I have a recipe for Moambe Stew from the Congo and it requires a cup of Palm Butter however, I have not been able to find it anywhere. Therefore, what can I use instead that will result in a similar texture and taste? Or, better yet where can I find Palm Butter? I have looked in places like Fresh Market and international food stores but I don't seem to be able to find it.
What can I use as an acceptable substitute for Palm Butter or where can I buy it?
I have been searching online for a substitute since I found some Nigerian recipes calling for it and have had no luck so far.
Reply:The only substitution I saw was on this link. However getting the ingredients looked pretty hard to get as well.
http://www.congocookbook.com/soup_and_st...
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Friday, November 18, 2011
What type of palm trees grow best in the desert sun of Arizona?
Specifically I'm looking to put short palm trees on my front lawn, probably no higher than 6-7 feet. And want to know what types of palms work best in direct sunlight all day. Just to give me some options.
What type of palm trees grow best in the desert sun of Arizona?
do you know what USDA zone you're in?
for sure you can grow california desert palms (washingtonia filifera) but they're gonna get a heckuva lot bigger than 6 or 7 feet.
dwarf palmettos are probably going to be hardy enough for you, though they're more common in the southeast where it's wetter.
phoenix robellini is a dwarf date palm that doesn't get much bigger than 7 or 8 feet but they're not very cold tolerant. if it dips below freezing for long periods of time, you'll probably have to protect it or it'll go belly up.
What type of palm trees grow best in the desert sun of Arizona?
do you know what USDA zone you're in?
for sure you can grow california desert palms (washingtonia filifera) but they're gonna get a heckuva lot bigger than 6 or 7 feet.
dwarf palmettos are probably going to be hardy enough for you, though they're more common in the southeast where it's wetter.
phoenix robellini is a dwarf date palm that doesn't get much bigger than 7 or 8 feet but they're not very cold tolerant. if it dips below freezing for long periods of time, you'll probably have to protect it or it'll go belly up.
How do I know if my palm tree is dead?
I planted a precious palm tree in the summer. It was doing great! Now that it is cold and icy I've noticed that it is turning brown but it is still standing. Should I take it out or give it a chance?
How do I know if my palm tree is dead?
[WiseBonza is correct]
You don't have to wait to find out whether alive or.....
Simply use your fingernail [or carefully, with a knife edge] to Lightly scrape the outside skin of your Palm's trunk.
If you see Green, it's alive.
Reply:Give it a chance. as the leaves get older, they fall to the sides and turn brown. You can remove those. If it has no green leaves, then it may be dead, but palm trees are tough, so wait until spring to be sure.
Reply:no , give it a chance . you'll it's dead if new fronds don't appear from the centre ( and time won't allow you to determine this ; i.e they can be real slow particularly in the dormant period of winter )
it takes a bit to kill off a palm , and unless you've got palm borer in your plant ( which in all honesty , in your neck of the woods , are beyond remote possibility ) indeed I'd be a monkeys uncle if there is anything wrong with your palm proper .
but like anything , anything is possible , but if you are thinking of
spraying the palm , do not , absolutely not spray with white oil , you will lose it for sure and certain . p.s did you buy it from a nursery or a supermarket ? reason i ask is that plants grown under certain conditions and then end up in air - conditioning , find themselves adapting to those conditions , and vice - versa .
it does have an affect
my advice is hang in there and wait and watch . good luck .
Reply:You did not say where you live.
Palm tree do not grow naturally where there is frost.
On Palm trees, when the heart of the palm, the place where new fronds sprout is injured, like in a hurricane, the palm will die.
I imagine when frost kills the heart of the palm it will also die.
If after planting the tree did not get enough water for the roots to establish themselves, the fronds will turn brown.
Reply:I would find the newest emerging frond and tie a colored string at the base of it. Check to see if the string moves upward. I'd leave it alone until spring.
p.s. Some palms DO survive in temperate climates. I live in zone 6 and I have 3 varieties: Mediterranean windmill palm, needle palm and saw palmetto. They are in protected spots, but they survive.
Others can be used (with luck!) as die-back perrenials, like Chinese fan palm.
Reply:The leaves are going to die off for winter, but the trunk is where the life is at. If the trunk is alive, then the tree is okay. My guess is it's okay.
If it's not a thick trunked palm, then you can scratch the trunk. If it's still green inside, it is alive.
Good luck.
