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Naturally, this species grows on the root of the Eryngo, but they also grow well on our medium.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe King Oyster Mushroom has an almond-like scent and a shellfish-like, slightly spicy and savory taste. This mushroom is often prepared whole; in any case, all parts are edible. You can grill, fry, or bake it deliciously.\n\u003cbr\u003eUPON ARRIVAL OF THE KITS, PLACE THEM IMMEDIATELY IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO KEEP THEM FRESH!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur mushroom kits are easy to use and tested for success! Thanks to cool storage and fresh supply, we offer a GUARANTEE. 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Naturally, this species grows on the roots of the Eryngo, but they also grow well on our substrate.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe King Oyster Mushroom emits an almond scent and has a shellfish-like, slightly spicy and savory taste. This mushroom is often prepared whole; in any case, all parts are edible. You can grill, fry, or bake it deliciously.\n\u003cbr\u003eUPON ARRIVAL OF THE KITS, PLACE THEM IMMEDIATELY IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO KEEP THEM FRESH!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur mushroom kits are easy to use and tested for success! Thanks to cool storage and fresh supply, we offer a GUARANTEE. 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UPON ARRIVAL OF THE KITS, IMMEDIATELY STORE THEM IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO KEEP THEM FRESH!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Pleurotus ostreatus\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Winter Oyster Mushroom\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso known as: Oyster Mushroom\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Oyster mushroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 set of 3 litres","offer_id":44175824781365,"sku":"415390.1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/415390.jpg?v=1750778163"},{"product_id":"415400-1","title":"Giant Sets - Winter Oyster","description":"\u003cp\u003eALWAYS FRESHLY HARVESTED! This blue-grey, fleshy winter oyster mushroom is excellent for baking whole, pleasing not only the palate but also the eye! You are guaranteed a delicious oyster mushroom dish if you harvest this delicacy when the edge of the cap unfurls. UPON ARRIVAL OF THE KITS, STORE THEM IMMEDIATELY IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO KEEP THEM FRESH!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur mushroom kits are easy to use and tested for success! Thanks to cool storage and fresh supply, we offer a GUARANTEE. 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Kefir contains various yeasts (e.g., Saccaromycesunisporus, Kluyveromycesmarxianus) and dextrorotatory bacteria (including lactobacilluscaucasus, kefyr) which coexist in harmony and are responsible for the fermentation process.\n\u003cbr\u003eFor decades, people have made kefir at home to enjoy its benefits and its unique, slightly tingling taste. In the 1970s, it even became a craze, and everyone had a \"pot of kefir\" on their kitchen counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDissolve the contents of one sachet of powder in 1 liter of whole milk (preferably in a preserving jar\/glass jar with a lid) at 20-22°C and let it stand for 48 hours at 20-22°C. After 48 hours, acidification will have occurred. Kefir milk can be stored at 5°C for approximately 5 days. At 10°C, it lasts about 3 days. Before using the kefir milk or adding anything to it, you can first set aside a few tablespoons for the next preparation. To culture further, mix 3 tablespoons of kefir milk from the last preparation with a new liter of whole milk and let it stand for 24 hours at 20-22°C (etc.). Good hygiene is required when culturing to prevent the growth of bacteria that would make the product unfit for consumption. For this reason, it is advisable to regularly purchase a fresh sachet.\n\u003cbr\u003eDo you want sourer or thicker Kefir? Let the preparation stand longer or add more than 3 tablespoons from the previous preparation. Some consumers make kefir using the \"plant.\" However, because these last for years, strange bacteria can eventually accumulate in them. 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For preparation, you use \"water kefir cultures.\" These are the same yeasts (e.g., Saccharomyces unisporus, Kluyveromyces marxianus) and bacteria (e.g., lactobacillus caucasus, kefyr) as found in milk kefir, but cultivated on a water base. By adding the kefir to a mixture of water, sugar, lemon, and dried fruit (such as figs), the drink begins to ferment. Because carbon dioxide is produced during the fermentation process, water kefir almost resembles a healthy soft drink!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the steps below to make your own water kefir.\n\u003cbr\u003eSupplies:\n\u003cbr\u003e- a glass canning jar\n\u003cbr\u003e- 3 level tablespoons of sugar\n\u003cbr\u003e- 3 dried figs\n\u003cbr\u003e- ½ lemon (peeled)\n\u003cbr\u003e- 1 liter of water\n\u003cbr\u003eInstructions:\n\u003cbr\u003eDissolve the contents of one sachet of water kefir cultures in 1 liter of water. Add figs, lemon, and sugar. Let the water kefir rest for 48 hours at room temperature in a tightly sealed canning jar.