Category: Greens
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Purple amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus)
When planning an edible garden it is a good idea to plant a variety of nutrient sources. Starchy vegetables are a good basic but many peoples go it are crops like potato but there are a range of undervalued, and very low maintenance crops, which will thrive in our wonderful subtropical climate. Crops like Cassava…
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Choko
Grown in almost every granny’s backyard, the humble choko is making a comeback! Most of us are familiar chokos but did you know that they also come in white and yellow. You may also see a very spikey version which is apparently the offspring of a white and a green that have interbred. Chokos, not…
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Native River Mint
(Mentha australis) •Australian native • This beautiful low growing perennial herb is a relative of the larger peppermint and spearmint. The flavour is similar but much stronger than other mints. •Unlike other mints it doesn’t die down in winter but instead looks beautiful year-round. •Will grow in full sun (with enough water) but does very…
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Water Parsley
(Oenanthe javanica) •Excellent spreading groundcover for wet or boggy ground. •Grows well in the shade or sun (with adequate water). •The young leaves and stems can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in stir-fries. •Has a light, carrot/parsley-like flavour. •Rich source of vitamins and minerals. •Widely eaten throughout the Orient. •Also grows well has…
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Kang Kong (Impomoea aquatica)
A relative of sweet potato, this aquatic plant is the fastest growing leaf crop in the world. It can be grown from cuttings bought from the market. It will even form a mat on the surface if you through some coconut husks into that what with it. It is far more nutritious than lettuce. Often…
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Brazilian Spinach (Althernanthera sissoo).
Brazilian spinach is one of the most resilient backyard plants around. It can tolerate a wide range of sun and shade conditions along with drought, dying back only to resurge when the rain arrives. Well suited to planting in dense low garden borders and especially along paths to form a dense green attractive edging. The…
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Unusual nutritious plants for growing in South-East Queensland.
Brisbane’s climate lends itself to a wide range of edible plants from across Asia, Africa, South America and the Pacific, including many native Australian plants. Amaranth sp. Caution: Many plants contain toxins and require specific preparation prior to consumption or are only safe to consume in limited quantities. Always confirm the identity, and the preparation…
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Brazilian Spinach (Alternanthera sissoo)
•Low growing perennial to 30cm. •Extremely hardy and low maintenance. •One of the toughest plants in the garden. •Drought tolerant. •Handles a range of soils (except waterlogging conditions). •Grows well in medium shade to full sun. •Makes an attractive border plant. •Leaves can be eaten raw in salad. •Leaves can be tough, watering the plant…
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5 Staple Salad Greens for Every Garden
If the recent floods have taught us anything it’s that having backyard produce is a wonderful thing. The catch is that growing your own food isn’t always as easy, particularly for those of us with jobs, kids and busy lives. That’s where Brisbane Edible Gardening comes in. Let’s start with salad greens. Whether you live…
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