Culinary plants

Murraya koenigii

The aromatic leaves of this plant are used to flavor many Indian dishes much like bay leaves, especially in curries with fish or coconut milk. The original Indian word "Kari" refers to the sauce of these piquant dishes, hence the name curry leaf. Curry leaves are extensively used in Southern India and Sri Lanka, but are also of some importance in Northern India. Together with South Indian immigrants, curry leaves reached Malaysia, South Africa and Reunion island. An easy to raise plant, that needs full sun, grows to 1-3 feet in containers, minimum temperature 55?, blooms in summer. Use a soil mix consisting of 1 part peat moss to 2 parts loam to 1 part sand or perlite. The soil should be allowed to thoroughly dry between waterings. The plant should be moved indoors during the winter months except in Southern Florida. Water sparingly during the winter months and do not fertilize during these months.

Glossy curry is sometimes called Gamthi Curry. It is known to be more fragrant, but also slower growing, compared to the regular variety.

Dwarf Variety is also slow growing, but tend to grow bushier, as opposed to tall.

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A tender fleshy perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae with an oregano-like flavor and odor. In India the leaves have many medicinal and ayurvedic applications.

Known as Ajmo or Ajmet in Gujarati, Panikoorka in Malayalam, Vaamaku in Telugu, Doddapatre in Kannada, Pathurchur or Owa in Marathi, Patta ajwain in Hindi, and Karpuravalli in Tamil, it is used for treating cold, cough, and fever in infants. In Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh the leaves are dipped in chick pea batter and fried like pakoras(bajjis).

Around the world the names include Cuban oregano, Spanish thyme, Oregano Brujo (Puerto Rico), Indian Borage, Hung chanh (Vietnam), Mexican thyme, Big Thyme (Grenada) and Mexican mint. 

The extract has been used to treat asthma,dyspepsia, chronic coughs,bronchitis,colic,flatulence and rheumatism. The recommended dose is 1 Tablespoon, 4 times a day. Can be infused and drunk like tea. The poultice of leaves can also be applied directly to boils, carbuncles and swelling, and the pure juice has been poured into the ear to treat earaches.

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Related to black pepper, the paan leaf along with betel nut (Areca catechu) is chewed in Southeast Asia. A slow grower in containers, but will grow rampantly in tropical regions and is often planted at the base of trees which it uses for support. The Paan or betel leaf is also used in religious rituals by Hindus. Plants are 3-5" tall.

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We do not endorse the chewing of Betel nuts.

Punica granatum

It thrives almost anywhere in zones 7-10. Adapts to a variety of soils. Resists drought, heat and pests. You can easily grow your pomegranates without chemicals to make your super fruit even healthier. Abundant Producer. An established yard tree can produce 100 pomegranates or more each season. Plenty to store and share. You will be amazed at how much sweeter your tree-ripened fruit will taste. The seeds are highly nutritious and are soft enough to be easily chewed and eaten. Bright orange-red flowers on upright, fount-like branches. Fruit ripens late summer to autumn. 

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This hybrid banana boasts some impressive genetics. It is a mix between Zebrina and Grand Nain. The Zebrina genetics contribute the unique purple and green colored leaves, and the Grand Nain(one of the most cultivated commercial bananas) genetics is known to give this plant delicious red/purple fruit as well! 

 This plant is known to prefer full sun, regular nitrogen fertilization, frequent water with good draining soil and grow to an average height of 7-10ft.  This plant is hardy between zone 9-11. However, it can be grown in a container in colder climates if given proper indoor winter care.  

 Are you looking for an exciting, new Banana plant for your collection? Get your hands on this special hybrid that nourishes not only your stomach, but also your eyes!

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Musa-Lacatan is known to be the most popular desert banana in the Philipines, where they prefer this Banana to the Cavendish cultivar for mass production. Lacatan boast the unofficial title of the best tasting banana. It is known to produce fruit within the first year in the right conditions.

Lacatan are considered fast growing and easy to grow. They prefer moist, but well draining soil. They grow to an average height of 5-9ft. It is hardy to Zones 8-11, but can be grown in a container and brought indoors if given proper indoor winter care. 

