All Spices - (5X7 bag)
Item Description
All spice is a tropical evergreen tree which is a native to Central America, parts of the Caribbean, and Mexico that grows to a height of 22 to 43 feet (7 to 13m).The allspice tree has grayish-white bark that peels in thin sheets. It is a slow-growing, shrubby tropical tree with large, glossy leaves that are elliptical in shape.The immature berries are green and harvested at this stage when the flavor is at its best. When ripe, the berries turn purple.The immature fruit (berries), especially the rind and shell. Other parts of the plant have medicinal uses as well.The name allspice is because of the dried brown berries (which look like large peppercorns), smell and taste like a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.The berries are picked when they’re ripe and allowed to dry in the sun, ending up as the slightly shriveled, hard berries known as allspice. These can then be ground up into spice for culinary use, or the essential oil can be extracted. HEALTH BENEFITS 1. Anti-inflammatory Qualities 2. Aids in Digestion 3. Antioxidant Capacity 4. Dental Care 5. Improves Circulation 6. Protects Heart Health
- Plant Height : Below 1 feet
- Plant Weight : 1 Kg
- Plant Polybagsize : 5x7
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- Botanical Name : Pimenta dioica.
"A woody plant that is used in cooking and as herbal mediicne"
Planting Instructions
Allspice tolerates a wide variety of soils. Fill the bottom 2 to 3 inches of the pot or hole with potting soil and water well. Allow the water to drain and place the root ball on top. Fill in the area around the roots with potting soil and water well until the soil is thoroughly soaked. Place the tree where it will receive direct morning light or partially shaded afternoon sunlight. Protect the tree from direct afternoon sunlight, which can burn the foliage of the young tree. Water the tree once a day for the first two weeks after transplanting. Once the tree has become established, water twice a week. Water the tree until the soil is thoroughly moist. The allspice tree is not drought-tolerant, and prolonged periods without water can kill the tree. Fertilize the allspice tree with a balanced fertilizer, such as 20-20-20 water-soluble fertilizer beginning six months after planting and every six months thereafter. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of the fertilizer in a 1-gallon jug of water and sprinkle around the base of the tree. Prune the allspice tree three years after planting. Prune branches during the winter, when the tree is not actively growing. Prune the branches to shape the tree and encourage a bushier appearance.
