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Pokeweed, Oriental

Pokeweed, Oriental

Product number: 347552
Origin: North America
Latin: Phytolacca esculenta

A tropical-looking plant with fleshy stems and large, lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are in long clusters, changing color from green to white. After flowering, black berries appear, which (unlike many other pokeweeds) remain upright. They are used to color wine, confectionery, and also clothing. The young leaves are a delicacy (Poke Salad). Caution: older leaves, roots, and berries are poisonous. Height 1-2 m, also grows in shady spots and likes plenty of nutrients and moisture.

Names:
Latin: Phytolacca esculenta
Dutch: Karmozijnbes, Oosterse
Also known as: Poke Salad
English: Indian Pokeweed, Food Pokeberry

Sowing method: April-July, first in a warm spot; if no germination after 4 weeks, then give the sowing a cold period (refrigerator) of 2-4 weeks. Germination should follow when returned to warmth. Sowing directly in the garden from September is also possible; then just let it overwinter, and germination will occur in spring.

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