Wintergreen

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Tea Plant: 2 years old - current height 30-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Seed-sown plants, grown in Swedish climate</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Tea Plant, Tea Shrub, Tea Tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Camellia sinensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Theaceae</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Tea is consumed worldwide as the second most common beverage after water. The tea bush contains theine, which counteracts fatigue, and <em>theanine</em> , 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.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">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.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">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&nbsp;defined&nbsp;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.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Red tea (rooibos) comes from another species, the Rooibos bush<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Aspalathus linearis</em> <em data-mce-fragment="1">.</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea leaves are also used for cooking in Asia - for example Tea Lead Salad (fermented leaves) in Burma and (fresh leaves) in Thailand.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><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.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Tea bush was first cultivated in ancient China and&nbsp;not introduced to Europe until the 17th century - only to be spread by colonialists&nbsp;for cultivation in&nbsp;India, Africa and Indonesia.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The first sights of an established plantation in Europe was not until the late 19th century - in the Azores islands of Portugal.&nbsp;Shortly after emerges cultivations in Georgia, Turkey and Russia which still to this day are the largest tea producers in Europe.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A southern European climate can be a great match for growing tea, especially on locations&nbsp;with a slightly humid, subtropical and hilly environment with mild winters and long summers. Similar&nbsp;to that&nbsp;of Georgias hillside tea plantations, for example.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Northern Europe has its fair share of successful tea plantations as well, maybe with&nbsp;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.&nbsp;What this&nbsp;tells us is&nbsp;that cultivating tea is actually possible in most parts of Europe, just&nbsp;spend a bit of&nbsp;your power of thought to&nbsp;find (or create) the right spot.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea bush naturally grows at high altitudes where it gets colder at night, and it may also be&nbsp;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.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It prefers a well-drained soil - not a permanently moist soil, neither a drought susceptible soil. In optimal conditions the water just <em>flushes through</em> regularly,&nbsp;leaving the soil free to dry up in between flushes.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Reading the above preferations, you&nbsp;may start to realize why a sloping hillside environment is the natural environment of the tea bush. A hillside climate&nbsp;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,&nbsp;with whatever means you have available to the degree that you can.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea bush can be overwintered outdoors in&nbsp;most of Europe, depending on location and&nbsp;conditions the plants may need to be covered during wintertime - e.g. straw, bark or similar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Tea thrives in acidic soil, use Rhododendron soil when repotting the plant the first time.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong></strong></h4> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun/Part shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 months<br>USDA Zones: 7-9</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Tea Plant: 2 years old - current height 30-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Seed-sown plants, grown in Swedish climate</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Tea Plant, Tea Shrub, Tea Tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Camellia sinensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Theaceae</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Tea is consumed worldwide as the second most common beverage after water. The tea bush contains theine, which counteracts fatigue, and <em>theanine</em> , 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.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">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.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">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&nbsp;defined&nbsp;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.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Red tea (rooibos) comes from another species, the Rooibos bush<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Aspalathus linearis</em> <em data-mce-fragment="1">.</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea leaves are also used for cooking in Asia - for example Tea Lead Salad (fermented leaves) in Burma and (fresh leaves) in Thailand.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><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.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Tea bush was first cultivated in ancient China and&nbsp;not introduced to Europe until the 17th century - only to be spread by colonialists&nbsp;for cultivation in&nbsp;India, Africa and Indonesia.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The first sights of an established plantation in Europe was not until the late 19th century - in the Azores islands of Portugal.&nbsp;Shortly after emerges cultivations in Georgia, Turkey and Russia which still to this day are the largest tea producers in Europe.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A southern European climate can be a great match for growing tea, especially on locations&nbsp;with a slightly humid, subtropical and hilly environment with mild winters and long summers. Similar&nbsp;to that&nbsp;of Georgias hillside tea plantations, for example.