Gynura bicolor, okinawan spinach or edible gynura, is a member of the chrysanthemum family (Asteraceae). There are two kinds: one that is green on both sides, and another with leaves that are green on the top and purple underneath. Both kinds are considered medicinal vegetables. Gynura bicolor is a perennial in South Florida. It can be grown as a house plant that is also an edible vegetable.
Okinawa Purple Spinach looks similar to a local Brazilian weed--both are purple under the leaves, but the weed has an upright growth habit and is an annual. The cultivated type, which may be a selected weed, is perennial, branching, and tends to fall over, making a bush. It grows very well and is pest-free. It has a tasty, pine-like flavor and does well in poor soils. Mix it with other vegetables; the unique flavor may be too strong on its own.
Cuttings are available from Ebay and plants from Ebay and Amazon.
Propagating Okinawa Spinach. Okinawa Spinach can be a major force in making Florida food sustainable. A leafy green that that flourishes all through the summer and doesn't die in the winter? Now that's amazing.
References:
Gynura bicolor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/1sZq2yT
Okinawa 'Purple' Spinach http://www.echocommunity.org/resource/resmgr/a_to_z/azch2pt2.htm#Okin
Okinawa Spinach - Hedonista http://buff.ly/1OZx5Yr
Related:
Katuk - "Tropical Asparagus" - Star Gooseberry - Sauropus androgynus
Sauropus androgynus, also known as katuk, star gooseberry, or sweet leaf, is a shrub grown in tropical regions as a leaf vegetable. Sauropus androgynus. (SAW row-puss an-DROG-ah-nus) has a meaning - androgynus, in the plant world, means having flowers that are either male or female. Sauropus means “lizard-foot.” By the way: Change the ending of Sauropus to Saururus and you have Lizard Tail, a different plant species with medicinal qualities.
Its multiple upright stems can reach 2.5 meters high and bear dark green oval leaves 5–6 cm long.
It is one of the most popular leaf vegetables in South Asia and is notable for high yields and palatability. The shoot tips have been sold as "tropical asparagus".
Culinary use
Katuk has a peanut-like taste when eaten raw and the cooked leaves taste as spinach.
In Vietnam, the locals cook it with crab meat, minced pork or dried shrimp to make soup. In Malaysia, it is commonly stir-fried with egg or dried anchovies. The flowers and small purplish fruits of the plant have also be eaten.
Caution
A study has suggested that excessive consumption of juiced Katuk leaves (due to its popularity for body weight control in Taiwan in the mid '90s) can cause bronchiolitis obliterans lung damage, due to its high concentrations of the alkaloid papaverine. It is not clear if this if practical concern with the consumption of the plant in Florida at this time.
Edible trees and bushes in Florida: moringa, katuk and chaya. They are very easy to grow. Video: http://bit.ly/1w7vf9h
Where to buy
Katuk plants and seeds are available from Amazon and eBay: http://ebay.to/1sZpxEV
References:
Sauropus androgynus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/1sZpl8y
Katuk leaf, in addition to the benefits, be aware of side effects | Pelem Sewu http://bit.ly/1sZpAR3
Katuk Kontroversy | Eat The Weeds and other things, too http://bit.ly/1sZpDw7
Garden Adventures: Katuk (Sauropus androgynus) http://buff.ly/1OqRiGj
Katuk - Hedonista http://buff.ly/1QWvDFF
Katuk - Echo - VEGETABLES AND SMALL FRUITS IN THE TROPICS http://buff.ly/1Sc4TiW
Its multiple upright stems can reach 2.5 meters high and bear dark green oval leaves 5–6 cm long.
It is one of the most popular leaf vegetables in South Asia and is notable for high yields and palatability. The shoot tips have been sold as "tropical asparagus".
Culinary use
Katuk has a peanut-like taste when eaten raw and the cooked leaves taste as spinach.
In Vietnam, the locals cook it with crab meat, minced pork or dried shrimp to make soup. In Malaysia, it is commonly stir-fried with egg or dried anchovies. The flowers and small purplish fruits of the plant have also be eaten.
Caution
A study has suggested that excessive consumption of juiced Katuk leaves (due to its popularity for body weight control in Taiwan in the mid '90s) can cause bronchiolitis obliterans lung damage, due to its high concentrations of the alkaloid papaverine. It is not clear if this if practical concern with the consumption of the plant in Florida at this time.
