Podcasts about malvaceae

In this month's Herb of the Month episode, we're diving into the soothing medicine of Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)—a gentle yet powerful herb from the Malvaceae family. Every part of this plant has medicinal value, making it a staple in herbal practice.Marshmallow is best known for its cooling, moistening, and soothing properties, thanks to its rich mucopolysaccharide content. It excels at calming hot, dry, and inflamed tissues throughout the body. In my clinical practice, I often prepare a cold infusion of the root to extract its nourishing starches or to preserve its delicate mucilage for deep hydration and inflammation support. The leaves make a wonderful tea for respiratory health, while the flowers are a lovely addition to salads or flower essences.This versatile herb has a wide range of uses, from soothing bladder irritation and respiratory issues to easing topical inflammation like bug bites, burns, and ulcers. It is incredibly safe—even for pregnancy and breastfeeding—but should be taken away from medications, as it may affect absorption.At its core, Marshmallow is a medicine of softening—offering comfort, restoration, and deep nourishment. I hope this episode helps you appreciate its gifts and inspires you to bring this gentle ally into your herbal toolkit!————RSVP to secure your

Marshmallow's Latin name is Althea, and its family name is Malvaceae. While Althea derives from the Greek altho and means to cure, Malvaceae is from the Greek word malake, which means soft. With these two simple words, you know almost everything about Marshmallow's key signature and how its softening and moistening effects impact the body and mind.  In today's episode, you'll learn:   What Marshmallow tastes like and how this corresponds to its actions in the body Its unique influences on the mucosal membranes in the respiratory, digestive, genitourinary, and reproductive systems The emotional indications of Marshmallow Its associations with the Moon  How to prepare herbal medicine with Marshmallow  A simple and effective formula you can make yourself ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— ABOUT WHITNEY ———————————— Whitney Popham is an herbal practitioner and the co-founder of The School of Evolutionary Herbalism and Organic Unity. Her calling to plant medicine began from a deep passion for activism and a vision for creating healing and positive change in the world. She has devoted her life to that vision by being a humble vessel for the plants to touch people's lives and bring more healing and beauty into the world.   Through her own health challenges and struggles, she experienced the profound healing gifts of plant medicines and then committed her life to helping others reach vibrant levels of health. She specializes in digestive health in her clinical practice through working with herbal medicine, nutrition and lifestyle coaching. Her true gift is in listening to the plants through intuition and vision, which she uses to help her clients with healing on the emotional, psychological, spiritual, as well as physical levels of health.   ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

Grandpa Bill-Talks Meditation, how it is, and can be the energy that is latently there every day, no matter WHAT HAPPENS!. So meditation is just a vehicle, a natural process of contacting it. So by doing it each day you give yourself a chance of contacting this energy and giving it to yourself a little more. Repetition-deep breathing focus heart brain coherence and connection. HOPE YOU CONTINUE TO ANSWER HIS CALL. A Prosperous life is meant for you. As you learn how to walk with God always remember His Kingdom is bigger than the world we live in. Our salvation offers adopts rights and privileges we learn to walk in every day. You are a kingdom citizen. Let your life become kingdomized so you don't just read about the Prosperous life you can have. You evolve, take the limits of off of God, and grow therefore accessing the layers of life God has already granted to you. Grandpa Bill also talks about a nutrient rich Cacao Nibs for health, especially brain fog! More too about our SOON to be new product launch and more about Oversoul and dream maifestation also. All in prep for a soon to be interview, with Guest , Michael King from Vitality Herbs and Cly were we will talk about both of these subjects Join us won't you, and please share us! Theobroma cacao, also called the cacao tree and the cocoa tree, is a small evergreen tree in the family Malvaceae. Its seeds, cocoa beans, are used to make chocolate liquor, cocoa solids, cocoa butter and chocolate. The largest producer of cocoa beans in 2018 was Ivory Coast, with 37% of the world total. Keep on this journey of life. Live life to your fullest. If you describe someone as the black sheep of their family or of a group that they are a member of, you mean that they are considered bad or worthless by other people in that family or group.How Does It Feel Being The Black Sheep Of The Family? It's not that you are necessarily disliked by your family; as the black sheep, you could be incredibly loved or yes, incredibly disliked by everyone who shares your DNA. What defines you as the "odd man out" in your tribe could be traits that endear you to your loved ones. But no matter what, embrace who you are. Being like everyone else is boring anyway.What does the Bible say about the black sheep of the family? Jephthah in Judges 10:1-3 was driven away from home by his brothers because he was considered the black sheep of the family. ... He had to keep his word, and he sacrificed his only daughter because of the vow that would cause his brothers not to think of him as a black sheep.Mental illness in a family can skip generations or even be non-apparent throughout a family, though oftentimes it is kept a secret. When there is a family member who struggles with their mental health in a family who is not compassionate or empathetic toward those struggles, that family member becomes the black sheep Here's the Thing MANY WHO JUDGE are seeing themselves in the mirror, hating EVERYTHING AND EVERYBODY don't judge folks FORGIVE AND FORGET=GOOD MEDICINE for The Mind Body & Soul bhsales.vpweb.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bhsales/message

