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Food From the Veld - Edible Wild Plants of Southern Africa By: F. W. Fox & M. E. Norwood Young A reprint hardcover published by Delta Books in 1988 Brown cover boards with white writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, gift inscription on the front flyleaf, dustjacket is complete, light agewear Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation abe #

Buy 5 Cucumis africanus Seeds - Edible Wild Cucumber - South African Indigenous Vine - Global Shipping for R11.00

  WILD OLIVE TREE   Olea Africana     You are bidding on 5 seeds     Examples of Olea Africana bonsai     Very hardy, evergreen, drought resistant tree with silvery leaves and scented, greenish flowers in early summer followed by edible purple-black fruits from March to July.  The fruit is popular with people and birds.  It has rough dark bark. Good bird and insect tree that also makes a beautiful bonsai subject.  This neat decorative garden tree can cope with very adverse growing conditions and the addition of two handfuls of lime in the soil when planting will promote faster growth. Older specimens develop a very wide crown therefore it needs space. Plant in sun or partial shade. The timber is beautiful and much sought after. It has many magical and medicinal uses.  Grows up to 5-10m.   Sowing instructions will be emailed after purchase   Shipping Options:   Post Office FastMail  (delivery in 4-5 working days) R39.00 for the first item (5 seeds), R5.00 per additional item Couriers (Pta / Jhb / Dbn / Cape Town / Klerksdorp / Potchefstroom / Nelspruit / Bloemfontein - delivery in 1-2 working days) R85.00 for the first item  (5 seeds), R5.00 per additional item Couriers (East London / PE / George - delivery in 2-3 working days) R85.00 for the first item  (5 seeds), R5.00 per additional item   Couriers (Knysna - delivery in 3-4 working days)   R85.00 for the first item  (5 seeds), R5.00 per additional item     If you are unsure if the courier delivers to your area, please message me to confirm   Courier delivery prices quoted are for the cities listed above.   The courier will deliver to other smaller towns but there is a R80.00 outlying area surcharge payable for deliveries to outlying areas (eg. Louis Trichardt, Pofadder, etc)      

  WILD OLIVE TREE   Olea Africana     You are bidding on 5 seeds     Examples of Olea Africana bonsai     Very hardy, evergreen, drought resistant tree with silvery leaves and scented, greenish flowers in early summer followed by edible purple-black fruits from March to July.  The fruit is popular with people and birds.  It has rough dark bark. Good bird and insect tree that also makes a beautiful bonsai subject.  This neat decorative garden tree can cope with very adverse growing conditions and the addition of two handfuls of lime in the soil when planting will promote faster growth. Older specimens develop a very wide crown therefore it needs space. Plant in sun or partial shade. The timber is beautiful and much sought after. It has many magical and medicinal uses.  Grows up to 5-10m.   Sowing instructions will be emailed after purchase   Shipping Options:   Post Office (delivery in approx. 7-10 working days) R39.00 for the first item (5 seeds), R5.00 per additional item Fastway Couriers (Pta / Jhb / Dbn / Cape Town / Bloemfontein / Klerksdorp / Potchefstroom / Pinetown / PMB / Nelspruit / Rustenburg / Amazimtoti / Ballito / East London / PE / Knysna / George) R85.00 for the first item  (5 seeds), R5.00 per additional item   If you are unsure if the courier delivers to your area, please message me to confirm   Courier delivery prices quoted are  ONLY  for the cities listed above.   The courier will deliver to other smaller towns but there is a  R80.00 outlying area surcharge  payable for deliveries to outlying areas (eg. Louis Trichardt, Pofadder, etc)     

Ensete ventricosum  Seeds Family: Musaceae (Banana family) Common names: Wild banana (Eng.), Wildepiesang (Afrik.) This relative of the edible banana is a valuable landscaping plant. Its form, texture and large leaves with conspicuous red midribs, create a lush, tropical effect. Ensete ventricosum is a large, fleshy-stemmed plant with a head of banana-like leaves. The plant grows between 6 and 12 m high. The species name is derived from the Ethiopian name for banana and there are 7 species in the genus, most of which occur in the Old World tropics. The bid amount is for 1 Seed Large Seeds - No International Shipping We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions. To see our growing range of interesting plant seeds, please follow the link below. Thanks. CLICK HERE

