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These are edible subtropical plants. They cannot tolerate frost, so move them indoors during winter.




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Argan (Argania spinosa)

Known for the expensive argan oil that is extracted from this Moroccan tree. The oil can be used in the kitchen or on the skin. Maintain a minimum of -5 degrees Celsius.

€ 4,00 per 3 seeds
Bananadilla (Passiflora mollissima)

The elegant pink hanging flowers are followed by tasteful oblong yellow fruits. The species originates in the Andes and can resist lower temperatures up to a minimum of -3 degC.

€ 3,50 per 5 seeds
Black Sapote (Diospyros digyna)

The juicy, darkbrown pulp has a sweet chocolate-like taste. Protect the plant against frost.

€ 6,00 per 3 seeds
Canary Island Bellflower (Canarina canariensis)

A small species with bell-shaped flowers that originally grew in the cool forests of the Canary Islands. Protect the underground tubers against frost.

€ 4,00 per 10 seeds
Caper Bush (Capparis spinosa)

Capers are the unopened flower buds of the caper plant. A small container plant which may even bloom in the first year (min. temperature -5 degrees Celsius).

€ 3,00 per 10 seeds
Carambola (Averrhoa carambola)

Green to yellow, star-shaped fruits with juicy, sweet-sour fruit flesh. Leaf reacts to light and abrupt movement, after which it can close itself. Plant can withstand light frost.

€ 4,00 per 10 seeds
Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua)

The seeds all exactly weigh 0.2 grams (or 1 carat). Formerly, they were widely used for weighing diamonds and gold. Container plant which can withstand light frost.

€ 3,50 per 10 seeds
Cashew (Anacardium occidentale)

The cashew nut is the inside of a cashew seed which hangs on a sweet cashew apple. Can grow at a temperature of at least 5° Celsius.

€ 5,00 per 3 seeds
Chirimuya (Annona cherimola)

Sweet fruits which can be scooped or may be used in salads or smoothies. Species from the Andes that can be cultivated at a minimum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius.

€ 4,00 per 10 seeds
Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera)

Date palms have been cultivated for thousands of years for the delicious sweet dates. The palm can be grown as a container plant in temperate climates, at a minimum temperature...

€ 3,50 per 10 seeds
Dwarf Banana (Musa acuminata)

The precursor of the commonly eaten banana, with sweet bananas of about 12 cm in size. Hibernate the species at a minimum of 5 degC.

€ 3,50 per 5 seeds
Dwarf Pomegranate (Punica granatum 'nana')

A small variety of the pomegranate, and is therefore even more suitable as a container plant in temperate climates.

€ 3,50 per 20 seeds
Ethiopian Banana (Ensete ventricosum)

A banana from the humid forests of Ethiopia with edible bananas which can be kept at a minimum of 5 degrees Celsius.

€ 4,00 per 5 seeds
Feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana)

The green fruits smell like pineapple and taste sweet-sour. They can be eaten fresh or mixed in salads or pies. The white-red flowers are quite graceful.

€ 3,50 per 20 seeds
Guava (Psidium guajava)

The yellow-green guavas taste sweet and sour and resemble a strawberry in taste.

€ 3,50 per 20 seeds
Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia)

Macadamia nuts are rich in healthy fatty acids and grow on an Australian tree that can be kept as a container plant in temperate climates.

€ 4,50 per 3 seeds
Maqui (Aristotelia chilensis)

The maqui is from Chile and has been cultivated for centuries by the Mapuche Indians. The berries are healthy and similar in taste to the blackberry.

€ 4,00 per 10 seeds
Marula (Sclerocarya birrea ssp. caffra)

Well known from the South African liquor Amarula. The fruits can also be eaten fresh and contain 8 x more vitamin C than an orange. Animals love the fruits as well, and...

€ 4,50 per 5 seeds
Moringa Tree (Moringa oleifera)

The leaves and fruits contain many vitamins and minerals, and have medical applications. The seeds purify water and contain a high content of oil.

