Hablitzia tamnoides
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Hablitzia tamnoides
Also known as:
Caucasian spinach
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Climb
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
0.50 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Neutral Basic
Neutral Basic
Light:
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Sprouts
Leaves, Sprouts
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Leaves and shoots of this spinach variety can be eaten both raw and cooked. This spinach has a milder flavor than other types. The leaves are suitable for salads, soups, quiches, pizzas, and various Indian and Asian dishes. Additionally, the young shoots of this plant can also be eaten.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/05
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
The elderberry can improve the soil's nitrogen levels through its root system, benefiting Hablitzia by enhancing its nutrient availability. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Viburnum opulus can provide shade to Hablitzia, helping to regulate temperature and reduce moisture loss in the soil. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
The saskatoon berry bush attracts pollinators, which can improve the pollination rates of Hablitzia flowers. |
|
Zanthoxylum americanum Prickly Ash - Northern, Common pricklyash, Northern Prickly Ash |
The buckthorn can help prevent erosion with its deep root system, providing stability for Hablitzia. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thyme can act as a ground cover, preventing weeds and retaining soil moisture for Hablitzia. |