{"title":"Fruit \u0026 Spices","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouth Florida is a very unique growing climate if compared to the rest of the continental US, but its a very common one if you zoom out and explore around the globe. You'll see that global flavor reflected in our selection of fruit \u0026amp; spice trees. While we recommend planting tropical fruit in Spring (so that the summer rains can water in your new plants) you can actually plant these year round, just make sure to water well during dryer months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll of our plants are grown in OMRI certified Organic materials (potting mix, fertilizer, seeds, etc.) and include Organic granular fertilizer, living locally-made compost, and have been cared for with healthy microorganisms from compost tea and microbial inoculants. We only use organic pesticides when needed. We only stock varieties that we have experience growing and that are season and climate appropriate for South Florida. Our curated inventory is simple enough for a beginner and interesting enough to keep an advanced gardeners attention, with new and rare varieties being added weekly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bay-leaf-tree","title":"Bay Leaf Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBay Leaf (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaurus nobilis) Live Plant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant per 20 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: aphids and psyllids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: leaves contain peak essential oils mid summer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaurus nobilis\u003c\/i\u003e is an aromatic evergreen tree, or large shrub, with green, glabrous leaves, in the flowering plant family Lauraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is used as a seasoning in cooking. It’s common names include bay laurel, sweet bay, true laurel, Grecian laurel, laurel tree, or simply laurel. Bay Leaf is prominent in classical Greek and Roman culture, in addition to being frequently mentioned in the Bible. These trees grow slowly in South Florida, but do flourish with time. One small tree and you will never again need to purchase dried leaves from the store for use in your soups \u0026amp; stews. We love having one in the garden! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664985919570,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985952338,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985985106,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/bayleaftrees.png?v=1598226010"},{"product_id":"red-lady-papaya","title":"Red Lady Papaya","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRed Lady Papaya\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarica papaya\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 10 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 8 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: papaya fruit fly, local critters like raccoons \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest before completely ripe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDid you know that papaya “trees” are actually giant herbs? Maybe thats one of the reasons why these delicious fruits are so easy to grow. The papaya is believed to have originated in southern Mexico and eastern Central America. From there the Spanish introduced it to Asia and the Philippines, and by the 19th century it was being grown in pretty much all tropical regions throughout the world. While there are many different cultivars the Red Lady is grown and prized for its delicious fruit which is higher in sugar than some other varieties and has a unique floral taste. We hear from many of our customers that they dont like papayas, but that just means they haven’t had a good one yet, or they are eating them under-ripe. A papaya should be soft enough to yield to a firm press, smell heavily and be bright orange with even some bad spots on the outside before its eaten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBesides the fruit you can also use every other part of the papaya plant. The unripe fruit can be used for cooking, and the leaves contain Papain, an enzyme used to break down and tenderize meat. The seeds can be dried and added to a pepper grinder, as they have anti microbial and anti parasitic properties when consumed. Also, because of the presence of Papain, papaya fruit makes a great ingredient for skin rejuvenating face masks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePapaya plants have a taproot (like a carrot) so make sure you take care when transplanting your seedlings into the garden. Planted in spring or summer in the tropics and given proper nutrients and plenty of rainfall your papaya should yield you about 80 pounds of fruit in its first year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur current crop of 4\" plants are seedling plants, which means they are grown from seed and are not guaranteed to be female. Only female plants make fruit, so we suggest buying at least 2, so that your chances of getting a female are higher. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664986017874,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664986050642,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664986083410,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-16at2.55.58PM.png?v=1620160575"},{"product_id":"moringa-tree","title":"Moringa Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMoringa\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoringa oleifera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003edays to maturity: 90 days\u003cbr\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 5 feet\u003cbr\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003cbr\u003elook out for: root rot and plants being knocked over by wind\u003cbr\u003eharvest notes: coppice whole tree at eye level to keep it low\u003cbr\u003eperennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMoringa, aka “Miracle Tree” and “Tree of Life”, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eis commonly referred to as the “most nutritious leaf in the world”. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eFor centuries it has been used as a system of Ayurvedic and Unani medicine and has a wide range of nutritional and bioactive compounds, including proteins, essential amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, fibre, vitamins, minerals, phenolic compounds, phytosterols and others. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGram to gram it has 14 times the calcium of milk, 4 times more potassium than bananas, 19 times more iron than spinach, 4 times more fiber than oats, 9 times the protein of yoghurt and 12 times the vitamin C of oranges!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eDon’t get too hyped on getting all of your nutritional needs met by this miracle leaf, as excess consumption does upset the stomach, so leaves are best incorporated into your diet in smaller doses. Immature Moringa seed pods, called “drumsticks”, are also used as a vegetable in many part of India. They should be harvested right as the seeds start to show a slight bulge in the pod, and they need to be prepped by being peeled and cut into pieces. Traditional Indian recipes treat them like okra, with low and slow cooking methods that soften the fibers of the pod and immature seed. If you are going to eat immature drumsticks we recommend checking out a video or two about their preparation beforehand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eMoringa oleifera is an herbal galactagogue that has been scientifically proven to increase breastmilk production by up to 47% as compared to a control group that did not take Moringa in pill form during early breastfeeding. New mothers have also been depleted of vital nutrients during their 3rd trimester, and Moringa is a helpful herbal ally in replenishing them. Moringa also has beneficial effects on fertility \u0026amp; semen production in men, may promote prostate health and helps with blood sugar control by increasing insulin production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eJules, aka The Garden Jules, our in house herbalist says:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e“Moringa powder is the best thing to have on hand to incorporate more Moringa into your life. I love to blend Moringa with pumpkin seeds, nutritional yeast and seaweed as a salad topping or just make green popcorn with Moringa and nutritional yeast. I love including a handful of fresh Moringa leaves as sprinkles on top of homegrown salads. Moringa is also a delicious pesto or hummus addition because of its slight peppery flavor. Most shockingly of all, I’ve had the most delicious Moringa cookies and muffins!