My first post included buckwheat but did not provide an introduction to one of my totem plants, which I am cultivating on my balcony this year. Fagopyrum esculentum (syn. Fagopyrum sagittatum) originated in Nepal. It then spread east to China, where it is considered to be a yang-promoting food in traditional Chinese medicine that warms [...]
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Always was a buckwheat girl
Posted in Bilberries, Buckwheat, Honey on August 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The bilberry defense
Posted in Bilberries, Die Prato, tagged bilberries, Die Prato on July 4, 2010 | 1 Comment »
When you play chess, it is important that you develop a defensive strategy to avoid the premature loss of pieces. Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) also need to protect themselves. One weapon in their arsenal is the pigment anthocyanin, which is responsible for producing vibrant reds, purples, and blues in leaves, blossoms, and fruits. Anthocyanin functions as an [...]
