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Grihvatika Knowledge Centre

Goals: Grow food

Resurrection Fern (संजीवनी), Selaginella bryopteris
Ginger

The same trick as turmeric, in slightly more shade and slightly less time.

Resurrection Fern (संजीवनी), Selaginella bryopteris
Mango Ginger

A curcuma that smells of raw mango — the pickle rhizome of the east.

Resurrection Fern (संजीवनी), Selaginella bryopteris
Ajwain Leaf

Thick scented leaves on a succulent stem; one plant fills a windowsill pot for years.

Resurrection Fern (संजीवनी), Selaginella bryopteris
Lemongrass

A clump of scented grass that mosquitoes avoid and tea drinkers cannot do without.

Resurrection Fern (संजीवनी), Selaginella bryopteris
Mint

Grows from a cutting in a glass of water. Keep it in its own pot — it will take over any other.