I’m selling over 600 + kinds of seeds ( and also live plants during the warmer months ) so check my other auctions . You are bidding on 15 PATRICK HERNY’S OSAGE ORANGE SEEDS – Maclura pomifera. These seeds came from an offspring of Patrick Henry’s original tree as seen in the 2nd picture .Also known as bodark, hedge apple, prairie hedge, yellow-wood, bow wood, naranjo chino, or horse apple is a member of the Moraceae family, to which figs, mulberries, breadfruit and jackfruit also belong, and is native to the south-central United States.This is a thorny, fast-growing, medium-sized tree or shrub which grows up to 20m (60′), tall, but is more typically 10-13m (30-40′) tall and almost as wide, with upwardly arching branches and a short trunk, forming a low, rounded, irregular-shaped canopy. It is often planted in rows along a boundaries and trained as a hedge. With short, stout, sharp thorns around 1.5cm (1/2″) long covering the branches and stems, and hedgerows provide an effective, impenetrable security barrier.The tree flowers between May and July, producing flowers that, surprisingly, appear green in color. The bark of the tree is deeply furrowed, and it is dark orange in color.These trees are deciduous, the leaves are light green in summer, turning into to a golden color in fall before dropping to the ground. The fruit are large, ( UN-EDIBLE ) round, hard, wrinkled or bumpy in texture, pale green or lime green in color, and 8-15cm (3-6″) in diameter, and contains a milky sap that can produce dermatitis in some humans . When cut open, the fruit has a white pulp inside, and a milky sap, with numerous small seeds crowded together. If the fruit is crushed it exudes a bitter, milky juice. Hardiness zones 4 – 9: Height: 30 to 60 feetSpread: 20 to 30 feet Medicinal use of Osage Orange: A tea made from the roots has been used as a wash for sore eyes. The inedible fruits contain antioxidant and fungicidal compounds. A 10% aqueous infusion and an extract diluted 1:1 have cardiovascular potentialities.Edible parts of : The fruit contains an anti-oxidant which can be used as a food preservative, especially for oils. The heartwood and the root yield a non-toxic antibiotic that is useful as a food preservative. Other uses of : A yellow dye is obtained from the bark of the root and the wood. Green and orange can also be obtained from it. The sap of the fruit is used as an insect repellent. It is said to be effective against ants, boxelder bugs, cockroaches, crickets, fleas and spiders. To use the fruit as a pest repellent, cut the fruit in half and place it in a dish located in the pest problem area. The fruit will ooze a messy milky sap as they degrade, so the dish is important to avoid the mess! One piece of fruit will last for a few weeks.The bark is a source of tannin. The plant is often grown as a hedge in N. America and Europe, it is very tolerant of severe pruning, makes an effective stock-proof barrier and succeeds in maritime exposure. Wood – coarse-grained, exceedingly hard, heavy, flexible, very strong, very durable, silky, lustrous. It weighs 48lb per cubic foot. One of the most durable woods in N. America, it is seldom used commercially, but is used locally for fence posts,piers, bows etc and makes an excellent fuel. See my store for 600+ seeds , live plants ( during the warmer months ) and over 300+ books on plants and gardening . I add new items every day and combine shipping whenever possible .
Item Tag: Breadfruit
10 Baobab Seeds Adansonia digitata Tree of Life Rare Monkey Bread Bonsai Plant
10-Exotic African Baobab Tree Seeds “Tree of Life” Adansonia Unique Prehistoric Look & Great for Bonsai The Baobab Tree is a Low Maintenance Tree that can Grow to Enormous Sizes and can Live up to 3,000 Years Old. Also Regarded as the “World’s Largest Succulent”. It can Also Easily be Grown in Pot and make Some of the Most Unique Bonsai. Baobab Bonsais are Uniquely Famous and are Particularly Well Suited for Beginners and if you have a Large Backyard, you can Grow it Outside. The Baobab Tree Flourishes in Poor Soils, Tolerates Heat and has the Ability to Store Large Amounts of Water to Survive in an Extreme Drought. Baobabs (Adansonia spp.) are Unusual-Looking Trees Found Primarily in the Arid Regions of Africa, Australia, Arabia, Madagascar, and India. They are Intolerant of Cold Weather, so Outdoors they need to be in Zones 10-12. No Worries though as These Can be Grown in a Pot and brought Indoors for Winter Months, and Makes one of the Most Unique Bonsai. Baobab Trees are Known for Their Immense Bottle Shaped Trunks which are Used to Store Water in the Dry Environments where these Giants Grow. In their Native Habitats, Baobabs can Grow Up to 80-100′ Feet in Height. The Bark is Smooth and the Branches and Leaves are Concentrated near the Top of the Canopy. The Leaves are about the Size of a Human Hand and are Divided into Five Oval-Shaped Leaflets about 3 or 4 Inches Long. White flowers, about 4 Inches in Diameter with a Prominent Cluster of Stamens in the Middle, Appear in Spring. The Fruits Develop over the Summer into