Growing 100+ different vegetables, fruits and edible plants at la Vista Lodge

On January 2020 we are growing more than one hundred (102!) different edible vegetation at our Food Forest Garden at Rosheen Crescent 17 in Plettenberg Bay. While not all are old enough to produce fruit they are still growing and getting established in the Garden.

There are over 20,000 species of edible plants in the world yet fewer than 20 species now provide 90% of our food. However, there are hundreds of less well known edible plants from all around the world which are both delicious and nutritious.

Growing your own produce allows you to harvest when the food is at its very best. Commercially grown produce often lacks nutrients.

Here is a complete list of our edible vegetation. (Last Update January 20th 2021).

1) Chilis 🌶
2) Pawpaw / Papaya
3) Merigold (Edible Flower)
4) Nasturtium (Edible Flower)
5) Spekboom
6) Blueberries
7) Fig
8) Grapes
9) Orange
10) Mango
11) Pineapple
12) Strawberries
13) Pepino Melon
14) Guava
15) Passion Fruit
16) Gape Gooseberry
17) Banana
18) Tomatoes
19) Nectarines
20) Pineapple Sage
21) Basil
22) Macadamia Nuts
23) Thyme
24) Oregano
25) Mint
26) Spinach
27) Fennel
28) Rosemary
29) Peppers
30) Lemons 🍋
31) Brambles
32) Artichokes
33) Kei Apple
34) Bush Beans
35) Carrots 🥕
36) Avocado 🥑
37) Butternut
38) Sage
39) Broccoli
40) Eggplant
41) Kale
42) Lettuce
43) Wild Arugula
44) Rocket
45) Camomile
46) Bay Leaf
47) Sunflower
48) Perennial Basil
49) ChuChu / Chayote
50) LemonGrass
51) Pak Choi
52) Beetroot
53) Okra
54) Green Peas
55) Red Cabbage
56) Baby Spinach
57) Lettuce
58) Red Onions
59) Potatoes
60) Lime
61) Apple
62) Begonia
63) Spring Onions
64) Brown Onions
65) Apricots
66) Tomatillos
67) Asparagus
68) Almonds
69) Plums
70) Pears
71) Pomelo Marsh
72) Naartjies
73) Moringa
74) Apricots
75) Chives
76) Peaches
77) Parsley
78) Borage
79) Cauliflower
80) Garlic
81) Hibiscus (tea)
82) Red Treviso
83) Coriander
84) Sweet Potatoe
85) Field Pumpkin
86) Winter Squash
87) Radish
88) Corn
89) Wild garlic
90) Lavender (tea)
91) Roses (edible flowerbuds)
92) Cherry Guava
93) Broad Beans
94) White Cabbage
95) Brussels Sprouts
96) Lemon Verbena
97) Celery
98) Olive
99) Raspberries
100) Pomegranate
101) Habanero Chili
102) Jalapeño Chili

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