I have some papaya trees that have sprouted from my compost heap! Looks like I'm going to have quite a crop of fruit too.
As for the wild purslane, it pops up everywhere in my yard. I had no idea it was something I could maybe eat!
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Purslane is great with eggs and also with red meat. It tastes like a cross between spinach and parsley and has the texture of okra.
That's interesting. I didn't know it was edible!
I have some dried papaya seeds that I need to get in the ground. Are they easy to germinate?
I imagine they must be. I have 5 or 6 trees that popped up from my compost heap. Mind you, there must have been dozens of seeds there in the first place!
Ok I have around 20 ish seeds. I'll give them a try in some post-mix soil.
I see you are in California, so i think they should grow well for you. I just popped out and took this shot with my iPhone. A few are on the ground, but I hope these will grow to maturity!
That is a beautiful papaya tree. I would love the fruit and shade from a beauty like that!
Well, I have a good supply, as i haven't weeded in a while!
Cook some up and give it a try! The leaves and stems are edible, I chop them into manageable pieces to saute.
For presentation, the leaves can be plucked off of the stems and cooked separately.
I'll have to do a purslane recipe when mine is more mature.
Will do! I will go foraging in my backyard later!