Edible trees and bushes in Florida: moringa, katuk and chaya. They are very easy to grow. Video: http://bit.ly/1w7vf9h
Where to buy
Katuk plants and seeds are available from Amazon and eBay: http://ebay.to/1sZpxEV
References:
Sauropus androgynus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/1sZpl8y
Katuk leaf, in addition to the benefits, be aware of side effects | Pelem Sewu http://bit.ly/1sZpAR3
Katuk Kontroversy | Eat The Weeds and other things, too http://bit.ly/1sZpDw7
Garden Adventures: Katuk (Sauropus androgynus) http://buff.ly/1OqRiGj
Katuk - Hedonista http://buff.ly/1QWvDFF
Katuk - Echo - VEGETABLES AND SMALL FRUITS IN THE TROPICS http://buff.ly/1Sc4TiW
South Florida backyard - examples of permaculture fruits and vegetables (video)
From TropicBob1's channel: "This is my backyard in South Florida. Total property is slightly less than 1/4 acre. On this I grow many tropical fruits and vegetables, including many perennial vegetables."
Related:
http://wildheartgardens.com/
Related:
http://wildheartgardens.com/
Perennial Food Crops/ Permaculture Plants in South Florida
Here are some plants that can grow in South Florida. The full list is in the reference section below.
Malabar spinach
Jungle vine that can grow 10-ft tall/long. Leaves, stalks and fruits are edible.
Tree Collards
A truly remarkable plant, Tree Collards are a perennial Brassica which is productive and yields leaves which taste quite similar to annual collards. While their exact origin is shrouded in mystery, they are reputed to come from Africa, and have been propagated and passed on within African American communities in US. They can thrive happily for 10-12 years and then again must be propagated by cuttings to continue. The plants grow 5-6 feet tall and can sprawl 6-8 feet in all directions. They need full sun and rich, moist soil.
French Sorrel (Rumex scutatus)
Native to South-Central Europe and Southwest Asia. Delicious acidic lemon flavored leaves. Grows up to 1 ft tall, 3 ft wide. Requires full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil.
There are more varieties discussed in the video below:
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center to their Perennial Plant Sale. In this episode, John will share with you many of the Perennial Vegetables that you can plant in your garden once, and they can give you food for a lifetime. John will discuss leaf crops, fruit crops, root crops, flower crops, and herbs. After watching this episode you will learn about at least a dozen rare / unknown perennial vegetables you can grow in your garden.
Here is an example of Small Space Permaculture Food Forest Garden on 1/4 Acre Home Lot in Houston, Texas:
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to visit Dr. Bob Randall' Permaculture Food Forest in Suburban Houston, Texas. In this .28 acre lot Bob grows over 150 varieties of fruit trees, a raised bed vegetable garden and more. In this episode you will learn how he is growing many different types of plants using permaculture principles. During this episode John will give a tour of the property and share many of the different
Fall Perennials | Occidental Arts and Ecology Center http://bit.ly/1ql3kPJ
Related:
Beyond Organic Agriculture - YouTube http://bit.ly/1ql447l
How to create a food forest - YouTube http://bit.ly/1ql45IC
Minor vegetables - University of Florida http://buff.ly/1tO4ERp
Related videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUg4RvV49RM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGHSLk2u37c
Southern seeds: http://www.southernexposure.com
Example of Fort Lauderdale urban farm:
http://www.fortlauderdalevegetables.com
http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/cleanplatecharlie/2013/01/andrews_farm_fort_lauderdale.php
http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/cleanplatecharlie/2013/07/fort_lauderdale_vegetables_expanding_to_110_tower.php
Feed stores in Fort Lauderdale:
http://floridahayandfeedcoopercityfl.com/
http://www.grifswestern.com/
Vegetables that grow on South Florida summer: Okra, callaloo (Amaranth), Scotch bonnet peppers, jalapeno peppers, Asian eggplant, Asian radishes, Asian cabbage, long beans, speckled beans, sweet potato, malabar spinach.
Malabar spinach
Jungle vine that can grow 10-ft tall/long. Leaves, stalks and fruits are edible.
Tree Collards
A truly remarkable plant, Tree Collards are a perennial Brassica which is productive and yields leaves which taste quite similar to annual collards. While their exact origin is shrouded in mystery, they are reputed to come from Africa, and have been propagated and passed on within African American communities in US. They can thrive happily for 10-12 years and then again must be propagated by cuttings to continue. The plants grow 5-6 feet tall and can sprawl 6-8 feet in all directions. They need full sun and rich, moist soil.
