Description: You will receive 100+ Achiote (Annatto) seeds. Free shipping with Ebay Standard Envelope ( seeds will be sealed inside a plastic bag in a coin envelope inside a normal letter envelope, so it will have 3 layers of protection) USPS Ground Advantage available for $3.99 (Faster shipping and better tracking updates) Achiote is a distinctive shrub or small tree in the family Bixaceae. The tree grows 6-10 meters tall, although it is recommended to keep it pruned. Is identifiable by its bright white to pink flowers wich form in clusters of five at the ends of branches, as well as by its fruits, clusters of red-brown seed pods covered in soft spines. The seeds are used as a dye mainly to color food. It can also be used as an expectorant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. These qualities make achiote a versatile ally against a range of ailments, from skin infections to digestive disorders. Climate: Direct SunGermination: 25 - 35 daysDepth: 1/2"Distance: 5-6'Harvest: 6 months after germinating After your purchase, you can send me a message if you want printed planting instructions and tips.
Price: 5.99 USD
Location: Comerio, Puerto Rico
End Time: 2024-11-30T05:28:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Climate: Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
Common Name: lipstick tree, achiote, annatto, atsuete, bija, urucum, achiotill
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Color: Brown, Green, Multicolor, Orange, Red
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt, Must be Well Draining
Brand: Fresh
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Soil pH: Prefer neutral and slightly alkaline
Type: Tree Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Genus: bixa
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Air Purifying, Deciduous, Draught Resistant, Edible, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Flowering
Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate
Country/Region of Manufacture: Puerto Rico
