The new Ulam Raja

ulam raja seedling
protected with a pair of coconut husks

the husks really age.
they wouldn't last another season,
all coming back to the soil as humus..,
completely decomposed

 The plant has been straining itself to sprout the last flower, therefore time for that ulam raja to go is up. The last standing ulam raja was then pulled out. I have been collecting ulam raja seeds as the flowers dried up. A few has been germinated and transplanted at a suitable location, at the edge of coleus. Four of them are growing to the fourth leaf. The young seedlings are protected by the aging coconut husks. That will do, to deter neighbour's cat from meddling with the little seedlings. It is much easier for both of us to move around as we do the daily chore of watering, so as not to trample on them.

There are spare seeds in a small plastic container.
In a month time, I wish to germinate a few more
so that we have steady supply of
ulam raja shoots for salad.


Any body wish to try growing ulam raja?

Bangchik

Putrajaya, Malaysia.