Edible Acacia Wattle Seeds-16 Packets-Bush Tucker-Survival Garden Fruit Tree

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Seller: aussiecitrus ✉️ (5,219) 99.9%, Location: Toogoom, QLD, AU, Ships to: AU, Item: 233870566513 EDIBLE ACACIA WATTLE SEEDS-16 PACKETS-BUSH TUCKER-SURVIVAL GARDEN FRUIT TREE.

The Mega Edible Wattle Pack!

We are proud to offer a superior collection of

sixteen (16) of Australia's tastiest edible Wattle seed species.

5 seeds from each great species!

Wattles are an Australian icon. Not only are they beautiful

trees, they are also nitrogen fixing, great pollen suppliers for bees and many have very

tasty and nutritious edible seeds and some have sweet sap which forms like

sugar sacs.

The sap may be eaten out of hand or mixed with water to

make a sugary cool and refreshingly Aussie drink!

By dark roasting wattle seed you will release the most

delicious of nutty/coffee aromas and makes a fabulous

nutritional addition to sauces, beverages, chocolate and

desserts.

Your imagination is your limit! Take a look at all the varieties below!

S o a p b u s h W a t t l e

(Acacia holosericea)

Also known as karntawarranginy, which is the Aboriginal

plant name in the language of the Kija people from the

Northern territory.

S o a p b u s h W a t t l e is particularly important

bush food, as it has edible seeds and sap!

The wood is used for spear shafts.

A spectacular foliage plant, native to northern Australia

, S o a p b u s h W a t t l e is a small shrub/tree with bluish-

grey/green leaves, which are 'frosted' with a waxy coating.

The flowers are bright yellow, followed by

masses of curly seed pods, which are referred to as soap

and tend to remove dirt from the skin when crushed in

the hands.

E v e r - B l o o m i n g W a t t l e

(Acacia retinodes)

An excellent bush tucker fruit tree, it produces seeds of

excellent taste! Pods are also edible when green and

roasted!

Sap is also most likely to be edible as it is eaten by

marsupials.

Currently the most sought after acacia seed, planted on a massive scale for the bushfood industry and has replaced Acacia victoriae, as the latter is too tho r ny .

Commonly known as Wirilda and Silver wattle, E v e r -

B l o o m i n g W a t t l e is an attractive, ornamental shrub to

small tree with slender, pale green leaves and fragrant

yellow flowers.

U m b r e l l a W a t t l e

(Acacia oswaldii)

Also known as Ram's Horn, used for its EXTRA LARGE edible high protein seeds. Densely foliaged shrub or tree, 1 - 8m high. Found in all mainland states except NT.

A very long lived species, (several decades), widespread but rather uncommon throughout north-western Victoria, mainly in calcareous sands or loams.

C l u b l e a f W a t t l e

(Acacia hemignosta)

An important tree, used for its edible seeds and sap by indigenous tribes of the Kimberleys.

Known by the indigenous names : 'purrurnji', 'warrayayi' or 'purruru'.

Tree or sometimes shrub 3–10 m high. Bark normally rough and corky. Circular shaped flowers in large groups, bright golden in colour. Scattered occurrences in northern Australia from the Kimberley, W.A. through N.T. to Cape York area, Qld. Grows in sandy soils in flat or undulating country, and in heavier soils close to creeks, mostly in open woodland.

K n i f e - l e a f w a t t l e

(Acacia cultriformis)

Known as the knife-leaf wattle, dogtooth wattle, half-moon

wattle or golden-glow wattle.

Makes an excellent BUSH TUCKER tree and is only one of

many fine EDIBLE wattles.

Rich in pollen, the flowers are edible and are an ingredient

used in some fritters.

R a s p b e r r y J a m W a t t l e

(Acacia acuminata)

An important tree, used for its tasty edible seeds and sap by indigenous tribes.

Acacia acuminata, commonly known as the raspberry jam tree, fine leaf jam, "raspberry jam" or jam tree, Acacia acuminata grows as a tall shrub or small tree.

In ideal conditions it may grow to a height of ten metres, but in most of its distribution it does not grow above five metres.

The lemon yellow flowers are held in tight clusters, with flowering occur late winter to spring. The pods are light brown and flattened and are present during summer.

G u n d a b l u e y W a t t l e

(Acacia victoriae)

Also known as 'Elegant wattle', 'Prickly wattle', 'Gundabluey', 'Bramble wattle', 'Elegant acacia'.

Traditional indigenous people used A. victoriae as a food source.

Seed pods were collected from the trees when ripe, the seed was separated and then pound and ground into a flour.

The flour was mixed with water and baked in the coals to make 'Johnny cakes'.

M u l g a W a t t l e

(Acacia aneura)

A very long lived species; 200 plus years.

An exceptional bush tucker species with VERY TASTY EDIBLE SEEDS.

One of the most common and useful trees in outback Australia.

Also known as 'kurrku', 'artitja', 'wanari', 'ititja', in the traditional language

of the indigenous people who used it as a food source.