Grandpa Bill-Talks Meditation, how it is, and can be the energy that is latently there every day, no matter WHAT HAPPENS!. So meditation is just a vehicle, a natural process of contacting it. So by doing it each day you give yourself a chance of contacting this energy and giving it to yourself a little more. Repetition-deep breathing focus heart brain coherence and connection. HOPE YOU CONTINUE TO ANSWER HIS CALL. A Prosperous life is meant for you. As you learn how to walk with God always remember His Kingdom is bigger than the world we live in. Our salvation offers adopts rights and privileges we learn to walk in every day. You are a kingdom citizen. Let your life become kingdomized so you don't just read about the Prosperous life you can have. You evolve, take the limits of off of God, and grow therefore accessing the layers of life God has already granted to you. Grandpa Bill also talks about a nutrient rich Cacao Nibs for health, especially brain fog! More too about our SOON to be new product launch and more about Oversoul and dream maifestation also. All in prep for a soon to be interview, with Guest , Michael King from Vitality Herbs and Cly were we will talk about both of these subjects Join us won't you, and please share us! Theobroma cacao, also called the cacao tree and the cocoa tree, is a small evergreen tree in the family Malvaceae. Its seeds, cocoa beans, are used to make chocolate liquor, cocoa solids, cocoa butter and chocolate. The largest producer of cocoa beans in 2018 was Ivory Coast, with 37% of the world total. Keep on this journey of life. Live life to your fullest. If you describe someone as the black sheep of their family or of a group that they are a member of, you mean that they are considered bad or worthless by other people in that family or group.How Does It Feel Being The Black Sheep Of The Family? It's not that you are necessarily disliked by your family; as the black sheep, you could be incredibly loved or yes, incredibly disliked by everyone who shares your DNA. What defines you as the "odd man out" in your tribe could be traits that endear you to your loved ones. But no matter what, embrace who you are. Being like everyone else is boring anyway.What does the Bible say about the black sheep of the family? Jephthah in Judges 10:1-3 was driven away from home by his brothers because he was considered the black sheep of the family. ... He had to keep his word, and he sacrificed his only daughter because of the vow that would cause his brothers not to think of him as a black sheep.Mental illness in a family can skip generations or even be non-apparent throughout a family, though oftentimes it is kept a secret. When there is a family member who struggles with their mental health in a family who is not compassionate or empathetic toward those struggles, that family member becomes the black sheep Here's the Thing MANY WHO JUDGE are seeing themselves in the mirror, hating EVERYTHING AND EVERYBODY don't judge folks FORGIVE AND FORGET=GOOD MEDICINE for The Mind Body & Soul bhsales.vpweb.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bhsales/message

