QAUZUY GARDEN 5 Katuk (Sauropus Androgynus) Seeds Star Gooseberry, Sweet Leaf | Non-GMO Heirloom Shrub Seeds | Edible Tender Fast-Growing Vegetable

Feature. Sauropus androgynus, also known as katuk, star gooseberry, or sweet leaf, grown in 10-11 (USDA), is a shrub grown in some tropical regions as a leaf vegetable. Highly nutritious. Katuk is a very healthy perennial green; it has higher concentrations of protein, calcium, iron, vitamins A and C, and many other nutrients than spinach. The leaves are taken as food, either raw or cooked, Taste. Sauropus androgynus is a easy to grow perennial plant that provides nutritious greens throughout the year. The raw leaves have been described as having a slightly nutty or pea like flavor. Sun. When growing a Katuk shrub, it will do best in a shaded area, just like the understory of the rainforest it is native to, but it will also do well in full sun provided you keep the soil damp. Soil. Katuk will tolerate acidic soil, heavy clay soils, shade and frequent pruning of its young shoots. young shoots are tender and tasty.