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eThe Moringa tree, native to India and other parts of south Asia, grows quite commonly in tropical and subtropical climates. In the Philippines, where it’s called Malunggay, Moringa leaves are cooked regularly. It’s also grown in the Caribbean, the Pacific Islands, Latin America, and across Africa, including Ethiopia and Sudan, where Moringa seeds are used for their water purification properties. Because of its nutritive value and ability to withstand severe drought, Moringa trees have been used to combat malnutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eMoringa trees have shallow root systems and very soft bark, so they blow over easily in storms and we think of them as temporary trees, instead of a big commitment like say an avocado or a mango. The University of Florida assesses non- native plants every 10 years and in 2021 Moringa received a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePredicted to be invasive and not recommended by IFAS”\u003c\/b\u003e classification. So while it is still legal to plant it and it isnt technically an invasive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ee wanted you to know that it does have invasive qualities and is likely to become a listed invasive in Florida at some point. We think its nutritional qualities make it worth cultivating, but do so with care and don't let your trees get out of control. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eWe recommend you prune them very intensely so that they stay small and continue to  produce new leaves at a height that is easy to reach for harvest. If you don't find yourself consuming the leaves as quickly as the tree is growing you can use pruned leaves and branches in your compost or use them as mulch in your food forest.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664986214482,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664986247250,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664986280018,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_1057.jpg?v=1597605012"},{"product_id":"ruby-supreme-guava-tree","title":"Ruby Supreme Guava Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRuby Supreme Guava\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsidium guajava\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 30 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003emealy bugs, thrips, worms in the fruit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eharvest notes: harvest ripe fruit immediately when they blush yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGuavas are one of our favorite fruit varieties to grow for home gardeners. They are easily grown, delicious, and a high yielding small tree; a two year old tree potentially producing hundreds of fruit per season. Pink fleshed guavas are incredibly floral, pungent and aromatic. These trees are in the myrtle family and produce beautiful flowers and thick leaves. Guava remain quite small and should be considered a “lower canopy” food forest tree. Beware worms in the growing tips of your trees (if they show up and do damage simply spray with Organic Thuricide) and fruit flies laying their eggs in your immature fruit (commercial guava groves put mesh bags on all fruit to avoid this pest issue). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664986312786,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664986345554,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664986378322,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/guavas_722bd27c-b593-4a06-b46d-5a406822c96e.png?v=1598228483"},{"product_id":"allspice-tree","title":"Allspice Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAllspice Tree (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePimenta dioica) \u003c\/i\u003eLive Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant per 15 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efruit flies and bark beetles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHarvest notes: harvest unripe berries for more flavor or leaves for use dried or fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAllspice, also called Jamaica Pepper, Myrtle Pepper, Pimenta, Turkish Yenibahar, English Pepper or Newspice, is the dried, unripe fruit (berries used as a spice) of \u003ci\u003ePimenta dioica\u003c\/i\u003e. It is a midcanopy tree native to the Greater Antilles, southern Mexico, Central America, and now cultivated in many warm parts of the world. The name ‘allspice’ was coined as early as 1621 by the English, who thought it combined the flavor of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. We love Allspice trees because they are a nice, small, slow growing tree with the most fragrant leaves! While the allspice berries are what are used commercially, the entire tree smells of spices and the leaves can be used to make tea or syrups. Leaves and branches can also be used in smoking foods! Next time you’re deep in your annual Allspice prune, save the trimmings to use in a fun culinary way, like using the cured wood for smoking, or the leaves in a spice blend or baked good. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42654082695250,"sku":"TREE002","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_1330.jpg?v=1608061164"},{"product_id":"lemon-bay-rum-tree","title":"Bay Rum Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBay Rum (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePimenta racemosa) Live Plant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant per 20 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eleaf fungus\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHarvest notes: allow to mature before a heavy harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Bayberry or Bay Rum Tree, \u003ci\u003ePimenta racemosa\u003c\/i\u003e, is a broadleaved tropical evergreen native to the islands of the Caribbean. The tree is known for the essential oil present in the leaves and stems. This oil, composed of terpenes, has a clove-like fragrance. Bay Rum first became popularized as a ‘rub’ for sore muscles, strains, and sprains. The essential oil was also reported to contain diterpene, having anti-bacterial properties. A popular aftershave in the early 20th century, made from the leaves of the tree and rum, giving the aftershave its spicy notes from the bay and its smoky, woody tones from the aged rum. Like its relative Allspice, Bay Rum Tree leaves can also be used to infuse teas and syrups with its scent and flavor. This Bay Rum variety has an especially lemony scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664986509394,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664986542162,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664986574930,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/lemonbayrum_c40659cf-de92-46d5-86ef-21bce027e742.jpg?v=1598219683"},{"product_id":"cuban-oregano","title":"Bicolor Cuban Oregano","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCuban Oregano, White and Green (Plectranthus Amboinicus) Live Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant every 4 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: spider mites and mealy bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: fast growing, enjoy often\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis hardy, fragrant herb has collected an extremely long list of nicknames, ranging from the powerful mother of herbs, mother of all herbs, queen of herbs, to the practical five in one herb, five seasons herb, all herb, five spice herb, to the international Spanish thyme, Mexican mint, Puerto Rican oregano, and Indian borage.