  Diplotaxis erucoides is an annual herb growing to 0.5 m. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. Leaves are edible and used raw or cooked. A mustard-like flavour very different from Sweet Rocket. They can be added to salads for a wild and rustic flavour. Seeds per pack - 150 Seeds Country of Origin - USA Certified Organic by - USDA   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

  Wild Cucumber is a perennial herb which reach 2 m long and produce thick roots. It needs warmth to grow. The fruits have 10 cm-long handle, a length of about 8 cm and a diameter of 5 cm; the surface shows. They are dark green and will get light green at maturity and present some pustules. The fruits are very good keeper but are bitter and not edible, in Africa they are eaten by cattle. This species is originated in different countries of Africa, particularly Ethiopia and Tanzania. USDA Zone - 9 Season to sow - Spring   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

  Not to be mistaken with wild rocket which Seeds for Africa also stock, it is used as a leaf vegetable, which looks like a longer leaved and open lettuce. It is rich in vitamin C and potassium. It is frequently cultivated, although domestication cannot be considered complete. It has been grown in the Mediterranean area since Roman times, and is considered an aphrodisiac. Before the 1990s it was usually collected in the wild and was not cultivated on a large scale or researched scientifically. In addition to the leaves, the flowers (often used in salads as an edible garnish), young seed pods and mature seeds are all edible. It is now cultivated in various places, especially in Veneto, Italy, but is available throughout the world. It is also locally naturalised away from its native range in temperate regions around the world, including northern Europe and North America. It has a rich, peppery taste, and has an exceptionally strong flavour for a leafy green. It is generally used in salads, often mixed with other greens in a mesclun, but is also cooked as a vegetable or used raw with pasta or meats in northern Italy. The perfect garnish for the popular Carpaccio dish. This herb is easy to grow and prolific.   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

  Not to be mistaken with wild rocket which Seeds for Africa also stock, it is used as a leaf vegetable, which looks like a longer leaved and open lettuce. It is rich in vitamin C and potassium. It is frequently cultivated, although domestication cannot be considered complete. It has been grown in the Mediterranean area since Roman times, and is considered an aphrodisiac. Before the 1990s it was usually collected in the wild and was not cultivated on a large scale or researched scientifically. In addition to the leaves, the flowers (often used in salads as an edible garnish), young seed pods and mature seeds are all edible. It is now cultivated in various places, especially in Veneto, Italy, but is available throughout the world. It is also locally naturalised away from its native range in temperate regions around the world, including northern Europe and North America. It has a rich, peppery taste, and has an exceptionally strong flavour for a leafy green. It is generally used in salads, often mixed with other greens in a mesclun, but is also cooked as a vegetable or used raw with pasta or meats in northern Italy. The perfect garnish for the popular Carpaccio dish. This herb is easy to grow and prolific.   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXPRESS SHIPPING OPTION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FROM 22 NOVEMBER TILL 8 JANUARY 2018 DUE TO THE VOLUME OF PARCELS BEING HANDLED BY THE COURIERS. PLEASE NOTE THAT PARCELS ARE TAKING LONGER TO BE DELIVERED OVER THE HOLIDAY PERIOD AND DELIVERY BY CHRISTMAS CAN NO LONGER BE GUARENTEED. PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT DURING DECEMBER SAME DAY DISPATCH DOES NOT APPLY. ORDERS RECEIVED BY 4PM ON WEEKDAYS WILL BE DISPATCHED THE FOLLOWING WORKING DAY. Please note the following shipping dates will apply over the holiday period: Orders with cleared payments between 2pm on Monday 18 December and 2pm on Tuesday 26 December 2017 will be dispatched on Wednesday 27 December 2017. Orders with cleared payments between 2pm on Tuesday 26 December 2017 and 2pm on Monday 1 January 2018 will be dispatched on Tuesday 2 January 2018. Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