Providing; seed, gum, honeydew and 'apples'.

Seed pods were collected from the trees when ripe, the seed was separated and then pound and ground into a paste which tastes like peanuts.

The 'gum' which occasionally oozes from wounds in the stems is candy hard on the outside and syrupy sweet within.

'S a l t W a t t l e'

(Acacia ampliceps)

A great bush tucker wattle, also known as 'Salt Wattle, 'River or Spring Wattle'.

Known by the indigenous names; Yirringan or Yiringan (Kurrama, Yindjibarndi, Ngarluma),

Nyuuwily, NyiWily or Munturu (Nyangumarta) and Nyuuwily (Putijarra).

Murray ' s Wattl e

Acacia murryana

The plant is a traditional food for the native Australians and has potential as a cultivated and also wild-harvested food. The wood is a very good fuel. The tree flowers freely and can be grown as an ornamental.

The seed of many Acacia species, including this one, is edible and highly nutritious, and can be eaten as a fairly major part of the diet.

B r i s b a n e W a t t l e

(Acacia fimbriata)

Commonly known as the fringed wattle or Brisbane golden wattle.

It is native along much of the east coast of Australia.

The plant is a traditional food for the native Australians and has potential as a cultivated and also wild-harvested food.

The roasted seed is highly regarded and has been said to taste like chocolate and hazelnut.

C o le' s W a t t l e

(Acacia colei)

An excellent variety it grows on a wide variety of soils from pure sand to heavy clay. It thrives on wasteland and hardpans where regular crops cannot be grown.

Edible Acacia seeds have long served as a food source for Australian Aboriginal peoples.

The nutritious seeds of the edible Acacia plants often are parched and ground into a meal for baking. Seeds have also served as sources of a coffee substitute.

C o r i n d a W a t t l e

(Acacia laccata)

Acacia laccata is a shrub belonging to the genus Acacia.

It is native to a small area in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

It blooms from July to August producing yellow flowers.

The seeds are collected and ground into flour to make johnny cakes.

K a l k a r d i

(Acacia elachantha)

Easy to establish in the field, show excellent survival and produce heavy seed crops within two years of planting.

Edible Acacia seeds have long served as a food source for Australian Aboriginal peoples. The nutritious seeds of the edible Acacia plants often are parched and ground into a meal for baking. Seeds have also served as sources of a coffee substitute.

H a l l ' s C r e e k W a t t l e

(Acacia cowleana)

A medium to fast growing shrub with yellow flowers in winter.

It can be eaten in the same ways as other small legume seeds and is also ground into a powder then used as a flavouring in desserts or as a nutritious supplement to pastries and breads.

P i n d a n W a t t l e

(Acacia tumida)

Indigenous Australians used the truck of young trees to fashion spears and boomerangs. The green seed pods were also cooked over coals and the seeds then eaten.

Fully ripened black seeds were also ground into flour mixed with water and consumed as a paste or cooked and eaten as a damper. Other traditional uses include making string from the bark and using the gum exudate as a food source.

What will I receive?

You will receive a collection of 5 fresh seeds from each species.

Propagation

Native seeds often respond well to smoke treatment, which also acts as a natural

fungicide.

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Smoke infused Vermiculite is a great potting media additive and is often

needed for germination of native seeds. Simply sprinkle the smoked vermiculite

media on top of your seed raising mix and then sow seeds as required.

Simple and easy - Water in after planting!

Please research all of the species and find the best propagation method that suits

your needs. Some seeds benefit from pre-treatment by the use of hot water treatment or

scarification.

Please research all of the species and find the best propagation method that suits your

needs.

Postage

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  • Condition: For applicable seed products. Our seeds are stored in a controlled environment and supplied by the most respected commercial seed merchants in Australia, who supply nurseries and the agricultural sector. Seed germination is directly related to the necessary conditions that are required by the seed to germinate and seed will sprout only once the correct conditions are met. It is the buyers choice to use or disregard recommended propagation information we supply and customers are actively encouraged to research their own propagation methods and build upon any information already supplied by the seller. By purchasing you agree not to leave negative feedback for any purchase and that you are wholly responsible for seed propagation success rate and you agree that the seller bears no responsibility for the performance of seeds once they leave our premises due to the many factors that influence seed germination and the unforseen ways in which they are ultimately used by you the customer.
  • Origin: Native
  • Climate: Cold, Dry, Sub-tropical, Temperate, Tropical
  • Propagation difficulty: Easy to moderate
  • Growth rate: Fast growing
  • Propagation methods: Smoke treatment/hot water/scarification
  • Other features: Screening/soil stabiliser/Nitrogen fixing
  • Flowers: White/yellow
  • Aspect: East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
  • Soil Type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
  • Growth habit: Shrub/tree
  • Soil pH: Acidic
  • Season of Interest: Spring
  • Watering: Light
  • Unit Type: Unit
  • Special features: Bush tucker
  • Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
  • Foliage: Evergreen
  • Unit Quantity: 16 packets
  • Room: Outdoor

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