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Northern Europe has its fair share of successful tea plantations as well, maybe with&nbsp;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.&nbsp;What this&nbsp;tells us is&nbsp;that cultivating tea is actually possible in most parts of Europe, just&nbsp;spend a bit of&nbsp;your power of thought to&nbsp;find (or create) the right spot.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea bush naturally grows at high altitudes where it gets colder at night, and it may also be&nbsp;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.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It prefers a well-drained soil - not a permanently moist soil, neither a drought susceptible soil. In optimal conditions the water just <em>flushes through</em> regularly,&nbsp;leaving the soil free to dry up in between flushes.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Reading the above preferations, you&nbsp;may start to realize why a sloping hillside environment is the natural environment of the tea bush. A hillside climate&nbsp;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,&nbsp;with whatever means you have available to the degree that you can.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea bush can be overwintered outdoors in&nbsp;most of Europe, depending on location and&nbsp;conditions the plants may need to be covered during wintertime - e.g. straw, bark or similar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Tea thrives in acidic soil, use Rhododendron soil when repotting the plant the first time.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong></strong></h4> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun/Part shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 months<br>USDA Zones: 7-9</p>

<p>'Tearoma®' is a tea variety bred in Switzerland for its good hardiness and ability to be grown outdoors all year round in our climate. It is still a new phenomenon that you can grow tea in Sweden, not all tea varieties can cope but the ones with the best hardiness on the market today are this variety and the Dutch-bred variety <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/tebuske-tetrad-tea-by-me-camellia-sinensis-2-3-ar-30-50-cm" title="Tea bush 'Tea By Me': Hardy variety (Camellia sinensis) 2 &amp; 3 years 30-50 cm" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><strong>'Tea by Me'</strong></span></a> .</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> <span>Tea, Tea bush, Tea tree, Tea plant</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Camellia sinensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Theaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Tea is consumed all over the world and is the second most common drink after water. The tea bush contains theine, which counteracts fatigue, and <em>theanine,</em> which has a calming effect, unlike coffee, which only has the stimulating properties of caffeine (=theine). A cup of tea can therefore be invigorating and calming at the same time.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> It is mainly the leaf buds and leaves that are picked to brew tea, but sometimes the flowers are also used.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> 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 made up of 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 listed above. All types have their health benefits, sometimes different.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Red tea (rooibos) comes from a different plant species, the Rooibos bush.<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Aspalathus linearis</em> <em data-mce-fragment="1">.</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea leaves are also used in cooking in Asia - for example, <em>Tea Leaf Salad</em> (fermented leaves) in Burma and (fresh leaves) in Thailand.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea has recently started to be grown in Sweden and there is a successful tea plantation on Gotland that grows for commercial use. The tea bush grows in its natural environment at high altitudes where it gets colder at night, and where it can also be cold during the day. The tea bush can be overwintered outdoors in Sweden, depending on the location and circumstances, the plants may need to be covered for the winter (e.g. with straw).</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Protect from cold winds with some windbreak, such as non-woven fabric attached to posts around the plant, and cover with straw or similar during the winter months.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea thrives in acidic soil, use Rhododendron soil when repotting the plant for the first time.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun/partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p> 1 Yuzu tree: 1 year old - current height 20-40 cm<span data-mce-fragment="1"></span><meta charset="utf-8"></p> <p> Yuzu are self-fertile = only 1 tree is needed for fruiting</p> <p> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Yuzu</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:<span> </span></strong><em>Citrus × junos</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"><br></span></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Rutaceae<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></p> <div class="column" data-mce-fragment="1"> <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"><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em> </p> <div class="page" title="Page 2" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="section" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="layoutArea" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="column" data-mce-fragment="1"> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Grown best in greenhouses, where it can overwinter with winter cover. Can also be grown outdoors all year round in the mildest parts of the country with winter cover. Hardy down to 10-15 degrees below zero.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> Features:</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 3-4 meters<br> Growing zone: 1 (with winter cover), alternatively overwinter cool/winter cover in greenhouse </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 female Tasmanian Pepper plant: 1 year old - current height 20-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/tasmansk-peppar-bergspeppar-20-40-cm-tasmannia-lanceolata" title="Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Female plant 20-40 cm (Tasmannia lanceolata)" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);">Follow this link for female plants</span></strong></a> .</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> <span>Tasmanian Pepperberry, Mountain Pepper, Pepper Tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Tasmannia lanceolata</span></em> (syn. <em><span>Drimys aromatica</span></em> )<em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Winteraceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Description coming soon...</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Description coming soon...</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: partial shade / sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-3 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2 (hardy down to -15ºC)</p>