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCuban oregano is basically indestructible and can grow in full sun, partial shade, and almost no light and it can handle low nutrient soil, being left in a pot forever, and any amount of water you want to give it. Over the years we’ve been growing and planting this plant we do think that its favorite conditions are well draining soil with a bit of water and partial shade (6-8 hours of sun). It’s also incredibly easy to propagate from cuttings, making it great for beginner and even for using educationally with kids.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDue to its ease of cultivation and similarity in flavor to oregano, this herb is frequently used in commercial food products as a substitute for traditional Italian oregano. In India, the thick leaves are dipped in chickpea batter and fried. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDice the leaves and add them with oil, vinegar and other green herbs like garlic chives, parsley, cilantro, sage or rosemary to make a delicious green topping. Stuff a whole fish with cuban oregano leaves and lemon wedges then wrap it in ginger and banana leaves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMedicinally, it is used to treat a variety of ailments, from colic too malaria to scorpion stings. It also encourages lactation in new mothers, promotes liver functioning, and, if you’re a fan of using oregano oil, using this fresh herb is a way of receiving all the benefits its volatile oils have to offer. Our resident tropical herbalist, The Garden Jules, says:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Cuban Oregano is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e one of my favorite medicinal and kitchen herbs. I love to dice the leaves and use them in soups and stews to add flavor and digestive benefits.The leaves can also be boiled or simmered to cleanse the air of your home space and kill any airborne pathogens and or as a herbal steam to clear congestion and mucus.This is a great ally for colds and flus, especially if one has a cough that won’t go away. I love to make a ginger Cuban oregano syrup for coughs but also as a digestive aperitif. The syrup added to sparkling water or herbal tea makes for a delicious beverage.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664993652818,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664993685586,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664993718354,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-02-23at5.51.13PM.png?v=1645656790"},{"product_id":"betel-leaf-vine","title":"Betel Leaf Vine","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBetel Leaf Vine (Piper Betle) Live Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant every 2 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: partial sun, shade loving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: leaf and foot rot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: allow a few moths to establish before harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetel leaf vine, aka ‘sausage vine,’ is a fun rare climbing vine that produces leaves that taste and smell just like sausage! As a relative of black pepper, another tropical vine, it has a similar peppery smell and growth pattern. Their dark, waxy leaves prefer shade to direct sun and their roots ask for slightly acidic, slightly damp soil. Slow to grow at first, betel leaf vine can really take off, producing a beautiful shade structure. The Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead, FL has a large picnic area completely shaded by a mature betel leaf vine. Betel leaf is also wrapped around areca nut in Southeast Asia and chewed as a mild stimulant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664994472018,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664994504786,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664994537554,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/betelleafvine.png?v=1645655142"},{"product_id":"hoja-santa","title":"Hoja Santa","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHoja Santa\u003cbr\u003ePiper Auritum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per yard (running invasive shrub)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: Invasive - plant in a pot and keep it trimmed back\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest leaves regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoja santa is a popular Mexican herb used to flavor many dishes from soups to Oaxacan Mole Verde. The fresh leaves are sometimes also used to wrap tamales. The large leaves (up to a foot across) of the plant have an unusual flavor that is hard to describe. It is a part of the peppercorn family, and so it has a slight pepper flavor as well as black licorice note as well. It is commonly called “root beer plant” because it kind of smells like root beer. Please be careful when planting Hoja Santa because it can be INVASIVE. The plant sends many underground shoots that will sprout up near the original plant. Since it is such a fun and amazing flavor to be able to grow in South Florida, don’t be afraid of it’s invasive quality, simply plant it in a container or a spot in your garden that is either surrounded by large trees or concrete so that it cannot spread to the rest of the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664994865234,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664994898002,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664994930770,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1703.heic?v=1786382545"},{"product_id":"lemongrass","title":"West Indian Lemongrass","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWest Indian Lemongrass\u003cbr\u003eCymbopogon citratus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 3 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: rust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: prune\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLemongrass is a perennial grass often grown for its fragrant leaves and stalks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThere are two common varieties of Lemongrass: West Indian and East Indian. West Indian is grown more for its stalk, the East Indian is grown more for its leaves. We prefer West Indian because the plants get larger but also it produces thick stalks that are more traditionally used in cooking than East. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhile perennial, lemongrass typically has a life span of around 4 years before it looses vigor and should be harvested entirely and replanted.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe stalks (leaf bases) of the plant are commonly used to flavor dishes in Southeast Asia \u0026amp; India and the heart of young shoots may be cooked and consumed as a vegetable. The tougher less edible leaves are used to flavor dishes or made into tea. Try using your lemongrass to flavor marinades for fish, stews and curries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe extracted essential oil is commonly used in insect repellents, perfumes and soaps, and while people think that means a lemongrass plant in the yard will keep mosquitos away, thats actually not the case since the plant needs to be crushed and its oils extracted in order for it to repel insects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eTo capture its aromatic oils put fresh plant matter in hot or cold oil or alcohol. Most aromatics are fat soluble and are not easily captured in water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur resident herbalist, The Garden Jules, says “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLemongrass is super rich in vitamins A \u0026amp; C, so this is one of my favorite plants to make a Hydrosol out of for my skin care routine.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eI also love using a Hydrosol blended with a lemongrass and beautyberry witch hazel extract tincture as a natural mosquito repellent.