Ficus is a pan-tropical genus of about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes and hemiepiphytes in the family Moraceae. Ficus occupies a wide variety of ecological niches; most are evergreen, but some deciduous species are endemic to areas outside of the tropics and to higher elevations. Fig species are characterized by their unique inflorescence and distinctive pollination syndrome, which utilizes wasp species belonging to the Agaonidae family for pollination. The fruit of most species are edible though they are usually of only local economic importance or eaten as bushfood. However, they are extremely important food resources for wildlife. Figs are also of considerable cultural importance throughout the tropics, both as objects of worship and for their many practical uses.            Ficus sur commonly known as Broom Cluster Fig, Bush Fig, Cape Fig, Cape Wild Fig, Fire Sticks, Kooman, Kooman Fig, Malabar Tree or Wild Fig in English and Besembosvy, Besemtrosvy, Besem-trosvy, Bosvy, Bosvyboom, Bosvyeboom, Grootvy, Koeman, Komaan, Suurvy, Wildevy, Wildevyboom or Wildevyeboom in Afrikaans is an evergreen tree indigenous to South Africa with a provincial distribution which extends to Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Western Cape. The relatively large edible figs of the broom cluster fig are produced around September and ripen around December and are readily eaten by local people when they turn pinkish and soft. Fig jam (or preserve) can also be made from the fruits. Local people claim that the fruits which form on the roots are the sweetest. The wood is used as a base by bushmen as part of the equipment necessary when igniting fire by friction. In modern times this tree is used most extensively as a shade tree. It makes a very attractive bonsai. It is believed to have magical powers and is used in many rituals by local people.

Buy 5 Harpephyllum caffrum Tree Seeds - Wild Plum or Wildepruim - Indigenous Evergreen Edible Fruit for R12.50

Buy 5 Harpephyllum caffrum Tree Seeds - Wild Plum or Wildepruim - Indigenous Evergreen Edible Fruit for R9.00

Passiflora, known also as the passion flowers or passion vines, is a genus of about 500 species of flowering plants, the namesakes of the family Passifloraceae. They are mostly vines, with some being shrubs, and a few species being herbaceous. A number of species of Passiflora are cultivated outside their natural range for their beautiful flowers and delicious edible fruit. Hundreds of hybrids have been named; hybridizing is currently being done extensively for flowers, foliage and fruit. Most species have round or elongated edible fruit from 5cm to 20cm long and 2.5cm to 5cm across, depending upon the species or cultivar.         Passiflora will adjust to any kind of soil, except desert conditions or very alkaline soil. Prefers full sun but will do with a light place or even half-shade. Passiflora need abundant watering during the growing season. In winter watering can significantly be reduced but good soil moisture must be maintained. Passiflora foetida commonly known as Wild Maracuja or Bush Passion Fruit is a species of passion flower that is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and much of South America. It is a creeping vine like other members of the genus, and yields an edible fruit. The fruits are roughly the size of a ping pong ball, or kumquat, and contain a bluish-white pulp that is mildly sweet and delicately flavored. In the Philippines, the fruit of Passiflora foetida are known colloquially as marya-marya and santo papa. Young leaves and plant tips are also edible. Dry leaves are used in tea in Vietnamese folk medicine to relieve sleeping problems. Passiflora foetida contains high levels of saponins and is used as a substitute for soap in the manufacture of (soap-free) detergents.

Cynara is a genus of 10 species of thistle-like perennial herbs, shrubs and trees in the aster family, Asteraceae. They are native to the Mediterranean region, northwestern Africa, and the Canary Islands. The genus name comes from the Greek kynara, which means artichoke. Cynara cardunculus is being developed as a new bioenergy crop in the Mediterranean because of its high biomass and seed oil yields even under harsh conditions.           Cynara cardunculus is the cardoon, artichoke thistle, or wild artichoke. The stems of cultivated varieties are used as food around the Mediterranean. It is a common source of a coagulant used as an alternative to rennet in the manufacture of cheese, with the advantage that the cheese is then fully suitable for vegetarians; many southern European cheeses are traditionally way. The edible globe artichoke is usually considered to be an ancient cultigen of this plant. The wild cardoon is a stout herbaceous perennial plant growing 0.8 to 1.5 m tall, with deeply lobed and heavily spined green to grey-green tomentose leaves up to 50 cm long, with yellow spines up to 3.5 cm long. The flowers are violet-purple, produced in a large, globose, massively spined capitulum up to 6 cm in diameter. It is adapted to dry climates, occurring wild from Morocco and Portugal east to Libya and Greece and north to France and Croatia; it may also be native on Cyprus, the Canary Islands and Madeira. In France, it only occurs wild in the Mediterranean south. The oil, extracted from the seeds of the cardoon, and called artichoke oil, is similar to safflower and sunflower oil in composition and use.

