Katuk - Green

Katuk - GreenLatin name Sauropus androgynus Katuk is a perennial leafy green that is high in protein content can be as high as 49%! It has a nutty flavor and is great in stir fries. Harvest its young leaves and tender stems year round. Katuk makes an excellent understory plant. It can handle full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soils but is drought tolerant once established. It thrives in heat so is well suited for the South Florida food forest.

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Size - 5-8ft tall but can reach up to 12ft tall

we consider it superior to commercially grown plantains available at the store

The fruit has great eating quality and has earned ‘Simmonds’ a reputation as one of the most popular early season cultivars

Pruning improves airflow and stimulates growth of lateral branches (where fruits are produced)

It ripens from August to September and the tree grows with a semi-compact

Watering requirements: Does best if watered regularly

They stand out among Garcinias as one of the most drought tolerant and resilient trees

the scaly skin becomes flexible and can be cut or peeled off

the fruit is very sweet reminiscent of pina colada

) make for a stupendous addition to your backyard or orchard

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