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664994963538,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664994996306,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664995029074,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-31at7.05.15PM.png?v=1598915390"},{"product_id":"passionfruit-vine","title":"Purple Passionfruit Vine","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePassionfruit Vine\u003cbr\u003ePassiflora edulis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 12 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: aphids, leaf miners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: prolific vine, best for fencing or trellising\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Passion vine, also known as possum purple or maypop, is native to the SE United States. The “Passionflower” name is said to come from the Passion of Christ; the different parts of the psychedelic purple, blue, or scarlet flowers representing elements of the crucifixion such as the crown of thorns, the nails, the scourges, and the wounds. Scourges and nails aside, the egg-shaped fruit is high in vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and iron. When its shell begins to shrivel, the fruit can be cut in half. The crunchy seeds and floral pulp can be scooped out and eaten, blended into juices or smoothies, spooned over ice cream, or onto other desserts. In \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUncommon Fruits and Vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e, Elizabeth Schneider points out that one of the virtues of the passion fruit is that its potent flavor does not fade when frozen or mixed with other ingredients; making it useful as a flavoring to perfume other recipes, much like vanilla. The plant produces a large vine that can become invasive, so chose your planting location wisely. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664995061842,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664995094610,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664995127378,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_8947.jpg?v=1622645398"},{"product_id":"nashia-moujean-tea","title":"Nashia aka Moujean tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNashia\/Moujean Tea\u003cbr\u003eNashia inaguensis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 4-12 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mealy bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: can be kept small if preferred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMoujean Tea also known as pineapple verbena or Bahama berry, Nashia or Caribbean Thyme is a large bushy shrub indigenous to the Bahamas and very well suited to our subtropical growing climate.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe plant is covered in tiny shiny leaves with a rough texture that emits a delicious aroma when crushed. It has been compared to vanilla, honey, pineapple, and citrus. The leaves and flowers are used to make a tasty, sweet herbal tea or you can use them in cooking like you would thyme, just keep in mind they are more woody than a normal thyme leaf.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOur herbalist, The Garden Jules, says: Moujean tea makes a relaxing and calming tea that can ease the nerves and reduce anxiety. I love to blend the leaves with passionflower leaves and Lippia Alba leaves for a calming and homegrown before bed brew. Because of its strong aroma, Moujean tea is a great herb for infused body oil, Hydrosols or even herbal steams to cleanse and scent your home. I mainly work with the fresh leaves when making herbal medicine with it as garbling the dried leaves can be quite a task. Garbling is the separation of the part of the plant you want to store from the part you don’t want, usually meaning separating the leaves from the stems or stalks. Although the leaves do dry fairly quick and easy, I wouldn’t suggest this unless you’re feeling particularly patient.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBees go absolutely wild over this plants barely visible white flowers, as to the beloved Atala butterfly. Moujean tea loves humidity and heat! Be warned that Moujean Tea does not tolerate drying out. In fact, once of it’s nick names is “I dry, I die” so consider that your warning! Additionally, it can become a leggy if grown in partial shade, and it can become a giant if not harvested regularly but if pruned the plant can become a very nice, compact plant.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664995160146,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664995192914,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664995225682,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/moujeantea.jpg?v=1598218768"},{"product_id":"jamaican-oregano","title":"Dominican Oregano","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDominican Oregano\u003cbr\u003eLippia micromera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 3 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mites and aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: aggressive grower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJamaican Oregano, also known as Spanish Thyme, Oregano del Pais, Oregano Poleo, Puerto Rican Oregano, Dominican Oregano, Oregano Chiquito, False Thyme, Oregato and Oreganillo, is a highly aromatic tropical perennial herb with a long history as a spice and medicine in the Caribbean and the Americas. This tender, woody shrub has cascading branches, small fragrant leaves, and tiny white flowers that are very attractive to bees and other pollinators. It can easily be grown in containers and over-wintered indoors.  Similar in flavor to Mediterranean Oregano, the aroma and taste is much more rich and intense, a staple spice in Caribbean cuisine. Traditionally used for asthma, bronchitis, cough, cold and flu, oliguria, and supporting digestion, it is most commonly prepared as a decoction for respiratory disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664995258450,"sku":"DO-4IN","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664995291218,"sku":"DO-1GAL","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664995323986,"sku":"DO-3GAL","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/jamaicanoregano.jpg?v=1599163678"},{"product_id":"chandler-strawberry","title":"Chandler Strawberry","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChandler Strawberry\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFragaria x Ananassa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: slugs snails and mammals stealing your fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest when it blushes so others don’t get to it first\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe vigorous, high-yielding, June-bearing Chandler strawberry plants produce very desirable strawberries. Chandler strawberries are very large, firm, and produce early-season to mid-season. The strawberries vary from being long and wedge-shaped to large and conical. They are a brilliant red color, glossy, and have an exceptional flavor profile. Chandler is a desirable Florida Strawberry because it has been bred to flower and fruit even during a short day season, like our winter months. It is technically a “june bearing” but since its hotter here than most of the U.S., expect your strawberries to come on earlier in the spring. If you’re going to plant a strawberry patch this year, we recommend doing a bit of research on www.strawberryplants.org , as they have tons of information on how to plant, fertilize and care for strawberries in the Florida Garden, however we’ve found that getting your plants to make a handful of precious and delicious fruits during the season is pretty easy to do. Cut your plants runners off before they get too big and make the parent plant use its energy to make fruit \u0026amp; flowers instead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.noursefarms.com\/product\/chandler-1\/\"\u003eImage Courtesy of Nourse Farms. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665000075346,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665000108114,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665000140882,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/chandler_st_13_1000x1000_d39d9566-9167-4c6b-a7b3-c61888eca8fb.jpg?v=1598905995"},{"product_id":"sweet-charlie-strawberry","title":"Sweet Charlie Strawberry","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSweet Charlie Strawberry\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFragaria x Ananassa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: slugs snails and mammals stealing your fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest when it blushes so others don’t get to it first\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSweet Charlie strawberry plants like full sun and need moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. This variety does best growing in soil with a pH between 5.6 and 6.6. Sweet Charlie strawberry plants have good resistance to multiple common strawberry pathogens. They demonstrate resistance to crown rot and fruit rot, two-spotted spider mites, and powdery mildew which is why we offer them ... our most common strawberry issues are mites and powdery mildew. The Sweet Charlie strawberries are medium in size, but, as the name suggests, deliciously sweet. Sweet Charlie strawberry plants are June-bearers, and an excellent choice for use as a short-day variety in warmer clim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e If you’re going to hunt for other varieties or buy plants at a big box store beware getting a variety that will produce in Florida during the winter, as many of the countries most popular varieties are meant for growing during the summer (when days are longer) in cooler weather climates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664999977042,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665000009810,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665000042578,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/varieties-strawberry-sweet-charlie-lassen-canyon-nursery.jpg?v=1599174949"},{"product_id":"galangal","title":"Galangal","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGalangal\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlpinia Galanga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 5 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-10 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: needs very compost rich soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest roots as you need them, plant is truly perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGalangal may look just like ginger, and while they are in the same family and grow very similarly Galangal is a more rare and unique flavoring herb. Galangal is a much woodier rhizome that has a sharp citrusy, almost piney flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGalangal is only commonly used in Thai, Indonesian and Malaysian cooking, and instead of being grated or diced like the softer ginger root, it must be sliced, used and then removed from the dish before eating. Its most popular use is in the Thai soup “tom kha gai”, which is a sour coconut milk and chicken soup flavored with Galangal, lemongrass and Makrut lime leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThe leaves can also be used in cooking, thrown into a pot of beans, curries or stews like one would with Bay leaf.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eGalangal can also be used medicinally. Our herbalist, The Garden jules says: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI think of Galangal as a warming catalyst in both cooking and herbal recipes, meaning it aids in circulation and helps assist other plants or herbs used in conjunction with it be more bio available and get everywhere they need to in the body. It’s also a powerful immune booster and anti-inflammatory herb. Rich in vitamins A and C, iron and sodium, this is a superb herb for hair, skin and nails and is a powerful blood cleansing herb. Try grating fresh Galangal and mixing with raw honey for a skin rejuvenating face mask. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ealso a great antimicrobial and antibacterial plant. One can tincture fresh Galangal in a high proof alcohol or distilled white vinegar to use as a wound wash or homemade house cleaner respectively. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn Aryuvedic medicine, Galangal is used to relieve excess gas, cramping and constipation. Indonesians consume freshly grated Galangal with a pinch of salt on an empty stomach to relieve digestive issues. Known to reduce digestive acid secretion, Galangal soothes the GI tract and is especially helpful for those with stomach ulcers or acid reflux. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlant and grow galangal as you would ginger or turmeric; in partly shaded well drained and rich soil. Galangal will get quite a bit taller than ginger, so make sure to space it properly, and unlike ginger \u0026amp; turmeric we typically leave a galangal patch in the ground for years and just use a sharp shovel to dig out what you need for cooking when you need it. If your patch is nice and happy it’ll also produce beautiful white flowers once a year.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665000271954,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665000304722,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665000337490,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1598912179"},{"product_id":"everbearing-mulberry-tree-3-gallon","title":"Dwarf Everbearing Mulberry Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverbearing Mulberry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMorus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 20 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: whiteflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: berries fall off the tree when ripe, pick daily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere aren’t many berries to be grown in here in South Florida. Sadly, most popular berries like blueberries, blackberries \u0026amp;raspberries don’t appreciate our heavy doses of humidity, but the Mulberry doesn’t mind one bit! This perennial medium sized tree grows quickly in most soil types and can be pruned to any shape or size. If allowed to grow without pruning it will become more of a bush with many stalks coming from the soil, but you can also prune the lower growth and make it shaped more like a tree. To keep the fruit low, prune the branches at eye or head height while its in its more dormant winter state. While fruiting you can pick ripe berries daily, before the birds get to them. They can be eaten out of hand or turned into jam or jelly, frozen, baked into pies, turned into ice cream, you name it and this berry can do it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMulberry trees also have multiple medicinal uses. Mulberry leaf has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its sweet, bitter and cold energetics. It is commonly associated with the Liver and Lung meridian and functions to clear lung heat (which manifests as a fever, headache, sore throat or cough) and to clear fire in the liver (which manifests as red, painful and watery eyes). Mulberry fruits have also been used in TCM for their cold bitter and sour energetics. The fruits are commonly associated with heart, kidney and liver and are tonic herbs for Yin deficiency. They are known to tone the blood, lubricate the intestines and to rehydrate the bodies fluids. Our favorite medicine to make with Mulberry leaf and fruit is a syrup rich in color like Elderberry, rich in iron and minerals and is a delicious cough treatment that you’ll crave again and again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA number of pests that are Common in South Florida like mulberry trees. Keep an eye out for whitefly hanging out on the undersides of the leaves, and for a white cottony substance on the bark and trunk, which is indicative of a fungal issue. Mealybugs also like mulberries (they scrunch the leaves up from their center when present) and leaf webber worms might show up and eat the young leaves while also covering them with webbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665004892242,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665004925010,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665004957778,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/everbearingmulberry.png?v=1786154074"},{"product_id":"brazilian-dwarf-banana-plant-2-gallon","title":"Banana Plant - assorted varieties","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBanana (\u003ci\u003eMusa acuminata) Live Plant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: Approx 1 year for fruit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant per 12 square feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: bananas need to be managed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: whole stalk