Uses: Sustainable Food Source, Fodder Native to: Southeastern AsiaIpomoea Aquatica: Exploring the Nutritional and Environmental Benefits of Water Spinach In the realm of sustainable food, Ipomoea aquatica, commonly known as water spinach or kangkong, has emerged as a fascinating plant with immense potential. This aquatic vegetable, native to Southeast Asia, has gained popularity worldwide due …
Uses: Edible, Fodder, Cleans Wastewater Native to: Tropical Americas Canna Edulis: Exploring the Culinary Delights of the Edible Canna Lily One fascinating plant is Canna edulis, commonly known as the edible canna lily. While most people are familiar with the ornamental varieties of canna lilies, few are aware of the culinary potential of this remarkable …
Ducks have an extremely diverse pallet. In their native areas, which is to say, all over the world near fresh water, ducks have been known to eat pond plants and fish, frogs, slugs, and many other things that won’t interest a chicken. Here at Eat The Sand, our Pekin ducks have been seen eating lizards, …
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is a beautiful aquatic plant known for its vibrant green leaves and striking purple flowers. However, it is not uncommon for water hyacinth to turn yellow, which can be a cause for concern among gardeners, environmentalists, and those who appreciate the plant’s aesthetic value. In this post, we will explore the …
Uses: Fodder, Edible, Textile, Biofuel Native To: South America, primarily Brazil Known as the Terror of Bengal due to its prolific nature. Water hyacinth is a beloved plant at Eat The Sand, because it grows quickly and is an extremely nutritious food source. It is well received by the rabbits and the ducks, and during …
Colocasia esculenta Uses : Edible, Aquaculture. Native to : Unknown. Naturalized to tropical areas worldwide. Yes, this is the same ordinary bulb that can be purchased at the big box stores in the springtime. It can be grown anywhere, just about, that has at least seven months of warm weather. It can grow in just …