<p>Pineapple Guava: 1 year old <span data-mce-fragment="1">- current height: 20-30 cm</span></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">The pineapple guava has hermaphrodite flowers but is not self-fertile, so <span style="text-decoration: underline;">two individuals</span> are needed for fruiting - <span style="text-decoration: underline;">not necessarily two different varieties,</span> although it is said to improve fruiting.</span></p> <p><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Pineapple guava, Feijoa</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em>Feijoa sellowiana <span data-mce-fragment="1"><em>/ Acca sellowiana</em><br></span></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Myrtaceae<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span></p> <div class="column" data-mce-fragment="1"> <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">Description coming soon...</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Description coming soon...</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;"></span>Age: Perennial<br>Location: sun<br> Height: 2-7 meters (in the temperate zone&nbsp;in a pot 1-2 meters)<br></p> <div title="Page 2" class="page" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="section" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="layoutArea" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="column" data-mce-fragment="1"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 female Tasmanian Pepper plant: 1 year old - current height 20-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><a style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/tasmansk-bergspeppar-hanplanta-20-40-cm-tasmannia-lanceolata" title="Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Male plant 20-40 cm (Tasmannia lanceolata)" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Follow this link for male plants</a></span> .</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> <span>Tasmanian Pepperberry, Mountain Pepper, Pepper Tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Tasmannia lanceolata</span></em> (syn. <em><span>Drimys aromatica</span></em> )<em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Winteraceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Description coming soon...</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Description coming soon...</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing conditions: partial shade / sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-3 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2 (hardy down to -15ºC)</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st plant 'Sweetleaf®': current height 30-50 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> 'Sweetleaf®' Raspberry, Sweetleaf,<meta charset="utf-8"> 'Sweetleaf®' Raspberry, Sugarleaf <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Rubus chingii var. suavissimus</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Rosaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Sweetleaf® is a raspberry species originating from China, where it grows mainly in the southern provinces of Guizhou, Guang Dong and Guangxi. The shrub is relatively unknown but is becoming highly sought after due to its sweetening ability and hardy qualities.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span class="s1">Sweetleaf® can be described as a more hardy alternative to Stevia: as its leaves contain so-called 'rubusosides' which are part of the same glycoside group as steviosides, and as it is fully winter-hardy and even has a vigorous growth habit.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span class="s1"><meta charset="utf-8">The two glycosides stevioside and rubusoside are very similar in their chemical structure and therefore have a nearly identical sweetening effect. The chemical molecule 'rubusoside' in its pure form is approximately 200 times sweeter than commercially refined sugar from sugar beets in its pure form.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Even fresh leaves have an enormous sweetness. If you chew on a leaf, it tastes quite neutrally "green" at first, before a distinctive, broad, dull sweetness takes over the taste buds.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span class="s1">Sweetleaf<meta charset="utf-8"> ® has no odd aftertaste, which stevia is often criticized for.</span><span class="s1"><meta charset="utf-8"></span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span class="s1"><meta charset="utf-8">To use Sweetleaf®: tear or cut the freshly harvested leaves into pieces and then blanch them in boiling water. In the process, the sweetening substances are released from the leaves and absorbed by the water. The amount of leaves used is purely a matter of taste. Some like it a little sweeter (more leaves); others don't like it quite so sweet (fewer leaves). You can also rub the leaves in your palms before blanching them, so the leaf structure breaks down and the sweeteners can more easily escape from the cells.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The leaves can also be used as a sweetener in dried form, powdered or by boiling a syrup with them.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Great for sweetening teas and pastries.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><span> <meta charset="utf-8"> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Rubus chingii var. suavissimus</em> is one of four species used in Guangxi, China to make the ethnomedicine tiancha (sweet tea).