French Sorrel (Rumex scutatus)
Native to South-Central Europe and Southwest Asia. Delicious acidic lemon flavored leaves. Grows up to 1 ft tall, 3 ft wide. Requires full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil.
There are more varieties discussed in the video below:
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center to their Perennial Plant Sale. In this episode, John will share with you many of the Perennial Vegetables that you can plant in your garden once, and they can give you food for a lifetime. John will discuss leaf crops, fruit crops, root crops, flower crops, and herbs. After watching this episode you will learn about at least a dozen rare / unknown perennial vegetables you can grow in your garden.
Here is an example of Small Space Permaculture Food Forest Garden on 1/4 Acre Home Lot in Houston, Texas:
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to visit Dr. Bob Randall' Permaculture Food Forest in Suburban Houston, Texas. In this .28 acre lot Bob grows over 150 varieties of fruit trees, a raised bed vegetable garden and more. In this episode you will learn how he is growing many different types of plants using permaculture principles. During this episode John will give a tour of the property and share many of the different
Fall Perennials | Occidental Arts and Ecology Center http://bit.ly/1ql3kPJ
Related:
Beyond Organic Agriculture - YouTube http://bit.ly/1ql447l
How to create a food forest - YouTube http://bit.ly/1ql45IC
Minor vegetables - University of Florida http://buff.ly/1tO4ERp
Related videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUg4RvV49RM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGHSLk2u37c
Southern seeds: http://www.southernexposure.com
Example of Fort Lauderdale urban farm:
http://www.fortlauderdalevegetables.com
http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/cleanplatecharlie/2013/01/andrews_farm_fort_lauderdale.php
http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/cleanplatecharlie/2013/07/fort_lauderdale_vegetables_expanding_to_110_tower.php
Feed stores in Fort Lauderdale:
http://floridahayandfeedcoopercityfl.com/
http://www.grifswestern.com/
Vegetables that grow on South Florida summer: Okra, callaloo (Amaranth), Scotch bonnet peppers, jalapeno peppers, Asian eggplant, Asian radishes, Asian cabbage, long beans, speckled beans, sweet potato, malabar spinach.
Malabar Spinach - Jungle perennial vine grown as summer salad green
Malabar Spinach is not related to regular spinach (Spinacia oleracea). Basella alba is an edible perennial vine in the family Basellaceae. It is found in tropical Asia and Africa where it is widely used as a leaf vegetable. It is known under various common names, including Pui, vine spinach, red vine spinach, climbing spinach, creeping spinach, buffalo spinach, malabar spinach and ceylon spinach. Basella alba is native to the Indian Subcontinent, southeast Asia and New Guinea.
Basella alba is a fast-growing, soft-stemmed vine, reaching 10 metres (33 ft) in length. Its thick, semi-succulent, heart-shaped leaves have a mild flavor and mucilaginous texture. The stem of the cultivar Basella alba 'Rubra' is reddish-purple.
Basella alba grows well under full sunlight in hot, humid climates. The plant is native to tropical Asia. Malabar spinach is extremely frost-sensitive. "It creeps when temperatures are cool, but leaps when they hit hit 90 F." If given a trellis and pruning, it can become a decorative hedge. And you can eat/cook your trimmings. People who grow it eat from it all the time.
The succulent mucilage is a rich source of soluble fiber. Malabar spinach may be used to thicken soups or stir-fries with garlic and chili peppers.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you his favorite leafy green summer crop that prefers warm, hot weather. The Red Malabar Spinach Vine. In this episode, John shares growing information about Malabar Spinach as well as shows you how you can use this unique vegetable fresh to make some delicious garden vegetable wraps.
References:
Basella alba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/1uTwQkT
Malabar Spinach http://bit.ly/1oSPiEp
What Is Malabar Spinach? | The Kitchn http://bit.ly/1uTxlLS
Spinach, Red Malabar | Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co http://bit.ly/1uTxxdS
Malabar Spinach - Dr. Weil's Healthy Garden http://bit.ly/1uTxMFV
Red Malabar Spinach - Johnny's Selected Seeds http://bit.ly/1uTyUt8
Red Stem Malabar Spinach - Park Seed http://bit.ly/1uTyYcr
Red-Stemmed Malabar Spinach—A Deliciously Stunning Vine - Brooklyn Botanic Garden http://bit.ly/1uTz4AF
Malabar spinach: Jungle vine grown as summer salad green - Los Angeles Times http://lat.ms/1uTz57W
Basella alba is a fast-growing, soft-stemmed vine, reaching 10 metres (33 ft) in length. Its thick, semi-succulent, heart-shaped leaves have a mild flavor and mucilaginous texture. The stem of the cultivar Basella alba 'Rubra' is reddish-purple.