PABLO ALEJANDRO BAUTISTA lic. en derecho nos comparte el interesante tema de la Flor de Jamaica el es productor de tercera generación originario de Tecoanapa Municipio de la Flor de Jamaica, de la región Costa chica de Guerrero. La flor o caliz de jamaica perteneciente a la familia Malvaceae es una planta arbustiva (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.), Conocida comúnmente como: Rosa de Jamaica, Rosa de Jericó, Flor de Jamaica y Jamaica. Es originaria de Asia y África tropical, y actualmente se conoce más de medio millón de especies en el mundo, en algunas regiones las flores son rojas y en otras verdes. Actualmente, China encabeza su producción, seguido de India, Sudán, Uganda, Indonesia, Malasia y en séptimo lugar se encuentra México. Es común en la gastronomía mexicana actual, aunque no es originaria de nuestro país, comprar jamaica mexicana es apoyar a nuestros pequeños productores.a es un cultivo con gran arraigo en el estado de Guerrero, más allá de los aspectos nutritivos, medicinales, refrescantes, etc., los productores la siembran como una tradición cultural. Los municipios donde se cultiva son: Tecoanapa, Ayutla, Juan R. Escudero, Acapulco y San Marcos y en menor escala en San Luis Acatlan y en Cuauhtepec, ubicados en la región Costa Chica y Centro del estado. Los productores de jamaica casi en su totalidad son minifundistas y cuentan con terrenos de temporal, con poca tecnología y generalmente se siembra asociada con maíz, en actualidad la producción de jamaica registra una expansión de la demanda, debido a que han encontrado que favorece la salud en relación a varios padecimientos. El estado de mayor producción de jamaica en el país es Guerrero (con aproximadamente el 75% de la producción), seguido de Oaxaca, Michoacán, Nayarit y Puebla, principalmente, la jamaica mexicana es cultivada por pequeños productores, su cosecha es en forma manual, aumentando el costo de producción que compite con los bajos precios de jamaica importadas, suele ser reconocida por sus propiedades terapeúticas o medicinales, esto se debe a que, como la mayoría de las plantas, concentra múltiples vitaminas, minerales y compuestos bioactivos, con diversas propiedades antioxidantes, antiinflamatorias e antihipertensivas, rica en antioxidantes y evita la hipertensión y el colesterol alto lo que la vuelve cardioprotectora. La flor de jamaica es particularmente rica en hierro y calcio, dos minerales relevantes para la salud, particularmente durante la infancia, adolescencia y la en general edad reproductiva. Por su naturaleza la flor es fuente de fibra, situación que promueve la salud digestiva y cardiovascular, al promover la reducción de colesterol y azúcar en sangre, la jamaica ha demostrado tener efectos anti-hipertensivos, debido a su propiedades diuréticas, laxantes y antibacterianas. La Jamaica además de su uso tradicional en la elaboración de aguas frescas es utilizada en diferentes platillos como quesadillas, ensaladas, mermeladas, ates, etc. En pigmentos como colorante natural en algunos productos alimenticios.