\n\u003cbr\u003eAfter 48 hours, the water kefir is ready. Pour through a sieve, squeeze the juice from the added lemon into it, and remove the fruit. Reserve 200 ml for your next preparation. Do this before drinking the kefir, refrigerating it, or adding extra ingredients. The rest is for consumption and will keep well in the refrigerator for 48 hours. Preferably store in a sealed canning jar.\n\u003cbr\u003eYou can make subsequent preparations by mixing the 200 ml of water kefir from the previous preparation with more water, sugar, lemon, and figs. Use a maximum of 1 liter of water and let the mixture rest again at room temperature for 24 or 48 hours (24 hours for a sweet taste).\n\u003cbr\u003eThe second and third steps can be repeated many times, provided proper hygiene is maintained during preparation. 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The drink was already known in China 2000 years ago and was called the 'tea of immortality' due to its health benefits. Nowadays, kombucha is also gaining popularity here as a healthy, natural tonic. You can easily brew this special tea at home, with a culture of good bacteria as the main ingredient. You can also add delicious flavours with fruit, vegetables or herbs. This way, you can make the kombucha that suits you perfectly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional necessities:\n\u003cbr\u003e- Cane sugar\n\u003cbr\u003e- Vinegar (for consumption)\n\u003cbr\u003e- Black tea (bags)\n\u003cbr\u003e- Canning jar \/ bottle\n\u003cbr\u003e- Elastic \/ rubber band\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow to make it: \n\u003cbr\u003e1. Put 50 grams of sugar in 500-750 ml of hot water in the canning jar.\n\u003cbr\u003e2. Let 2 tea bags steep for about 10 minutes in this water.\n\u003cbr\u003e3. Remove the tea bags and let the mixture cool down to 20-30°C.\n\u003cbr\u003e4. Add 120 ml of kitchen vinegar.\n\u003cbr\u003e5. Add the Kombucha starter.\n\u003cbr\u003e6. Cover the entire jar with a tea towel soaked in vinegar. Seal this with a rubber band or elastic.\n\u003cbr\u003e7. Let it stand for 30 days at 20-30°C.\n\u003cbr\u003e8. Change the tea towel with vinegar daily to prevent mold growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 30 days, the kombucha is activated. Then follow this recipe:\n\u003cbr\u003e1. Put 50 grams of sugar in 500-750 ml of hot water in the canning jar.\n\u003cbr\u003e2. Let 2 tea bags steep for about 10 minutes in this water.\n\u003cbr\u003e3. Remove the tea bags and let the mixture cool down to 20-30°C.\n\u003cbr\u003e4. Add 60 ml of vinegar and 60 ml of tea from the previous batch.\n\u003cbr\u003e5. Add the kombucha.\n\u003cbr\u003e6. Let it stand for 30 days at 20-30°C.\n\u003cbr\u003e7. Change the tea towel with vinegar daily to prevent mold growth.\n\u003cbr\u003e8. Your kombucha is ready when it tastes good. The pH should be less than 3.6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt some point, a new scoby, a 'daughter scoby', may form. From that moment on, it is no longer necessary to add vinegar. For the proportions of hot water, sugar, tea, and vinegar with a growing scoby, please refer to the English description in the packaging.\n\u003cbr\u003eFor a detailed English description, please also refer to the packaging.\n\u003cbr\u003eWe advise using this English manual as a basis. The Dutch preparation instructions above are a concise version. 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The large serrated and (later) palmate leaves emerge late in spring, and it also flowers late, so there's no risk of frost damage. A single tree produces both male and female flowers, which can pollinate each other (fertile = self-pollinating = 1 plant is enough for fruit set). Through pruning, the plant can be cultivated as a BONSAI, shrub, standard tree, or espalier (e.g., candelabra or parasol). Difference between white and black mulberry: white has grey-green, hairy twigs; black has yellow-green, hairless twigs. Very hardy!\n\u003cbr\u003eIT IS DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN GUARANTEED BLACK MULBERRIES; OFTEN THE PLANTS TURN OUT TO BE A DIFFERENT (EDIBLE) MULBERRY... THIS 'PURE ZOETEWEI' IS THE REAL DEAL, FOR SURE! 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This way you can harvest from May-September! This is partly because 'Charlotte Russe' bears fruit on both old and new wood. Height approximately 70-80 cm and quite narrow: 35-40 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Morus rotundiloba\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Moerbei, Dwerg\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso called: Dwergmoerbei\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Dwarf Black Mulberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 plant","offer_id":44176136503349,"sku":"822715.1","price":29.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/822715.jpg?v=1750781904"},{"product_id":"822770-1","title":"Olive","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most famous and captivating tree from the Old World! The oil and fruits are still renowned. In our country, we grow olives in pots, and they can tolerate some frost. 