Diospyros mespiliformis Seeds Diospyros mespiliformis or jakkalsbessie, (also jackalberry and African ebony) is a large deciduous tree found mostly in the savannas of Africa. Jackals are fond of the fruits, hence the common names. Mature trees have dark gray fissured bark. An adult tree reaches an average of 4 to 6 metres in height, though occasionally trees reach 25 metres. The foliage is dense and dark green with elliptical leaves, which are often eaten by grazing animals such as elephants and buffalo. The tree flowers in the rainy season; the flowers are imperfect, with genders on separate trees, and are cream-colored. The female tree bears fruit in the dry season and these are eaten by many wild animals; they are oval-shaped, yellow and about mm in diameter. When the fruits ripen they turn purple. The tree, like Marula, is favoured by the Bantu, who will leave them growing in their cultivated lands in order to harvest the fruit. Jakkalsbessie trees often grow on termite mounds, preferring deep alluvial soils, but not uncommon on the savanna on sandy soils. It grows in mutualism with termites, which aerate the soil for the tree but do not eat the living wood; in turn, the tree provides protection for the termites. Jakkalsbessie is the largest species in this genus in Southern Africa. This species is widespread, north up to the Sahara. It is a member of the family Ebenaceae, together with trees such as true ebony (Diospyros ebenum) and the edible persimmon, (Diospyros kaki). A traditional food plant in Africa, this fruit has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare. The fruit is edible for humans; its flavor has been described as lemon-like, with a chalky consistency. They are sometimes preserved, can be dried and ground into a flour, and are often used for brewing beer and brandy. The leaves, bark and roots of the tree contain tannin, which can be used as a styptic to staunch bleeding. The roots are consumed to purge parasites and is thought to be a remedy for leprosy. The wood of the jakkalsbessie is almost impervious to termite damage. The heart wood is fine-grained and strong, and is often used for making wood floors and furniture. Trunks of the tree are used for canoes. The wood ranges in color from light reddish-brown to a very dark brown. The bid amount is for 1 Seed We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions.

Stenocereus is an easy to grow genus comprised of predominantly large, shrubby or tree-like columnar cacti. It is widespread from the Southern United States, throughout Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and into Northern South America. The genus name is derived from the Greek word “ stenos ” which means narrow and the Latin word “ cereus ” which means candle. The genus has been enlarged by the addition of species from several other genera.  A close relative is the peculiar chinoa or chende cactus, Polaskia chende. Stenocereus species mostly flower at night and are pollinated by moths and bats. Some species, like Stenocereus martinezii, Stenocereus pruinosus and Stenocereus thurberi bear delicious and refreshingly edible fruit similar to that of the Dragon Fruit Cactus, Hylocereus. They make excellent rockery plants and can also be grown in large pots. Stenocereus species are easy to grow and cold resistant to as low as -4°C, but only for short periods.  Stenocereus pruinosus commonly known as Grey Ghost is native to south and central Mexico where it is a valuable food source. It is a columnar cactus with stems that branch at the base and reach 6 meters in height in the wild. Stenocereus pruinosus usually have only 5 to 7 ribs and the new growth produces a grey powdery bloom and attractive patterns on the stems, hence the common name "Grey Ghost". It produces nocturnal white flowers with a pinkish tinge and like the other Stenocereus species the fruit is spiny till ripe, and edible. The spines fall of the fruits as they ripen.

  Rhoicissus is a genus in the Grape family and the Vitoideae subfamily having 2 or more species. This vigorous evergreen climber has edible dark red fruit in Autumn. growing fast this should be sown in spring. USDA Zone - 10 Season to Sow - Spring   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

Great for drawing detail onto iced designs, writing messages or drawing pictures on cakes or cookies, and perfect for writing on wafers. They work just like conventional marker pens, and come in a set of 5 cool colours. Made from full food grade ink, each pen contains about meters of ink - that's a lot of writing! Go wild writing or drawing on fondant or royal icing, write on anything hard enough to take it. Have fun!

Ficus is a pan-tropical genus of about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes and hemiepiphytes in the family Moraceae. Ficus occupies a wide variety of ecological niches; most are evergreen, but some deciduous species are endemic to areas outside of the tropics and to higher elevations. Fig species are characterized by their unique inflorescence and distinctive pollination syndrome, which utilizes wasp species belonging to the Agaonidae family for pollination. The fruit of most species are edible though they are usually of only local economic importance or eaten as bushfood. However, they are extremely important food resources for wildlife. Figs are also of considerable cultural importance throughout the tropics, both as objects of worship and for their many practical uses.            Ficus polita commonly known as Heart-leaved Fig, Wild Rubber Fig or Wild Rubber Tree in English; Hartblaarvy, Rubberplant or Wilde-rubbervy in Afrikaans and Umkhiwane or Umphumela in Zulu is a South African indigenous species with a provincial distribution which extends to the KwaZulu-Natal Province where it is found in lowland rainforest and gallery forest (west and central Africa), coastal & dry forest (east and southern Africa), up to an altitude of 1200m. The edible fruit that are produced by these trees attract a great diversity of wildlife to the garden from birds to bats and a variety of insects.

