Aralia Elata Saplings, Hime Ukogi Seedlings, 2 Seedlings, No. 7

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This listing is for 2 seedlings of Hime Ukogi from Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, as shown in Photo 2.

These seedlings were propagated by cuttings last year and have well-established roots.

Ukogi is a traditional vegetable in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, also known as edible hedges.

[About Hime Ukogi]
It is said that in the Edo period, Lord Uesugi Yozan recommended planting ukogi as hedges, stating that the thorns provide security, and it can also be used as emergency food. This is how the planting of ukogi began in this region.
The type eaten in Yonezawa is called Hime Ukogi, and its young shoots that emerge from March to June and young leaves from May to September are used. It was originally brought to Japan for medicinal purposes, but due to its hardiness and ability to grow in barren land, it came to be planted in gardens and as hedges.

It has a refreshing, slightly bitter taste and can be prepared in various ways, making it a popular ingredient in local cuisine such as tempura, ohitashi (blanched greens), kiri-ae (dressed salad), and ukogi rice. Ukogi is rich in calcium, iron, and vitamin C, and also contains vitamin B2.

[About Shipping]
The seedlings will be removed from their pots, the soil lightly removed, kept moist, and shipped via YuYu Mercari便.
Please note that leaves and roots may be trimmed for packaging, and leaves or insects may be present. Thank you for your understanding.

Delivery is generally expected the day after shipping, or the day after that.
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Shipping will be simple, using recycled materials.

These are plants grown by an amateur in a home garden.
Insects may be present.

There is a possibility that branches or leaves may break during delivery,
but we cannot be held responsible. Please understand this.

Plants change daily, so their condition is not always as shown.
We ask for your understanding before purchasing.

As these are amateur-grown plants, please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfection.

I work during the day, so it may take time to reply to comments or ship items.

Thank you for your understanding before purchasing.

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