I don't recall having eaten homegrown yam. Maybe when my Grandmother was alive... I am not sure.
But what do you know, I am planting them in my garden. It was given by my Mother a few months ago and it seems to be growing well. I am just not sure when to harvest it.
A few months ago, I visited the Zenxin organic farm in Johor. The Tour Manager was kind enough to allow me to take some cuttings of Sweet Potato leave and Malabar Spinach which I propagated successfully. Incidentally when I was there, a chili plant was growing by the side and I could not resist taking a few fruit home. I successfully planted it and this species is super spicy and aromatic. I absolutely adore it! Its great eating fresh chili padi whenever I want it and however much but with restraint because I don't want to waste any. Its my favorite thing to eat with anything and everything.
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| Chili Padi plant - It has taken many months but it is at last fruiting loads |
Chili Padi - Very tiny but spicy
I currently have a few more seeds which I am going to plant. Hopefully I can ensure that there will not be any interruptions of Chili Padi supply when this particular one dies of a natural death.
I love chili padi!
ReplyDeleteThe leaves of the yam look like lilies. I love the variety of plants you can grow in your land.
Your cili padi plant will look like a Christmas tree when many of them turn red. Your yam look very healthy. Wish we can grow yam here too.
ReplyDeleteMrs Bok: Thanks for coming by. I am happy to be experimenting.
ReplyDeleteMalay-Kadazan girl: My chili plant is not doing that well. Unfortunately. My yam looks healthier.