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From: rcooke@OAVAX.CSUCHICO.EDU (RON COOKE)
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In article <1993Jan12.000445.7782@lgc.com>, jrm@lgc.com (John Moore) writes:
>Does anybody know where I can get seed for some "epazote".
>
>It's an herb that looks like cilantro but tastes much different. 
>
>The herb is used in tortilla soup, corn husk, chilaquiles, and the like.
>
>Any info would be appreciated.
>-- 
>*-------------------------------------------------------------*
>*    John R. Moore           Landmark Graphics Corporation
>*    15150 Memorial Drive    Houston, TX 77079-4304
>*    jmoore@lgc.com          (713)-560-1080


Here are some sources:

Horticultural Enterprises
PO Box 810082
Dallas, TX 75381

Plants of the Southwest
3950 W.New York Drive
Tucson, AZ 85745

Cat. $1.00

Richters
Goodwood, Ontario
Canada, LOC 1AO

Cat. $2.50

Ron and Lucy Cooke
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RON COOKE,CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-CHICO
CHICO, CA 95929-0210
RCOOKE@OAVAX.CSUCHICO.EDU


Article 12844 of rec.gardens:
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In article <1993Jan12.000445.7782@lgc.com> jrm@lgc.com (John Moore) writes:
>Does anybody know where I can get seed for some "epazote".
>
>It's an herb that looks like cilantro but tastes much different. 
>
>The herb is used in tortilla soup, corn husk, chilaquiles, and the like.

Isn't it great.  I got to love it when I lived in Guatemala for a few 
months.  It is also known as "American wormseed" because it was used as 
a vermifuge.  Botanical name is _Chenopodium ambrosiodes_.  

We have seeds available: Packet/$1.25, 1g/$7, 10g/$29 (Canadian funds). 


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Conrad Richter                     richter@gpu.utcs.utoronto.ca
Richters Herbs                     71550.3411@compuserve.com
Goodwood, ON L0C 1AO Canada        Tel 416-640-6677 / Fax 416-640-6641


Article 12948 of rec.gardens:
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Epazote seeds can be purchased from Nichols garden supply in Oregon. They are
not easy to germinate, but since there are so many of them, some invariably
make it.

Yes, the plant is weedy (fast growing). It is in the same genus (Chenopodium)
as Lambs Quarter, or Pigweed. BUT if you yank Epazote up, it won't return from
root buds.

The strange rust, if it was dark red (not brown) on the leaves, is due to a
plant virus, not a rust fungus. Chenopodium is often infected by that virus
which starts as red spots on leaves, then can produce entire red sectors on the
leaves.

I have found the largest Epazote plants around local horse stables. Good source
of leaves for summer bean dishes, not to mention seeds to spread around my
garden.


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Does anybody know where I can get seed for some "epazote".

It's an herb that looks like cilantro but tastes much different. 

The herb is used in tortilla soup, corn husk, chilaquiles, and the like.

Any info would be appreciated.
-- 
*-------------------------------------------------------------*
*    John R. Moore           Landmark Graphics Corporation
*    15150 Memorial Drive    Houston, TX 77079-4304
*    jmoore@lgc.com          (713)-560-1080


Article 12887 of rec.gardens:
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In my experience, epazote seed takes some time to germinate. I had some come
up in a pot 2 years after sowing. Once it starts, though, look out! You've
got it in every crack in the sidewalk.

chris


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In article <1453300108@igc.apc.org> 
ecologycntr@igc.apc.org (Ecology Center) writes:
>In my experience, epazote seed takes some time to germinate. I had some come
>up in a pot 2 years after sowing. Once it starts, though, look out! You've
>got it in every crack in the sidewalk.

The chenopods are a "weedy" genus and it's funny how "weeds" are often
difficult to germinate, another example being purslane. I find that if
sown right on the surface and exposed to bright light, perhaps even
direct sunlight, they germinate readily in a week or so. Also, most
small seeded plants need nutrients right away after germination so some
slow release or organic fertilizer should be added to any sterile
potting mixes for these types. Epazote does grow slowly at first while
it's putting out big roots and it may only grow a foot the first year,
but soon becomes a three foot shrub or so after that. It can be easily
pruned to restrict size.


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epazote grows as far north as USDA zone 3, but the flavor isn't the same
unless you get those long, hot, dry winters. The plant will overwinter
in at least zone 9, perhaps further north: abundant seed set in the
plant's first year ASSURES you of a lifetime supply :) :(

chris



