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Alligator Pepper Wesa 60 Seeds
Name: Alligator Pepper Wesa
Quantity: 60 Seeds
Package: Professional pack
Germination rate: High
Condition: 100% new and high quality
Alligator pepper (also known as mbongo spice or hepper pepper) is a West African spice made from the seeds and seed pods of Aframomum danielli, A. citratum or A. exscapum. It is a close relative of grains of paradise, obtained from the closely related species, Aframomum melegueta or "grains of paradise". Unlike grains of paradise, which are generally sold as only the seeds of the plant, alligator pepper is sold as the entire pod containing the seeds (in the same manner to another close relative, black cardamom).
The plants which provide alligator pepper are herbaceous perennial flowering plants of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), native to swampy habitats along the West African coast. Once the pod is open and the seeds are revealed, the reason for this spice's common English name becomes apparent as the seeds have a papery skin enclosing them and the bumps of the seeds within this skin is reminiscent of an alligator's back.
As mbongo spice, the seeds of alligator pepper are often sold as the grains isolated from the pod and with the outer skin removed. Mbongo spice is most commonly either A. danielli or A. citratum, and has a more floral aroma than A. exscapum (which is the commonest source of the entire pod).
It is a common ingredient in West African cuisine, where it imparts both pungency and a spicy aroma to soups and stews.
5 Steps to Starting Seeds
Step #1: Prepare moistened soil. You will likely have your best success growing your own seeds in seedling soil.
Step #2: Place soil into cells of tray.
Step #3: Place 2-3 seeds into each cell.
Step #4: Allow the seeds to grow.
Step #5: Remove all but one of the seedlings in each cell.
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-The items will be ship out soon when received a verified payment.
-Item color displayed in photos may be showing slightly different on your computer monitor since monitors are not calibrated same
-We are not responsible for any wrong or undeliverable address.
-This seeds needs many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understands that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons
-Please stored this seeds in a cool, dry place
-We are not responsible if the package rejected by custom on your country.
-Normally it takes about 11-23 business days to arrive in the UK, US, and AU. And it takes about 2-4 weeks to travel to other countries besides the UK, US and AU.
-If you have any problems with our items or services, please feel free to contact us first before you leave negative feedback. We will do our best to solve any problems and provide you with the best customer services.
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Quantity: 60 Seeds
Package: Professional pack
Germination rate: High
Condition: 100% new and high quality
Alligator pepper (also known as mbongo spice or hepper pepper) is a West African spice made from the seeds and seed pods of Aframomum danielli, A. citratum or A. exscapum. It is a close relative of grains of paradise, obtained from the closely related species, Aframomum melegueta or "grains of paradise". Unlike grains of paradise, which are generally sold as only the seeds of the plant, alligator pepper is sold as the entire pod containing the seeds (in the same manner to another close relative, black cardamom).
The plants which provide alligator pepper are herbaceous perennial flowering plants of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), native to swampy habitats along the West African coast. Once the pod is open and the seeds are revealed, the reason for this spice's common English name becomes apparent as the seeds have a papery skin enclosing them and the bumps of the seeds within this skin is reminiscent of an alligator's back.
As mbongo spice, the seeds of alligator pepper are often sold as the grains isolated from the pod and with the outer skin removed. Mbongo spice is most commonly either A. danielli or A. citratum, and has a more floral aroma than A. exscapum (which is the commonest source of the entire pod).
It is a common ingredient in West African cuisine, where it imparts both pungency and a spicy aroma to soups and stews.
5 Steps to Starting Seeds
Step #1: Prepare moistened soil. You will likely have your best success growing your own seeds in seedling soil.
Step #2: Place soil into cells of tray.
Step #3: Place 2-3 seeds into each cell.
Step #4: Allow the seeds to grow.
Step #5: Remove all but one of the seedlings in each cell.
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-The items will be ship out soon when received a verified payment.
-Item color displayed in photos may be showing slightly different on your computer monitor since monitors are not calibrated same
-We are not responsible for any wrong or undeliverable address.
-This seeds needs many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understands that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons
-Please stored this seeds in a cool, dry place
-We are not responsible if the package rejected by custom on your country.
-Normally it takes about 11-23 business days to arrive in the UK, US, and AU. And it takes about 2-4 weeks to travel to other countries besides the UK, US and AU.
-If you have any problems with our items or services, please feel free to contact us first before you leave negative feedback. We will do our best to solve any problems and provide you with the best customer services.
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