</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">Sweetleaf® is a vigorous, deciduous shrub. The fast-growing shoots have enormous vigor with an upright growth habit and reach a final height of approximately 250 cm. Due to the strong growth force, the fresh shoots are very tolerant of pruning and grow back quickly.</span></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">The fresh, green shoots are heavily armed with thorns, but this is not of major importance as only the leaves are of interest. The leaves have a striking, five-lobed shape.</span></p> <p class="p1"> Best grown in well-drained soil in sunny to semi-shade.<meta charset="utf-8"> location. Generally tolerant of many different soils.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing conditions: sun - partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1.5-2.5 m<br> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 3 different sizes Black Bamboo,<meta charset="utf-8"> edible shoots, winter<meta charset="utf-8"> hardy.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Height:<br></p> <ul> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> 40-60cm</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> 100-130cm</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> 250-300 cm <span style="text-decoration: underline;">&lt;- FOR PICKUP ONLY</span> </li> </ul> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Svartbambu, Bambu, Kinabambu, Black Bamboo<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Phyllostachys nigra</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Poaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing conditions: partial shade - sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 4-6 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p> 1 Yerba Mate plant of the variety 'GARDEN 2 CUP®' - current height 40-60 cm</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The picture is just an example, this batch of plants is taller and stronger.</strong></span></p> <p> <strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Mate,<meta charset="utf-8"> Yerba Mate, Paraguayte, Tereré</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Ilex paraguariensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Aquifoliaceae</p> <p> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p> <meta charset="utf-8">The Yerba Mate plant originates from the subtropical regions of South America. It was originally consumed by the Guarani people for its "energizing and healing properties."</p> <p> The drink <em>mate</em> is a popular alternative to coffee as the plant's caffeinated leaves are dried and ground/crushed to brew the stimulating drink <em>.</em> The leaves also contain vitamin B6 and magnesium which, among other things, help reduce fatigue and balance sleep habits.</p> <p>Mate contains around 80mg of caffeine per cup, while traditional tea ( <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/tebuske-planta-camellia-sinensis" title="Tea bush Plant 30-50 cm (Camellia sinensis)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank"><strong>Camellia sinensis</strong></a></span> ) contains around 40mg for green tea, or 60mg for black tea; coffee contains 100-200+mg of caffeine per cup - this gives an idea of ​​the invigorating effect of the different drinks. However, the other active ingredients of each drink, in addition to caffeine, also have an effect on the level of alertness or freshness, but caffeine is an easy way to compare the different drinks. Mate also contains theobromine, which is a well-known substance due to its occurrence in cocoa.</p> <p>The ground/crushed leaves are normally simmered in hot water. If the drink is cold brewed instead, it is called <em>tereré.</em> The cold drink tereré is consumed mostly in the warmer regions of South America. Often, various types of refreshing and medicinal herbs are added to the drink to be consumed in conjunction.</p> <p> In South American countries like Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, mate is so common that it is more common than coffee - something that can be difficult for us Europeans to understand. Even in the USA, the drink is widely available to buy in stores. Outside America, mate has spread in popularity to the Levant (Syria &amp; Lebanon etc.).</p> <p> The leaves are also rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and E; the minerals potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, selenium, phosphorus and zinc; and a range of flavonoids which help protect the body against oxidative stress.</p> <p>There are different ways to make mate. Some mate blends have been fermented, while blends made using other methods skip this step and carry out<meta charset="utf-8"> only a short drying before grinding the leaves - the latter variant often contains only leaves, is very finely ground and produces a neon green colored drink. Other mixtures contain both twigs and leaves - and some have also undergone a smoking process over fire.</p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p> Yerba Mate thrives best in a regularly warm climate with a slightly higher humidity. The plant can withstand short-term temperatures down to -8ºC, however, it is<meta charset="utf-8"> probably nothing that allows outdoor winters even in the warmest parts of the country. However, you can overwinter the plant in cold spaces such as frost-free greenhouses, storage rooms or basements as long as it does not get below freezing for a long period. You can also overwinter Yerba Maten indoors to move outside during the warmer months.</p> <p>Plant your Mate plant in a pot with well-drained soil, place outdoors in full sun and wind-protected location from March/April (no freezing temperatures for extended periods) - if you have a greenhouse, it is an excellent place for Yerba Mate. Move for overwintering when freezing temperatures approach.</p> <p> Leaves begin<meta charset="utf-8"> Normally harvested in the spring from the plant's 4th year.</p> <p> Yerba Mate is an evergreen plant, so if you manage to get it to thrive, it will provide its surroundings with greenery all year round.</p> <p> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 4-6 meters<br> Growing zone: hardy down to -8<meta charset="utf-8"> <span>ºC for short periods</span> </p> <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: 168px; top: 28.7246px;"> <div class="gtx-trans-icon"><br></div> </div>

