Thank you for your interest in herb plants from MeadowSweet Herbs & Flowers. I've closed plant order processing for 2024/5 season. Online orders for plants will open again mid August for pre-orders with plants being shipped from mid September onwards.
Seeds will become available from May.
If you are interested in my Mini Grow & Use Guides, please email me for processing at minette@tonoli.co.nz during the shop's vacation dates.
The physical nursery and gates sales table plant stand is also closed over winter and will be up and running in spring 2025 for the 2025/26 growing season.
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Epazote
$7.50
Epazote, Dysphania ambrosioides, is a pungent herb prominent in Mexican cuisine, lauded for aiding digestion and providing a bold, earthy flavor to dishes like beans, chili, and soups. With serrated leaves and antimicrobial properties, it is also valued for its traditional use in treating intestinal parasites.
Epazote, scientifically known as Dysphania ambrosioides, is a pungent herb commonly used in Mexican and Central American cuisine for its distinctive flavor and digestive benefits. With serrated leaves and small green flowers, this annual herb thrives in warm climates and well-drained soil. Epazote is valued for its ability to reduce bloating and gas when cooked with beans, making it a popular addition to dishes like black beans and chili. Additionally, Epazote is known for its antimicrobial properties and has been used traditionally to treat intestinal parasites. This herb is also favored for its aromatic qualities, adding a bold, earthy flavor to soups, stews, teas and sauces in Latin American cooking.
