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African Diaspora Collection Bundle – A Heritage-Rich Collection of Heirloom Plants!
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African Diaspora Collection Bundle – A Heritage-Rich Collection of Heirloom Plants!

$49.95
$49.95

The African Diaspora Collection Bundle is a curated selection of eight culturally significant plants that have been cultivated for generations across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas. This collection celebrates traditional foodways, herbal medicine, and sustainable agriculture, offering plants that are both nutritious and deeply rooted in cultural history.

Each plant in this collection is proudly grown with True Love Seeds, ensuring the preservation of ancestral plant knowledge and food sovereignty within African-descended communities.

What’s Included in the Collection?

🌿 Peppermint – A bold, aromatic herb used for teas, digestion, and natural insect repellent. (Individually $8.95)
🌼 African Marigold – A vibrant, pollinator-attracting flower with traditional uses in medicine and ceremonies. (Individually $10.95)
🌿 Scent Leaf (African Basil) – A highly aromatic clove basil, essential in West African cuisine and traditional medicine. (Individually $8.95)
🍅 Plate de Haiti Tomato – A rare, deeply ribbed Haitian heirloom tomato, perfect for Creole dishes, sauces, and fresh eating. (Individually $11.95)
🌶 Trinidad Pimento Pepper – A mild, aromatic Caribbean seasoning pepper, prized for rich flavor without the heat. (Individually $11.95)
🌿 Fenugreek – A nutrient-packed herb, used for culinary and medicinal purposes in African, Middle Eastern, and Indian traditions. (Individually $9.95)

📌 Why You’ll Love This Collection:

🖤 Honors African & Caribbean Food Traditions – A tribute to the enduring legacy of the Diaspora.
🌱 Perfect for Culinary & Medicinal Use – Grow fresh ingredients for cooking, herbal teas, and natural remedies.
🐝 Supports Biodiversity & Pollinators – Helps bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects thrive.
🌞 Ideal for Small Gardens & Containers – All plants can be grown in pots, raised beds, or traditional gardens.
💲 Special Bundle Price: $49.95 (Save over $10 compared to individual pricing!)

📌 Growing Tips for Container Gardening:

Yes! All plants in this collection thrive in containers, making them perfect for urban gardeners, patios, and small spaces.

🪴 Pot Size: Use 10-12 inch pots for herbs and flowers; 5-gallon pots for tomatoes and peppers.
🌿 Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix with compost.
💧 Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging.
🌞 Light: Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight or LED grow lights indoors.
✂️ Pruning: Frequent harvesting promotes bushy growth and a longer harvest season.

The African Diaspora Collection Bundle is more than just a selection of plants—it’s a living connection to history, culture, and the wisdom of generations past. Bring these powerful plants into your home and keep the traditions alive through flavor, healing, and sustainability! 

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Plate de Haiti Tomato – A Rare, Heirloom Treasure from the African Diaspora Collection!

Plate de Haiti Tomato – A Rare, Heirloom Treasure from the African Diaspora Collection!

Plate de Haiti Tomato is a historic Haitian heirloom variety known for its large, deeply ribbed, red-orange fruits with a rich, slightly tangy flavor. Traditionally grown in Haitian gardens and Creole cuisine, this tomato is perfect for sauces, soups, roasting, and fresh salads. With its high productivity and heat tolerance, it thrives in warm climates, producing abundant, flavorful fruits all season long. This cherished variety is part of the African Diaspora Collection, grown in collaboration with True Love Seeds, celebrating the resilience, culture, and culinary traditions of Haiti and the African diaspora. Why You’ll Love It: 🍅 Deeply Ribbed, Flavorful Fruits – Perfect for cooking, canning, and fresh eating.🌿 Traditional Haitian Heirloom – A vital part of Creole cuisine and food heritage.☀️ Heat-Tolerant & High-Yielding – Thrives in warm climates with continuous fruiting.🐝 Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.🖤 Part of the African Diaspora Collection – Grown with True Love Seeds, honoring ancestral farming traditions. Growing Tips: 🌞 Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours per day) 💧 Water: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained 🌱 Spacing: 24-36 inches apart for proper airflow ⏳ Harvest: 75-85 days from transplant; pick when deep red-orange for best flavor Plate de Haiti Tomato – Container Growing Tips 🍅🪴✨ Yes! Plate de Haiti Tomatoes can be grown in containers, making them perfect for urban gardeners, patios, and small spaces. Here’s how to grow them successfully in a container: 🪴 Pot Size: Use a 5-gallon (or larger) container for optimal root development.🌿 Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix with compost.💧 Watering: Keep soil evenly moist—avoid waterlogging.🌞 Light: Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight or LED grow lights indoors.🛠 Support: Use a tomato cage or stake to support the plant as it grows.✂️ Pruning: Remove lower leaves and suckers to improve airflow and encourage fruiting. The Plate de Haiti Tomato seed packet features a beautiful, hand-drawn illustration by local artist Jasmine Carolyn Hamilton, bringing this historic Haitian heirloom to life with vibrant colors and intricate details. Her artwork honors the rich cultural legacy of Haitian agriculture, making this seed packet not only a source of nourishment but also a piece of art that celebrates the African Diaspora Collection. 

