Mo Long

Cultivating the Mo Long Camembert Flavor Plant from LEGBA means embracing a
respectful agriculture and discover unsuspected flavors in the heart
of your garden. Let yourself be tempted by this taste experience and
unique botanical, and enrich your garden with its cheese aromas and
of its exotic beauty.

  • Plante Goût Camembert de LEGBA: Mo Long, L'Épice Végétale - LEGBA
  • Plante Goût Camembert de LEGBA: Mo Long, L'Épice Végétale - LEGBA
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LEGBA Camembert Flavor Plant: Mo Long, The Vegetable Spice

LEGBA Camembert Flavor Plant: Mo Long, The Vegetable Spice

€14,00 EUR
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Discover with LEGBA the Paederia lanuginosa Mo Long Plant, a culinary marvel offering surprising aromas of Camembert once the leaves are crushed. Cultivated in permaculture, this fast and creeping ornamental vine will enrich your garden with its beauty and unique flavors.

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Plant available from April to the end of October

Detailed Description and Benefits

The Paederia lanuginosa Mo Long Plant, known for its aromas of
well made Camembert, is a fast growing creeping vine,
with red foliage veined with green and downy. In addition to being a
beautiful ornamental plant, Mo Long is used in Vietnam as a spice,
vegetable and in traditional medicine, offering a wealth of
flavors and uses.

How to cultivate it? Growing guide

  • Soil : Adapts to any type of deep, drained and well-nitrogenated soil, from acidic to slightly calcareous pH.
  • Exposure : Prefers full sun for optimal development.
  • Humidity : Requires regular watering to keep the soil moist.
  • Temperature : Sensitive to cold, this perennial plant must be protected or brought in at the end of autumn.

Did you know? (Discover exciting stories!)

In Vietnam, Mo Long is very popular in the markets, particularly in
Hanoi, where it is used in a variety of recipes
traditional, mixing its leaves with eggs, tofu, salt and
onions to create exquisite and aromatic dishes.

FAQs

  1. Is the Camembert Flavor Plant edible in Europe?
     In the absence of studies on its safety, it is not officially
    recognized as edible in France, although used culinaryly
    elsewhere.
  2. How do you grow the Camembert Flavor Plant in permaculture?
     At LEGBA, we favor natural balance and diversity, without
    no chemicals, attracting beneficial insects for a
    healthy, self-regulating garden.
  3. Can you grow Mo Long indoors?
    Yes, with enough light and heat it can be grown indoors during the cold months.
  4. What are the medicinal uses of Mo Long?
     Traditionally used for various ailments, including pain
    joints and digestive disorders, but a medical consultation
    is recommended before any therapeutic use.
  5. What are the methods of multiplying Mo Long?
     It can multiply by division of tufts or by spontaneous sowing, facilitating its propagation.
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