Permaculture Plants: Sorrel
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A patch of wild Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) Common Name: SorrelScientific Name: Rumex speciesFamily: Polygonaceae (the Buckwheat or Smartweed family) It is easy to see why Sheep's Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is also called Red Sorrel Common Species: French or Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) Sheep's, Red, or Field Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) Monk's Rhubarb (Rumex alpinus) Herb Patience (Rumex
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Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a native to southeastern North America. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/Asimina_triloba3.jpg We have an existing "forest" area on our property that I was planning on turning into an Edible Forest Garden centered around guilds of Paw Paw trees. I am located in northern Alabama, in zone 7, and the area is full of pine, oak, privet, and honeysuckle. The
Asian Pears - Growing conditions for this plant
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GROWING CONDITIONS FOR THIS PLANTLight: Prefers full sunShade: Tolerates very little shade… shade is best avoided with pearsMoisture: Medium soil moisture preferredpH: most species prefer fairly neutral soil (6.0-7.5), but many can tolerate a bit wider pH rangesSpecial Considerations for Growing: Pears to not tolerate juglone (natural growth inhibitor produced by Black Walnut and its relatives).
Asian Pears- Physical Characteristics of this plant
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PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS PLANTSize: Chinese Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia): 25-30 feet (7.5-9 meters) tall and 20-25 feet (6-7.5 meters) wide Siberian Pear (Pyrus ussuriensis): 30-50 feet (9-15 meters) tall and 25-30 feet (7.5-9 meters) wide Chinese White Pear (Pyrus x bretschneideris): 20-25 feet (6-7.5 meters) tall and 10-20 feet (3-6 meters) wide Roots: FibrousGrowth Rate: Medium Harvesting
Asian Pears- Designing with this plant
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DESIGNING WITH THIS PLANTUSDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4-9, but really depends on the species and varietyAHS Heat Zone: Zone 9-3, but really depends on the species and varietyChill Requirement: 300-750 chilling hours/units depening on the varietyPlant Type: Small to Medium-sized Tree depending on the root stockLeaf Type: DeciduousForest Garden Use: Canopy Layer, Sub-Canopy (Understory) LayerCultivars/
Asian Pears - Using the Plant
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USING THIS PLANTPrimary Uses: Fresh eating – Asian Pears are more similar to an Apple in texture and a cross between an Apple and European Pear in flavor. Eat when fully ripe or it will be dry and hard. Great in salads. Cooking – Asian Pears have a high water content, so they are not used identical to European Pears. They are great when used for marinating (see trivia below). Drier varieties may be
Asian Pears - History
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History:Native to the eastern Asia, specifically China, Korea, and Japan, Asian Pears are now grown throughout their native land as well as in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.Trivia: Asian Pears are the oldest known cultivated pear. Asian Pears contain enzymes that tenderize meat, which is why they are used in marinades. Fall Fruit Salad with Asian Pears Asian Pear and Tanger
Asian Pears
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The Asian Pear is quite different than its European relative. Common Name: Asian PearsScientific Name: Pyrus speciesFamily: Rosaceae (the Rose family) Asian Pears can be russeted and light brown or clear and yellow. Common Species: Chinese Pear, Nashi Pear, Sand Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) Siberian Pear, Harbin Pear (Pyrus ussuriensis) Chinese White Pear, Ya Pear (Pyrus x bretschneideris)
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