{"product_id":"indisk-pebertrae-zanthoxylum-rhetsa-fro-10-stk","title":"Indian pepper (Zanthoxylum rhetsa) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZanthoxylum rhetsa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indisk pebertræ, rhetsa-peber (unofficial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian prickly ash, Rhetsa pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"440\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"460\" data-start=\"440\"\u003eZanthoxylum rhetsa\u003c\/em\u003e is an aromatic tree from South and Southeast Asia, where it grows in forests and open landscapes in, among other places, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Indonesia. The species belongs to the same genus as Sichuan pepper and Japanese pepper, but differs in its \u003cstrong data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"696\"\u003epowerful, warm, and distinctly spicy aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is found primarily in the fruit husks, leaves, and bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"798\"\u003eThe plant develops as a small to medium-sized tree or a large, often thorny shrub. The leaves are pinnate and highly aromatic when rubbed or crushed. Small, inconspicuous flowers are followed by fruits that open when ripe, revealing dark seeds surrounded by the aromatic fruit husk used as a spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"798\"\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"798\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1167\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003eZanthoxylum rhetsa\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003efull sun to light partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1266\" data-start=\"1234\"\u003ewell-drained but nutrient-rich soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"1269\"\u003econsistent moisture during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1332\" data-start=\"1303\"\u003ewarm and protected conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1334\"\u003eThe species is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1360\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003eheat-loving\u003c\/strong\u003e and tolerates only very light frost. In Denmark, it is therefore best grown as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1445\" data-start=\"1429\"\u003epotted plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that can stay outdoors during the summer months and be overwintered in a bright, frost-free location. The temperature should preferably be kept above \u003cstrong data-end=\"1566\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003e10–12 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plant tolerates pruning and can be kept compact, which makes it well-suited for container culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1334\"\u003eCultivation from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1334\"\u003eSeeds of \u003cem data-end=\"1721\" data-start=\"1701\"\u003eZanthoxylum rhetsa\u003c\/em\u003e have the best germination rate after a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1779\" data-start=\"1751\"\u003eshort cold stratification\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can help break seed dormancy. NOTE: We have already cold-stratified the seeds in advance. For best results, we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1907\" data-start=\"1853\"\u003esoaking the seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1951\" data-start=\"1910\"\u003eoptionally 4–8 weeks of cold stratification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1990\" data-start=\"1954\"\u003esowing in a well-drained soil mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"1993\"\u003etemperature of 20–25 °C after stratification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"2044\"\u003eGermination can be uneven and take \u003cstrong data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003eseveral weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is normal for the genus. Young plants grow steadily and develop both thorns and aromatic leaves early on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"2044\"\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"2044\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2253\" data-start=\"2233\"\u003eZanthoxylum rhetsa\u003c\/em\u003e is traditionally used in South Asian cuisine and local medicine. The aromatic fruit husks are used as a spice with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2420\" data-start=\"2376\"\u003ewarm, citrusy, and slightly numbing taste\u003c\/strong\u003e, related to Sichuan pepper but often stronger and more rustic in character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"2502\"\u003eAs a plant, it is particularly interesting for collectors of useful plants and exotic spice trees. It combines \u003cstrong data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2607\"\u003eornamental value, fragrance, and culinary use\u003c\/strong\u003e and is an exciting alternative to the more well-known Zanthoxylum species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"2502\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2746\" data-start=\"2726\"\u003eZanthoxylum rhetsa\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the curious and patient grower who wishes to cultivate a tropical pepper tree from seed – with botanical character, aromatic depth, and historical application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54651258896652,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Zanthoxylumrhetsa.jpg?v=1769381209","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/indisk-pebertrae-zanthoxylum-rhetsa-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}