Kh'merican Backyard Gardening. Vegetables and Herbs

(Alternanthera sissoo), Brazilian spinach

Staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina). It's was a rare find, never thought I'd see this spice in the U.S.  the Asians and Middle-Easterners used dried ground Staghorn Sumac as a sour agent for food flavoring and a color enhancement. These berries have a mild citrus flavor that is not overpowering. As a table condiment, it is used as one woul with salt & pepper shaker. It is used to add a tangy taste as needed.  And it is high in vitamins A, C, and antioxidants Staghorn Sumac grows wild in the southern parts of U.S. in wooded area,  in the dig along roadside.

ដើមស៊ូ/ ផ្លែស៊ូស , Castilla blanco (Sechium edule).  A tropical perennial.  A tender perennial in cold climate. Transplant seedlings once temperature reached 40°F or above.  Chayote thrive in well-drained but moisture-retentive soil tgat is rich in organic matter . Chayote prefer soil pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Jan. 10th, 2021  Perulero  ដើមស៊ូ/ផ្លែស៊ូ, Albus minor chayote,  (Sechium edule 'Albus minor'..  

 'ដើមស៊ូ/ផ្លែស៊ូ,  Chayote verde espinoso (Sechium edule 'Nigrum spinosum'). Also called Verde espinoso chayote. A tropical perennial.  A tender perennial in cold climate. Transplant seedlings once temperature reached 40°F or above. Chayote thrive in well-drained but moisture-retentive soil tgat is rich in organic matter . Chayote prefer soil pH of 6.0 to 6.8 January 10th, 2021

(Dicliptera chinensis) locally called  Gǒu gāncài/ Gougancai, Ngót Nhật/Ngaut Nhout / ង៉ូតញូត, បង្អែមជប៉ុន.  It is a culinary and medicinal plant. Tender leaves and young shoots is harvest and eaten cooked. It can be used with other vegetable. It us used in conjunction with other herbs in folks medicine to treat sore throat, pediatric diarrhea, red eyes and throat, blood in the urine. This is one of the many  indispensable vegetable for Hmong tradition and traditional dishes. It's believe to have a cooling properties that nourish the body. Said to help stimulates intellectual  development of young children.  And to help induce milk production  for nursing moms with new born. (Dicliptero chinensis) is one of the herbs that is used in conjunction with other herbs in a 30 days postpartum regimen. In Hmong community it is  an indispensable vegetable. It's used  both,  for its medicinal value  and culinary purposes A tender perennial here in USDA zone 9a. Need overhead protection i

 ស្លឹក​បាស, Scarlet Ivy Gourds (Coccinia Grandis). It's a wild indingenouse veggie that is well-loved  among the Khmers. Tender leaves and shoots are harvested harvested and eaten as vegetable.  It is commonly used in traditional Khmer dishes. In soup, stew, or a quick blanched  serves as a table condiments.  Native to tropical Asia.  It is suitable for container or in-grounds planting.  This tropical edible need protection from the afternoon Sun in a Mediterranean climate of USDA zone.  Ripened fruits is with a slight sweet taste. As a young child, this edible was an excellent choice to snack on when thirsty out in the field working.  Winterizing 2142021

(Zanthoxylum armatum) commonly called Winged Prickly Ash is close relative of Z. bungeanum,  Z. foliolosum, Z. simulans,  and Z. piperitum.  Szechuan ppeppercorn tree is a fragrant shrub with prickly thorns.  Winged spiny compound leaves.  Small fruits in cluster with bumpy oil glance.  It has a prominent citrusy aroma and taste like that of a lime. Has a weirdly tingling and mouth numbing sensation. Stems and leaves are with prickly thorns. This winged prickly ash shrubs can grow up to 17ft tall. Cool hardy to -10°F once plant is established.  Growing needs:  Sow seeds in early spring or fall or 40-50°F. Full sun or partially shade.  Any soil but well drain soil. Chalk, Sandy, or Clay. Water regularly and abundantly.  Chalky soil is a lime-rich soils, may be light or heavy. It's largely made up of calcium carbonate and are very alkaline (they have a pH of 7-8) If soil froths when placed in a jar of vinegar, then it contains free calcium carbonate (chalk) or limestone and is lime r

ម្ទេសអាចម៍ឆ្មា / Chili Pequin,  (Capsicum Annuum). Heat, 30,000 to 60,000 SHU. Fruits are oval, erected, green rippend to red. 

ម្ទេស, Medusa  (Capsicum Annuum). ម្ទេសខ្ចី – Green chili / ម្ទេសទុំ – ripped chili Fruits are in cluster,  ivery white rippend to orange red. About 2" long. 90 days maturity.  5,000 to  30,000 SHU. Well drain soil. Full sun or partially shade. Water regularly.  

Mulato Isleño.

(Capsicum annuum var. Galbriusculum) 'ម្ទេសខ្មាំង' (in Khmer). Also known as Chiltepin, Flea chilles, and  Bird pepper.   Chiltepin  plant is believed to be the prehistoric  wild chile plant from which all but two have evolved from, the two being Habanero and Tobacco peppers.  Chiltepin plants are still found growing in the wild and is being protected at  Coronado National Forest, and a couple of other U.S. national parks. The fruits is  tiny but  packes with mighty heat, measuring at 50,000 to 1,628,000 on Scoville unit. The tiny  ornamental fruits sports a scarlett red color is an attraction for birds.  Wild birds is believed to have dispersed   seeds across the prehistoric Americas.  This prehistoric wild chilli is a native to the USA. A state official pepper plant of Texas.     A perennial in warm regions. Frost sensitive. Given a suitable environment Chiltepin can grow up to over 9ft tall, can live up to 35-50 years old. Found grown in clay or sandy soil. Reaching maturity