<p> Breadfruit: current height 25-30 cm</p> <p> <strong>Common name</strong> <span>: Breadfruit, Monkey tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name</strong> <span>: <em>Araucaria araucana</em></span><br> <strong>Family</strong> <span>:<meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Araucaria</span></span><br><br> <strong>Plant history &amp; use</strong> <span>:</span><br><br> Breadfruit, also called Monkey Tree, is a hardy conifer from southern Chile that eventually produces edible nuts, similar to pine nuts.</p> <p> <strong>Cultivation</strong> <span>:</span></p> <p> <em>Full description coming soon...</em></p> <p> <strong>Features</strong> <span>:</span></p> <p> <span>Year: Perennial</span><br> <span>Growing position: sun</span><br> <span>Height: 30-40 m</span><br> <span>Growing zone: 1-2<br></span></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"><em>Delivery in April</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st tree Wild strawberry tree: 2 years old - current height 50-60 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> Wild strawberry tree <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Arbutus unedo<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Ericaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Description coming soon...</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong> </p> <div class="page" title="Page 2" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="section" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="layoutArea" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="column" data-mce-fragment="1"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span>Description coming soon...</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 2-5 meters (in Sweden in a pot 1-2 meters)<br> Growing zone: 1-2 </p> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <em>Delivery in April</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st Natal plum plant: 2 years old</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 20-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Trivial Name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Natal Plum, Amathungulu, Large Num-Num</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Carissa macrocarpa</span></em> (syn.<span> </span><em>C.</em> <i data-mce-fragment="1">grandiflora</i> )<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Apocynaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </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>The Natal plum is a fascinating shrub with its roots in subtropical regions. It is a shrub that charms with its beautiful white flowers and entices with its red, juicy fruits. The tree has received its Swedish trivial name "Natal plum" because of its origin in the Natal region of South Africa.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Natal plum</span><span> </span>is not only a beautiful shrub but also offers a variety of uses. Its red fruits are edible and have a sweet and juicy taste. These fruits can be eaten directly or used in jams, marmalades and other delicious desserts. In addition, they are used in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits.</p> <p>This interesting shrub also has the ability to contribute to the surrounding environment. Its deep roots help improve soil structure and can help keep erosion-prone areas in check. Its flowers are fragrant and also attract pollinating insects - a welcome addition to biodiversity.</p> <p> Natal plums bloom and bear fruit for a large part of the season. The fruits are packed with vitamin C.</p> <p> Suitable for growing as an edible hedge in sunny and favorable locations.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p> Natal plums thrive best in a warm, sunny environment with good drainage. They can also tolerate partial shade and shade. They are a relatively hardy tree and can survive short periods of drought. They can also withstand a few degrees below zero, so growing<span> </span><meta charset="utf-8">in the ground with winter cover in warmer parts of the country can work. Alternatively, move indoors over the winter.</p> <p>For growing in pots, it is important to use well-drained soil to avoid water stagnation which can damage the roots.</p> <p> Within its natural climatic limits, the Natal plum is an evergreen shrub.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing conditions: sun / partial shade / shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 m<br></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st plant American Cranberry 'Pilgrim': 2 years old in C2 pot</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Cranberry, Antberry</span> <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Vaccinium macrocarpon<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Ericaceae</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"> Full description coming soon...</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Full description coming soon...</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun / partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 10-20 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st plant American Cranberry 'Early Black': 2 years old in C2 pot</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common name:</strong> American <span data-mce-fragment="1">cranberry, antberry</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Vaccinium macrocarpon<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Ericaceae</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"> Full description coming soon...</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Full description coming soon...</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun / partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 10-20 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p> 1st plant Lingon 'Fireballs': 2 years old in C2 pot</p> <p> <strong>Common names:</strong> Lingonberry, Lingon Berry<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Vaccinium vitis-idaea<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span>Ericaceae</span></p> <p> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p> Thrives best in light, humus-rich, and lime-poor soil.</p> <p> Very resistant to cold, can withstand temperatures down to -40ºC - as long as the summers are warm.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p><strong>Features:</strong></p> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing conditions: partial shade / shade<br> Height: 20-40 cm<br> Growing zone: 1-5</p>

