Was doing some research this morning, and found this very interesting link.
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/gardens/1
It pertains to gardening from a historical aspect.
So, how did gardening in NZ begin?
Of course there would have been the Maori crops that were growing when the Europeans came. I guess they dined on kumara, taro, and cabbage trees whilst their own potatoes, cabbages and similar grew...
I can see why it may have annoyed local iwi. It would annoy me also, to have new people moving in next door and raiding my garden!! And with all the new European plants, I am picking that new garden diseases and invading insects arrived. No such thing as quarantine then?...
I am fascinated by the Maori way of Lunar planting. I know it is done in other cultures too, it sounds very interesting... so Im doing some more research.
Loving our Urenika potatoes. They are the first of my maori potatoes Ive tried growing... must look for others. Its about using what grows well, and they most certainly are worth the space - theyre are super tasty and look great (purple!)
Well thats it for now. Will write more as I research and find out more...
Have a good day!!!
E B
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Showing posts with label Maori Potato. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maori Potato. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
A Quick Link... Storing your Maori Potato
Have just had a wee fossick under the soil, to see how my Maori Potato are coming along.
Sure enough, theyre starting to do their thing.
I cautiously anticipate a good crop, as everything I grew last year went straight back into well dug and composted soil, and have full sun. Just as they like... fingers xed!
Mine are purple - Urenika - very dark and were very yam or kumera like in shape. Im guessing they will be a little larger this year, having had a bit longer to grow... I hope they taste as good as they look, theyre quite pretty!
Was wondering how to store my Maori Potato once theyre out - I will replant some, but it would be nice to have them available if I can store them successfully for some time over the Winter... Im learning NOT to procrastinate and leave these things, so here is a link so we are prepared in advance *grin*
HOW TO STORE YOUR RIWAI
I also found 2 other articles online that I want to bring here together
- A collection of Maori Potato Varieties
An interesting article on Maori Potatoes, How to and Planting by the Moon
So thats it for now... Keep Planting!
Over and Out!
EB
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Sure enough, theyre starting to do their thing.
I cautiously anticipate a good crop, as everything I grew last year went straight back into well dug and composted soil, and have full sun. Just as they like... fingers xed!
Mine are purple - Urenika - very dark and were very yam or kumera like in shape. Im guessing they will be a little larger this year, having had a bit longer to grow... I hope they taste as good as they look, theyre quite pretty!
Was wondering how to store my Maori Potato once theyre out - I will replant some, but it would be nice to have them available if I can store them successfully for some time over the Winter... Im learning NOT to procrastinate and leave these things, so here is a link so we are prepared in advance *grin*
HOW TO STORE YOUR RIWAI
I also found 2 other articles online that I want to bring here together
- A collection of Maori Potato Varieties
An interesting article on Maori Potatoes, How to and Planting by the Moon
So thats it for now... Keep Planting!
Over and Out!
EB
XX
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