Foot-Long, Club-Shaped Appendages that Dangle from the Tree. The Fruit, Called “Monkey Bread”, is Edible, and Full of Vitamin C. The Fruit has a Velvety Shell and is about the Size of a Coconut. It has a somewhat Acidic Flavor described as ‘Somewhere between Grapefruit, Pear, and Vanilla. The Baobab Tree Produces a “Unique Super Fruit” that Resembles an Oblong Velvet Covered Gourd. The Fruit has Big Black Seeds and it has a Slightly Powdery Tart Pulp in the Center. There are a Lot of Health Benefits that you can Gain from Eating the Fruit and Leaves. The Young Leaves can be an Alternative to Spinach, while the Pulp of the Fruit can be Soaked and Blended into a Drink or Delicious Smoothie.The Baobab Fruit is a “Super Fruit” thanks to it’s High Levels of Potassium, Iron, Vitamin C and Calcium. According to some Reports, the “Pulp has 10X’s the Amount of Vitamin C” as Oranges do. It’s Recommended for Weight Loss, Skin Elasticity, and “Contains 50% More Calcium than Spinach”. It can also Help the Health of your Cardiovascular System.The Baobab Fruit and Powder are Rich in Vitamin C and Believed to have Antimicrobial, Antiviral, Anti-Oxidant, and Anti-Inflammatory Properties.Baobab Powder and Other Products can be Incorporated into Smoothies and Salads.Baobab Germination: 1) Before sowing, the Baobab seeds needs soaking at room temperature. For this, soak the seeds for one day in warm water. After that, scarify the baobab seed’s hard shell with a file, to expose their inner lighter colored layer before anything else. 2) Dry seeds indoors for a day before planting. The germination rate of baobab seeds is low, so sow 3 times more seeds than required. 3) Sow Baobab seeds 1 to 2 inch deep and keep the soil temperature above at least 78 degrees F. Warmer is even better. It is important to keep soil evenly moist, but not kept wet. 4)Once the roots are formed, baobab can be planted into individual pots or on the grounds. The pot you use should have a minimum diameter of 3″ inches. 5) With Any Exotic or Tropical Seed, The germination of Baobab seeds is sporadic, with their germination taking anywhere from a week to several months, so the cultivation of Baobab from seed requires some patience. Don’t let others lead you to believe germination is just easy without letting you know you’ll need patience. You could be lucky and have one sprout in a few weeks, but most of them will take longer so do not disregard them. They are Definitely Worth waiting on.Please Check out our Other Items!Buy with Confidence as Customer Service is our #1 Priority and are available 7 days a week. If for any reason you feel as if we don’t deserve a 5 Star Rating, please contact us and we will address any issues that may arrive.
Organic Cocozelle Summer Zucchini – Cucurbita pepo
Another gorgeous heirloom from Italy. Dark green fruit with wonderful light green stripes. The compact bush type vines produces early and abundant summer squash with a pleasant mild nutty flavor. Flesh stays firm even when larger. The male blossoms can be used in salads, soups or battered and fried. The mature fruits 3″-12″ can be used for a wide array of culinary delights including; slicing fresh, steaming, baking, frying, in soups, or zucchini bread and can be preserved by drying, canning, freezing and even pickling! Organic Non-GMO Annual Sun: Full Indoors: 2-3 weeks before last frost Direct Sow: After last frost Seed Count: 25 Days to Maturity: 50 Plant Size: 18″-36″ Growing Tips: Direct sow 2-4 seeds per 12″ diameter mound. Keep mounds 2′-3′ apart. Plant in warm soil. Thin to 1 or 2 strongest plants. Mulch at base of plant. If starting seeds indoors, it is key that your new starts be hardened off. This is a process that requires taking them outside during the day, for a period of time, before they are planted. This acclimates your seedlings to the outside world, meaning the elements like the wind and sun. We do it for several weeks to a month as this strengthens their stems and overall plant structure. Start for a short period of time initially, then graduate to more time each day One week minimum is recommended Bring them inside in the early evening and overnight Keep an eye on them and constantly water them. Make sure they have not blown
20 COMMON CULINARY QUINCE Fruit Tree Cydonia Oblonga Flowering Shrub Seeds
Quince’s lovely fragrant flowers appear April to May, They are rich in nectar and pollen, providing valuable food for pollinators like honey bees. The Quince is self-pollinating, so more than 1 is not necessary, but cross-pollination can produce increased fruit production.
Homemade Pickles – Cucumber Seeds | Crisp Pickling Cucumbers 30 seeds
These cucumber plants produce firm, classic pickling cucumbers with great crunch and fresh flavor—ideal for dill pickles, bread-and-butter pickles, or fresh eating. Excellent crunch for pickling. 🥒 Why You’ll Love These Cucumbers.
Puerto Rican Panapen Breadfruit Seeds [25pcs]
These climbing plants require well-draining soil and full sun for optimal growth. However, they are 100% genuine, harvested directly from the fruit in Puerto Rico.