$11.95
$11.95
Peppermint – A Refreshing Heirloom from the African Diaspora Collection!

Peppermint – A Refreshing Heirloom from the African Diaspora Collection!

Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) is a highly aromatic and versatile herb, cherished for its cooling, refreshing flavor and medicinal properties. Traditionally used in African, Caribbean, and Indigenous healing practices, peppermint is known for its digestive benefits, calming effects, and invigorating scent. The leaves are commonly used for teas, homemade syrups, essential oils, and natural remedies. This variety is part of the African Diaspora Collection, grown in collaboration with True Love Seeds, preserving the rich agricultural traditions of African and Afro-Caribbean communities. Why You’ll Love It: 🌱 Powerful, Refreshing Flavor – Great for teas, drinks, and culinary use.🌿 Medicinal & Cooling Properties – Supports digestion, relieves headaches, and soothes sore muscles.🐝 Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies while repelling harmful insects.☀️ Fast-Growing & Hardy – Thrives in various conditions with minimal care.🖤 Part of the African Diaspora Collection – Grown with True Love Seeds, celebrating ancestral herbal traditions. Growing Tips: 🌞 Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours per day) 💧 Water: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained 🌱 Spacing: 12-18 inches apart for proper airflow ✂️ Harvest: Pick fresh leaves regularly to promote continuous growth ⚠️ Note: Peppermint is highly invasive and spreads rapidly through underground runners. It should be grown in containers to prevent it from overtaking garden beds. Peppermint – Container Growing Tips 🌿🪴✨ Yes! Peppermint thrives in containers, making it perfect for urban gardens, patios, and indoor herb gardens. 🪴 Pot Size: Use a 12-inch or larger pot to contain its rapid growth.🌿 Soil: Well-draining potting mix with compost for added nutrients.💧 Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.🌞 Light: Needs at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight or LED grow lights indoors.✂️ Pruning: Frequent harvesting encourages bushy growth and prevents legginess. Perfect for herbalists, tea lovers, and natural medicine enthusiasts, Peppermint from the African Diaspora Collection provides a continuous supply of fresh, cooling leaves, connecting growers to ancestral herbal traditions. 

$8.95
$8.95
African Marigold – A Bold & Beautiful Heirloom Bloom!

African Marigold – A Bold & Beautiful Heirloom Bloom!

African Marigold (Tagetes erecta), also known as Aztec Marigold, is a striking, tall-growing flower with large, pom-pom-like golden-orange blooms. Traditionally cultivated in African, Caribbean, and Latin American cultures, it is cherished for its medicinal, ornamental, and pollinator-friendly properties. A key part of the African Diaspora Collection, this variety is grown in collaboration with True Love Seeds, preserving traditional plant knowledge and cultural heritage. Why You’ll Love It: 🌼 Giant, Vibrant Blooms – Adds bright color to gardens and bouquets.🐝 Pollinator & Beneficial Insect Magnet – Attracts bees, butterflies, and pest-controlling insects.🌞 Heat & Drought Tolerant – Thrives in full sun and dry conditions.🖤 Part of the African Diaspora Collection – Grown with True Love Seeds, celebrating ancestral gardening traditions. Growing Tips: 🌞 Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours per day) 💧 Water: Drought-tolerant; water when soil is dry 🌱 Spacing: 12-18 inches apart for proper airflow ✂️ Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms African Marigold – Container Growing Tips 🌿🪴✨ Yes! African Marigolds thrive in containers, making them perfect for balconies, patios, and urban gardens. 🪴 Pot Size: Use a 12-inch or larger pot with drainage holes.🌿 Soil: Well-draining potting mix with compost for added nutrients.💧 Watering: Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings—avoid overwatering.🌞 Light: Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight or LED grow lights indoors.✂️ Pruning: Regularly removing spent flowers promotes more blooms. Perfect for pollinator gardens, medicinal use, and vibrant floral displays, African Marigold from the African Diaspora Collection ensures a continuous supply of brilliant, golden-orange blooms while honoring cultural traditions! 🌼✨

$10.95
$10.95
Scent Leaf Basil – A Bold, Aromatic Herb from the African Diaspora Collection!

Scent Leaf Basil – A Bold, Aromatic Herb from the African Diaspora Collection!

