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Nutmeg Seed (Myristica Fragrans) Spice fresh organic

Nutmeg Seed (Myristica Fragrans) Spice fresh organic

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Nutmeg Seed (Myristica Fragrans) Spice fresh seeds   

 

The Nutmeg Tree, or Pala, is a small tropical evergreen tree native to the "Spice Islands" of Indonesia. Myristica Fragrans is the main source of the spices nutmeg and mace. These plants prefer warm & humid conditions. The leaves are dark green & glossy, & the spring flowers are beautiful! The Nutmeg is also deliciously fragrant.


The Nutmeg fruit has a green exterior that splits open when it’s ripe, revealing its edible red pulp that is called Mace which is used as a spice. Inside the pulp of each fruit is 1 large 1 - 1 1/2" nutmeg seed. The Nutmeg seeds are called Nutmeg, a spice that is typically used ground or grated. Nutmeg is included in a huge number of dishes worldwide. It is very versatile, & is used for flavoring everything including meats, potatoes & other veggies, rice & soups, in beverages like Caribbean Rum Punch & as a drink topping, made into juice, candied or used in other deserts & baked goods & jams, & in Tortellini. The in US, it is the main spice used in pumpkin pies!


Additional Details:
All seeds will come in a resealable plastic zip lock bag with a label featuring a color photo of the plant, planting instructions, & details such as height, spacing, & light requirements for easy growing. If stored properly, your seeds can last for years! All seed packs contain fresh, 100% true named seeds - there are no fillers or other weeds or seeds mixed in. Many have been harvested by hand & all of our seeds have been tested for germination.

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