1 NUTMEG TREE Seed Myristica Fragrans Pala MACE Fruit Nut Pumpkin Pie Spice
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 desserts & baked goods & jams, & in Tortellini. In the US, it is the main spice used in pumpkin pies!
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NAME: Nutmeg Tree
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Myristica Fragrans
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COLOR: Light Yellow Flowers / Green - Red - Brown Fruit
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PLANT SEEDS: At 75 - 85F
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BLOOM TIME: Spring
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HARVEST: Fall
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HARDINESS ZONE: 9 - 11
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PLANT HEIGHT: 40'
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PLANT SPACING: 40'
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LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun - Part Shade
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SOIL & WATER PREFERENCES: Average
QUANTITY: 1 Seed