Scent Leaf Basil (Ocimum gratissimum), also known as African Basil, Clove Basil, or Nchanwu, is a highly aromatic, medicinal, and culinary herb treasured in West African, Caribbean, and Southeast Asian cooking. With its bold, clove-like fragrance and peppery undertones, this basil is essential for flavoring stews, soups, and traditional herbal remedies. This culturally significant variety is part of the African Diaspora Collection, grown in collaboration with True Love Seeds, preserving ancestral foodways and celebrating the resilience and traditions of African communities worldwide. Why You’ll Love It: 🌿 Rich, Clove-Like Aroma – Adds bold, peppery flavor to African and Caribbean dishes.🍲 Essential for West African Cuisine – Used in soups, stews, and medicinal teas.🐝 Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies while deterring pests.☀️ Heat-Loving & Hardy – Thrives in warm, tropical conditions with minimal care.🖤 Part of the African Diaspora Collection – Grown with True Love Seeds, honoring traditional food heritage. ⚠️ Note: Like other members of the mint family, Scent Leaf Basil spreads aggressively and should be grown in containers or contained garden spaces to prevent it from overtaking other plants. Container Growing Tips: 🪴 Pot Size: Use a 12-inch or larger pot to support healthy root growth.🌿 Soil: Well-draining potting mix with compost for added nutrients.💧 Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid soggy conditions.🌞 Light: Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight or use LED grow lights indoors.✂️ Pruning: Frequent harvesting encourages bushy growth and prevents flowering too soon. Perfect for West African cooks, herbalists, and cultural food preservers, Scent Leaf Basil from the African Diaspora Collection ensures a steady supply of flavorful, medicinal leaves, keeping cultural traditions alive in every meal! 

$8.95
$8.95
Fenugreek – A Nutrient-Packed Heirloom from the African Diaspora Collection!

Fenugreek – A Nutrient-Packed Heirloom from the African Diaspora Collection!

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a highly valued culinary and medicinal herb used across North African, Middle Eastern, and Indian traditions. Its mildly bitter, nutty leaves and seeds are packed with nutrients and commonly used in spices, teas, curries, and traditional medicine. As a nitrogen-fixing plant, Fenugreek also enriches the soil, making it a fantastic companion plant for sustainable gardening. A key part of the African Diaspora Collection, this variety is grown in collaboration with True Love Seeds, preserving the agricultural traditions of African and Afro-Caribbean communities. Why You’ll Love It: 🍃 Edible Leaves & Seeds – Used in cooking, teas, and home remedies.🌿 High in Nutrients – Rich in iron, fiber, and beneficial compounds.🐝 Pollinator-Friendly – Produces fragrant flowers that attract bees and butterflies.☀️ Easy to Grow & Soil-Improving – Fixes nitrogen, making it great for regenerative farming.🖤 Part of the African Diaspora Collection – Grown with True Love Seeds, honoring traditional foodways. Fenugreek – Container Growing Tips 🌿🪴✨ Yes! Fenugreek thrives in containers, making it perfect for balconies, patios, and urban herb gardens. 🪴 Pot Size: Use a 6-8 inch deep container with drainage holes.🌿 Soil: Well-draining potting mix with compost for added nutrients.💧 Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.🌞 Light: Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight or LED grow lights indoors.✂️ Pruning: Harvest leaves frequently to encourage more growth. Perfect for home cooks, herbalists, and sustainable gardeners, Fenugreek from the African Diaspora Collection offers a nutritious, flavorful harvest while supporting traditional agriculture! 🌱

$9.95
$9.95

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Trinidad Pimento – A Sweet, Mild Caribbean Pepper from the African Diaspora Collection!

Trinidad Pimento – A Sweet, Mild Caribbean Pepper from the African Diaspora Collection!

Trinidad Pimento, also known as Pimento Peppers or Seasoning Peppers, is a sweet, aromatic pepper variety from Trinidad & Tobago, widely used in Caribbean cuisine to add rich flavor without the heat. Unlike spicy peppers, Trinidad Pimento peppers are mild, making them perfect for stews, curries, marinades, and sauces where depth of flavor is key. This cherished variety is part of the African Diaspora Collection, grown with True Love Seeds, celebrating the resilience, culture, and culinary traditions of African and Caribbean communities. Why You’ll Love It: 🌶 Mild, Sweet Heat-Free Flavor – Adds depth to Caribbean dishes without overwhelming spice.🍛 Essential for Trinidadian & Caribbean Cuisine – Perfect for seasoning meats, rice dishes, and marinades.🐝 Pollinator-Friendly – Produces vibrant fruit that attracts bees and butterflies.☀️ High-Yielding & Easy to Grow – Thrives in warm climates and continuously produces fruit.🖤 Part of the African Diaspora Collection – Grown with True Love Seeds, honoring ancestral foodways. Growing Tips: 🌞 Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours per day) 💧 Water: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained 🌱 Spacing: 18-24 inches apart ⏳ Harvest: 75-85 days from transplant; pick when fully red for best flavor Trinidad Pimento – Container Growing Tips Yes! Trinidad Pimento peppers grow beautifully in containers, making them ideal for urban gardens, patios, and small spaces. Here’s how to grow them successfully in a container: 🪴 Pot Size: Use a 5-gallon (12-inch or larger) pot for strong root development.🌿 Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix with compost.💧 Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering.🌞 Light: Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight or LED grow lights indoors.✂️ Pruning: Remove lower leaves to improve airflow and encourage fruit production. Perfect for Caribbean home cooks, pepper enthusiasts, and cultural food preservers, Trinidad Pimento from the African Diaspora Collection ensures a steady supply of rich, sweet peppers that bring the essence of the Caribbean to your kitchen!

$12.95
$12.95
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