Black Jade Vine

Fast growing new germinants of Black Jade Vine (Mucuna sp.). These are grown from seeds from my 4 year old vines. 😍🌱💕

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Lagtang (Anamirta cocculus)

Additional 400 pieces propagation of Lagtang (Anamirta cocculus) also known as Fish Berry. The fruit is a well known fish poison used commonly by fisherfolks. Known more as a bast fiber plant. Bark is made into rope. 💕🌱🌱

Loads of unripe berries hanging from the mother plant.

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Anuping (Gymnacranthera farquhariana)

Drop my first Anuping (Gymnacranthera farquhariana). This is successfully germinated from a batch of seeds way back in 2022. A new nutmeg species is added in our native tree collection. ❤️🌱🌳

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Yakal Magasusu (Hopea mindanensis)

One of my Yakal Magasusu (Hopea mindanensis) flaunting its new leaves. This is endemic species and also endangered due to habitat loss. 😍🌱🌳

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Wan Chak Motluk (Curcuma comosa)

Propagating 'Wan Chak Motluk' (Curcuma comosa). The herb is cultivated in Thailand, especially in the Northern Province, including Petchaboon, and the Northeastern Province, including Loei. Curcuma comosa is widely used as a traditional herbal remedy. It has been used as an indigenous medicine for the treatment of postpartum uterine bleeding (Nakamura et al., 2008). 💕🌱🌱

More ginger species are part of the collection in BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

Stripe Gabi/Taro

Additional propagation of taro/gabi variety with stripe stalks. I have 10 edible varieties and I want more. 😍🌱💕

Sweet Granadilla (Passiflora ligularis)

Young seedlings of Sweet granadilla or Sugar Fruit (Passiflora ligularis) for outplanting a few weeks from now. Grown from seeds of fresh ripe fruits last Marc. Additional climbers! 💕🌱😍

Limited seedlings will be available soon at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

Wani/Huani (Mangifera odorata)

This is Wani/Huani (Mangifera odorata) grown from seed from the  ripe fruits last year. Some old trees are still productive and surviving but I have added a few near the riverbanks for additional prevention of soil erosion. ❤️🌱🌳

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Apali (Dioscorea esculenta)

These are some propagations of Apali or lesser yam (Dioscorea esculenta) that was harvested last month and needs outplanting as it grows very fast. 

It is a climate-resilient crop that can withstand adverse climatic conditions, particularly during long dry periods. Apali is high in dietary fiber, has longer shelf-life, and can be an alternative staple food source that can address food security issue in the country. 💕🌱

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Harvesting Avocado

Harvested avocados 🥑 from one of my 12 year old trees. For the past 10 years some of this trees are growing under the shade of the exotic Falcatta trees. Last year the Falcatta was cut down and harvested, so these avocado trees are now enjoying full sunlight. 😍🥑❤️

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Gugo (Entada phaseoloides)

Matured seeds from my 4-year old Gugo vine. It started bearing pods last year but unfortunately there was no seeds. This time it's a different story and I can propagate more of this from its seeds. 😍🌱🌱

Limited seedlings for planting are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Konalum/Katilma (Diospyros nitida)

This is one of my Konalum/Katilma (Diospyros nitida) at 3 years old on the ground around 10 ft tall. It's a bit fast growing considering that most Diospyros species are slow growing and this one is under a heavy shade. ❤️🌱🌳

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Japanese Sweet Potato

Harvest and re-planting of a single plot of our Japanese sweet potato. We can harvest 3 times in a single plot and it is enough for our personal consumption.  😋🌱❤️

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Palawan-Banga (Orania paraguanensis)

Signs of life after 2 months. This is the critically endangered Palawan-Banga (Orania paraguanensis). A species of Palm found only in the island of Palawan and Sabah. 🌴🌴🌴

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Organically grown Upo

Picking up some bottle gourd for cooking for our breakfast. Fresh from the garden. ❤️🌱

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Green Tampang (Artocarpus dadah)

Time to outplant my lone Green Tampang (Artocarpus dadah). One of the rarest Artocarpus species in my collection. Fruits are edible. 😍🌱🌳

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