsa mountain in Bulgaria and has been drunk by the Rhodopian people for centuries. The tea has a different taste and effect depending on where it has been grown - even if it is the same species. This is partly due to soil and altitude. Teas from Sideritis scardica can thus be distinguished and, for example, called "Olympus Mountain Tea" if it has been grown on Mt. Olympus in Greece, "Titan Mountain Tea" if grown on Mt. Othrys (Titan Mountain) and "Mursalski Mountain Tea" if grown on Mt. Mursalitsa. <h4>Cultivation:</h4> Grekiskt Bergste thrives best in sunny locations and well-drained soil. This perennial herb loves warmth and is very drought tolerant once established. For best results, the plant is overwintered frost-free. But it can survive the winter outdoors in favorable conditions zone 1-2. To obtain the highest possible content of bioactive compounds in the leaves, harvesting early in the morning is recommended. <h4>Sowing:</h4> Sow the seeds in moist soil and cover only with a thin layer of soil. Cover the seed with plastic with small air holes. Keep the seed moist. Germination usually occurs within 10 days. <h4>Characteristics:</h4> <meta charset="utf-8">Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun Height: 40 cm Germination Time: 5-14 days

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Stevia / Candyleaf (Stevia rebaudiana)

40 SEK

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (20pcs/bag)</h4> Common names: Stevia, <meta charset="utf-8">Candyleaf, Sweetleaf, Sugarleaf Scientific name: Stevia rebaudiana Family: Asteraceae <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</h4> Stevia has <meta charset="utf-8">for centuries been used for its sweetening properties, i.a. in South America to sweeten teas. The plant's sweetness comes from the substances stevioside and rebaudioside and is approximately 200 times sweeter than regular sugar. The leaves are used either fresh or dried, powdered or in liquid form. Suitable for sweetening teas and pastries. Or as a snack. <h4 data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</h4> Stevia is a perennial, heat-loving herb that grows to around 60 cm tall. Grows preferably in bright positions and in moist and well-drained soil. For year-round harvest, the plant is overwintered frost-free. It is said that you should harvest the leaves early in the morning to obtain the highest possible glycoside content in the leaves. Sowing: Sow the seeds on top of moist seed starting soil and lightly press the seeds down against the soil surface. Cover the pot with the seeds with plastic provided with small aerating holes. Keep the soil moist. Characteristics: Lifespan: Perennial Location: Sun Height: 60 cm Germination Time: 10-30 days USDA Zone: 8-11

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