<p><strong>Tebuske av den härdiga sorten 'Georgian Classic': nuvarande höjd ca 30–40 cm <meta charset="utf-8">- 2 år gamla</strong><meta charset="utf-8"></p> <p>'Georgian Classic' är en traditionell och robust sort från en av de äldsta teplantagerna i Kaukasusbergen i västra Georgien. Regionen har en lång historia av teodling, och den här sorten har odlats och förädlats i generationer för att klara både kyla och torka. <meta charset="utf-8">'Georgian Classic' lämpar sig särskilt bra för att producera grönt, svart och vitt te. Handplockade och varsamt bearbetade ger bladen ett smakrikt och fylligt te med tydlig karaktär.</p> <p><strong>Trivialnamn:</strong><span> Te, Tebuske, Teträd, Teplanta</span><br><strong>Vetenskapligt namn:</strong><em><span> Camellia sinensis var. sinensis</span><br></em><strong>Familj:</strong> <span>Theaceae</span></p> <h4><strong><span>Växthistoria &amp; användning:</span></strong></h4> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Te konsumeras över hela världen och är den näst vanligaste drycken efter vatten. Tebusken innehåller koffein (även kallat tein) som stimulerar energinivån samt <em>teanin </em>(L-teanin) som ger en lugnande, lätt euforisk, fokuserande effekt - till skillnad från kaffebusken som är mer fokuserad <meta charset="utf-8">enbart på koffeinets uppiggande egenskaper. En kopp te kan alltså vara både uppiggande och sinneslugnande på samma gång - det är en slags balans de emellan som kan beskrivas ge ett väldigt klart fokus.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Det är främst bladknoppar och blad som plockas för att brygga te på, ibland används även blommorna.</p> <p>Tebusken härstammar från regionen mellan Kinas sydliga provins Yunnan och de nordliga delarna av Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos och Vietnam. För mer än 2000 år sedan började tekulturen och teodlingen migrera till nordligare provinser i Kina varav nya varieteter utvecklades. </p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">I sin naturliga miljö växer tebusken, eller teträdet, på höga altituder där det kan bli väldigt kallt om nätterna, och där det även kan vara kallt om dagarna, med årstider och perioder av snö precis som vi har här. Även om vi i genomsnitt har det kallare här hos oss i Norden, har tebusken redan en naturlig härdighet mot hårda miljöförutsättningar och frysande temperaturer under längre perioder. Tack vare ett par projekt i Europa har dessutom sorter tagits fram med särskilt god härdighet för att lämpa sig för odling i vårt klimat.<meta charset="utf-8"></p> <p><strong>Jämförelse mellan te och kaffe - konsumtion:</strong></p> <p>Te är en väldigt passande dryck att konsumera medan man gör mentalt krävande arbete tack vare dess inducerande fokusgivande egenskaper, till skillnad från kaffe som kan ge en lite mer rastlös känsla. Te ger en mer långvarig energinivå utan märkbar dipp - kaffe ger ordentligt med energi för att sedan dippa. Teet är inte lika slitande på nervsystemet som kaffe, inte bara pga det lägre koffeininehållet men även pga samverkan utav de andra hälsosamma ämnena som theaflaviner, katekiner och såklart L-teanin m fl. Man hade kunnat säga att te passar bra till stillasittande sysslor och kaffe till mer fysiska arbeten, men ju mer te man dricker märker man att energin räcker gott och väl samt att energin dessutom håller i sig längre. Att kaffe är väldigt gott kommer man dock inte undan, och som en nödlösning när kroppen verkligen behöver en rejäl energiboost är kaffe väldigt användbart. Te är dock en otroligt god dryck likaså, och farmförallt mångfaldig när det kommer till smak: allt från umamismakande Sencha-teer, till aromatiska och fylliga Oolong teer, till intensiva och smakrika Pu'ehr teer. </p> <p><strong>De 6 olika tesorterna:</strong></p> <p>Alla äkta tesorter kommer ifrån arten Camellia sinensis. Från denna buske (eller träd) kan du göra: grönt, vitt, gult, oolong, svart och ”mörkt” (även kallat <em>Pu'ehr</em>) te. Skillnaden mellan de utgörs av deras olika fermenterings- och oxideringsgrad. <meta charset="utf-8">Nedan beskrivs processen för de olika tesorterna i korthet:</p> <p><strong>Grönt te - den friskaste &amp; grönaste sorten:</strong> bladen hettas upp i 220<meta charset="utf-8">ºC direkt efter skörd för att avstanna oxideringsprocessen och därmed "låsa in" smaken och färgen man uppnått i odlingsprocessen. Därefter rullas bladen för att bryta bladstrukturen så att näring och smak frigörs enklare i bryggning. Bryggtemp: 80-85ºC.</p> <p><strong>Vitt te - den minst behandlade sorten:</strong> bladen låts vissna i solen 2-3 dagar direkt efter skörd. Detta sätter igång en rad olika stressresponser i bladen som resulterar i att smaker som sötma och fruktighet utvecklas. Efter detta torkas bladen på låg värme. Eftersom vitt te aldrig hettas upp till en hög temperatur avstannar inte den enzymatiska oxideringsprocessen helt (som den gör för grönt te), därför är vitt te en av de två tesorter som utvecklas i smak och färg ju längre det lagras. Lite som viner. Ingen brytning av bladstruktur sker. Därför är en högre bryggtemperatur på 95ºC nödvändig för att få en full extraktion av teets smakämnen.</p> <p><strong>Gult te - friskt &amp; grönt med en rund smak:</strong> efterskördsprocessen är lik grönt te. Bladen hettas upp direkt efter skörd men på en något lägre temp på 200<meta charset="utf-8">ºC för att behålla viss enzymatisk aktivitet. Bladen rullas för att bryta bladstrukturen <meta charset="utf-8">så att näring och smak frigörs enklare i bryggning. Efter detta samlas bladen i hög för att "gulna", i detta moment oxiderar bladen dels utan enzymatisk aktivitet genom luftutbyte, dels med den lilla enzymatiska aktivitet som låtits hållas vid liv i bladen, och dels med mikrobiell aktivitet. Detta ökar teets fylliga egenskaper och minskar bitterheten. Detta moment pågår i 6-8 timmar. Efter detta torkas bladen för att dra ned vätskenivån.</p> <p><strong>Oolong te - den mest aromatiska sorten:</strong> efterskördsprocessen av oolong te är troligen den mest komplexa och mest varierande beroende på vilken karaktär man vill att oolong teet ska ha. Först låts bladen vissna i solen 15-20 minuter, sedan flyttas de in för att fortsätta vissna på bambubrickor 5-8 timmar inomhus - varannan timme rör man om bladen för en jämn vissnings &amp; oxideringsgrad. I nästa steg skakar man om bladen i t ex en bambukorg eller roterande bambucylinder - detta bryter cellstrukturen vilket ökar oxideringsgraden samt drar ut smaken och aromen ur bladen. Dessa två moment av brytande och vissnande av bladen görs om igen tills man anser att den önskade oxideringsgraden är nådd. När den är nådd hettar man upp bladen för att "låsa in" den smak och arom man uppnått i behandlingsprocessen. Oxideringsgraden hos olika oolong teer varierar från 5 till 85%. Efter detta knådas och rullas tebladen för att bilda <meta charset="utf-8">små kompakta "pärlor" med intensifierad smak och arom. Detta gör även att smaken frigörs långsamt vid bryggning. Slutligen torkas bladen i ca 100ºC för att dra ned vätskenivån.