Food plants
Plants you can harvest from all year round. From fruit trees to herbs, we've got you!
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Grow lemons in your home. These amazingly scented mini trees will flower and produce edible lemons year round.
Scientific Name: Citrus × meyeri
Growth: Slow growing. 3-4 feet indoors. If it is really happy it may grow taller
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water well and deeply when top 2 inches of soil is dry. Do not overwater. Ideally they like to be kept moist but not soggy
Pet Safe: No
Care: Intermediate.
Can be moved outside for the summer but bring them back in before it gets cold as they can not withstand any frost.
- Fertilize approx. 3 times between spring and fall with a high nitrogen fertilizer or a slow release all purpose fertilizer. You can also use compost tea or fish emulsion fertilizer.
- Pruning: Is not really necessary but can be done to maintain a shape you like. Only prune once the tree reaches 3 feet. Remove dead, crossing branches or branches that are too long and thin to bear fruit.
Pests: Watch for scale. Citrus is very prone to it. Scale is a small insect that forms a little brown shell on the leaves and stems. You will know you have it if the leaves become glossy and sticky which is the honeydew residue from the insect. Scrap off the scale with your fingernail or for the squeamish, use a scouring pad and a little soap. Hose off in the shower, spray with Carly's FU bug spray and if it comes back change the soil completely.
This potted wonder brings together Salanova Butterhead Green, Crispy Green, and Red Oak Lettuce for a party on your plate.
Light: Lettuce will grow well in bright shade. Prefers to be cooler.
Harvesting: Cut one inch above the crown for a continuous supply of fresh greens
Watering: Keep evenly hydrated
A wonderfully aromatic herb. Add it to meat or pasta dishes. Or just crush the leaves to enjoy the scent!
Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus
Growth: 1-2 feet tall in our region
Light: Bright, direct sunlight
Watering: keep evenly hydrated but do not overwater. Needs good drainage
Pet Safe: No
Care: Relatively easy, difficult to overwinter. Treat as an annual.
Oregano has a strong antioxidant called rosmarinic acid, packing 42 times the antioxidant punch of an apple and making it great for your immune system. It’s also the secret ingredient for taking your veggie dishes to the next level!
A classic must have plant in the dry or scented garden!
Scientific Name: origanum vulgate subsp. hirtum
Growth: This is a perennial herb in the mint family, so it can be planted outdoors but as it likes to spread, it is best planted in a pot.
Light: Full sun
Watering: This is a Mediterranean herb and so it is happily drought tolerant.
Pet Safe: No
Care: Easy
Harvest:. pick several branches, lay flat on a cookie tray or tie together and hang in a bunch. Once the leaves have dried, crumble them into a container.
Parsley is a wonderful herb to have on hand to flavour dishes. Leaves can be added to soups, rice dishes etc.
Scientific Name: Petroselinum crispum
Growth: 6" tall
Light: Full sun (6+ hours)
Watering: Keep soil moist
Pet Safe: Yes
Care: Easy
Harvesting: Cut leaves from the outer stems
With wonderfully fragrant flowers and vibrant green leaves, plus fruit you can use in drinks and pie, what is not to love about the Key Lime tree?!
Scientific Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Growth: Up to 6' indoors
Light: Full sun
Watering: Keep well watered. Water deeply once the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry to touch. Let is drain well after watering.
Pet Safe: No
Care: Intermediate
- Fertilize in early spring with a citrus specific fertilizer, or any fertilizer that has a Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium (NPK) ratio of 2:1:2. You can also add new compost in the spring. Make sure to only apply it to the dirt around the tree, as key lime trees can burn if the fertilizer touches the trunk or foliage.
- Pruning: Prune to maintain shape and smaller size. Should be done in the spring to encourage new growth and keep the shape compact. Remove any dead branches and keep the centre open so the fruit receives maximum light and can ripen.
Pests: Watch for scale. Citrus is very prone to it. Scale is a small insect that forms a little brown shell on the leaves and stems. You will know you have it if the leaves become glossy and sticky which is the honeydew residue from the insect. Scrap off the scale with your fingernail or for the squeamish, use a scouring pad and a little soap. Hose off in the shower, spray with Carly's FU bug spray and if it comes back change the soil completely. Other pests include white fly and mealy bugs.
A classic must have plant in the dry or scented garden!
did you know that mint has long been used in Eastern and Western traditional medicine to treat indigestion, nausea, sore throat, colds, toothaches and cramps? Pretty cool, eh?
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