Like in the Philipines, families across India enjoy a nice post meal banana. If you and your family enjoy a nice sweet, smooth, but firm textured banana, then this is the one for you! 

Dwarf Cavendish Bananas(Musa acuminata) are most commonly used for commercial purposes. If you haven't heard of Dwarf Cavendish Bananas, chances are you have eaten one if you have ever purchased Bananas from a grocery store in the United States. The dwarf moniker refers to the size of the plant not the fruit themselves. The plants grow quickly but stop growing in height around 8-10ft.  At the right maturity, they will produce full size fruit.

These dwarf plants can be planted outdoors in the right climate, or are suitable to big pots and can be kept indoors in the winter of colder climates.  

Current offer is for Approx 5-8" plants. As per the variety characteristics, these will grow quickly after transplanted and acclimated to their environment. 

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Basjoo is the cold hardiest member of the Musa family.  They can grow to an average height of 6-8 ft. They are known to be hardy in zones as cold as 4! If properly insulated with mulch/ tarp, it is known to withstand temperatures as low as 10-14 degrees F.  Even if the Pseudostem is killed by the cold, this variety is known to send up new growth when conditions improve.

Musa Basjoo produces fruit, however it is predominantly used as an ornamental, or for its strong fibers.  The fruit are generally tiny and most consider them to be inedible. However, they are eaten in Japan as a delicacy, where it is considered it to be an acquired taste. 

This variety is a great addition to any Banana lovers plant collection, but especially for gardeners in colder climates. If you predominantly use Banana plants for their leaves, then this is the one for you!

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Coccinia grandis

Also known as ivy gourd, baby watermelon, little gourd or gentleman's toes, it produces small edible gourds that are prepared in curries or stir fried.Also known as giloda in Gujarati, dondakaya in Telugu, kovakka in Malayalam and Tamil, tondli in Marathi, tondekayi in Kannada, kundru in Hindi.

This plant is a perennial climber with single tendrils and glabrous leaves. The leaves have 5 lobes and are 6.5–8.5 cm long and 7–8 cm wide. Female and male flowers emerge at the axils on the petiole, and have 3 stamens.  In the northern states it is treated as an annual, but can be stored indoors during the winter months.

 Due to crop failures caused by erratic winter weather, supply is extremely limited this year. We ask that you limit your order to 1-2 per customer to ensure we can provide Tindora cuttings to as many people as possible. 

Absolutely no replacements will be considered for Tindora for any reason.

 *These are tindora rooted stem cuttings. Please note not all stem cuttings have leaves or may drop leaves during shipping, but all stem cuttings have confirmed roots before shipping. Please transplant gently to ensure not to damage the roots

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Amla (Emblica officinalis) of Indian Gooseberry. Amla is a small drought-tolerant fruit tree native to India that is used in Ayurvedic medicine. The yellow, marble-sized Amla fruit tastes sour and astringent with sweet, bitter and pungent secondary tastes. Fresh or dried fruit was traditionally used to treat asthma and aid in digestion. Amla fruit can be eaten raw or cooked in various dishes, or pickled.

Current offer is for Approx 3-5" plants

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Greater galangal(Alpinia galanga) is a close relative of ginger, turmeric, and cardamom known by many names across India. The same holds true across all of Asia. It known as Kulanjan in Hindi, Aratta in Malayalam, Dhumarashmi in Kannada, and Perarattai in Tamil.  Oft referred to as Thai ginger, it is a staple of Thai curries, but its is used all throughout South Asia. Greater Galangal is now cultivated all across South East Asia including India, Bangladesh, China, and Surinam.  

Taste:  Rhizomes have peppery and citrusy notes. Greater galangal in contrast to Lesser galangal has a milder flavor and is  commonly found in Indonesia and Malayasia. In contrast to ginger, galangal is pepperier and sharper in flavor. Despite their slight differences, ginger and galangal can be used as substitutes to each other to give a slightly different twist to your usual reperatoire of dishes.

