Black chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa, is a small shrub native to the damp woods, bogs, and thickets of eastern North America. As a member of the Rose family, it shares close genetic roots with apples, pears, serviceberries, and rowan trees. The plant typically grows as a multi-stemmed bush reaching between
Moringa oleifera is a rapid producer and easy to maintain in Perth Metro. However if the tree is under 2m it can be surprisingly fragile in Perth. We have included an 8 step guide for people that want to give moringa (Miracle Tree) a go from seed to a safe
Morinda citrifolia commonly named Noni, Cheese Fruit, and Indian Mulberry is an evergreen tropical tree that produces fruit known across the Pacific for its very strong pungent smell. While wild forms produce a strong cheese-like smell when ripe. In the tropics noni is a hardy, fast-growing option for
Lots of gardeners have this plant, few have even heard about the power of its roots. Indian coleus produces thick, tuberous roots and creeping underground rhizomes that act as storage organs for water and natural compounds. These fleshy golden roots allow the plant to push through summer, even dry Perth
Lately I've been super fascinated by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) rules for selling little know fruits and food trees in Perth as food, especially for backyard growers and hobby farmers selling on marketplace, gumtree and at the markets. My curiosity was awaken when it was announced
And why this was a mistake. Have you heard the crazy news about FSANZ banning the sale of the ultimate backyard superfood, Moringa? This has to be the most bizarre news in food science lately. Moringa is now completely illegal to import and sell as a retail food item in
Ever think you know how a simple wheelbarrow works until someone asks you to fix or rebuild one? That is the illusion of explanatory depth. We walk through life thinking we understand complex systems far better than we actually do. It's our brain's fault sparing us
Plant several avocado seeds because sometimes magic happens. I have seen amazing fruit on seed grown avocados. If you have space, give 100 seeds scattered around the place a shot. It's really a set and forget excercise as long as you bury the seeds in an irrigated area.
What is Chinese Artichoke (Stachys affinis)? The Chinese artichoke is a perennial herb-like plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, grown for its edible tubers. Tubers are small, pearly-white, and segmented that resemble little caterpillars or spiral shells. Despite its common name, it is not related to true artichokes
Antidesma bunius, commonly known as bignay, is an easy to grow sub-tropical evergreen tree for Perth. At Primal Fruits we have 3 fruiting species of Antidesma, Bignay being the most common. A. erostre (native currant) and A. ghaesembilla (black currant) are the others. Antidesma bunius is a bigger tree
Welcome to the ultimate survival guide for perimenopause—a time in life when your body’s internal thermostat goes haywire, moods swing from saint to storm in three seconds flat, and you suddenly find yourself looking at a cup of tea wondering where you put your car keys. Whether you
Stunning flowers, Aussie native, medicinal, edible and makes tea. Plus one of the easiest plants to propagate. What more could you ask for! Orthosiphon aristatus or commonly known as Cat's Whiskers, Java Tea, Kumis Kucing in Malaysia. Java Tea is a striking herb-looking small shrub from the