Solanum scabrum
Solanum scabrumfam. Solanaceae
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Pl. 7CD2 — Solanum scabrum
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IPrezentare
Prezentare
Solanum scabrum, cunoscut sub numele de negustor poros, este un anual preferent de lumină care se dezvolte în soluri umede până la bine drenate, de tip săpunar sau argilat. Originar din regiuni ale Africii de Sud de Subsahariene, inclusiv Angola, Benin, Botswana și Burkina Faso, acest plant a răspânditu-se larg din cauza adaptabilității sale. Valorificat atât pentru proprietăți culinare cât și medicale, S. scabrum este apreciat pentru fructele sale, lângile și tigelele sale, care pot fi consumate după pregătire adecvată. Caracteristici distincte ale acestuia includ un stem poros și o foliagă verde pătrată, făcându-l ușor de identificat în mediul natural sau în jardinez.
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What is Solanum scabrum?
Solanum scabrum, cunoscut sub numele de negustor poros, este un anual preferent de lumină care se dezvolte în soluri umede până la bine drenate, de tip săpunar sau argilat.
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Digestive Harmony
digestiontincture
Used for digestive issues in traditional practices.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Solanum scabrum se dezvolte bine în soare și necesită un sustrat umed care poate fi legăturat (saponos), mediu sau greu (argilat). Este durabil în zonele 5-9 și crește până la o înălțime de 0,6 m ca plant anual. Pentru propagația acestuia, semințele pot fi plasate direct în grădină după ultimul gheare. Asigurați-vă că sustratul rămâne umed constant, dar nu moștenit pentru creșterea optimă.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
5-9
Life cycle
Annual
Mature size
0.6 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Solanum scabrum for the first time
7steps
Start with Skip as an easy-to-grow annual plant, focusing on basic care and harvesting.
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What you'll need
Seeds or seedlings, a small trowel, a watering can.
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Best time to plant
Plant Skip in late spring after the last frost, when temperatures are consistently above 15°C (60°F).
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Soil and container prep
Choose a well-draining soil mix. For containers, use a pot at least 30 cm (12 inches) wide with drainage holes.
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in the garden bed or start seedlings indoors and transplant them after they have two sets of true leaves.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist. Provide light shade if temperatures are very high.
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Ongoing care
Water deeply once a week, depending on rainfall. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune back any leggy growth to encourage bushier plants and remove dead leaves to prevent disease.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FruitLeavesShoots
Edible uses: The fruit, leaves, and shoots of Solanum scabrum are edible. Typically, the plant is grown in full sun with moist soil and can be eaten raw or cooked. The exact preparation methods vary but often involve cooking to ensure safety due to potential toxicity from unprocessed parts.
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
43 native · 23 introduced
Distribuție
43 native · 23 introducedDistribution across3 continents· 43 native· 23 introduced
Europe5 regions
introduced (5)BelgiumFinlandGermanySwedenUnited Kingdom
Asia2 regions
introduced (2)ChinaTaiwan
Africa37 regions
native (35)AngolaBeninBotswanaBurkina FasoBurundiCameroonChadComorosCôte d'IvoireDjiboutiEritreaEthiopiaGabonGhanaGuineaGuinea-BissauKenyaLesothoLiberiaMadagascarMalawiMaliMauritaniaMozambiqueNamibiaNigeriaSenegalSeychellesSierra LeoneSudanTanzaniaTogoUgandaZambiaZimbabwe
introduced (2)EgyptMauritius
Broader regions
native:Cape Provinces, Central African Repu, Congo, Free State, Gulf of Guinea Is., KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, Zaïre
introduced:Chagos Archipelago, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Illinois, Jawa, Maluku, Missouri, New Zealand North, Réunion, South Australia, Sumatera, Wisconsin
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