 Other uses: Galangal use can be found in many schools of ancient medicine. In Indian Ayurveda, the leaf, root, and juice are all utilized for various healing tonics. This is not surprising as Galangal is known to be loaded with beneficial vitamins and minerals. Despite being used primarily for consumption, Greater galangal plants also display some fairly prominent flowers with a nice fragrance as well!

 Basic Care :Galangal plants like full sun, but should be moved to partial shade when temperatures exceed 90 degrees.  It is best to keep the soil moist, but it is very important to use a well draining soil to prevent root rot. Fertilizer applicaton can be done periodically with a balanced fertilizer.  

 Pandan leaves are used in Southeast Asian cooking to add a distinct aroma to rice and curry dishes such as nasi lemak, kaya ('jam') preserves, and desserts such as pandan cake. Kewra is an extract distilled from the pandanus flower, used to flavor drinks and desserts in Indian cuisine. Also, kewra is used in religious worship, and the leaves are used to make hair ornaments worn for their fragrance as well as decorative purpose in western India.

Current offer is for Qt size pot 

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Piper nigrum

Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The fruit, known as a peppercorn when dried, is dark red when fully mature and contains a single seed. Black pepper is the world's most ubiquitous and traded spice, and is found and used in cuisines all around the world.

Keep plant in partial shade since it cannot stand direct sunlight.  Give it plenty of water, however make sure that the pot drains well, since the plant is prone to root rot.  It also prefers high humidity and hot temperatures.  The pepper fruit is harvested before maturity and dried in the hot sun. After drying it becomes wrinkled and black. 

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Spearmint is known as pudina in India. 

Mint is an essential ingredient in many Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine and is popularly mixed with natural plain yogurt to make a 'raita' or brewed with tea to make the famous Indian 'Pudina Chai'. It can also be used in making pudina chutney, pudina paratha, and pudina pulao. 

Here in the West the leaves are muddled with sugar, ice, and rum and is an essential ingredient in the popular cocktail known as a Mojito. 

Pudina is loaded with antioxidants and phytonurients and hence helps keep stomach cramps and acidity at bay. 

- Crushed mint leaves helps in whitening teeth and combat bad breath.

We have garden ready plants for sale. 

We recommend planting mint plants in containers or they can overgrow your garden plot.

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A red variation of Ocimum sanctum. Red Holy Basil or Shyam Tulsi is a symbolic plant in the Hindu religious tradition and is worshipped in the morning and evening by devotees. In India a Tulsi plant is a must in every courtyard. Besides , it is used in Ayurvedic medicine and is known to have many medicinal benefits. We cannot ship plants outside the U.S.

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The tulsi (tulasi) or holy basil is a symbolic plant in the Hindu religious tradition and is worshipped in the morning and evening by devotees. In India a Tulsi plant is a must in every courtyard. Besides , it is used in Ayurvedic medicine and is known to have many medicinal benefits.

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Also known as Elephants ears, taro, Dasheen(Caribbean), Chembu (Malayalam), kalo (Hawaii). The bulb is consumed by many of the world's peoples. It can be eaten as a starchy vegetable, and the leaves (referred to as Patra in Gujarat) are also eaten as a green vegetable. In some parts of the Caribbean the leaves are referred to as Calalloo, while in other parts it is the leaf of the Amaranthus that bears this name. The Hawaiians make poi with the roots and even feel this plant was the original ancestor of the Hawaiian people. Deep Purplish leaves.

 Preorder plants will be shipped starting in May. If your order contains seeds, the seeds will be shipped immediately, and your plants will be sent in a separate parcel starting in May.

How supplied: Plant growing in 2.5" pot.

 *With Arbi, it is not uncommon, or reason for alarm for the delicate leaves to break during transit. You can simply clip them, cook with them, and then plant the rhizome in your desired location. They will quickly regenerate with robust leaves as they are firmly rooted and mature specimen.

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Punica "Salavatski" is a North East Asian, cold hardy member of the Pomegranate genus. They are known to be early season fruit bearers after reaching proper maturity. They are hardy to cold as low as Zone 6. This variety is known to produce sweet, juicy, consistent fruit. 

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