Reply:i'd cut it back, and wait till next summer to see what happens. palm's are for tropical climates. next time you might want to cover it with a blanket or something to try to hold in every bit of heat that you can
Reply:Palm trees normally live year round do they not? And in proper weather conditions (eg islands) they dont die. I have not seena ny of my palm trees die where do you live canada?rofl?
How do I know if my palm tree is dead?
[WiseBonza is correct]
You don't have to wait to find out whether alive or.....
Simply use your fingernail [or carefully, with a knife edge] to Lightly scrape the outside skin of your Palm's trunk.
If you see Green, it's alive.
Reply:Give it a chance. as the leaves get older, they fall to the sides and turn brown. You can remove those. If it has no green leaves, then it may be dead, but palm trees are tough, so wait until spring to be sure.
Reply:no , give it a chance . you'll it's dead if new fronds don't appear from the centre ( and time won't allow you to determine this ; i.e they can be real slow particularly in the dormant period of winter )
it takes a bit to kill off a palm , and unless you've got palm borer in your plant ( which in all honesty , in your neck of the woods , are beyond remote possibility ) indeed I'd be a monkeys uncle if there is anything wrong with your palm proper .
but like anything , anything is possible , but if you are thinking of
spraying the palm , do not , absolutely not spray with white oil , you will lose it for sure and certain . p.s did you buy it from a nursery or a supermarket ? reason i ask is that plants grown under certain conditions and then end up in air - conditioning , find themselves adapting to those conditions , and vice - versa .
it does have an affect
my advice is hang in there and wait and watch . good luck .
Reply:You did not say where you live.
Palm tree do not grow naturally where there is frost.
On Palm trees, when the heart of the palm, the place where new fronds sprout is injured, like in a hurricane, the palm will die.
I imagine when frost kills the heart of the palm it will also die.
If after planting the tree did not get enough water for the roots to establish themselves, the fronds will turn brown.
Reply:I would find the newest emerging frond and tie a colored string at the base of it. Check to see if the string moves upward. I'd leave it alone until spring.
p.s. Some palms DO survive in temperate climates. I live in zone 6 and I have 3 varieties: Mediterranean windmill palm, needle palm and saw palmetto. They are in protected spots, but they survive.
Others can be used (with luck!) as die-back perrenials, like Chinese fan palm.
Reply:The leaves are going to die off for winter, but the trunk is where the life is at. If the trunk is alive, then the tree is okay. My guess is it's okay.
If it's not a thick trunked palm, then you can scratch the trunk. If it's still green inside, it is alive.
Good luck.
Reply:i'd cut it back, and wait till next summer to see what happens. palm's are for tropical climates. next time you might want to cover it with a blanket or something to try to hold in every bit of heat that you can
Reply:Palm trees normally live year round do they not? And in proper weather conditions (eg islands) they dont die. I have not seena ny of my palm trees die where do you live canada?rofl?
What brands of lotion are out there that do not contain any palm oil?
I love lotion, for hands, face and body. I refuse to stop using it. I just want to find ones that are better for the environment and more specifically do not contain palm oil. Ones available in Canada would be most ideal. Thanks!
What brands of lotion are out there that do not contain any palm oil?
This seems painfully obvious, but... why not read the labels when you're purchasing lotion next time???
Reply:That is a really stupid answer. In addition to reading labels before I make purchases I am also looking for palm oil free products that others have used and can recommend. Report It
Reply:I am aware that Lush is working to get their products palm oil free, as well as free of other nasties as well. They've got a soap based on sunflower, rapeseed and coconut oils. It seems to be rather hard to make soap cheaply without palm oil. I don't know anything about their lotions or hand creams, but from their own marketing, they seem to work along the same philosophy, if not the same set of ingredients.
What brands of lotion are out there that do not contain any palm oil?
This seems painfully obvious, but... why not read the labels when you're purchasing lotion next time???
Reply:That is a really stupid answer. In addition to reading labels before I make purchases I am also looking for palm oil free products that others have used and can recommend. Report It
Reply:I am aware that Lush is working to get their products palm oil free, as well as free of other nasties as well. They've got a soap based on sunflower, rapeseed and coconut oils. It seems to be rather hard to make soap cheaply without palm oil. I don't know anything about their lotions or hand creams, but from their own marketing, they seem to work along the same philosophy, if not the same set of ingredients.
How do you trim a queen palm?
My husband and I just bought a house that has a nice queen palm out front. The outer fronds are mostly brown and dead, but the newer growth is nice and green. We're assuming we just need to trim the older fronds. What is the best way to do this? Is there some special technique that's needed? Do we cut them all the way down to the base? Any help is appreciated!
