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Water Caltrop | Water Chestnut – Bat Nut – trapa bicornis
The Water Caltrop, Trapa bicornis, also known as Water Chestnut, Bat Nut, Devil Pod and Horn Nut is a native to warm temperate parts (not really a tropical plant) of Eurasia and Africa. The plant can stand low temperatures. Trapa bicornis is a floating, aquatic nut bearing vine that grows in slow-moving or standing water [...]
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Fruit and Nut Trees
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Fruit trees and nut trees are special and unlike vegetables they will produce for a lot of years with a better return on effort than anything else in the garden. In addition to fruit and nut production these trees can be value for shade, timber and as a support for climbing plants. Their crops are good sources of vitamins, minerals, fats and protein and make perfect snacks for kids.
While the planting location of a tree is highly important for a successful production of fruit and nuts, when selecting a fruit tree or a nut tree from your local nursery, a few additional factors you should consider are:
-tree shape and size
-taste, texture and use of fruit
-time of harvest season
-disease and pest resistance.Multi-Grafted trees are an alternative for small gardens where space is limited and several types of fruit are desired.
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