Which Crops Should I Transplant? How do you know if you should transplant or direct seed a certain crop? When trying to grow a successful garden one of the most important factors is deciding whether it is best to transplant or direct seed crops. The difference between transplanting seeds vs direct seeding is with transplants you are starting the seeds in a seed starting tray which allows you to better control the overall environment when they first start growing. While direct seeding plants you are allowing the plants to be exposed to a riskier environment because you can not control the weather conditions and possible pest pressures. Transplant vs. Direct Seed List Beets - BothBroccoli - TransplantBrussel Sprouts - TransplantCabbage - TransplantCauliflower - TransplantCarrots - Direct SeedChard - BothCollards - BothEnglish Peas - BothKale - BothKohlrabi - TransplantLeeks - TransplantGarlic - plant from clovesLettuce - BothMustard/Green Mixes - Direct SeedOnions - TransplantRadish - Direct SeedRutabaga - BothSpinach - Direct SeedTurnipsDirect Seed: Purple Top and White TurnipsTransplant: All Top Turnips Show and Tell Segment On the show and tell segment this week, Greg has edible hibiscus that is known to be easy to grow and drought-tolerant which is ideal for the summer heat. The hibiscus is native to Africa and kin to the okra family (Malvaceae). Hibiscus produces a seed pod that is wrapped with capsicum which is a flower that is self-pollinating. Once you peel the capsicum away you can find the seed pod that you can save seeds for next year. Then, the petals are known as the good part as Mr. Greg likes to say. The petals can be boiled down and make tea, syrup, jam, or regular food coloring. Greg also has a new update on his experimenting with the Microgreens project. He has recently grown the most popular microgreen from his research which is sunflowers. The sunflower microgreen is supposed to have the best flavor out of all the microgreen crops you can grow. The sunflower has more of a nuttier flavor and a little better texture which works great for a garnish or in a salad. With microgreens, it is a one-time cut harvest which means they won't grow back once you cut the plants. Viewer Questions This week Greg and Travis answer lots of viewer questions to help you succeed in growing your own food. The first question they answer is asking for more information related to monocots and dicots. There are several different characteristics between monocots and dicots but it basically just sums up two different types of plants. Cot stands for cotyledon which is in the seed, monocots have one cotyledon, and dicots have two cotyledons. Another way to tell the difference is the two different leaf veins such as monocots have parallel veins and dicots have branching veins. The next viewer question is can you plant a greens mix and leave it to overwinter as a cover crop to help break up hard soils. Greg believes that a cocktail mix like daikon radish and a mustard green would work better to help break up tougher soils. The daikon radish will help bust up those deeper soil levels that are common in clay soils. While the mustard is going to give plenty of foliage at the top and great nematode suppression. Can you start seeds in raised beds then transplant them in the garden? To answer that question, yes you can. Greg mentions that is the best way to grow onions is in a raised bed then transplant them in the ground. When discussing the best way to fertilize carrots, Travis plants his carrots thick on double rows and feeds them pretty well with irrigation especially once the start germinating well. Travis fertilization schedule for carrots is usually just 20-20-20 fertilizer about once a month. Product of the Week Silage Tarp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln9mhWMZ9FU&t=897s

Which Crops Should I Transplant? How do you know if you should transplant or direct seed a certain crop? When trying to grow a successful garden one of the most important factors is deciding whether it is best to transplant or direct seed crops. The difference between transplanting seeds vs direct seeding is with transplants you are starting the seeds in a seed starting tray which allows you to better control the overall environment when they first start growing. While direct seeding plants you are allowing the plants to be exposed to a riskier environment because you can not control the weather conditions and possible pest pressures. Transplant vs. Direct Seed List Beets - Both Broccoli - Transplant Brussel Sprouts - Transplant Cabbage - Transplant Cauliflower - Transplant Carrots - Direct Seed Chard - Both Collards - Both English Peas - Both Kale - Both Kohlrabi - Transplant Leeks - Transplant Garlic - plant from cloves Lettuce - Both Mustard/Green Mixes - Direct Seed Onions - Transplant Radish - Direct Seed Rutabaga - Both Spinach - Direct Seed Turnips Direct Seed: Purple Top and White Turnips Transplant: All Top Turnips Show and Tell Segment On the show and tell segment this week, Greg has edible hibiscus that is known to be easy to grow and drought-tolerant which is ideal for the summer heat. The hibiscus is native to Africa and kin to the okra family (Malvaceae). Hibiscus produces a seed pod that is wrapped with capsicum which is a flower that is self-pollinating. Once you peel the capsicum away you can find the seed pod that you can save seeds for next year. Then, the petals are known as the good part as Mr. Greg likes to say. The petals can be boiled down and make tea, syrup, jam, or regular food coloring. Greg also has a new update on his experimenting with the Microgreens project. He has recently grown the most popular microgreen from his research which is sunflowers. The sunflower microgreen is supposed to have the best flavor out of all the microgreen crops you can grow. The sunflower has more of a nuttier flavor and a little better texture which works great for a garnish or in a salad. With microgreens, it is a one-time cut harvest which means they won't grow back once you cut the plants. Viewer Questions This week Greg and Travis answer lots of viewer questions to help you succeed in growing your own food. The first question they answer is asking for more information related to monocots and dicots. There are several different characteristics between monocots and dicots but it basically just sums up two different types of plants. Cot stands for cotyledon which is in the seed, monocots have one cotyledon, and dicots have two cotyledons. Another way to tell the difference is the two different leaf veins such as monocots have parallel veins and dicots have branching veins. The next viewer question is can you plant a greens mix and leave it to overwinter as a cover crop to help break up hard soils. Greg believes that a cocktail mix like daikon radish and a mustard green would work better to help break up tougher soils. The daikon radish will help bust up those deeper soil levels that are common in clay soils. While the mustard is going to give plenty of foliage at the top and great nematode suppression. Can you start seeds in raised beds then transplant them in the garden? To answer that question, yes you can. Greg mentions that is the best way to grow onions is in a raised bed then transplant them in the ground. When discussing the best way to fertilize carrots, Travis plants his carrots thick on double rows and feeds them pretty well with irrigation especially once the start germinating well. Travis fertilization schedule for carrots is usually just 20-20-20 fertilizer about once a month. Product of the Week Silage Tarp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln9mhWMZ9FU&t=897s  

Podcast episode description: Dr Sarah E J Arnold is a Senior Lecturer in Insect Behavior and Ecology at the Natural Resources Institute (NRI), University of Greenwich, UK, primarily focusing on pest behavior, chemical ecology, and ecosystem services.After completing her PhD in sensory ecology in the Chittka Lab at Queen Mary, University of London, Dr. Arnold joined the University of Greenwich in 2010. Since joining NRI (a specialist research, development and education organization of the University of Greenwich), she has continued to develop her interest in pollinators, studying different aspects of how their environment may influence their behavior and health. She has published in areas including the role of pollen composition and nectar chemistry in pollinator performance, the importance of environmental characteristics of farms in affecting pollinator populations, and different aspects of their foraging and flower-finding behavior. She is particularly interested in how farms and other habitats can be managed to support pollinators’ needs better. As she works on both pest and beneficial insects, she rears various species of insects in the laboratory to explore their behavior and life history. Her work has appeared in international peer-reviewed journals, including papers on flower color evolution, insect ecology, and pollinator and storage pest behavior, and is one of the developers and managers of the Floral Reflectance Database (FReD). One of her latest projects, involving Caribbean fieldwork in conjunction with the University of Trinidad and Tobago and the Cocoa Industry Board of Jamaica - both areas with low yields of high quality fine flavor cacao - investigated the possibility of optimized production of Theobroma cacao via pollination by various Ceratopogonid species. Read on at the project website CocoaPop. More about Dr. Arnold’s work and projects can be accessed here. Podcast RSS Dr. Sarah Arnold. Photo uploaded with permission from Dr. Sarah E J Arnold Themes discussed in this episode:- What pollinates a cacao flower? - Midges are part of the Ceratopogonidae family, a group of of flies measuring 2-3 mm long- Ecology of midges; difficulties of breeding and physical discovery - Pollinator behavior according to country/landscape of origin- Attributes of a good pollinator; pick up the pollen, move to another flower (perhaps on another tree) - Cacao self-incompatibility; meaning it prevents itself from self-fertilization- Shape, odor, and complexity of the cacao flower; appeal for both humans and insects - Diverse family genus of flowering plants, Malvaceae, includes: durian (pollinated by bats), cotton, okra - Plant plasticity - Cacao in greenhouses and botanical gardens; at Kew Palm House in the UK, Theobroma cacao has successfully grown there, pollinated either by midges or another species;“It seems like the (cacao) tree needs the midges much more than midges need the tree.”- Questions she asked in her research: what pollinators are present? How does this population change over the year? And how that might match when the crop is in peak flower? - Samantha Forbes; a colleague from Australia, who was helpful in studies regarding rearing cocoa midges over generations in a laboratory setting. —> For their project, it was the first known time midges from a cacao plantation were bred for months at a time, running over multiple generations. Previously eggs and larvae had been captured and raised to adulthood. - Complications of recreating the bacterial conditions of the farm environment in a lab; mimicking banana pseudostem - Pollinator life-cycles; midges lay their eggs in rotten material, generally the detritus of cacao pods- Pollination rates of the midges; ~5% of the cacao flowers will be successfully pollinated. While they are present, their numbers are not abundant in the wild, however they are apt at transmitting pollen, generally in 1-2x visits to the flower. “...working out the perfect level of pollination to optimize yield and optimize it sustainably from a cocoa farm, is an area of continuing research that is very important at the moment.” - Hand-pollination. Is it viable? - Effect of climate change on biodiversity in pollinators; potential population loss due to drought and heat waves.- Farmers and pollinators — offering habitats, working together - Methodologies for obtaining lab results for odor compounds; most drawing on studies from almost 40 years ago. - Professor David Hall, Professor of Chemical Ecology , and general expert on all things involving the chemistry of scents. - Testing natural floral odor versus a synthetic blend for attractiveness to pollinators. Additional: If research continues — Dr. Arnold says, it will be interesting to see if wild flowers have evolved differently; might they be more disease resistance? Produce higher yields, or will flavor develop distinctly? These things will greatly inform future breeding programs. Dr. Sarah Arnold on a field research trip in a cacao grove. Photo credit: Dr. Sarah E J Arnold