How do you trim a queen palm?
Just cut them off... As close to the trunk as possible
Reply:Your local County Extension Horticulture Agent will be able to help you. County extension offices are a valuable resource especially if you are new to the area and need landscape advice. Search for: Your state Cooperative Extension (i.e.Texas Cooperative Extension) and then look for the link to county offices to find your local county agents.
Good luck
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How do you trim a queen palm?
Just cut them off... As close to the trunk as possible
Reply:Your local County Extension Horticulture Agent will be able to help you. County extension offices are a valuable resource especially if you are new to the area and need landscape advice. Search for: Your state Cooperative Extension (i.e.Texas Cooperative Extension) and then look for the link to county offices to find your local county agents.
Good luck
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How do I dig up a Palm Tree in my backyard?
The palm tree is fairly young...only 12 feet high. It was 4.5 feet high when planted 8 years ago by the previous home owner. I need to replant it so I can put an above ground pool in my backyard.
How do I dig up a Palm Tree in my backyard?
If you want to transplant it(12 feet by yourself? ) you'll need to dig your new hole first for transplanting. You'll need to start digging all the way around the trunk aboout 1 foot away. Then try to dig underneath the palm until it rocks. Try to get as much dirt with the roots as you can when you dig it up. That will make it's transition easier. You might need a helper or a dolly(handtruck)to transfer it to it's new home. Plop it in it's new hole and add some compost. You might need to stake it for awhile in case it's windy.
And I would only transplant it if it has sentimental value or is a rare palm. In SoCal, palms are a "dime a dozen" and come up in the cracks in the sidewalk.
Good luck :-)
Reply:try www.gardenmessenger.com they have loads of groups to join I am sure they can help you.
Reply:Try using a shovel
How do I dig up a Palm Tree in my backyard?
If you want to transplant it(12 feet by yourself? ) you'll need to dig your new hole first for transplanting. You'll need to start digging all the way around the trunk aboout 1 foot away. Then try to dig underneath the palm until it rocks. Try to get as much dirt with the roots as you can when you dig it up. That will make it's transition easier. You might need a helper or a dolly(handtruck)to transfer it to it's new home. Plop it in it's new hole and add some compost. You might need to stake it for awhile in case it's windy.
And I would only transplant it if it has sentimental value or is a rare palm. In SoCal, palms are a "dime a dozen" and come up in the cracks in the sidewalk.
Good luck :-)
Reply:try www.gardenmessenger.com they have loads of groups to join I am sure they can help you.
Reply:Try using a shovel
How do I plant a SAGO PALM SEED?
I have recently got a few (4) Sago Palm Plant Seeds. I am not sure how to really plant them if someone could help me out, i dont know if it is suppose to be the tip pointed up or down.
How do I plant a SAGO PALM SEED?
The seeds germinate easily with two tricks. Seed orientation is not important. You have to be sure to remove all of the pulp from the seeds (which may already have been done), then soak the seeds for two or three days, changing the water daily. There are germination inhibitors in the pulp which will leach out in the water. Then you need to scarify or nick the seeds. On one end of a seed, using a sharp knife, cut a piece of the seed coat off of the seed. The seed will not germinate until the seed coat rots enough to allow water to enter the seed. As you will see, sagos have very hard seed coats, so this happens slowly without nicking the seed. I germinated some last year and just planted nice full gallon pots a couple of weeks ago. I think it took about a month for the seeds to germinate in warm weather.
Reply:Tip up,but soak them overnight in warm water,then plant in a mix of potting soil, sand, and vermiculite(for outdoors) or perilite.Don't put any fertiliser in them,they won't need it for a few years.
How do I plant a SAGO PALM SEED?
The seeds germinate easily with two tricks. Seed orientation is not important. You have to be sure to remove all of the pulp from the seeds (which may already have been done), then soak the seeds for two or three days, changing the water daily. There are germination inhibitors in the pulp which will leach out in the water. Then you need to scarify or nick the seeds. On one end of a seed, using a sharp knife, cut a piece of the seed coat off of the seed. The seed will not germinate until the seed coat rots enough to allow water to enter the seed. As you will see, sagos have very hard seed coats, so this happens slowly without nicking the seed. I germinated some last year and just planted nice full gallon pots a couple of weeks ago. I think it took about a month for the seeds to germinate in warm weather.
Reply:Tip up,but soak them overnight in warm water,then plant in a mix of potting soil, sand, and vermiculite(for outdoors) or perilite.Don't put any fertiliser in them,they won't need it for a few years.
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