</p> <p><strong>Svart te - milt och runt med låg bitterhet:</strong> bladen låts vissna i 6-8 timmar, sedan rullas bladen mer intensivt och under längre perioder än i jämförelse med andra tesorter - detta är för att verkligen bryta bladstrukturen och möjliggöra högsta grad av oxidering. I oxideringsprocessen omvandlas bl a de bittra katekinerna till mildare rödbrunfärgade theaflaviner och thearubiginer. Efter rullning läggs tebladen på hög i en fuktig miljö, gärna över 90% luftfuktighet - man kan använda sig av en luftfuktare eller helt enkelt en sprayflaska vid mindre batcher. Ibland lägger man t o m en våt handduk ovanpå bladen för att verkligen skapa en fuktig miljö. Den fuktiga miljön gynnar den enzymatiska aktiviteten som omvandlar bittra ämnen till mildare rödbrunfärgade ämnen. Det är dock viktigt att bladen behåller kontakten med syre, för detta kan man med jämna mellanrum vädra bladen genom att vända om dem i högen. När man har nått sin önskade oxideringsgrad torkar man bladen i ca 100<meta charset="utf-8">ºC.</p> <p><strong>Mörkt te, vanligen kallat Pu'ehr te - ett traditionellt &amp; smakrikt efterfermenterat te som lagras likt viner:</strong> bladen låts vissna i ett par timmar innan de hettas upp traditionellt i en stor vedeldad wokpanna - temperaturen får inte vara för hög eftersom man i denna tesort vill behålla en viss enzymatisk aktivitet, max 200<meta charset="utf-8">ºC. I detta steg vänds bladen om i pannan i en oavbruten rytm för att få en jämn "kill-green"-grad. I detta steget använder man sina sinnen för att avgöra när önskad gräns är nådd, man utgår från bl a konsistens, färg och arom hos tebladen. Efter detta rullas bladen för att bryta cellstrukturen och frigöra smak och arom. Nästa steg är att låta bladen torka ute i solen i ca 1 dag. Att torka i solen har 2 syften: dels att temperaturen aldrig blir så hög att den avstannar den enzymatiska aktiviteten, men också att fuktighetsgraden i bladen aldrig blir så låg som den blir när man hettar upp i ugn - vilket gynnar den vidare efter-fermenteringen av teet. Det sista steget är att pressa ihop tebladen till kompakta tekakor - detta återigen för att behålla en jämn men låg fuktighet i bladen vilket gynnar efterfermenteringen. Dessa teer kan lagras i över 50 år och de utvecklas i smak samt stiger i värde ju äldre de blir. Den process som beskrivs ovan är den traditionella metoden för att producera mörka teer, dessa teer nämns <em><strong>Sheng</strong> <strong>Pu'ehr</strong></em>. Det finns även en modernare metod där man <meta charset="utf-8">påskyndar efterfermenteringsprocessen genom att lägga tebladen på hög i upp till 2 månader i en varm och fuktig miljö, dessa teer kallas då <em>Shou Pu'ehr.</em></p> <p>Alla te-typer har sina hälsofördelar, ibland olika. Forskning har visat att konsumtion av flera olika tetyper ger större hälsofördelar än konsumtion av enbart en typ. </p> <p>Det vi i Sverige kallar rött te (rooibos) kommer från en annan växtart, Rooibosbusken<span> </span><em>Aspalathus linearis</em><em>.</em></p> <p>Tebladen används även till matlagning i Asien - till exempel <em>Tea Leaf Salad</em> (fermenterade blad) i Burma och (färska blad) i Thailand.</p> <p>Man kan även utvinna en nyttig olja ur tefröna genom pressning. </p> <h4><strong>Odling:</strong></h4> <p>Att odla te i Sverige är fortfarande ett nytt och relativt oetablerat fenomen. Vi har börjat anlägga en teplantage intill Kävlingeån och även en i Marieholm. Plantorna har övervintrat fint utomhus försedda med halm och juteväv. Det som visat sig vara mest viktigt hos oss är att skydda från direkt kraftig vind under vinterhalvåret. Detta görs  genom att <meta charset="utf-8">antingen sätta en jutesäck runt plantan eller genom att sätta upp någon slags vindskyddande barriär. Planterar du dina teplantor i ett väldigt vindskyddat läge är detta troligtvis inte en nödvändighet, då kan det räcka med att täcka marken med halm. Båda våra teodlingar är belägna i blåsiga delar av Skåne, zon 1.</p> <p>På våren bör man dock skydda plantorna från direkt sol, likt de flesta andra vintergröna växter - detta eftersom det finns en risk att plantan torkar ut när vattnet i marken är frusen och den starka vårsolen evaporerar växtens vätska i bladen. Har rötterna nått ett djup där marken inte är frusen är detta inte en nödvändighet, men det kan vara bra att tänka på under de första åren beroende på var i landet man bor. I och med nödvändigheten att täcka plantorna för skydd mot tidig vårsol tycker jag att det är lika bra att täcka plantorna redan på vintern, så får man ett tvåfaldigt skydd utifrån ett och samma moment. Man kan antingen täcka var och en planta med varsin jutesäck eller spänna juteväv på ett par stolpar över flera plantor. </p> <p>Det finns en teodling i Gränna, se <span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><strong><a style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);" rel="noopener" title="Gretas Te ~ unika teer" href="https://gretaste.se/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64);">Gretas Te</span></span></a></strong></span>, som börjat använda sig utav våra buskar för expandering av deras teodling. Gränna ligger i odlingszon 2, med ett jämnt och gynnsamt klimat tack vare angränsande Vättern.</p> <p>Sedan finns det även en teodling på Gotland, men det är oklart ifall de fortfarande odlar på friland.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">På bilderna ovan ser ni början på vår teplantage intill Kävlingeån - <span class="s1">bilderna är tagna efter deras första övervintring i mars månad år 2025. Första vintern har vi täckt både med halm, individuella jutesäckar samt en skyddande ridå av juteväv för att skydda mot de värsta skånska blåstarna - som kan stå på rejält här i vårt öppna åkerlandskap. De täcktes dock så sent som i mitten av januari, så de har stått helt bara i ruschar ned till -10ºC och perioder av intensiva skånska vintervindar, för er som inte vet har vi inte mycket som saktar ned vinden här, så kylan från trycket blir rätt intensivt. Nästa vinter kommer jag experimentera med att ta bort ett lager utav skydden med nya plantor, antingen ryker de individuella säckarna eller det yttre vindskyddet. Poängen är ju att göra odlingen så enkel som möjligt men samtidigt få dem att trivas.