should be harvested when one banana turns yellow\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBananas are some of the most popular and exciting fruit we can grow in a backyard in the tropics, and people love it not just because the fruit is so delicious but also because it can take just one year from planting to get your first fruit. But, dont take that to mean that you just plant the thing and one year later there is fruit, bananas need to be managed properly for fruit production or they’re likely to just sit there in your yard and frustrate you. Definitely read the below resources on care and management and heed our most important warning: keep them well fed with organic granular fertilizer and lots of mulch! we hate to see a banana without a big messy pile of yard debris piled up around it, because we know that banana isn’t going to make much fruit… Bananas are heavy feeders and love having composting material around them at all times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHow to Grow Banana Plants and Keep them Happy\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.tropicalpermaculture.com\/growing-bananas.html\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBanana Growing in the Florida Home Landscape\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/pdffiles\/MG\/MG04000.pdf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarieties: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweetheart bananas grow to be about 12 feet tall and make stout plants. The fruit is firm and sweet but also refreshing because of its hint of citrus flavor. A very hearty and strong plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNam wah is a\u003cspan\u003elso known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca name=\"pisang%20awak\"\u003episang awak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other names through out the world, this group of lady finger bananas produce large sized bunches of sweet, truly delicious, fruit that is prized in Indonesia and all over the world. Usually grows about 9-10 ft although may grow a little taller.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOrinoco plantains are are the most commonly grown plantain variety, also referred to as \"platano burro\". The plants reach a height of 16-20 feet and the fruit is typically about 6 inches long and straight with strong ridges down the sides of the peel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrand Nain, which means \"large dwarf\" in french is a 6-8 foot tall tree that produces the Chiquita style banana. Each bunch has up to 100 bananas on it if your plant is happy. Fruit is medium sized with firm sweet flesh. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDwarf cavendish is a d\u003cspan\u003ewarf (5 ft.) variety producing wonderful tasting fruit as does the others in the Cavendish sub-group. A vigorous grower with wide green leaves. One of the more common and popular growing varieties in the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDwarf Jamaican Red - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown by many names in the world, (Cuban Red, Jamaican Red, Colorado, Indio, Macaboo) this very sweet lady finger fruit is most beautiful. It turns \"sunset\" colors when ripening from dark burgundy to orange, yellow-green and muted colors in between. The full bodied flavor and distinctive sweetness makes it worth the wait of 24 months or more to give fruit. The tall red, with a dark maroon pseudostem can grow 14-16 ft, the Dwarf version grows about 8-9 ft in our area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGoldfinger - \u003cspan\u003eA rapid growing, mostly green plant producing a wonderful tasting, slightly sub-acid, refreshing fruit that gets 6-8 inches long or better. It is a very disease resistant, wind \u0026amp; cool tolerant plant that is easy to grow. In our area the ripening fruit does not get dark yellow, instead gives only a slight color change when mature so check it often when close to harvesting. Height 10-12 ft. This one is a MUST.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eRaja Puri - \u003cspan\u003eA very popular sturdy plant originating in India and becoming a favorite around the world. Due to the rapid growth and delicious taste of these 3\/4 size fruit as well as cool tolerance they have won the hearts (and taste  buds) of thousands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue Java \u003cbr\u003eKnown for its sweet flavor and slightly blue hue before ripening, Blue Java, aka Ice Cream, is a small fruited variety that grows to about 10-12 feet. This variety has a bit of a cult following and can be hard to find, so if you've always wanted one, grab them whenever we have them in stock. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanana plants are grown by Don \u0026amp; Katie Chafin at the legendary local \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.going-bananas.com\/index.htm\"\u003eGoing Bananas\u003c\/a\u003e, in Homestead. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665005875282,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665005908050,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665005940818,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/C9DE0CFA-2927-40D1-BDFD-5DFE3672F510.jpg?v=1653426446"},{"product_id":"large-leaf-tea-camellia-3-gallon","title":"Large Leaf Tea Camellia","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLarge Leaf Tea Camellia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ecamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003edays to maturity:\u003cbr\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 12 feet\u003cbr\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003cbr\u003elook out for: mealybugs\u003cbr\u003eharvest notes: \u003cbr\u003eperennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eCamellia tea is a cool plant to grow in your home garden if you are interested in trying your hand at making green, white or black leaf tea, or if you just want access to the fresh leaves. This evergreen shrub can grow to be the size of a small rangy tree however because you'll want access to the new growth leaves you may want to consider pruning it and keeping it low and accessible. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCamellia \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis native to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/East_Asia\" title=\"East Asia\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/East_Asia\"\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indian_Subcontinent\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Indian Subcontinent\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indian_Subcontinent\"\u003eIndian Subcontinent\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Southeast_Asia\" title=\"Southeast Asia\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Southeast_Asia\"\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, but it is today cultivated across the world in tropical and subtropical regions. Tea plants prefer a rich and moist growing location in full to part sun. Its leaves contain caffeine and different ages leaves \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eproduce differing tea qualities, since their chemical compositions are different. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665012658258,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665012691026,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665012723794,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_08962.heic?v=1786152154"},{"product_id":"barbados-cherry-3-gallon","title":"Barbados Cherry","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBarbados Cherry aka Acerola (\u003cem\u003emalpighia emarginata) Live Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: 6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant per 15 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: mealy bugs \u0026amp; scale\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHarvest notes: harvest ripe fruit when red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarbados cherry is a beautiful and productive shrubby tree that produces tons of cherry shaped red fruits twice a year (once in May and again in December). The tart red fruit is extra high in ascorbic acid also known as vitamin C. 100 grams of fruit contain about 167mg of vitamin C making it one of the higher concentrated fruits grown in the tropics. For this reason Barbados cherry is grown commercially to be added to baby food! If you're looking for a lower canopy tree for your food forest guild thats beautiful, easy to grow and prune, and makes you lots of healthy fruit this is a great option. