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Title: Chaya - Tree Spinach $10 (plus shipping if necessary)
Post by: RodneyS on June 24, 2017, 11:31:38 AM

Popular in Latin America, Chaya is a high protein leafy green.
Very nutritious, it is drought tolerant & low maintenance.
Leaves must be boiled for 3-5 minutes before eating, as they contain hydrocyanic glycosides.
Fish & animals love eating it, too!
Goes dormant during Winter, but grows vigorously in warm weather.
1 gallon
(https://s9.postimg.cc/svs4vsf97/chaya.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/svs4vsf97/)

Title: Re: Chaya - Tree Spinach $10 (plus shipping if necessary)
Post by: RodneyS on June 05, 2022, 03:46:34 PM

Have a 1 gal ready

Title: Re: Chaya - Tree Spinach $10 (plus shipping if necessary)
Post by: Pokeweed on June 07, 2022, 08:24:11 AM

I got Chaya from Rodney 2yrs ago. It is the most vigorous Chaya I've ever had. Highly recommended! D

Title: Re: Chaya - Tree Spinach $10 (plus shipping if necessary)
Post by: RodneyS on June 07, 2022, 02:24:17 PM

Quote from: Pokeweed on June 07, 2022, 08:24:11 AM

I got Chaya from Rodney 2yrs ago. It is the most vigorous Chaya I've ever had. Highly recommended! D

Thanks, Pokester.  My tilapia love chowing down on boiled chaya.  I assume chickens, quail and other animals will love it, too

Title: Re: Chaya - Tree Spinach $10 (plus shipping if necessary)
Post by: Thrive Seed on August 01, 2022, 10:48:11 AM

Do you think it needs to be boiled before giving to chickens? Thanks

Title: Re: Chaya - Tree Spinach $10 (plus shipping if necessary)
Post by: RodneyS on August 28, 2022, 06:52:23 PM

I would believe so, due to the cyanogenic glycosides.  Chopping the leaves up prior to boiling will help dispel the cyanide faster, too.

Title: Re: Chaya - Tree Spinach $10 (plus shipping if necessary)
Post by: CeeJey on March 01, 2023, 07:12:57 AM

Hey Rodney, do you have chaya cuttings available this year?