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Katuk is a staple vegetable in Borneo where it grows as an understory tree in the lowland rainforests. Katuk Plant Soil: reported to tolerate acid soils, our soil is circum-neutral and they like it. We recommend lime just in case. Water: probably needs plenty, can tolerate brief flooding. Sun: Prefers shade, but can probably [...] The spinach tree is actually about twice as nutritious as spinach. It is a good source of nutrients including protein, calcium, iron, potassium, and vitamin C. It is a fast growing dense shrub, native to Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. It grows to about 6-8 feet tall. Dan's Chaya Soil: Tolerates most soil conditions, but [...] The fig is one of the easiest fruit trees to grow in our area. The trees are small and bushy, and do well in moist, rich, well drained soil. Our trees were propagated by cuttings from local trees that are growing and producing well. Fig Tree The two diseases in figs are [...] Lemon grass is a perennial grass native to India. It prefers a sunny location with afternoon shade. It likes rich, moist but well drained soil, with plenty of organic matter. It should also get plenty of water and fertilizer. It may grow back after mild frosts, but can be killed by a hard freeze. You [...] This is a sterile hybrid basil that seems to be more resistant to disease than other varieties. It should develop a purple color on some surfaces, but some of our plants seem to have lost that gene. Basil likes soil rich in organic matter, with high amounts of nitrogen and potassium. Our soils leach both [...] This lettuce can be grown in the summer in our area, and can reach about a meter in height. Plant in moist, well drained soil, in part shade. It grows upwards on a stalk, but don’t worry, it’s not bolting. When flower buds begin to appear, you can clip the head to trigger more vegetative [...] The Chickasaw Plum tree is a deciduous shrub or small tree which naturally occurs in thickets, pastures, fields, and along hedgerows and river banks. It is an easily-grown, low-maintenance tree or shrub that tends to sprout from the base of the trunk, forming multi-stemmed thickets. Chickasaw Plum Tree This is the form most commonly [...] This plant grows as a narrow evergreen shrub, 10-20 ft high. It flowers in the spring and summer. Flowers are followed in three weeks by 1-2″ oblong, dark- red/purple fruits that are sweet, have a thin skin and a single seed. The fruit is eaten fresh or made into a jelly or jam. Cherry of [...] Commonly used in landscaping, the Prickly Pear is the only cactus native to the eastern. Its flat, succulent, leaf-like structures are known as platyclades or Nopales. These can be boiled or grilled, and have a flavor similar green beans, with an okra-like texture. Nopales sap can also be used as a hair conditioner. The fruit [...] Elderberry is a large shrub found in wet areas. It bears panicles of white flowers, followed by collections of tiny black berries. Elderberries supply large amounts of potassium and beta carotene, and also contain calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin C. European and Native American folklore ascribed a number of magical and medicinal properties to the Elder. [...] |
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