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Agati
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UTSesbania grandiflora Syn. vegetable hummingbird, agathi, West Indian pea Agati is a fast growing, tropical legume tree to 10 m high with beautiful, large white flowers. It does best in warm humid areas and will not tolerate temperatures below 10°C or frost. It is useful as a shade or nurse tree for other crops, such as black pepper. The leaves can be cut as animal (ruminant) fodder but avoid cutting the main stem. The young leaves, flowers and tender pods contain 25-30% crude protein and are favourite Asian vegetables. Remove the centre of the flowers before eating to reduce bitterness. Suitable for subtropical and tropical areas; unsuitable for temperate areas. More growing information... SA101approx. 14 seeds Agati plants are available seasonally. |
Carob
UTCeratonia siliqua Long-lived, frost and drought tolerant evergreen tree, to 12 m. The female trees produce sweet, edible pods after 7 years, the pods are used as a chocolate substitute or animal forage; pods are also useful bee forage. There is a wide variation in the male: female ratio when trees are grown from seed. Generally only one male tree is needed per ten female trees. Sow spring and autumn. Suitable for temperate and subtropical areas. More growing information... SC161approx. 15 seeds SC162approx. 110 seeds |
Cherry Guava syn. Strawberry Guava
UTNo WA Psidium littorale syn. P. cattleianum Cherry Guava is an evergreen shrub with white flowers that bloom in late spring. Fruit is round, plum-sized, deep wine-red, with a very thin skin. The flesh is juicy with a sweet flavour. Cherry guavas dislike low temperatures but will tolerate some frost and are hardier to cold than the common guava. The fruit can be eaten raw and is high in Vitamin C; it is also used in jellies, drinks and jams. The plant is useful as a fruiting hedge, poultry forage and windbreak. More growing information... SC143approx. 20 seeds Cherry Guava plants are available seasonally. |
Cherry Guava 'Gold'
UTNo WA Psidium littorale syn. P. cattleianum Cherry Guava 'Gold' is a less common form of cherry guava but otherwise grows in a similar way. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers that bloom in late spring. Fruit is round, plum-sized, golden yellow, with a very thin skin. The flesh is juicy with a sweet flavour. Cherry guavas dislike low temperatures but will tolerate some frost and are hardier to cold than the common guava. The fruit can be eaten raw and is high in Vitamin C; it is also used in jellies, drinks and jams. The plant is useful as a fruiting hedge, poultry forage and windbreak. More growing information... SC220approx. 20 seeds Cherry Guava plants are available seasonally. |
Gliricidia
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UTGliricidia sepium syn. Mexican lilac, Madre de cacao Gliricidia is a thornless, spreading, tropical legume tree that produces masses of attractive white and pink flowers which are a good source of nectar for bees. It is only suited to frost-free areas and is ideal as a shade tree for crops such as coffee, vanilla and tea. The foliage is rich in nitrogen and can be cut as mulch. It can also be used as firewood or for a living fence as it is easily propagated by cuttings. Variable success as an animal forage; nutritious for cattle but toxic to horses and other animals. More growing information... Available as Gliricidia plants. |
Japanese Raisin Tree
UTHovenia dulcis Japanese Raisin Tree syn. Chinese Raisin Tree is an ornamental shade tree well-suited to the home garden and school playgrounds. It grows well with little care and attention. A deciduous tree, it grows to a height of 6 - 9 m with a spread of 4 m. It is suited to temperate and subtropical climates and is very hardy to cold. It produces copious quantities of sweet, raisin-like, edible fruit. It is tolerant of wide range of soil types but prefers good drainage. Space trees 4 m apart in full sun. More growing information... SJ100approx. 30 seeds Are you looking for Japanese Raisin Tree plants? |
Moringa
UTMoringa oleifera Syn. Horseradish Tree, Drumstick Tree, Ben Tree, Miracle Tree Moringa is a semi-deciduous tree to 8 m high and 3 m wide. It is a hardy, shrubby tree with fern-like leaves and white, fragrant flowers. The pungent roots are used as a substitute for horseradish; the young leaves are eaten as cooked greens and the immature pods have an artichoke flavour and are eaten in a similar way. The leaves are very nutritious, high in vitamins and with up to 38% protein. The flowers are attractive to bees. The seeds are used for water purification. The seeds germinate best between 25 to 30°C soil temperature, sow late spring in subtropical areas. It will grow in sun to partial shade but needs a well-drained soil. It is suitable for subtropical and tropical areas; unsuitable for temperate areas. More growing information... SM215approx. 15 seeds Are you looking for Moringa plants? |
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Passionfruit
Passionfruit are vigorous vines, growing from 6-10 m tall. Grow the vine in full sun, sheltered from cold winds. Passionfruit prefer a fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, add lime if the pH is below 5.5. Mulching and regular watering are beneficial. Crops are produced from late autumn to early summer, when ripe, the fruit will fall to the ground. Prune in late winter to thin over-vigorous growth. Sow seed in spring and summer when the soil temperature reaches more than 20°C. A strong support is needed for the vine to grow on. |
Passionfruit 'Black'
UTPassiflora edulis Fast growing ornamental vine producing purple fruit with a juicy, aromatic pulp. Sow spring and summer. Suitable for temperate (warm), subtropical and tropical areas. SP106approx. 25 seeds |
Passionfruit 'Panama Gold'
UTPassiflora edulis ssp. flavicarpa 'Panama Gold' produces very large, deep golden fruit with a delicious sweet, tangy flavour The juicy, aromatic pulp is generally sweeter than black passionfruit. It is a vigorous climbing plant with lush, deep green attractive leaves and showy purple and white flowers. It is self-pollinating and produces prolifically. Grow on a strong trellis for support. Does well in subtropical and tropical areas. In temperate areas requires a warm, sheltered position and may lose its leaves during winter. SP177approx. 25 seeds SP296 Are you looking for Passionfruit plants? |
Pomegranate
UTPunica granatum Very drought hardy, attractive deciduous small tree to 5 m, likes hot, dry summers. The scarlet flowers are very ornamental, edible fruit. Sow spring and summer. Suitable for temperate, subtropical and tropical areas. More growing information... Pomegranate plants are available seasonally. |
Tamarillo 'Ecuadorian Orange'
UTCyphomandra betacea syn. Tree Tomato, tomate de árbol Produces abundant quantities of sweet, tangy fruit over a long season. The flesh of the orange tamarillo is sweeter than red types and a good source of Vitamin C. It is a small tree 3 - 5 m high that can live up to 12 years. It is a good fill-in plant as it only takes 18 months to produce the egg-shaped fruit. In the kitchen it can be used to make jam or chutney, added to salads, poached in syrup as a dessert or to make salsa. It is frost tender and needs a very well-drained soil. It is suitable for subtropical and tropical areas. More growing information... ST244approx. 20 seeds Are you looking for Tamarillo plants? |
Tamarind
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UTTamarindus indica Tamarind is an evergreen tree, 18 - 25 m in height, native to tropical Africa. It is a traditional shade tree of villages in Africa and India. It is grown for its edible pods, which are dark brown and sweet when ripe. The leaves and flowers are also eaten. The timber is strong and termite-proof, used for furniture and tool handles. Tamarind likes a dry, sandy soil and is tolerant of drought and coastal conditions. It needs a seasonal dry season to encourage flowering. Young trees are frost tender, however they develop more cold tolerance as they mature. Sow seed in spring, or during the wet season, soil temperature should be at least 25°C for good germination. Suitable for subtropical and tropical areas. ST132approx. 4 seeds Are you looking for Tamarind plants? |
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