In today’s episode herbalist Heather Irvine gives us an excellent intro to hibiscus. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned herbalist, you’re sure to have some takeaways, enjoy! "There are many sacred, sexy, and fun uses for hibiscus, not even necessarily to be used at the same time." - Heather Irvine About HeatherA former foraging frolicker, who aims at answering some of often asked but tougher questions in herbalism, such as, how herbs work and what are the real versus theoretical safety issues.  Heather was not long ago collecting and growing hundreds of medicinal plant species for her small herbal product line: Giving Tree Botanicals.  www.GivingTreeBotanicals.com.  Now in the heart of Boston, she is offering herbal health consultations, classes and informal one on one herbal mentorship for interested persons who have immersed themselves in one or more aspects of herbalism or related topics and want to continue with guidance, regular one on one instruction and encouragement, with the possibility of attending occasional community-building events with other students. Fits your schedule and starts where you are!   She also teaches Actions and Chemistry for the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, www.VTHerbCenter.org and teaches two for-credit herbal courses, for Johnson State College/Northern Vermont University. She gets a great thrill out of presenting at and simply attending herbal events, from Herbstalk, a bustling educational and community gathering in the Boston area to the annual American Herbalists Guild Symposium and anything in between. She has also begun offering seminars for health professionals, the first of which is called "Supplement Straight Talk" about practical aspects of popular herbs & supplements, and talking to patients about herbs.  Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net 

