edible exotics

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James1991
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edible exotics

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wasnt sure what section to put this in so if it needs moving go for it :) .Are there many edible plants for the exotic garden?
Springy

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Post by Springy »

I grew "Turks Turban" gourd/squash this year.

Here is the link James!
http://www.hardytropicals.co.uk/forum/v ... 38&t=20916
flounder

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Post by flounder »

You can include colocasia esculenta, ananas, various citrus and the humble nasturtium. You could even say musa cavendish, but good luck getting them to fruit! Maybe fig, olive and dates but I'm really clutching at straws now :D
call

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Post by call »

musa basjoo has edible leaves :D
flounder

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call wrote:musa basjoo has edible leaves :D
In that case, you can make bread from ensetes :wink:
call

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Post by call »

flounder wrote:
call wrote:musa basjoo has edible leaves :D
In that case, you can make bread from ensetes :wink:
yes a traditional african dish

alocasia, cordyline and Feijoa icon_thumright
charliepridham

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Post by charliepridham »

Yams are easy and hardy (well some of them!) Dioscorea batatas or cinnamon vine, I grow this with my runner beans
Mr List

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Post by Mr List »

fig trees are the only things which is hard,exotic-y and will likely actually produce fruit that can be eaten from my searching.

also,
grapes,
thorn free raspberries,
black currants
etc....
otorongo
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Also tomatoes, potatoes, cukes, courgettes...
Clive60

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Post by Clive60 »

If you are including greenhouse growing then you can add Okra and Passiflora Edulis.
call

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Post by call »

Chickpeas, pigeon peas, lablab beans and even runners are all rather exotic :wink:

many species of solanum, gingers and wasabia japonica
GREVILLE

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Post by GREVILLE »

Had a delicious meal with friends yesterday who prepared a 'bake' of Cocoyam (xanthosoma) and egg especially for my wife who needs a gluten and lactose free diet.
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