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Yacon - Apple of the Earth

Also known as the 'Earth Apple' this is one of the ancient crops of the Inca's. Produces large tubers similar in appearance to sweet potatoes, but they have a much sweeter taste and crunchy flesh. Vigorous, herbaceous perennial plant related to the sunflower growing to 2 metres tall.

140mm pot | $12.90 AU | Approx. 7 in stock

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Pine Nut

An attractive large pine tree that bears cones of edible nuts considered a delicacy. Trees can be expected to start producing cones from about year 6. Each cone holds about 50 nuts and 100 kg of cones holds about 20 kg of nuts. Grows best in dry cold areas.

175mm pot | $17.90 AU | Approx. 54 in stock

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Flame tree

A spectacular plant for large gardens, parks or as a street tree. Bright green, shiny, palmate shaped leaves with red bell-shaped flowers. Flowers best after a hot dry summer. Tolerant of most soil types and positions.

Mega Tube | $9.75 AU | Approx. 59 in stock

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Miracle Fruit

Although not sweet itself this miraculous fruit, consumed fresh and allowed to coat the mouth alters your tastebuds so that everything you eat for around 30 minutes afterwards tastes sweet. Attractive potted plant.

 

Mega Tube | $12.90 AU | Approx. 8 in stock

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