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665012756562,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665012789330,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665012822098,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-02-24at8.31.02AM.png?v=1645733291"},{"product_id":"pepper-tree-3-gallon-plant","title":"Chinese Pepper Tree aka Kinome Leaf","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChinese Pepper Tree, Kinome Leaf\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ezanthoxylum beecheyanum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 6 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis rare tree is a cousin of Prickly Ash, aka Sechuan Peppercorn, so its leaves have a very unique aroma thats a mix of citrus, peppercorns, and pez candy (according to our nursery team!). This makes a good bonsai specimen, which means its relatively slow growing and takes well to pruning and shaping. We didn't come in contact with this tree in Miami for years before learning how to grow it, but we recently ran into a huge bonsai specimen loving its life at Fairchild in the dry desert display, so make sure it gets well drained soil. Besides its unique culinary uses and flavors this plant would work well in a homemade mouthwash, since it has a tingly numbing effect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665015803986,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665015836754,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665015869522,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-06-08at2.27.05PM.png?v=1654713168"},{"product_id":"iboza-tree","title":"Iboza Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIboza Tree\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiboza riparia or \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Helvetica,Arial\" style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eTetradenia riparia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 10 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest leaves as you need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter years of not having a source plant to propagate this super cool bush from we finally have it back in stock. Iboza was one of Tiffanys favorite plants when she and Muriel both started farming together. Muriel had one in her garden and called it \"patchouli\" and it took forever to find out its real name and origin. Like many plants it has plenty of common names... ginger bush, nutmeg bush, incense bush, musk bush, gemmerbos and watersalie are just a few of the common names for this very strongly scented perennial shrub. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name iboza was derived from the Zulu word referring to the aromatic leaves - as the Zulu people have many uses for the plant including the relief of chest complaints, stomach ache and malaria. Inhaling the scent of the crushed leaves apparently also relieves headaches. If you are into musky scents like patchouli, frankincense and sage, you will love the super distinct smell of this aromatic shrub. It also produces beautiful plumes of white feathery flowers throughout the year that are also highly aromatic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665017344082,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665017376850,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665017409618,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ibozapic.png?v=1654723354"},{"product_id":"cuban-oregano-tricolored","title":"Cuban Oregano, tricolored","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCuban Oregano, white, light and dark green\u003cbr\u003ePlectranthus Amboinicus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-10 hours (thrives in shade)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: spider mites and mealy bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: fast growing, enjoy often\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis hardy, fragrant herb has collected an extremely long list of nicknames, ranging from the powerful mother of herbs, mother of all herbs, queen of herbs, to the practical five in one herb, five seasons herb, all herb, five spice herb, to the international Spanish thyme, Mexican mint, Puerto Rican oregano, and Indian borage.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCuban oregano is basically indestructible and can grow in full sun, partial shade, and almost no light and it can handle low nutrient soil, being left in a pot forever, and any amount of water you want to give it. Over the years we’ve been growing and planting this plant we do think that its favorite conditions are well draining soil with a bit of water and partial shade (6-8 hours of sun). It’s also incredibly easy to propagate from cuttings, making it great for beginner and even for using educationally with kids.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDue to its ease of cultivation and similarity in flavor to oregano, this herb is frequently used in commercial food products as a substitute for traditional Italian oregano. In India, the thick leaves are dipped in chickpea batter and fried. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDice the leaves and add them with oil, vinegar and other green herbs like garlic chives, parsley, cilantro, sage or rosemary to make a delicious green topping. Stuff a whole fish with cuban oregano leaves and lemon wedges then wrap it in ginger and banana leaves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMedicinally, it is used to treat a variety of ailments, from colic too malaria to scorpion stings. It also encourages lactation in new mothers, promotes liver functioning, and, if you’re a fan of using oregano oil, using this fresh herb is a way of receiving all the benefits its volatile oils have to offer. Our resident tropical herbalist, The Garden Jules, says:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Cuban Oregano is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e one of my favorite medicinal and kitchen herbs. I love to dice the leaves and use them in soups and stews to add flavor and digestive benefits.The leaves can also be boiled or simmered to cleanse the air of your home space and kill any airborne pathogens and or as a herbal steam to clear congestion and mucus.This is a great ally for colds and flus, especially if one has a cough that won’t go away. I love to make a ginger Cuban oregano syrup for coughs but also as a digestive aperitif. The syrup added to sparkling water or herbal tea makes for a delicious beverage.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe grow two varieties of cuban oregano, the more common “variegated cuban oregano” is green with white tips and variegation, and the harder to find “tricolor cuban oregano” which has an extra color thrown in, lime green. We’ve found that the “variegated” one has more scent and flavor and that the “tricolor” prefers less sun and more shade.