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Common Grape Vine	USDA Hardiness zone 6-10 Life cycle Perennial Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Dry, Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Leaves Deciduous Height 15-32m Layer Vines Edible True Edible parts Flowers, Fruit, Leaves, Seed Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Cuttings Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitis_vinifera Growth Fast Alternate name Wine grape, Purpleleaf grape, Common grape, Angur, Diva loza, Grozde yagorida, Tumpeang ba'y chu, Uva, Vid, Vigne, Vino, Weinrebe, Aanab, Ainab, Aitoviiniköynnös, Lehti, Angoor, Angur, Blad från vinranka, Bortermo szolo levél, Cognac oil, Common grape vine, Dakh, Darakh, Drakh, Draksa, Draksh, Draksha, Draksha kottai, Draksha pondu, Drakshai, Drakya, Dry grapes, Drak?a (fruit), European grape, Feuille de vigne rouge, Folha de videira, Frunze de vita-de-vie, Gostani, Gostoni, Grape, Grape seeds oligomeric proanthocyanidins, Grape vine, Grapevine, Grapevine leaf, Kashmish, Kishmish, Kottai drakshai, Lambrusca, Lambrusque, Lie de vin, List vinica, List vinske trte, Lisc winorosli wlasciwej, Maneka, Maweez munaqqa, Maweezak kohi, Munaca, Munaqqa, Munkka, Munthringya, M?dvika, Parra, Raisins, Rote weinrebenblätter, Rød vinranke, Blad, Tikruju vynmedžiu lapai, Vid, Hoja de, Vigne, Vigne rouge, Vigne vinifère, Viinapuu lehed, Vinblad, Vine, Vinho, Vino, Vite, Foglia, Vitis vinifera, Flos, Vitis viniferae folium, Vínviðarlauf, Weinrebe, Werqa tad-dielja, Wijnstokblad, Wine, Wine grape, Zabeeb-ul-jabal, Cervený list vinné révy, Ista vinkoka lapas Family Vitaceae German name Weintraube Edible uses Oil Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=Vitis+Vinifera Native to Southern Europe, Central Europe, Southwestern asia , Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kirgizstan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Palestine, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yugoslavia Soil pH 4.3-8.6 Root type Tap Root depth 0.6-6m Spacing 8feet Cold stratification time 6 weeks Germination temperature 20°c (69°f) Germination time 12 months Drought resistant False Dutch name Druif Danish name Vindrue Introduced into Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina Northeast, Azores, Baleares, Bangladesh, Belgium, British Columbia, California, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Caroline Is., Chad, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, East Himalaya, Easter Is., Ecuador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf of Guinea Is., Idaho, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kriti, Laos, Libya, Madeira, Massachusetts, Morocco, New Hampshire, New York, New Zealand North, Oregon, Pakistan, Pennsylvania, Peru, Poland, Portugal, South European Russi, Spain, Tibet, Trinidad-Tobago, Tunisia, Vietnam, Washington, West Himalaya Plants of the World Online https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30478388-2 Width 1	This is the common grape which has a lot of varieties but only a few are grown (commercially). Common Grape Vine (Vitis vinifera) is a species of grapevine native to the Mediterranean region, central Europe, and southwestern Asia. It is a woody perennial vine that grows to a length of 20-30 feet when supported by a trellis or other structure. The leaves are dark green and palmately lobed, with five to nine leaflets. The flowers are small and greenish-white, and are produced in clusters. The fruit is a berry, typically blue or purple in color, and is edible. In terms of growth and cultivation, Common Grape Vine prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It can be grown from cuttings or from grape seeds, and should be trained to a trellis or other support structure. In order to produce fruit, the plant must be cross-pollinated with another grapevine of a different variety. The fruit is typically harvested in the late summer or early fall. The edible fruit of the Common Grape Vine can be eaten fresh or used to make wine, juice, and other products. The fruit can be stored by freezing or canning. The leaves can also be eaten, and are commonly used in dishes such as dolma. In addition to its edible fruit, the Common Grape Vine has several other uses. The leaves can be used as a source of natural dye, and the wood can be used for fuel or to make furniture and other items. The plant also provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife, including birds and small mammals. Fruits are used to be eaten fresh or used for producing juice, wine or vinegar. Raisins are made out of dried grapes. Leaves and flowers can be eaten too. Seeds are used to produce oil. # Propagation While propagation from seed is possible, propagating from cuttings or grafting is way more common and simple.	Show Edit
