توضیحات
Akebia quinata, commonly known as chocolate vine, five-leaf chocolate vine, or five-leaf akebia, is a shrub that is native to Japan, China and Korea, commonly used as an ornamental / edible plant in the United States and Europe In its native habitat, it is often found on hills, in hedges, on trees, along forest edges and streams, and on mountainous slopes
The fruit contains a sweet soft pulp resembling a white dragon fruit, eaten primarily in Japan as a seasonal delicacy. The rind, with a slight bitter taste, is used as vegetable, stuffed with ground meat and deep-fried.
Often eaten fresh, the Akebia fruit is best after it fully opens naturally on the vine. the seeds are very bitter. They are discarded by spitting out or simply swallowing them whole. The fruit can be processed into jams, jellies, drinks and even added to smoothies or ice-creams
Akebia prefers sandy soils with good drainage, and regular watering, though it is drought resistant. This species is considered hardy in all of the United Kingdom and Europe (down to -15 to -20 °C). In the US, it suitable for hardiness zones 4–9
Germination
To germinate Akebia quinata seeds, start by cold moist stratifying to break dormancy and promote uniform germination. To stratify, place the seeds in a moist paper towel or sphagnum moss inside a sealed plastic bag and refrigerate them for about 2-3 months. After stratification, prepare a well-draining seed starting mix, such as a combination of peat moss and perlite, and fill a container with it. Plant the stratified seeds about 1/4 inch deep in the potting mix, spacing them apart to allow room for growth. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged by misting or watering lightly whenever the surface begins to dry out. Place the container in a warm, brightly lit location with temperatures around 70-75°F (21-24°C). Germination typically occurs within 4-6 weeks, but it can take longer. Once the seeds have sprouted and developed several sets of true leaves, they can be transplanted into larger pots or directly into the garden, ensuring they receive adequate sunlight and water as they continue to grow.
آکبیا یا پیچ شکلاتی میوه‌ی بومی ژاپن است که گل‌هایی کوچک و سه گلبرگ دارد که به رنگ‌های بنفش و قهوه‌ای دیده می‌شوند.
میوه آکبیا طعمی شبیه طعم دراگون فروت دارد یعنی آبدار با کمی شیرینی ملایم است
این میوه در جنگل‌ها، دامنه‌ها و ارتفاعات ۳۰۰ تا ۱۵۰۰ متری مناطق کوهستانی ژاپن رشد می‌کنند.
از پودر یا عصاره آکبیا برای درمان بیماری‌های کبد، کلیه و گوارش استفاده میشود.
میوه تازه آن به صورت خام خوری یا در تهیه دسر و نوشیدنی استفاده میشود.
بذر تازه این گیاه کمیاب رو میتونید از بانک بذر جنوب تهیه کنید.
