Monday, April 3, 2017

Si Chuan Peppercorn (Hua Jiao)

SiChuan Peppercorn is a very common spice in Indian, Chinese, Tibetan, Nepalese and Thai cuisine. The entire husk or shell surrounding the seeds is used for culinary preparations, or it can be ground down into a powdery spice.

Traditionally used to stimulate the immune system, reduce pain, boost the appetite, increase circulation, strengthen the bones, and reduce inflammation. You can also try to make your own salted duck egg with Si Chuan pepper and you will find it has a surprising mild spicy fragrance that will beat any store bought ones.

Sze Chuan Pepper
Origin: China
RM 120
Plant is about 2.5- 3 feet tall.






To order please email estherkoo.2005@gmail.com

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Grafted Avocado Miki

Yes! We have grafted avocado plant for sale. It is possible to plant and harvest Avocado in Malaysia!

MIKI AVOCADO

Avocado Variety : Miki (acclimitised to Malaysia weather)
Origin: Indonesia
Taste: Buttery & Creamy
Price: RM140 (exclude postage charges)







Grafted Avocado can be planted in big pot however harvest will be more plentiful in ground. The plants we are selling is about 1 - 1.5 feet high.
With proper care & fertilisation, plant is expected to fruit within 2-3 years.

To purchase email: estherkoo.2005@gmail.com

Cedar Bay Cherry

Cedar Bay Cherry is an edible sweet cherry that is attractive and good to eating. Fruits are round and approximately 1 inch in diameter with soft juicy flesh that has a tinge of grape and berry taste. A tropical hardy fruit plant that can also be use to create a low hedge for landscaping purposes. 

Fruit can be made into pie, jam or juiced or eaten fresh.

Cedar Bay Cherry
RM65
Origin: Australia
Plant Size: 1 - 1.5 feet (fruiting size)






This is a very hardy plant that grow with minimum care. All you need to do is to water daily, fertilise bi-weekly & leave it out in the sun for it to grow and it will reward you with abundance fruits. Cedar Bay Cherry is a slow growing plant that is suitable in medium size pot or in ground. 



To order please email me: estherkoo.2005@gmail.com

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Meyer Lemon

Is Meyer Lemon just another Lemon?

There is distinct difference in terms of taste & look. Meyer Lemon is smaller, rounder in comparison with Lisbon/Eureka Lemon commonly found in shops. Their skin is thinner & deeper yellow-orangey colour. Meyer orange is sweeter and less acidic as they are believe to be a cross between mandarin orange & lemon.

Meyer Lemons can be added to salad, desserts, bakes and drinks. You can enjoy loads of lemony goodness with eyes wide open.

Meyer Lemon
RM160
Origin: Australia
Plant Size: 1 feet


If you own a calamansi plant at home, give Meyer Lemon the exact treatment, full care, porous compost soil & organic fertiliser. Water generously daily and you will be greatly rewarded with bountiful crops within 1 year. Meyer Lemon can be grown in large pot.



To order please email me: estherkoo.2005@gmail.com




Thursday, January 5, 2017

Saffron Bulbs

Saffron Bulb
RM10 each bulb

Saffron is a spice that is derived from Saffron Crocus. It originates from Greece.  Saffron has earthy honey hay like smell. This is one of the most expensive spice by weight. This herb is used extensively in curry, baking and are often added to rice dishes in Spanish & Middle eastern cuisine. They are believe to cure stomach upsets (flatulence & cramps), blood disorder & insomnia.


Saffron plant care is not for the weak hearted. Grow saffron bulbs in rich organic soil with no water retention. Mix with 50% small pebbles or perlite or course sand. Spray water sparingly & NEVER ever use water hose or leave it out in the rain else the bulb will rot.

I have always believe that in planting plants, you need to at least give it a try and not give up!


To order please email me: estherkoo.2005@gmail.com

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Bay Laurel Plant (Laurus Nobilis) - Bay Leaves

I have always wanted to plant my own bay plant. Imagine plucking fresh bay leaves from your own garden for cooking. These plants are imported from Australia & have aromatic smells that is utterly different from local "daun salam". Bay leaves is used in stew, Italian pasta sauce and I usually add them in my soup stock to enhance the flavour.

To use, choose the oldest leaves and dry them for 2-3 days. Fresh leave will leave a bitter taste. Freshly dried leaves are more aromatic than those that are store bought ones.
Bay Laurel can grow well in Malaysia and is an evergreen plant that need very little care.

My plants comes with hefty tag because plants are imported and I need to take some time to stabilise it prior to releasing them to customer.

Bay Laurel
Rooted Cuttings
RM120


To order, email : estherkoo.2005@gmail.com

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Grafted Finger Lime - Many Variety


Grafted Finger Lime 

Price : RM120


Introducing Australia’s exquisite rainforest fruit - Finger Lime. Lime crystals explode in your mouth, giving a unique lime sensation. A variety of skin and flesh colours (yellow, green, pink, red and clear) are grown. Each variety has its own distinctive flavour. Finger Limes can be used in many ways, Salads, Seafood, Sushi, Sashimi, Dessert, Cocktails or even Candied Fruits.

I love citrus plant. To me they are very easy to plant and grafted or air layered ones can fruit so well in Malaysia. I am bringing in more Finger Lime varieties. I am so happy that I can now mark down my price to make it more affordable for Malaysian Gardener. 

So far many Malaysian growers are already enjoying their Finger Lime crops within 1 year of planting. These shrub bear fruits all year round & can be prune to 2- 2.5 feet.

Prior to ordering, I have researched based on expert review to make sure that these types are the best in terms of flavour profile & crop harvesting.

To order please email : estherkoo.2005@gmail.com



Australian Blood Lime

This is a hybrid between Australian Finger Lime & Burmese Rangpur Lime.
When ripen, this burgundy-red fruit is around the size of a kamquat. Its fresh taste is a cross between lemon & lime. Great with chili padi or added as a fruit juice / liquor concoction, homemade to jam.The plant looks very attractive due to its dense shrub & attactive looking fruit.

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Tasty Green Finger Lime

Tasty Green is one of the larger finger lime variety with fruit size between 8 - 14cm. The fruit has green rind with transparent vesicles that taste a lot like lime.









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Red Champagne

Red Champagne finger lime has subtle flavours of spiced apple, apricot & berry aroma. It goes well with dessert, salad and beverage. The fruit has a long shelf life & can freeze well.

Red Champagne fruits all year round and you can expect heavy crops to be shared with family & friends.



Crimson Tide Finger Lime

Crimson Tide is a premium finger lime variety. It is uniquely compatible with all dishes from seafood to salads, desserts to drinks.

Crimson Tide plant has a compact form. The plant flowers all year round. The skin rind is dark brown - black with deep red caviar.


Colette Finger Lime

Flavour is highly aromatic and has been rated as “superior” by Chefs. Rind colour is black/purple at optimum maturity and pulp colour is a dark yellow/green. It can bears fruit all year round.




Wauchope Finger Lime

Wauchope is dark skinned variety with purplish black skin and a bright red highlight, the juice vesicles range from clear to having a pinkish blush. It has a good flavour, high amount of pulp with very few seeds.


Pink Pearl Finger Lime

Pink Pearl fruit grows to about 8-10 cm, vesicles are pinkish red with delicious lime flavour. Fruit all year round.


Alstonville Finger Lime

This variety is highly productive. Alstonville are 7-12cm in length & are generally seedless. The skin is brown with green tinges. Its light green vesicles has crisp refreshing flavour.



To order please email : estherkoo.2005@gmail.com