Katuk is a nutritious leaf vegetable from Asia that grows as a small upright bush. The plants do best with at least some shade. The leaf is reported to have about 15% protein.
Plant: Katuk
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Roles:
- Food Producing
Shrub
Human Uses:
- Edible Seeds
- Edible Leaves
Shade Tolerance:
- Open Canopy
- Medium Shade
Hardiness:
Zone 10b to Zone 11b
Full Height:
2.50 m
Annual Rainfall:
Full Width:
0.50 m
Native Origin:
- Southeast Asia
Native Habitat:
Tropical Forest
Native Niche:
Shrub
Exposure:
- Morning Sun
- Setting Sun
Soil:
- Sandy Soil
- Forest Loam
Shadow:
- Light Shadow
Form:
Umbrella
Root Zone:
Shallow
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