Austromyrtus Dulcis (Midgen/Midyim Berry) - EDIBLES- 25 Seeds

“Austromyrtus Dulcis”

“Midyim Berry”  

Sprouting: 21-28 days. 

Harvest: Late Summer-Autumn. 

Austromyrtus Dulcis, “Midgen Berry” or “Midyim”, is native to eastern Australia, particularly in New South Wales and Queensland.  Handling a range of soils and climatic conditions, Midgen is an adaptable shrub for a variety of situations, making it a popular modern horticulture choice. While Austromyrtus Dulcis will grow in colder climates, it will appreciate shelter from frost such as growing under a shady tree canopy.
A spreading heathland shrub to 2m tall.  The white flowers are followed by white, edible berries covered in dark spots that give the berries a mauve look.  Midgen berries are popular traditional ‘bushtucker’, eaten by indigenous Australians and non-indigenous people. The berries are sweet-tasting and aromatic, with a pleasant gingery flavour and are described by some as “melt-in-the-mouth “. 

The Chakra Garden can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. 

Always seek advice from a professional before eating or using a plant medicinally. 

*** due to quarantine restrictions and costs, we do not sell to WA, Tas, or International buyers.

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