Okra Varieties Classified in the Malvaceae family, okra prefers warm-weather which makes it perfect for the summer growing season. The guys have tested several okra varieties over the years including Star of David, Cowhorn, Red Burgundy, Clemson Spineless, and Jambalaya. In their trials the Red Burgundy and Jambalaya varieties were the most productive. They do plan on adding more okra varieties in the future. These could include Candle Fire, Louisiana Velvet, Emerald and the Dwarf Green Long Pod okra. Growing Productive Okra The recommended row spacing for okra is 26 to 38 inches. Okra may be transplanted or direct-seeded. Rows should be spaced 28" to 36" apart, although the guys prefer the wider 3' spacing. Plant spacing along the row should be 8-12". Transplanting will require fewer seeds than direct-seeding. When transplanting, you can expect to use about 2 lbs of seed per acre. When direct-seeding, plant seeds 3-4" apart and thin to 8-12". This will usually require about 12-15 pounds of seed per acre. The preferred soil pH for okra is 5.8 to 6.5, which is slightly acidic. Okra prefers a balanced fertilizer at planting. Something like a 20-20-20 or 10-10-10 formulation would work well. The recommended amount is 600-800 pounds per acre, which equates to 13 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft. Aphids and ants can be a major pest issue on okra plants. If you are experiencing ants in your okra, you more than likely you have an aphid problem. Aphids produce honeydew which attracts ants to okra crops. Also, okra is susceptible to parasitic nematode damage. To reduce nematode issues, practice proper crop rotation and plant cover crops like Sunn Hemp, Sorghum Sudangrass, or Mustard. Okra is commercially harvested based on three pod-length classifications: Fancy, Choice, and Jumbo. Fancy pods are around 3.5 inches long, Choice pods are 3.5 to 4.5 inches long, and Jumbo pods are over 4.5 inches long. Fancy and Choice okra pods must be harvested daily to prevent pods from getting too large. Okra plants may be pruned as they are harvested. This will make the area cleaner and easier to harvest in the future. Show and Tell Segment On the show and tell segment, Travis discusses his tomato struggles this year. It was a rough start, but he now has them producing well. The guys perform a taste test two heirloom varieties. They try the Cherokee Purple and the Jubilee varieties. The Cherokee Purple is a dark red, almost purple tomato, while the Jubilee is a yellow to orange tomato. They discuss the primary differences between determinate and indeterminate tomato varieties. Indeterminate tomato varieties will have a slow, steady production over a long period of time. Determinate tomato varieties will produce more tomatoes in a short window. Viewer Questions Segment On the question and answer segment, the guys answer questions about planting fall corn and lowering soil pH. Travis explains that he likes to plant fall sweet corn anywhere from late August to mid-September. If you live in zone 7A, Travis suggests planting at the end of July to early August. It is a good idea to also plant the corn on drip tape to make sure it has plenty of water in the late summer temperatures. Greg says it is easy to raise soil pH, but can be really difficult to lower it. The only option for lowering soil pH is to use elemental sulfur. It is best to always perform a soil test before adding lime to elevate soil pH levels. This will ensure that you don't add too much and over-adjust the pH. Products Mentioned in the Show Hortonova Trellis Netting Spinosad Garden Insect Spray https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMy7Adn2pnA&t=256s

Okra Varieties Classified in the Malvaceae family, okra prefers warm-weather which makes it perfect for the summer growing season. The guys have tested several okra varieties over the years including Star of David, Cowhorn, Red Burgundy, Clemson Spineless, and Jambalaya. In their trials the Red Burgundy and Jambalaya varieties were the most productive. They do plan on adding more okra varieties in the future. These could include Candle Fire, Louisiana Velvet, Emerald and the Dwarf Green Long Pod okra. Growing Productive Okra The recommended row spacing for okra is 26 to 38 inches. Okra may be transplanted or direct-seeded. Rows should be spaced 28" to 36" apart, although the guys prefer the wider 3' spacing. Plant spacing along the row should be 8-12". Transplanting will require fewer seeds than direct-seeding. When transplanting, you can expect to use about 2 lbs of seed per acre. When direct-seeding, plant seeds 3-4" apart and thin to 8-12". This will usually require about 12-15 pounds of seed per acre. The preferred soil pH for okra is 5.8 to 6.5, which is slightly acidic. Okra prefers a balanced fertilizer at planting. Something like a 20-20-20 or 10-10-10 formulation would work well. The recommended amount is 600-800 pounds per acre, which equates to 13 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft. Aphids and ants can be a major pest issue on okra plants. If you are experiencing ants in your okra, you more than likely you have an aphid problem. Aphids produce honeydew which attracts ants to okra crops. Also, okra is susceptible to parasitic nematode damage. To reduce nematode issues, practice proper crop rotation and plant cover crops like Sunn Hemp, Sorghum Sudangrass, or Mustard. Okra is commercially harvested based on three pod-length classifications: Fancy, Choice, and Jumbo. Fancy pods are around 3.5 inches long, Choice pods are 3.5 to 4.5 inches long, and Jumbo pods are over 4.5 inches long. Fancy and Choice okra pods must be harvested daily to prevent pods from getting too large. Okra plants may be pruned as they are harvested. This will make the area cleaner and easier to harvest in the future. Show and Tell Segment On the show and tell segment, Travis discusses his tomato struggles this year. It was a rough start, but he now has them producing well. The guys perform a taste test two heirloom varieties. They try the Cherokee Purple and the Jubilee varieties. The Cherokee Purple is a dark red, almost purple tomato, while the Jubilee is a yellow to orange tomato. They discuss the primary differences between determinate and indeterminate tomato varieties. Indeterminate tomato varieties will have a slow, steady production over a long period of time. Determinate tomato varieties will produce more tomatoes in a short window. Viewer Questions Segment On the question and answer segment, the guys answer questions about planting fall corn and lowering soil pH. Travis explains that he likes to plant fall sweet corn anywhere from late August to mid-September. If you live in zone 7A, Travis suggests planting at the end of July to early August. It is a good idea to also plant the corn on drip tape to make sure it has plenty of water in the late summer temperatures. Greg says it is easy to raise soil pH, but can be really difficult to lower it. The only option for lowering soil pH is to use elemental sulfur. It is best to always perform a soil test before adding lime to elevate soil pH levels. This will ensure that you don't add too much and over-adjust the pH. Products Mentioned in the Show Hortonova Trellis Netting Spinosad Garden Insect Spray https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMy7Adn2pnA&t=256s