Blue Lupin	USDA Hardiness zone 7-9 Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Height 1.0 Layer Herbs Utility Nitrogen fixer, Animal feed Edible True Edible parts Seed Propagation method Seed - direct sow Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupinus_angustifolius Alternate name Narrowleaf lupine, Narrow-leaved lupin Family Fabaceae Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Lupinus angustifolius Soil pH 5.0-5.5 Native to Europe, Asia, Northern Africa, Albania, Bulgaria, Corse, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey-in-Europe Root type Tap Root depth 2.5m Days to maturity 105-150 Spacing 80 plants per m2 Germination temperature 10-14°c Germination time 10-14 days 1000 Seed Weight (g) 137 Introduced into Algeria, Argentina Northeast, Austria, Azores, Baltic States, Belarus, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Central European Rus, Chile Central, China North-Central, China Southeast, Czechoslovakia, Dominican Republic, East European Russia, Florida, Guatemala, Hawaii, Hungary, India, Jamaica, Kirgizstan, Korea, Madeira, Mongolia, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, North European Russi, Northwest European R, Poland, Queensland, Romania, Rwanda, South European Russi, Switzerland, Tasmania, Transcaucasus, Ukraine, Uruguay, Victoria, Western Australia, Yugoslavia When to sow (outdoors) 8 weeks before last frost date Plants of the World Online https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:504124-1	Blue Lupin, or Lupinus angustifolius, is a plant that is native to the Mediterranean region, cultivated since over 600 years. It is a member of the legume family and has blue, purple, or white flowers that are arranged in dense spikes. The leaves of the plant are narrow and arranged in a spiral pattern on the stem. In terms of size, Blue Lupin can grow to be between 30-100 cm tall, depending on growing conditions. It is a fast-growing plant and can be differentiated from similar plants by its narrow leaves and blue, purple, or white flowers. Blue Lupin prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils and full sun. To cultivate it successfully, a grower will need to plant the seeds in early spring and provide the plants with adequate water and sunlight. The plant is winter hardy and can tolerate cold temperatures. Blue Lupin is edible and the seeds can be eaten either raw or cooked. They can also be ground into a flour and used in baking. The seeds can be stored after harvest by drying them and then storing them in an airtight container. Blue Lupin has a number of uses. It is often used as a cover crop to improve soil health and fertility, as the plants are able to fix nitrogen in the soil. The plant is also used as a source of food for livestock, and the leaves and stems can be used as mulch. In addition, the plant is valuable for wildlife as it provides food for a variety of animals, including birds and insects. In conclusion, Blue Lupin is a fast-growing plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has blue, purple, or white flowers and prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils. The plant is edible and has a number of uses, including improving soil fertility and providing food for wildlife.	Show Edit
Lupinus albus graecus	Edible true Water requirement Dry, Moist Light requirement Full sun Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Fabaceae or leguminosae Height 1.0 Edible parts Seed Life cycle Annual Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Lupinus albus graecus		Show Edit
White Mustard	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_mustard Edible true Growth Fast Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 5-9 Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Brassicaceae or cruciferae Height 0.6 German name Weißer senf Edible parts Leaves, Seed Edible uses Oil Life cycle Annual Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Sinapis alba 1000 Seed Weight (g) 5.2 Native to Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Altay, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Rus, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Corse, Cyprus, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, France, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Krasnoyarsk, Kriti, Krym, Laos, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Manchuria, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Northwest European R, Norway, Palestine, Portugal, Qinghai, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, South European Russi, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Tuva, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, West Himalaya, West Siberia, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia Introduced into Alabama, Alberta, Amur, Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Arizona, Azores, Bangladesh, British Columbia, California, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Chita, Colombia, Colorado, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Delaware, District of Columbia, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Greenland, Gulf of Guinea Is., Iceland, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ireland, Irkutsk, Japan, Leeward Is., Madeira, Maine, Manitoba, Marianas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, North European Russi, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Poland, Primorye, Prince Edward I., Puerto Rico, Queensland, Québec, Rhode I., Saskatchewan, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tadzhikistan, Tasmania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Victoria, Washington, West Virginia, Windward Is., Wisconsin, Yakutskiya, Yukon Plants of the World Online https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288952-1		Show Edit
Root Mustard	USDA Hardiness zone 6-9 Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 0.8 Edible true Edible parts Flowers, Leaves, Root Family Brassicaceae or cruciferae Edible uses Oil Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Brassica juncea napiformis Seed viability 3 to 7 years		Show Edit