</span><br></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"><span>Ännu en liten teplantage håller på att etableras i Marieholm på vårt nya Ågården. Det är en terassodling på en liten sluttning för att imitera det sätt som man ofta odlar te på i Asien.</span></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Tebusken går alltså att odla och övervintra på friland i Sverige, beroende på plats och omständigheter kan plantorna behöva vintertäckas: t.ex. med halm och juteväv/-säck.</p> <p>Att tänka på är dessutom att te trivs bäst i sur jord, använd Rhododendron- eller Blåbärsjord när du planterar ned i marken, eller i ny kruka.</p> <h4><strong>Egenskaper:</strong></h4> <p>Årighet: Flerårig<br>Växtläge: Sol till halvskugga<br>Höjd: 1-3 meter<br><meta charset="utf-8">Växtzon: 1-4, härdig ned till -15<meta charset="utf-8">ºC</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Soapwort, Soapwort, Soapwort<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em>Saponaria officinalis</em><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Caryophyllaceae</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">Soapwort is used, as its name suggests, as a soap, shampoo and detergent. Soapwort is a native useful plant that in traditional Sweden was often used both for washing textiles and for personal hygiene. Today it is used in acne treatments.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The entire plant is useful, i.e. flowers, leaves, roots and stem. The soapwort contains fat-soluble substances that foam together with water. The highest concentration of the fat-soluble substances is found in the root. The foaming liquid can then be washed in, used as shampoo &amp; soap or as a general cleaning agent.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Despite its toxicity, Saponaria officinalis is used in cooking. It acts as an emulsifier in commercial tahini production and helps create an airy foam in beer brewing. In the Middle East, the root is used as an additive in the manufacture of halva to stabilize the oils and give halva its unique texture.<meta charset="utf-8"> characterized by.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The flowers smell sweet in the evenings and are diligent when it comes to attracting pollinators.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> :</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Since the Soapwort is adapted to the Swedish climate, there are no difficulties in growing it outdoors here. It thrives in most soils, slightly clayey soils work best. Sun/partial shade are good locations. Grows 30-100 cm tall depending on the growing location.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Soapwort can spread quite a bit via underground runners. So choose carefully where you plant it. Preferably fenced in and by itself if you don't want it to take over the crop.<strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features</strong> :</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun/partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 30-100 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 1-3 months<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-5</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 so-called Incense Bamboo, edible shoots, hardy in our climate.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 150-200 cm <span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOR PICKUP ONLY</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Incense Bamboo, Bamboo, Chinese Bamboo, Incense Bamboo<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Phyllostachys atrovaginata</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Poaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing conditions: partial shade - sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 4-10 meters (probably max. 6 meters in Nordic climate)<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p><meta charset="utf-8">Kryphallon in P9 pot<meta charset="utf-8"></p> <p> <strong>Common Names:</strong> Creeping Bramble, Creeping Bramble, Chinese Bramble, Groundcover Bramble<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Rubus tricolor<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span>Rosaceae</span></p> <h4> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong> </h4> <p> Evergreen ground cover raspberry with edible berries. Often used in gardens for its effective weed control. Berries about 2 cm in diameter ripen from<meta charset="utf-8"> summer to early autumn when they turn a deep red color. Originates from southwest China.</p> <p> Kryphallon is a very attractive ground cover precisely because it is low growing, effective in its ability to compete out weeds and is evergreen. This is the main purpose of the plant, but on top of that it also offers edible berries. This plant can become a favorite among those who are looking for effective and useful ground covers with the ambition to facilitate weed management, for example in a forest garden.</p> <p> A tight and<meta charset="utf-8"> Beautiful dark green foliage covering the creeping horizontal stems. White flowers in late spring-summer. The stems are covered with soft glandular hairs, not thorns.</p> <h4> <strong>Culture:</strong> </h4> <p> Thrives in semi-shady-shady locations, but also does well in direct sun. Thrives best in well-drained clay soils. However, it is tolerant of almost all types of soil: calcareous, sandy and acidic soils, for example. Hardy to about -15ºC.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> Ripe berries turn a deep red color in late summer-early fall. It is good to harvest regularly to allow the plant to produce new berries.</p> <p> Spreads via horizontal shoots that then take root. Once established, the Kryphallonet can spread 2 m per year. Can be pruned to keep within certain limits. It is recommended to plant with trees that are already fairly established, as the Kryphallonet is very diligent in taking up water and nutrients for its own growth.</p> <p> Very drought tolerant once established.</p> <h4> <strong>Features:</strong> </h4> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing conditions: shade-partial shade-sun<br> Height: 10-30 cm (1.5-2.5 m wide)<br> Growing zone: 1-4</p>