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665017475154,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665017507922,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665017540690,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/tricolorcubanoregano.jpg?v=1682450960"},{"product_id":"brown-turkish-fig-tree-3-gallon","title":"Brown Turkey Fig Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBrown Turkey Fig (ficus carica) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 12 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 10 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003emealy bugs and leaf rust\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eharvest notes: harvest ripe fruit immediately when they blush and soften\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSince figs are so delicious its no wonder people want to grow them all over the world, including in the tropics. Since figs are native to a more Mediterranean climate they can sometimes find the humidity of South Florida challenging, but we have planted and cared for plenty of figs over the years that have made beautiful plants and delicious fruit for their owners. Fig trees stay small, grow slowly and can be sculpted into the shape of your liking with regular pruning. In the winter they tend to drop all of their leaves but then they flush out with beautiful new leaf growth and fruits in the springtime. Figs can grow happily in a large pot for years, so if you're looking for a good container specimen, this is it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFig leaves are susceptible to rust issues in the humidity so if you see your mature leaves starting to speckle with rust colored dots you can either leave it be (your plant will just loose its mature leaves and get a big scraggly) or you can treat it in a few ways. First, make sure to only water the base of the plant, not the leaves ( to reduce moisture) and also make sure the plant is pruned for good airflow. if that doesn't clear it up you can spray with an organic fungicide, like Copper. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665019637842,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665019670610,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665019703378,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/fig01.jpg?v=1681332679"},{"product_id":"fwang-tung-starfruit-3-gallon","title":"Fwang Tung Starfruit \/ carambola","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFwang Tung Starfruit aka carambola\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 1 year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 10 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eharvest notes: harvest fruit as it start to deepen in yellow color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFwang tung is the most popular starfruit variety to grow in South Florida with good reason. This variety is HANDS DOWN the very most delicious starfruit you could ever grow. seriously. and because of its thin skin it isn't viable as a commercial variety, so you can only get it at a few local markets or if you grow it yourself. While other varieties can be watery and bland, with thicker bitter skins, this variety is super sweet, refreshing and juicy with soft easy to eat skin and no bitterness. Eating one of these starfruits (especially cold from the fridge) is like drinking a refreshing juice, but in fruit form. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarfruit is full of vitamin C, fiber, and they are low in carbs and sugars. Starfruits are anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and they are loaded with magnesium, which has been very popular in supplement form lately for its help with sleep and stress issues. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith high levels of pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), folate, and riboflavin, star fruit can influence the metabolic processes and make it a little more efficient. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeople with kidney issues should avoid starfruit because of its high levels of oxalic acid. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarfruit is also a very easy to grow tree, that will produce lots of fruit for you even when young. If new leaves start to yellow or exhibit chlorosis consider feeding your tree a fruit tree blend of minerals, including iron. Starfruit will flower and set fruit twice a year down in South Florida, once around Thanksgiving\/ Christmas and once in early summer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665019834450,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665019867218,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665019899986,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_1559.jpg?v=1681924384"},{"product_id":"shampoo-ginger","title":"Awapuhi aka Shampoo Ginger","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAwapuhi aka Shampoo ginger (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ezingiber zerumbet) Live Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant every square foot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest notes: harvest flowers when blushing red\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShampoo ginger is by far one of the coolest plants in the ginger family. Its a perennial that will go dormant and disappear from your landscape during the dry winter months but then come springtime itll spring forth from its underground rhizomes and make big tropical bladed leaves, followed by its prized flower. The flower is where this plant gets its nickname, shampoo ginger, because it leaks natural shampoo! The clear fragrant liquid that you can squeeze out of the flower is used to soften, clean and add shine to hair and can also be used as a lotion for the skin or a natural lubricant for massages (its not recommended for internal use).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe leaves \u0026amp; stalks of Awapuhi can also be used in cooking as a flavoring element. We recommend wrapping fish in the leaves or adding them to Asian inspired soups. To keep your plants healthy and growing perennially make sure they get lots of moisture during the rainy season and once they go dormant mulch their root ball really well so that they don’t dry out all the way. Plan on adding composted organic matter to your plant in springtime to give it a fertility boost and encourage sprouting.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665020817490,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665020850258,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665020883026,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_4204.jpg?v=1786133477"},{"product_id":"green-cuban-oregano","title":"Green Cuban Oregano","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCuban Oregano, Green\u003cbr\u003ePlectranthus Amboinicus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 4 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: spider mites and mealy bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: fast growing, enjoy often\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis hardy, fragrant herb has collected an extremely long list of nicknames, ranging from the powerful mother of herbs, mother of all herbs, queen of herbs, to the practical five in one herb, five seasons herb, all herb, five spice herb, to the international Spanish thyme, Mexican mint, Puerto Rican oregano, and Indian borage.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCuban oregano is basically indestructible and can grow in full sun, partial shade, and almost no light and it can handle low nutrient soil, being left in a pot forever, and any amount of water you want to give it. Over the years we’ve been growing and planting this plant we do think that its favorite conditions are well draining soil with a bit of water and partial shade (6-8 hours of sun). It’s also incredibly easy to propagate from cuttings, making it great for beginner and even for using educationally with kids.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDue to its ease of cultivation and similarity in flavor to oregano, this herb is frequently used in commercial food products as a substitute for traditional Italian oregano. In India, the thick leaves are dipped in chickpea batter and fried. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDice the leaves and add them with oil, vinegar and other green herbs like garlic chives, parsley, cilantro, sage or rosemary to make a delicious green topping. Stuff a whole fish with cuban oregano leaves and lemon wedges then wrap it in ginger and banana leaves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMedicinally, it is used to treat a variety of ailments, from colic too malaria to scorpion stings. It also encourages lactation in new mothers, promotes liver functioning, and, if you’re a fan of using oregano oil, using this fresh herb is a way of receiving all the benefits its volatile oils have to offer. Our resident tropical herbalist, The Garden Jules, says:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Cuban Oregano is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e one of my favorite medicinal and kitchen herbs. 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