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Bita (Wi)wiri
Bita (Wi)wiri
Bita (Wi)wiri

Bita (Wi)wiri

  • Product number: 029000
  • Origin: Africa
  • Latin: Cestrum latifolium

From Africa, through slavery in Suriname and elsewhere, a very popular vegetable. The leaves are stewed (see many Surinamese or African cookbooks). The plant grows best under a tunnel or in a greenhouse; you can continuously pick new leaves.

Names:
Latin: Cestrum latifolium
Dutch: Bita (Wi)Wiri
Also known as: Bitterblad

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Sowing method: All year in a warm spot. In winter, after emergence, place in a cool, bright spot. GERMINATION IS SLOW AND DIFFICULT, WE REGULARLY TEST OUR BATCHES AND ANNUALLY PURCHASE FRESH SEED BUT DO NOT GUARANTEE GERMINATION.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • All year

Harvesting time:

  • All year

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Greenhouse

Position:

  • Sun
  • Partial shade
  • Flower colour: N/A
  • Origin: Africa
  • Average growth height: More than 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: N/A
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Advanced
  • Latin: Cestrum latifolium
  • Dutch: Bita (Wi)Wiri
  • Also known as: Chicory
  • English:
  • All year round

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