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Teff is a cereal of African origin with very small grains. Its culture is ancestral, it has been shown that it was cultivated by the Egyptians at the time of the Pharaohs. It is the basic ingredient in the preparation of injera, a kind of pancake characteristic of Ethiopian cuisine, and Tella beer, a traditional Ethiopian beer. Its grains are gluten-free, which makes it an ideal cereal for people who must follow a gluten-free diet. Teff produces an abundance of tiny grains.

Sorghum is grown mainly in Africa and Asia for these edible grains, as a cereal. This variety, with its shiny grains in beige, brown, red or even black hues, can also be used to form magnificent ornamental bouquets. But that's not all! Once the grains have been harvested, the remaining stems can turn into a useful biodegradable broom. Variety obtained from Witches' Brooms.

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Similar to the cultivation of maize

Camelina, also called bastard flax or German sesame, was once cultivated as a food source for humans and animals. Indeed, this annual herbaceous plant, cultivated in Europe, has allowed the production of fodder and oil for more than 3000 years. Used in particular as a green manure, the camelina is gradually making a name for itself again. Its honey-bearing yellow flowers produce seeds whose oil, very rich in omega 3, gives it growing popularity in the health departments. In addition, its powerful root is very popular for loosening soils that are too compact. Note you can make brooms!

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High temperatures can affect flowering.

Sesame has been cultivated since the dawn of time, so much so that the wild plant is no longer found. Archaeological excavations have nevertheless revealed that sesame seeds and oil were part of the Chinese pharmacopoeia, there is 5,000 years old, and from India 7,500 years ago. Black sesame seeds are rich in iron, magnesium, manganese, copper and calcium. Rich in antioxidants, black sesame is also much rarer than white, plant it and harvest its seeds ... heated in a pan, a delight!
Its growth is indeterminate, in fact its seeds do not all ripen at the same time. Check the plants regularly between July and October to harvest, ripening from the bottom up like fava beans. Overall 90 to 120 days then 30 days of drying

Cats like to eat grasses: in addition to containing several vitamins, folic acid and fiber, the grass helps to purge their system and evacuate the hairs that they swallow by licking their coat. And best of all...they leave your precious plants alone during this time.
Plant at any time of year in a small, well-moistened pot.

Psssst: It's important to note that oatmeal for cats differs from catnip, which is a separate plant in the mint family and often causes a euphoric reaction in cats. We also sell catnip!