Join the wonderful Sara Johnson and me as we reminisce about our recent botanical adventures in Louisiana. Inspired by the possibility of meeting one of North America's rarest iris species, we headed down to the Gulf Coast to take in the sights as well as some warm weather. Along the way we explored cypress/tupelo swamps, hiked long leaf pine savannas, and came face to face with a few gators. Louisiana is home to some incredible plant life and we were very fortunate to meet some of them. This episode was produced in part by Brandon, Hall, Vegreville Creek and Wetlands Fund, Kevin, Oliver, John, Johansson, Christina, Jared, Hannah, Katy Pye, Brandon, Gwen, Carly, Stephen, Botanical Tours, Moonwort Studios, Lisa, Liba, Lucas, Mohsin Kazmi Takes Pictures, doeg, Clifton, Stephanie, Rachelle, Benjamin, Eli, Rachael, Anthony, Plant By Design, Philip, Brent, Ron, Tim, Homestead Brooklyn, Brodie, Kevin, Sophia, Brian, Mark, Rens, Bendix, Irene, Holly, Caitlin, Manuel, Jennifer, Sara, and Margie.NOTE: The Tung tree (Vernicia fordii) mentioned in this episode is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae, not a member of Malvaceae.

The dichotomous key for Abutilon sonorae in Arizona Flora says, “stems and petioles sparsely to copiously hirsute…”. I miss being copiously hirsute.

Desert Rosemallow is the official common name I think, though I see it called Coulter’s Hibiscus as well. The latter…

Can a plant be identified solely from a photograph? Yes, and Larry Dorr discusses an instance where one photograph led to 1,000 word scientific manuscript.

Volume: Nymphaeaceae 1864-1865By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Polygalaceae 1865-1877By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Nelumbonaceae 1860By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Nymphaeaceae 1865By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Capparidaceae 1881By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Ilioneae (Aquifoliaceae), Rhamnaceae 1867-1881By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Malvaceae, Sterculiaceae 1861-1867By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Caryophyllaceae 1841-1898By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Magnoliaceae 1863-1876By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Cruciferae 1861-1867By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Papaveraceae 1860-1881By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Nelumbonaceae 1858-1864By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Portulacaceae 1851-1867By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Cistaceae, Violaceae [undated]By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Ranunculaceae 1841-1875By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Nelumbonaceae, Nelumbium 1835-1860By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Anonaceae, Berberaceae 1848-1876By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library

Volume: Nymphaeaceae 1855-1865By: Engelmann, George, 1809-1884Contributed By: Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H. Raven Library