Basella alba grows well under full sunlight in hot, humid climates. The plant is native to tropical Asia. Malabar spinach is extremely frost-sensitive. "It creeps when temperatures are cool, but leaps when they hit hit 90 F." If given a trellis and pruning, it can become a decorative hedge. And you can eat/cook your trimmings. People who grow it eat from it all the time.
The succulent mucilage is a rich source of soluble fiber. Malabar spinach may be used to thicken soups or stir-fries with garlic and chili peppers.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you his favorite leafy green summer crop that prefers warm, hot weather. The Red Malabar Spinach Vine. In this episode, John shares growing information about Malabar Spinach as well as shows you how you can use this unique vegetable fresh to make some delicious garden vegetable wraps.
References:
Basella alba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/1uTwQkT
Malabar Spinach http://bit.ly/1oSPiEp
What Is Malabar Spinach? | The Kitchn http://bit.ly/1uTxlLS
Spinach, Red Malabar | Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co http://bit.ly/1uTxxdS
Malabar Spinach - Dr. Weil's Healthy Garden http://bit.ly/1uTxMFV
Red Malabar Spinach - Johnny's Selected Seeds http://bit.ly/1uTyUt8
Red Stem Malabar Spinach - Park Seed http://bit.ly/1uTyYcr
Red-Stemmed Malabar Spinach—A Deliciously Stunning Vine - Brooklyn Botanic Garden http://bit.ly/1uTz4AF
Malabar spinach: Jungle vine grown as summer salad green - Los Angeles Times http://lat.ms/1uTz57W
Perennial Chinese Leek - Broad Leaved Nira
Chinese Chives, also called Garlic Chives or Nira, is a hardy perennial plant. Leaves have mild-flavored taste between the garlic and onion, that are often used as seasoning for stir-fry. New plant seedlings are slow to grow in the initial stage and may take an entire season to establish themselves. However, once this matured stage is established, plants will begin to grow vigorously under full sun. Several harvests can be obtained per season thereafter. For the best growing results, it is necessary to divide and replant the root clusters every 1-2 years.
This Japanese variety of Chinese leek (nira) has broad, thick leaves that have a garlic-onion flavor. It is also referred to as flat chives. Its tolerance of heat and cold makes it very easy to grow. Likes full sun and will also thrive in half shade. Once the plant is established, it can be divided and raised for several years. Maturity: Approx. 100+ days.
References:
Broad Leaved Nira http://bit.ly/1uTuKBy
This Japanese variety of Chinese leek (nira) has broad, thick leaves that have a garlic-onion flavor. It is also referred to as flat chives. Its tolerance of heat and cold makes it very easy to grow. Likes full sun and will also thrive in half shade. Once the plant is established, it can be divided and raised for several years. Maturity: Approx. 100+ days.
References:
Broad Leaved Nira http://bit.ly/1uTuKBy
Best vegetable for hot weather? Okra. The whole plant is edible - leaves, fruits, etc.
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus Moench), known in many English-speaking countries as ladies' fingers, bhindi, bamia, or gumbo, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. Okra looks like a ridged pepper. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. The plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world.
Extremely heat and drought tolerant
The species is an annual or perennial, growing to 2 m tall. It is related to such species as cotton, cocoa, and hibiscus. It is among the most heat- and drought-tolerant vegetable species in the world. Although a tropical plant, okra does fine in temperate zones during the summer.
Okra is one of the few vegetable plants that can stand the heat of Florida’s summers. Few people count okra among their favorite vegetables; most complain that it’s too seedy or too slimy. One Orlando gardener organizes Okrafest (instead of Octoberfest) in honor of the mucilaginous pod every fall (Okra - Orlando Home and Garden - April 2014 http://bit.ly/1CC9GTM).
Growing Okra in Raised Beds (Gumbo, Lady's Finger) - California Gardening - YouTube.
Okra's origin is in Africa
The Egyptians and Moors of the 12th and 13th centuries used the Arabic word for the plant, bamya, suggesting it had come from the east. In the Middle East (in Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew, Greek and Turkish), it is called bamia or bamyeh. Its Bulgarian name is bamya.
Okra seed oil
Okra oil is pressed from okra seeds. Oil yields from okra crops are high, exceeded only by that of sunflower oil.
Culinary uses
The products of the plant are mucilaginous, resulting in the characteristic "goo" or slime when the seed pods are cooked.
