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Huaúzontle Live Plant | Chenopodium nuttalliae | Organic Heirloom Mexican Green | Aztec Broccoli | Rare Edible Plant
Huaúzontle Live Plant | Chenopodium nuttalliae | Organic Heirloom Mexican Green | Aztec Broccoli | Rare Edible Plant
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🌿 **Huaúzontle Live Plant (Chenopodium nuttalliae) | Organically Grown | Ancient Mexican Supergreen**
Add a taste of ancient Mexico to your garden and kitchen with this **organically grown Huaúzontle (Chenopodium nuttalliae)** – also known as Aztec Broccoli! This rare, nutrient-packed heirloom is not only beautiful and edible, but it also carries deep cultural and culinary roots dating back to the Aztec Empire.
✨ **DETAILS:**
* 📦 You will receive **1 live Huaúzontle plant** (4–8" tall, rooted in organic soil)
* 🌱 **Organically grown** – no synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or GMOs
* 🌿 Hardy annual; easy to grow in most climates
* 🪴 Suitable for containers or garden beds
🍴 **CULINARY USES:**
Huaúzontle’s delicate leaves and seed heads have a mild, nutty flavor – often described as a cross between spinach and broccoli. A staple in traditional Mexican cuisine, it shines in:
* 🌮 Egg-battered fritters stuffed with cheese (a beloved dish in central Mexico!)
* 🥬 Sautéed or steamed like spinach
* 🥣 Added to soups, stews, or tamales
* 🍚 Seed heads used like quinoa in bowls or warm salads
This ancient supergreen is high in iron, calcium, protein, and fiber – a delicious way to eat healthy, sustainably, and traditionally.
🌎 **HISTORICAL ROOTS:**
Huaúzontle was one of the most important crops of the Aztecs, cultivated alongside maize and amaranth. Its name means “hairy amaranth” in Nahuatl. Growing this plant not only brings nutritious flavor to your meals – it connects you to a living culinary tradition that spans centuries.
🧡 **WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT:**
* Heirloom variety with deep cultural significance
* Thrives in many garden zones
* Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
* Beautiful addition to edible gardens or permaculture plots
📬 **SHIPPING INFO:**
All plants are hand-packed with care and shipped in biodegradable pots to reduce transplant shock. Grown on a small organic farm using sustainable practices.
📦 *Ships within 1–2 business days from the USA.*
💬 **Questions?** I’m happy to help you grow and cook with Huaúzontle – feel free to message me!
🛒 **Add to cart now** and bring an authentic piece of Mexico’s culinary history to your home garden!
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We are here to help new and experienced gardeners to grow their own food at home.
Growing our own fruits and vegetables at home has many benefits:
1- You stay active
2- Stress is reduced just by being outside caring for your plants.
3- You get Vitamin D from the sun.
4-You know exactly what you are eating and what it was exposed to.
5- Your fruits and vegetables have more nutrients and more flavor since they were allowed to reach their full ripeness. and More....