Barrow, Mary Reid
Chinese quince is a medium-sized shrub or small tree that grows between 1.5 and 3 meters (5 to 10 feet) in height and width. It has no thorns and is either semi-evergreen or loses its leaves in the autumn. The tree’s top is full and round. Most of the time, the branches are ...
Caigua pronounced kai-wa, is an herbaceous plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family of plants, the same family of plants as pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon and gourds, among others. Its scientific name is cyclanthera pedata and it is also known by the common name of Achocha, Slipper goard ...
vitamin A, phosphorus, potassium and iron. It also contains protein in high level. About ninety one percent of spinach consists of water. A serving size of 30 grams (1 cup) of Spinach contains 0.86 grams of protein, 0.12 grams of fat and 1.09 grams of carbohydrates . The same amount ser...
It is often used as a cover for fences, arbors, walls, pillars or large trellises and as a ground cover. Cigar-like fruit may be considered decorative during winter. Vines also provide habitat to ants. Precautions There have been isolated cases reported of people suffering from dermatitis afte...
Water deeply and let the soil dry out a bit between watering to keep it from getting too wet. Pollination: Chinese quince needs cross-pollination to produce fruit. Having other compatible pollinators close, such as other types of Chaenomeles or related species, can help the plant set more ...