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The beautiful, white and purple flowers are self-pollinating, so fruit set is often successful!\n\u003cbr\u003eMANY MORE PASSIFLORA WITH EDIBLE PASSION FRUITS, SEE OUR CHAPTER \"INDOOR AND TUB PLANTS\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Passiflora ligularis\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Passievrucht\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso: Maracuja\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Passion Fruit, Purple Granadilla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 sturdy plant","offer_id":44176136765493,"sku":"822795.1","price":22.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/822795.jpg?v=1750781920"},{"product_id":"822822-1","title":"Pear, Nashi 'Niitaka' Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnyone who has ever eaten a perfectly ripe Nashi pear will never forget its heavenly taste! 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The species originated from a (complex) cross between the common pear and the Nashi pear. They are sweeter and easier to grow than Nashi pears. The small pears taste delicious! They are self-pollinating.\u003cbr\u003eUpon delivery, the plants are approximately 30-50 cm tall, you can keep them at a height of about 3 m by pruning, the fruit will appear after 4-5 years, they are very frost-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003eLatin: Pyrus x sinkiangensis\u003cbr\u003eDutch: Pear, Xinjiang\u003cbr\u003eAlso known as: Nashi Pear\u003cbr\u003eEnglish: Xinjiang Pear\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 plant","offer_id":44176136962101,"sku":"822825.1","price":29.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/822825.jpg?v=1750781934"},{"product_id":"822828-1","title":"Shipova Pear-Serviceberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou wouldn't think it possible, but this is truly a (never to be repeated) cross between a Rowan and a Pear! 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After flowering, large, green husks form, containing thick black seeds. The flowers, leaves, and fresh seeds can be eaten after a short boiling or stir-frying. The seeds are quite sweet with a taste like sweet chestnuts. The dried seed can also be ground into powder and baked with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Xanthoceras sorbifolium\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Pronknoot (Ornamental Nut)\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso known as: Chinese Chestnut\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Yellowhorn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 plant","offer_id":44176137224245,"sku":"822855.1","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/822855.jpg?v=1750781943"},{"product_id":"822865-1","title":"Plum, Mirabelle 'Haferschlehe'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis easy-to-grow plum produces, after beautiful white blossoms: small fruits of 2-2.5 cm with a dark blue, frosted skin and very aromatic yellow flesh. 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The taste of the elongated, yellowish-green fruits is truly exotic, leaning towards banana, mango, and pineapple, and is packed with vitamins. So healthy, in fact, that there are serious indications of its potential in cancer prevention. At least 2 plants are needed for cross-pollination. Young plants prefer shade and are given some extra protection in winter; later, full sun is also fine, and they can withstand a harsh winter. Ultimately reaching a height of 2-5 m, pruning is recommended to prevent even taller growth! The tree's structure is slightly taller than wide, so eventually, a tree circle of 3-4 meters is advisable. Keep a minimum distance of 4 m between two trees. The first fruits can be expected after about 4 years, preceded in spring by strangely scented, white to reddish-brown flowers. They do not appreciate sea wind, but they do highly value slightly acidic soil (on clay soil, ensure plenty of humus) and a layer of mulch. 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The first fruits can be expected after about 4 years, preceded in spring by strangely scented, white to reddish-brown flowers. They do not appreciate sea wind, but slightly acidic soil (ensure plenty of humus in clay soil) and a layer of mulch are highly valued by the trees. No diseases have yet been reported in our climate, but there is not much experience yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Asimina triloba\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Roomappel\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso known as: Pawpaw or Prairiebanana\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Indiana Banana \/ Poor Man's Banana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 young plant","offer_id":44176137519157,"sku":"822881.1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/822881.jpg?v=1750781953"},{"product_id":"822884-1","title":"Custard Apple 'Levfiv'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeterson selection. Large fruits with extremely few seeds. Sweet with a strong pawpaw flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFortunately, this fruit tree from North America and Canada, which is quite hardy here, is becoming increasingly known and popular. The taste of the elongated, yellow-green fruits is truly exotic, leaning towards banana, mango, and pineapple, and they are full of vitamins. So healthy that there are serious indications of cancer prevention. At least 2 plants are needed for cross-pollination. Young plants prefer shade and need some extra winter protection; later, full sun is also fine, and they can withstand a harsh winter. Eventually growing to 2-5 m, pruning is recommended to prevent even taller growth! The tree's structure is slightly taller than wide, so in the long run, a tree circle of 3-4 meters is advisable. Maintain a minimum distance of 4 m between two trees. The first fruits can be expected after about 4 years, preceded in spring by strangely scented, white to reddish-brown flowers. They do not appreciate sea wind, but slightly acidic soil (on clay soil, ensure plenty of humus) and a mulch layer are much appreciated by the trees. No diseases are yet known in our climate, but there is not much experience yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Asimina triloba\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Roomappel\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso: Pawpaw or Prairiebanaan\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Indiana Banana \/ Poor Man's Banana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 young plant","offer_id":44176137617461,"sku":"822884.1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/822884.jpg?v=1750781956"},{"product_id":"822885-1","title":"Custard apple 'Sunflower'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis variety produces fruits averaging 200g with an excellent taste. 'Sunflower' is self-pollinating, although cross-pollination with another variety will yield more fruits. The fruits contain relatively few seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFortunately, this fruit tree from North America and Canada, which is quite hardy in our climate, is becoming increasingly known and popular. The taste of the elongated, yellow-green fruits is truly exotic, leaning towards banana, mango, and pineapple, and they are packed with vitamins. So healthy that there are serious indications of cancer prevention. At least 2 plants are needed for cross-pollination. Young plants prefer shade and should be extra protected in winter; later, full sun is also fine, and they can withstand a harsh winter. Eventually reaching a height of 2-5 m, pruning is recommended to prevent even higher growth! The tree's structure is slightly taller than it is wide, so in the long run, a tree pit of 3-4 meters is advisable. Maintain a minimum distance of 4 m between 2 trees. The first fruits can be expected after about 4 years, preceded in spring by strangely scented, white to reddish-brown flowers. They do not appreciate sea wind, but the trees do highly appreciate slightly acidic soil (on clay soil, ensure plenty of humus) and a layer of mulch. No disease infestations are yet known in our climate, but there is not much experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Asimina triloba\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Custard Apple\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso: Pawpaw or Prairie Banana\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Indiana Banana \/ Poor Man's Banana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 young plant","offer_id":44176137650229,"sku":"822885.1","price":29.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/822885.jpg?v=1750781957"},{"product_id":"822886-1","title":"Custard apple 'Prima 1216'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis custard apple forms beautiful, large green, frosted fruits with yellow flesh when ripe (early October). The taste is very good, this variety is very fertile and easily self-pollinating, so different varieties are not strictly necessary. A successful selection by D. Montanari from Faenza - Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFortunately, this fruit tree from North America and Canada, which is quite hardy here, is becoming increasingly known and popular. The taste of the elongated, yellowish-green fruits is truly exotic, leaning towards banana, mango, and pineapple, and they are packed with vitamins. So healthy that there are serious indications of cancer prevention. Young plants prefer shade and need some extra protection in winter; later, full sun is also fine, and they can handle a harsh winter. Eventually reaching a height of 2-5 m, pruning is recommended to prevent even higher growth! The tree's structure is slightly taller than wide, so in the long run, a tree circle of 3-4 meters is advisable. Maintain a minimum distance of 4 m between two trees. The first fruits can be expected after about 4 years, preceded in spring by strangely scented, white to reddish-brown flowers. They do not appreciate sea wind, but slightly acidic soil (on clay soil, ensure plenty of humus) and a layer of mulch are highly