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Katuk (Sauropus androgynus)

Vegetables, What is thriving this season? / The Subtropical Urban Gardener / 09/10/2023

Katuk, a fast-growing perennial shrub vegetable popular in Southeast Asia, is noted for its high nutritional and medicinal values. Its flowers and leaves, rich in vitamins, zinc, and iron, are edible. Usually consumed cooked due to potential lung damage risks, Katuk is easy to grow, surviving frost and drought. Optimal growth occurs in summer, offering ornamental flowers and lush green leaves.

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Nopales in October

Nopales, an edible cactus variety, are easy to grow, drought and pest resistant, and can be maintained in a small space. High in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, Nopales are used widely in Mexican cuisine. They can be consumed raw, grilled, or boiled, and are used in various dishes such as soups, pickles, and salads. Nopales also serves as a healthy meat substitute due to their texture when seasoned correctly.

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Katuk (Sauropus androgynus)

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Nopales in October

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