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AmaranthaceaeThorny amaranth: complete guide
Amaranthus spinosus
Thorny amaranth is a food plant with edible leaves and spines. Discover cultivation, maintenance and culinary applications in this practical gardener's guide.
BrassicaceaeDiplotaxis erucoides: complete guide
Diplotaxis erucoides
White rocket for productive organic gardens. Learn about care, harvesting, and how this nutritious green delivers healthy food for your family table.
PoaceaeBarley: complete guide
Hordeum distichon
Learn how to grow barley (Hordeum distichon) successfully in your garden. Practical advice for sowing, care, and harvest of this ancient grain crop.
SapotaceaeSapodilla: complete guide
Manilkara zapota
Sapodilla is a tropical fruit tree with sweet, brown flesh and large green leaves. Ideal for warmer climates and gardens with plenty of space and sunshine.
OxalidaceaeOca: The Complete Growing Guide
Oxalis tuberosa
Learn how to grow oca successfully. Discover ideal growing conditions, soil requirements, and care tips for this nutritious Andean tuber crop.
Panicum miliaceum: complete guide
Panicum miliaceum L.
Common millet (Panicum miliaceum) is a productive grain crop and ornamental grass. Learn cultivation, harvest, and uses for birdseed and garden design.
SapindaceaeGuarana: complete guide
Paullinia cupana
Discover guarana, the energizing vine from the Amazon rainforest. Learn how to cultivate and harvest this exotic climber in your garden.
LauraceaeAvocado: complete guide
Persea americana
Learn how to grow and harvest your own avocado tree. A complete guide for this exotic fruit crop from Mexico.
PhyllanthaceaeIndian-gooseberry: complete guide
Phyllanthus acidus
Discover the Indian-gooseberry, a fruit tree with sour fruit. Learn how to grow this tropical tree at home.
FabaceaeTamarind: complete guide
Tamarindus indica
Discover tamarind (Tamarindus indica), a tropical fruit tree with elegant feathery foliage and sour fruits. A stunning addition to warm gardens.