€ 3,00 per 10 seeds
Mountain Papaya (Carica pubescens)

Papaya species which grows at heights up to 3.000 metres in the Andes, which is why a minimum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius should suffice to grown your own papaya’s. 

€ 3,50 per 10 seeds
Naranjilla (Solanum quitoense)

The yellow fruits taste like citrus and can be eaten fresh or can be processed into a refreshing juice.

€ 3,50 per 10 seeds
Passionflower (Passiflora actinia)

A passionflower with purplish white flowers and orange, sweet passion fruits. The species grows originally in Brazil and can endure lower temperatures to a minimum of 4 degC.

€ 4,00 per 5 seeds
Pink Dwarf Banana (Musa velutina)

A small banana species with a beautiful pink inflorescence that is followed by sweet pink edible bananas. A nice plant to keep in a container at a minimum of 0 degC.

€ 3,50 per 5 seeds
Pistachio (Pistacia vera)

Cultivate your own pistachio nuts, which are rich in vitamins and minerals! It is a container plant from central Asia.

€ 3,50 per 5 seeds
Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

The big delicious pomegranate is rich in polyphenols, vitamin C and potassium. The species is in particular cultivated around the Mediterranean Sea.

€ 3,00 per 20 seeds
Pomelo (Citrus maxima)

The pomelo is the largest citrus fruit in the world. The white fruit pulp has a fresh, bittersweet taste.

€ 5,00 per 5 seeds
Purple Apple-berry (Billardiera longiflora)

Purple fruits taste like apple and can be eaten fresh or processed in salads. It’s a climber that stays small. 

€ 3,50 per 20 seeds
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)

Rooibos or red bush is used to brew the familiar herbal tea from South Africa with the leaves from this small shrub. Can be kept in a pot on a sunny spot.

€ 4,00 per 10 seeds
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)

A diverse, beautiful species that grows well as an annual plant. Flowers are edible and famous for the hibiscustea. In Senegal the leaves are used like spinach.

€ 3,50 per 10 seeds
Soursop (Annona muricata)

A large fruit from Central America which is widely cultivated for making soft drinks. A minimum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius is required.

€ 4,00 per 5 seeds
Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa)

The scaly fruits have white, sweet fruit flesh and a texture like yoghurt. Provide a warm, sunny spot at a minimum of 10 degrees Celsius.

€ 4,00 per 10 seeds
Sweet Wild Banana (Musa balbisiana)

This species has a beautiful red inflorescence and blue-greenish edible bananas. The species can survive frost at a minimum of -5 degC.

€ 4,00 per 10 seeds
Taiwanese Banana (Musa itinerans var.  formosana)

Grows originally in the hills of Taiwan and has a purple/red inflorescence, followed by edible bananas. Hibernate at a minimum of 5 degC.

€ 4,00 per 5 seeds
Tamarillo (Cyphomandra betacea)

The fruits colour to red on ripening, have yellow flesh and can be scooped or processed just like tomatoes in dishes. The species originates from the Andes. 

€ 3,00 per 20 seeds
Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis)

Can be quite hardy in a sheltered, sunny spot, so you can grow your own tea in the garden. White, yellow, green or black tea: it’s all possible.

€ 4,00 per 5 seeds
Velvet apple (Diospyros blancoi)

The fruits of this tropical tree have a velvety skin and grow to a size of about 10 cm.

€ 4,00 per 3 seeds
Yellow Tamarillo (Cyphomandra betacea 'yellow')

A yellow variety of the red tree tomato. The fruits resemble tomatoes, and can be scooped or processed just like tomatoes in dishes. An easily kept plant.

€ 3,50 per 10 seeds
Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis)

The young leaf of the mate plant is used in South America to make a tasty, invigorating drink: mate.

€ 3,50 per 20 seeds
Yunnan tea plant (Camellia taliensis)

This tea plant from Yunnan has larger leaves than the common tea plant and is best known for Pu'er tea.

€ 5,00 per 3 seeds

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