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Guaje Huaje River Tamarind Leucaena Leucocephala Non GMO Live Plant
Guaje Huaje River Tamarind Leucaena Leucocephala Non GMO Live Plant
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A small, fast growing mimosoid tree that is endemic to Mexico and Central America is called Leucaena Leucocephala. It produces edible young pods and seeds. They are a common ingredient in several dishes in Mexico, such as Oaxmole, Sopa de Guajes, and Tacos de Huevo con Guaje. Locally it is known as guaje, peladera, liliaque, guache oaje, or oaxe. In addition, the name of the Mexican state of Oaxaca comes from the Nahuatl word huaxyacac, which is also the name of a species of tree that grows near Oaxaca City called Leucaena Leucocephala.
Species: Leucaena Leucocephala
Organically Grown?: Yes
Growing Zones: 9-11
Sunlight: Full Sun
Drought Resistant?: Yes
Edible Pods?: Yes
Cold Resistance: Down to 25 Degrees Fahrenheit
Detailed Growing Instructions will be included with your order.
Happy Food Growing!
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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....