Growing okra
Soak seeds to fasten germination
In cultivation, the seeds are soaked overnight prior to planting to a depth of 1–2 cm. Germination occurs between 6 days (soaked seeds) and 3 weeks. Seedlings require ample water. The seed pods rapidly become fibrous and woody, and, to be edible, must be harvested within a week of the fruit having been pollinated. The fruits are harvested when immature and eaten as a vegetable.
In the height of production, gardeners should harvest the okra daily. Okra produces pounds of edible seed pods for months. If one stalk stops production, cut it back to the main stem and a new pod-producing branch may appear.
Choose your sunniest spot for okra, and wait until the weather is warm to set out your plants. Plants like it when nights are at least in the 60s and days 85 or warmer.
The whole plant is edible - leaves, flowers, fruits, etc.
The pods of the okra plant are not the only edible part. Many people do not know it, but the leaves of the plant are also edible, both cooked and raw.
Okra is packed with health benefits
Okra has a lot of antioxidants and fiber. Its mucilaginous content may slow down sugar absorption and prevent diabetes. Okra does have a reputation for slime but this slime is good for you. There are ways to cook it to avoid the slime.
Don’t Fear the Okra | Recipe | The New York Times.
Vegetables to grow in the summer heat in Florida, Texas, Nevada, etc:
- eggplant
- okra
- peppers
- chard
- parsley
- green onions
References:
Okra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/1qkbgke
Heavily armed drug cops raid retiree’s garden, seize okra plants - mistaken for cannabis - Washington Post http://buff.ly/1xqO0qS
Homegrown okra plants: A bit of Louisiana by way of L.A. - LA Times http://lat.ms/1qkbvvv
Hints of Help for Diabetes From Okra - WSJ http://on.wsj.com/1qkbHen
Okra’s Triumph of Taste Over Texture - NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/1qkbO9P
Growing Okra - Bonnie Plants http://bit.ly/1pntZeC
Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Okra http://bit.ly/1pnuchR
National Site for the Regional IPM Centers http://bit.ly/1pnuhC5
Extremely heat and drought tolerant
The species is an annual or perennial, growing to 2 m tall. It is related to such species as cotton, cocoa, and hibiscus. It is among the most heat- and drought-tolerant vegetable species in the world. Although a tropical plant, okra does fine in temperate zones during the summer.
Okra is one of the few vegetable plants that can stand the heat of Florida’s summers. Few people count okra among their favorite vegetables; most complain that it’s too seedy or too slimy. One Orlando gardener organizes Okrafest (instead of Octoberfest) in honor of the mucilaginous pod every fall (Okra - Orlando Home and Garden - April 2014 http://bit.ly/1CC9GTM).
Growing Okra in Raised Beds (Gumbo, Lady's Finger) - California Gardening - YouTube.
Okra's origin is in Africa
The Egyptians and Moors of the 12th and 13th centuries used the Arabic word for the plant, bamya, suggesting it had come from the east. In the Middle East (in Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew, Greek and Turkish), it is called bamia or bamyeh. Its Bulgarian name is bamya.
Okra seed oil
Okra oil is pressed from okra seeds. Oil yields from okra crops are high, exceeded only by that of sunflower oil.
Culinary uses
The products of the plant are mucilaginous, resulting in the characteristic "goo" or slime when the seed pods are cooked.
Growing okra
Soak seeds to fasten germination
In cultivation, the seeds are soaked overnight prior to planting to a depth of 1–2 cm. Germination occurs between 6 days (soaked seeds) and 3 weeks. Seedlings require ample water. The seed pods rapidly become fibrous and woody, and, to be edible, must be harvested within a week of the fruit having been pollinated. The fruits are harvested when immature and eaten as a vegetable.
In the height of production, gardeners should harvest the okra daily. Okra produces pounds of edible seed pods for months. If one stalk stops production, cut it back to the main stem and a new pod-producing branch may appear.
Choose your sunniest spot for okra, and wait until the weather is warm to set out your plants. Plants like it when nights are at least in the 60s and days 85 or warmer.
The whole plant is edible - leaves, flowers, fruits, etc.
The pods of the okra plant are not the only edible part. Many people do not know it, but the leaves of the plant are also edible, both cooked and raw.
Okra is packed with health benefits
Okra has a lot of antioxidants and fiber. Its mucilaginous content may slow down sugar absorption and prevent diabetes. Okra does have a reputation for slime but this slime is good for you. There are ways to cook it to avoid the slime.