Cynara is a genus of 10 species of thistle-like perennial herbs, shrubs and trees in the aster family, Asteraceae. They are native to the Mediterranean region, northwestern Africa, and the Canary Islands. The genus name comes from the Greek kynara, which means artichoke. Cynara cardunculus is being developed as a new bioenergy crop in the Mediterranean because of its high biomass and seed oil yields even under harsh conditions.           The globe artichoke, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus, is a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as a food. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds and their stems when harvested before the flowers come into bloom. The plants usually bear several flowers. The uncultivated or wild variety of the species is called a cardoon. It is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. Large globe artichokes are frequently prepared by removing all but 5–10 mm or so of the stem. To remove thorns, which may interfere with eating, around a quarter of each scale can be cut off. To cook, the artichoke is boiled or steamed. The core of the stem tastes similar to the artichoke heart, and is edible. Salt may be added to the water if boiling artichokes. Leaving the pot uncovered may allow acids to boil off. Covered artichokes, particularly those that have been cut, can turn brown due to the enzymatic browning and chlorophyll oxidation. Placing them in water slightly acidified with vinegar or lemon juice can prevent the discoloration. Leaves are often removed one at a time, and the fleshy base eaten, with hollandaise, vinegar, butter, mayonnaise, aioli, lemon juice, or other sauces. The fibrous upper part of each leaf is usually discarded. The heart is eaten when the inedible choke has been peeled away from the base and discarded. The thin leaves covering the choke are also edible.  

There's nothing more satisfying than eating food you grew yourself, and with Sow Delicious, you can do that anywhere. Each pack contains a slab of soil, organic fertilizer, and heirloom, non-GMO seeds. They are designed to work perfectly in pots, so no matter how little space you have, you can grow your own food, and eat a garden that's Sow Delicious! Spicy Rocket Slab designed to enable you to snap a block off and plant it separately from the rest, in a pot, or alongside other plants in the ground Handmade from a special blend of organically enriched super-soil and infused with rare heirloom seed (the purest & oldest seed on earth which is also non-GMO) Secret formula keeps the seed moist 3 x longer than the soil: Helps grow bigger seedlings and root systems Protects it from scorching sun Improves the taste of your harvest All parts fully bio-degradable and made in South Africa Companion plants (when two plants are grown together for the benefit of one or both of those plants): Cucumber, Coriander, Mint, Tomatoes, Basil, Spinach This Slab of Seed will grow you a delicious heirloom variety of wild rocket called Red Streaks: Red Streaked Rocket is a gorgeous Arugula! This pungent, flavourful wild variety has oak-leaf-shaped, serrated leaves, traced with striking maroon. The pretty flowers and seed pods are also edible! It looks and tastes wonderful in summer salads, and it’s a wonderful addition to ornamental beds and containers, too. A must for pesto, pasta and great pizza! This leafy green vegetable is native to the Mediterranean region and southern Europe. Tasting note: Spicy & nutty About Sow Delicious In 2013, Vanessa Jacobs set out to find the simplest way to grow a garden fit for a foodie, giving people the opportunity to proudly plant a garden that is Sow Delicious! She came up with the idea for the ‘Slab of Seed’ which might look like a slab of chocolate, but is made from a special blend of organically enriched super-soil and infused with rare heirloom seed – the purest & oldest seed on earth which is also non-GMO. The slabs are handmade in a unique little chocolate factory in the heart of Eden in The Garden Route. Specifications 5-block slab 1 block yields: 2kg+ rocket Dimensions: 6cm L x 17cm W x 2cm H Weight: 65g Sprouts in: 12 – 14 days Harvest in: 6 – 8 weeks Pick for: 10+ weeks Sun - light shade: 4 - 6 hours Spacing: 20cm apart Watering: Daily until sprouting, then every 4 to 6 days Care Instructions How to plant:  Snap the slab of seed into single blocks Before planting, soak in water until the block sinks Plant 2mm below the surface of the soil. Crush the block lightly as you plant it Warranty Info This product has a shelf life of 12-months from date of production.