valued by the trees. No diseases have been reported in our climate yet, but there is not much experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Asimina triloba\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Roomappel\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso known as: Pawpaw or Prairiebanana\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Indiana Banana \/ Poor Man's Banana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 medium plant","offer_id":44176137682997,"sku":"822886.1","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/822886.jpg?v=1750781958"},{"product_id":"822890-1","title":"Custard Apple 'Zoetewei No.5'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Belgian selection, by Dimitri Jacobs of nursery Zoetewei, produces large fruits weighing around 300 grams. The trees have healthy growth and the harvest will be around mid-October annually. Use another variety as a pollinator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFortunately, this fruit tree from North America and Canada, which is quite winter-hardy here, is becoming increasingly known and popular. The taste of the elongated, yellow-green fruits is truly exotic, leaning towards banana, mango, and pineapple, and they are packed with vitamins. So healthy, in fact, that there is serious evidence of their role in cancer prevention. At least 2 plants are needed for cross-pollination. Young plants prefer shade and need some extra winter protection, but later, full sun is also fine and they can withstand a harsh winter. The ultimate height is 2-5 m, and pruning is recommended to prevent even higher growth! The tree's structure is slightly taller than it is wide, so eventually, a tree pit of 3-4 meters is advisable. Maintain a minimum distance of 4 m between two trees. The first fruits can be expected after about 4 years, preceded in spring by strangely fragrant, white flowers that turn reddish-brown. They do not appreciate sea wind, but slightly acidic soil (ensure plenty of humus in clay soil) and a layer of mulch are highly appreciated by the trees. No disease infestations are yet known in our climate, but there isn't much experience yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Asimina triloba\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Custard Apple\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso known as: Pawpaw or Prairie Banana\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Indiana Banana \/ Poor Man's Banana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 young plant","offer_id":44176137781301,"sku":"822890.1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/822890.jpg?v=1750781963"},{"product_id":"822892-1","title":"Apple 'S.a.a. 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The tree's structure is slightly taller than it is wide, so in the long run, a tree circle of 3-4 meters is advisable. Maintain a minimum distance of 4 m between two trees. The first fruits can be expected after about 4 years, preceded in spring by strangely scented white flowers that turn reddish-brown. They do not appreciate sea wind, but they do value slightly acidic soil (on clay soil, ensure plenty of humus) and a layer of mulch. No diseases have been reported in our climate yet, but there is not much experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Asimina triloba\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Roomappel\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso known as: Pawpaw or Prairie banana\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Indiana Banana \/ Poor Man's Banana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 young plant","offer_id":44176137814069,"sku":"822892.1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/822892.jpg?v=1750781965"},{"product_id":"822895-1","title":"Mock Cucumber Seedling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe five-lobed leaf already gives a playful appearance to this increasingly popular climbing plant. The clusters of hanging, deep wine-red (or pure white) flowers decorate your wall or fence in summer. The plant originates from East Asia and prefers a semi-shaded spot. Eventually, very special, grey-blue, elongated fruits (5-10 cm long and 4 cm wide) will appear, containing the seeds surrounded by a white, almost liquid fruit pulp. The entire contents are edible with a texture similar to a pomegranate. With a little lemon juice, it's a delicacy! The peel is bitter, but after baking, it too is a delight. The young shoots of the Akebia are delicious in salads, and older leaves can be used to make a healthy tea. Many applications are known in Chinese medicine, including for infections. Finally, the 1-year-old twigs are suitable as weaving material for baskets after winter. For good fruit set, two plants are needed, and it is wise to use a small brush to bring the pollen from the male flowers (usually at the top of the plant) into contact with the pistils of the female flowers of the other plant. 