Don’t Fear the Okra | Recipe | The New York Times.
Vegetables to grow in the summer heat in Florida, Texas, Nevada, etc:
- eggplant
- okra
- peppers
- chard
- parsley
- green onions
References:
Okra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/1qkbgke
Heavily armed drug cops raid retiree’s garden, seize okra plants - mistaken for cannabis - Washington Post http://buff.ly/1xqO0qS
Homegrown okra plants: A bit of Louisiana by way of L.A. - LA Times http://lat.ms/1qkbvvv
Hints of Help for Diabetes From Okra - WSJ http://on.wsj.com/1qkbHen
Okra’s Triumph of Taste Over Texture - NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/1qkbO9P
Growing Okra - Bonnie Plants http://bit.ly/1pntZeC
Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Okra http://bit.ly/1pnuchR
National Site for the Regional IPM Centers http://bit.ly/1pnuhC5
Red Beard Bunching Onion
Red Beard Bunching Onion has a red stalk. At maturity, plants can reach 27" tall with the red stalk about 12" long. Maturity: Approx. 40-50 days
Plants grow to 2 feet tall. This onion has become very popular in Japan and many Asian countries. Easily grown in containers.
Evergreen Seeds has a large selection of bunching onions: http://www.evergreenseeds.com/bunchingonion.html
References:
Red Beard http://bit.ly/1oSPX90
Plants grow to 2 feet tall. This onion has become very popular in Japan and many Asian countries. Easily grown in containers.
Evergreen Seeds has a large selection of bunching onions: http://www.evergreenseeds.com/bunchingonion.html
References:
Red Beard http://bit.ly/1oSPX90
Neem Oil - How to Make Garden Spray, What Does it Do?
Neem Oil can be used in the garden to fight chewing insects. You should purchase 100% cold pressed Neem Oil. This pure pressing has the Azadirachtin in it for insect control. Gary discusses the basic recipes to make quart and gallon sprays.
Kitazawa Seed Company has a large catalog of heirloom Japanese vegetables
The company is based in California. Gijiu Kitazawa worked many years as an apprentice for a seed company in Japan prior to starting Kitazawa Seed Company in 1917. The company sells its own line of packaged seeds of Asian vegetables. The seeds were sold in the familiar manila packets with green ink that are still used today.
http://www.kitazawaseed.com/index.html
Some interesting seeds:
Malabar Spinach http://bit.ly/1oSPiEp
Pepper http://bit.ly/1oSPELp
Molokeyhia http://bit.ly/1oSPsM1
Sorrel http://bit.ly/1oSPIut
Bunching Onion http://bit.ly/1oSPtjg
Red Beard http://bit.ly/1oSPX90
Cress http://bit.ly/1oSPkw4
Cucumber http://bit.ly/1oSPwvb
Edible Burdock http://bit.ly/1oSPxPR
Japanese Mugwort http://bit.ly/1oSPALu
Okra http://bit.ly/1oSPzqT
Parsley http://bit.ly/1oSPCTK
Perilla (Shiso) http://bit.ly/1oSPDHd
References:
Life as a Healthcare CIO: Unity Farm Journal - Third Week of August 2014 http://bit.ly/1oSOFKY
http://www.kitazawaseed.com/index.html
Some interesting seeds:
Malabar Spinach http://bit.ly/1oSPiEp
Pepper http://bit.ly/1oSPELp
Molokeyhia http://bit.ly/1oSPsM1
Sorrel http://bit.ly/1oSPIut
Bunching Onion http://bit.ly/1oSPtjg
Red Beard http://bit.ly/1oSPX90
Cress http://bit.ly/1oSPkw4
Cucumber http://bit.ly/1oSPwvb
Edible Burdock http://bit.ly/1oSPxPR
Japanese Mugwort http://bit.ly/1oSPALu
Okra http://bit.ly/1oSPzqT
Parsley http://bit.ly/1oSPCTK
Perilla (Shiso) http://bit.ly/1oSPDHd
References:
Life as a Healthcare CIO: Unity Farm Journal - Third Week of August 2014 http://bit.ly/1oSOFKY
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3 CU FT BEATS PEAT
Myers Industries Inc
Model: RZP30410
Do it Best SKU: 700294
Online Price: $9.99
Free Shipping: Ship-to-Store
At many participating locations
http://www.doitbest.com/Potting+soil+and+peat+moss-Myers+Industries+Inc-model-RZP30410-doitbest-sku-700294.dib
The alternatives from Amazon cost more.
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