Surinam Spinach
Surinam Spinach
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Also known as "waterleaf" (Talinum triangulare/fruticosum), this tasty and versatile green is one of the most drought and heat-tolerant edible plants we know. The entire plant is edible with a light lemony flavor to it - very refreshing. I prefer it raw in salads but it can be cooked (you just need large volumes to make it work since it cooks down a lot due to the watery nature of the leaves). Sow on the surface of the soil. Prefers shade, heat, humidity and abundant moisture. Will reseed freely once established but is easy enough to pull up if its in the way.
Good to start from seed in these months:
North Florida: April-May
Central Florida: March-June
South Florida: February-June
Open Pollinated Heirloom Seeds Selected To Thrive
Open Pollinated Heirloom Seeds Selected To Thrive
This is a curated collection of seeds I have found to grow well in Florida over the years. It is designed to take the overwhelm and thought process out of figuring out which varieties to select that will actually grow well here.
Some of the seed is saved from myself and other small local growers for harder to source varieties that you can't find online.
The majority of the seed varieties will come from dedicated seed supply companies like Working Food or Southern Exposure Seed Exchange to keep up with demand. We always prioritize localized seed sources which have a sustainable and equitable business model.
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