{"product_id":"kawakawa","title":"Kawakawa","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew native plants carry as much cultural weight as kawakawa (Macropiper excelsum). Its heart-shaped leaves, often peppered with insect holes, are actually a good sign rather than a flaw, a signal that the plant is doing its job within a healthy ecosystem. Kawakawa holds a sacred place in Māori culture and is one of the most widely used plants in rongoā, traditional Māori medicine, which makes growing your own a meaningful addition to a native garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a plant for the shadier, more sheltered parts of the garden. Kawakawa wants moist, rich soil and protection from harsh sun and wind, more like the understorey of a native forest than an open bed. Given those conditions, it settles in well and produces small berries that birds are quick to find, adding another layer of value beyond its cultural significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have a damp, shaded corner that's struggled to support much else, kawakawa could be exactly the plant to bring it to life, both visually and in terms of the wildlife it supports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing and Growing Kawakawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKawakawa seed loses viability fairly quickly once in storage, so it's best sown while fresh. It will germinate without any pretreatment, but 4 weeks of cold stratification beforehand will speed things up and help even out germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow between October and December, with germination best at a soil temperature of 18 to 22°C. Germination typically takes 30 to 60 days. Plants reach 1 to 3 metres in height and generally take 3 to 4 years from transplanting to become well established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination Capacity: Seed has been sustainably foraged and has not undergone commercial seed cleaning or grading. Natives can be erratic germinators and \u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ;\" lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003enaturally low in germination capacity. Check expected germination rate under Product Information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings Seeds NZ","offers":[{"title":"50 seeds","offer_id":49194572316980,"sku":"L4059.pkt","price":6.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 seeds","offer_id":49194572448052,"sku":"L4059.250sdsW","price":12.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 seeds","offer_id":49194572349748,"sku":"L4059.500sdsW","price":22.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 seeds","offer_id":49194572382516,"sku":"L4059.1000sdsW","price":38.05,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500 seeds","offer_id":49194572415284,"sku":"L4059.2500sdsW","price":76.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0555\/6276\/files\/L4059-W.png?v=1784374826","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/kawakawa","provider":"Kings Seeds NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}