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aka Lemon grass
Tall, densely tufted, aromatic clumping stalks. Foliage is cut before fully mature. The tender white part of the stalk is used for adding to dishes, the remainder can be used for stocks, dried or a cuppa tea. Arching leaves of pale blue green colour to 90cm long. Semi-hardy perennial that goes dormant in winter.
Used in Asian cookery. Pour boiling water over sliced leaves and steep for 5 minutes for Lemongrass tea. Sweeten as desired. Can be dried for tea, potpourri or cooking.
30 cm
Height range of stock

A newer variety that has compact growth with highly decorative dense blue-green leaves.Short, thick and juicy stems that are bright ruby redat the base fading to green at the top. Great for jams and crumbles. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Winter dormant in cool areas.
Remember not to eat the leaves.
10-15 cm
Height range of stock

These humber tubers are an acquired taste. Related to the Jerusalem Artichoke but are slightly easier to control. Look like a potato, taste like an apple, texture like a water chestnut.
Harvest in approx 25 weeks. You can dig a few at a time without digging the whole plant. Best planted in a seperate bed by them selves.
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Wairere Nursery, 826 Gordonton Road, R D 1, Hamilton 3281 Ph: (07) 824 3430 Email: