Myrica gale
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
2.00 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
2-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Condiment, Fruit, Tea
Condiment, Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen, Dye, Parasiticide, Repellent, Wax, Bee plant
Nitrogen, Dye, Parasiticide, Repellent, Wax, Bee plant
Description
Fruits and leaves can be used both fresh and dried. They are often added to dishes such as soups and stews to enhance flavor. Sometimes they are even added to beer to improve taste and foam formation. The fruits have a diameter of about 3 mm and contain large seeds. In addition, dried leaves make a tasty tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
30/11
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Can deter pests that affect Myrica gale. |
|
Eupatorium Cannabinum Hemp Agrimony |
Helps in attracting beneficial insects to enhance pollination. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Improves soil moisture retention which benefits Myrica gale. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
His aromatic nature can repel unwanted pests around Myrica gale. |
|
Asimina triloba Papaw |
Supports pollinators that may help Myrica gale. |
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Provides complementary nutrients to Myrica gale. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Creates a microclimate that benefits both species by retaining moisture. |
|
Medicago sativa Alfalfa, Yellow alfalfa |
Fixes nitrogen in the soil, improving overall soil fertility for Myrica gale. |