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Do not eat excessively bitter fruits raw. Preserving them as jam or juice is very popular, and in France, they are pickled like olives. You can make medicinal tea from the dried fruits. Many more medicinal applications of this useful shrub are known; consult the internet, for example, the Plants For A Future website. The shrubs prefer a spot in sun or partial shade. The shrubs produce many roots, so give them space or restrict their growing area, ideal for stabilizing a slope. Cultivation in a large container is very possible. The name: \"slee\" means that it makes the teeth rough, which happens if eaten raw too early; the older branches grow into a thorn, together forming \"sleedoorn\" (blackthorn).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Prunus spinosa\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Sleedoorn\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso known as: Sleepruim\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Sloe, Blackthorn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 young plant","offer_id":44176138076213,"sku":"822915.1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/822915.jpg?v=1750781967"},{"product_id":"822917-1","title":"Smurf Bean Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable shrub that already intrigued me as a child! In late summer, peculiar navy blue pods emerge, which are shelled young and raw, just like broad beans. The \"beans\" (the seeds) are inedible, but the white, soft pulp has a surprisingly delicate, sweet taste. The easiest way to eat them is to put everything in your mouth and spit out the seeds! The shrubs are completely winter-hardy; originally from Asia, they prefer a moist, semi-shaded spot, but well-drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Decaisnea fargesii\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Smurfbonen-Boom (Smurf Bean Tree)\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso known as: Blauwe Worstenboom (Blue Sausage Tree), Blauwe Tuinbonenboom (Blue Broad Bean Tree)\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Dead Man’s Fingers, Blue Sausage Fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 plant","offer_id":44176138108981,"sku":"822917.1","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/822917.jpg?v=1750781974"},{"product_id":"822920-1","title":"Small Holm Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Holm Oak is advancing northwards as our winters become milder and stay that way. Of course, caution is still needed, as this beautiful, evergreen oak cannot survive a very harsh winter. The acorns are very popular and edible; they are roasted or ground into flour. In nature, the roots of the Holm Oak are one of the most important habitats for the highly prized truffles. Feel free to grow the young trees in the open ground; they can be well pruned into shape. We sell acrylic fabric or climate netting if the winter threatens to be extremely severe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Quercus ilex\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Steeneik\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso known as: Ilex eik\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Holly Oak, Holm Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 young plant","offer_id":44176138141749,"sku":"822920.1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/822920.jpg?v=1750781974"},{"product_id":"822990-1","title":"Lingonberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis native, acid-loving plant yields two harvests per year (July and October) of red, aromatic, and slightly spicy berries. Very healthy for direct consumption or canning! Give them a moist, sunny spot: mulch and mix in peat moss. The plants do not grow taller than 25 cm, produce underground runners, and are very winter-hardy. The first harvest must be done carefully to protect the next bloom. 3 plants per m² is sufficient, with yields reaching up to 1 kg per m². Prune heavily after 8 years, never apply chemical fertilizer. Idea: place some lingonberries in pots on the patio!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Vaccinium vitis-idaea\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Vossebes\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso known as: Rode Bosbes\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Mountain Cranberry, Lingonberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 young plant","offer_id":44176138207285,"sku":"822990.1","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/822990.jpg?v=1750781978"},{"product_id":"823005-1","title":"Elderberry, Black 'Black Tower' Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy not acquire a beautiful variation on a simple theme? This elder gets deep purplish-brown leaves and remains quite narrow: 2m high and 1m wide. After the abundant light pink bloom in large corymbs, the desired elderberries appear.\n\u003cbr\u003eFlowering occurs from May to July, pollination is by insects, and the large hanging clusters of blue-black berries ripen in September-October. The elder has no high demands on its location but flowers most profusely in a sunny spot. There are many culinary applications:\n\u003cbr\u003eFRUITS: The fruits are used to make jam, fruit juice, jelly, and elderberry gin. The berries are also used for dyeing. The berries should preferably not be eaten raw as they are slightly poisonous. They contain the substance sambunigrine, named after this genus, which is rendered harmless by cooking. Finally, the berries are used for dyeing. \n\u003cbr\u003eBLOSSOM: The blossoms are sometimes used in pancakes, and what about elderflower fritters? For these, they must be dipped in batter and then fried in plenty of fat until golden brown... Furthermore, syrup can be made from the blossoms, mainly produced in England and known as Elderflower Cordial. In Sweden, the syrup is known as Fläderblomssaft. The dried blossoms can be used throughout the year to make tea.\n\u003cbr\u003e(Text partly -edited- from Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Sambucus nigra\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Vlier, Zwarte\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso known as: Zwarte vlier\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Elder, Elderberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 young plant","offer_id":44176138305589,"sku":"823005.1","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/823005_2c52f5fc-bd7c-42b9-9951-70e4613b862e.jpg?v=1750781996"},{"product_id":"823006-1","title":"Elder, Golden Yellow 'Golden Tower'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful variation on a simple theme! This elderberry develops golden-yellow, finely incised leaves and grows narrowly upright: 70 cm wide and 2-3 m high, making it ideal for small gardens! After the pure white bloom in large umbels, the coveted elderberries appear.\n\u003cbr\u003eFlowering occurs from May to July, pollination is by insects, and the large hanging clusters of blue-black fruits ripen in September-October. The elderberry is not demanding regarding its location but flowers most profusely in a sunny spot. There are many culinary uses:\n\u003cbr\u003eFRUITS: The fruits are used to make jam, fruit juice, jelly, and elderberry gin. The berries are also used for dyeing. It is best not to eat the berries raw as they are slightly toxic. They contain the substance sambunigrin, named after this genus, which is rendered harmless by cooking.\n\u003cbr\u003eBLOSSOM: The blossoms are used in pancakes, and what about elderflower fritters: for these, they must be dipped in a batter and then fried golden brown in ample fat... Furthermore, syrup can be made from the blossoms; this is mainly produced in England and is known as Elderflower Cordial. In Sweden, the syrup is known as Fläderblomssaft. The dried blossoms can be used year-round to make tea.\n\u003cbr\u003e(Text -partially edited- from Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Sambucus nigra\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Elder, Golden Yellow\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso: Elderberry\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Elder, Elderberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 young plant","offer_id":44176138338357,"sku":"823006.1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/823006.jpg?v=1750781994"},{"product_id":"823007-1","title":"Elder, Bronze 'Serenade'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful, saw-toothed, maple-shaped leaves start pinkish-red and later turn brownish-green. A beautiful start to the later emerging light pink flowers on attractive umbels. In autumn, these develop into the well-known blue-black elderberries. The shrub grows to be about as tall as it is wide: 2 m. It blooms from May to July, pollination occurs by insects, and the large hanging clusters of blue-black fruits ripen in September-October. The elder does not have high demands for its location but flowers best in a sunny spot. There are many culinary applications:\n\u003cbr\u003eFRUIT: The fruits are used to make jam, fruit juice, jelly, and elderberry gin. The berries are also used for dyeing. The berries should preferably not be eaten raw as they are slightly toxic. They contain the substance sambunigrin, named after this genus, which is rendered harmless by cooking.\n\u003cbr\u003eBLOSSOM: The blossoms are used in pancakes, and what about elderflower fritters: for these, they must be dipped in batter and then fried in plenty of fat until golden brown... Furthermore, syrup can be made from the blossoms, which is mainly produced in England and is known as Elderflower Cordial. In Sweden, the syrup is known as Fläderblomssaft. 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The taste of the figs is sweet and aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Ficus carica\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Vijg\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso: Vijgenboom\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Fig\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 plant","offer_id":44176138469429,"sku":"823010.1","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/823010.jpg?v=1750782004"},{"product_id":"823018-1","title":"Fig 'Brogiotto Bianco' \/ 'Briogotto Gentile' \/ 'Brogiotto'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very hardy, fast-growing fig with very decorative, incised leaves. The mint-green, ribbed fruits ripen to yellow with an orange blush. The flesh is white with a deep red center. The taste is fresh and slightly sweet. 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