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  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  

  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  

  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.

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.

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.

  A wild African cucumber bearing small, spiny fruits. The fruits are generally considered inedible as they are quite bitter though some plants may produce less bitter fruits. The species is of main interest as an ornamental. Over time it will produce an interesting caudex base. 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  

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.

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! Exotic Cucumbers 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): Beans, Corn, Dill, Lettuce, Salad Flowers This Slab of Seed will grow you 3 delicious heirloom cucumber varieties: Ashley cucumbers are an early variety and a prolific producer of medium size, thick 20cm fruits that have few spines. The more you pick the more they produce. They are more resistant to downy mildew and other problems normally caused by humid conditions. It was developed by the South Carolina Truck Experiment Station and was released in 1956 Tasting note: Crisp & crunchy Homemade Pickles cucumbers are also known as Southern Homemade Pickles and are the best crunchy dill pickles you have ever tasted! They are a vigorous, high-yielding, solid, crisp medium green fruit with small white spines. Pick at 3cm for tiny sweet pickles or grow to 10cm for dills and spears. Pickling cucumbers have been used for thousands of years and were first documented in the Tigris Valley in India in 2030 BC Tasting note: Small & crunchy Lemon cucumbers have round 5-7cm spherical fruits with yellow, gold skin that is thin and tender with some striping and mottling and tiny bristles that are edible but can easily be removed. The inner flesh is pale green to yellow with edible seeds and has a mild, sweet taste with a cool, crisp texture. Lemon cucumbers are believed to have originated in India and the Middle East in the 16th century as referenced by ancient Middle Eastern texts Tasting note: Fruity & fresh 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 12-block slab 1 block's yield = 25+ cucumbers Dimensions: 8cm L x 20cm W x 2cm H Weight: 100g Sprouts in: 10 - 15 days Harvest in: 10 - 12 weeks Pick for: 6+ weeks Full sun 6 - 10 hours Spacing: 50cm apart Watering: Daily until sprouting, then every 2 to 3 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 the date of production.

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! Slab of Seed Exotic Cucumbers 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 b'&' 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): Beans, Corn, Dill, Lettuce, Salad Flowers This Slab of Seed will grow you 3 delicious heirloom cucumber varieties: Ashley cucumbers are an early variety and a prolific producer of medium size, thick 20cm fruits that have few spines. The more you pick the more they produce. They are more resistant to downy mildew and other problems normally caused by humid conditions. It was developed by the South Carolina Truck Experiment Station and was released in 1956 Tasting note: Crisp b'&' crunchy Homemade Pickles cucumbers are also known as Southern Homemade Pickles and are the best crunchy dill pickles you have ever tasted! They are a vigorous, high-yielding, solid, crisp medium green fruit with small white spines. Pick at 3cm for tiny sweet pickles or grow to 10cm for dills and spears. Pickling cucumbers have been used for thousands of years and were first documented in the Tigris Valley in India in 2030 BC Tasting note: Small b'&' crunchy Lemon cucumbers have round 5-7cm spherical fruits with yellow, gold skin that is thin and tender with some striping and mottling and tiny bristles that are edible but can easily be removed. The inner flesh is pale green to yellow with edible seeds and has a mild, sweet taste with a cool, crisp texture. Lemon cucumbers are believed to have originated in India and the Middle East in the 16th century as referenced by ancient Middle Eastern texts Tasting note: Fruity b'&' fresh 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 12-block slab 1 block's yield = 25+ cucumbers Dimensions: 8cm L x 20cm W x 2cm H Weight: 100g Sprouts in: 10 - 15 days Harvest in: 10 - 12 weeks Pick for: 6+ weeks Full sun 6 - 10 hours Spacing: 50cm apart Watering: Daily until sprouting, then every 2 to 3 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 1-year from the date of production.