holistic permaculture plants

Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)

- leaves, skin and fruit are all edible

- self-seeding

- mulch and organic matter

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) 

- organic matter

- plant near compost

- weed barrier

- compost activator

- medicinal 

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) 

- garlic alternative

- edible flowers

- edge plant

- hardy

Mustard Greens (Brassica juncea) 

- self-seeding

- indicates when to plant out brassicas when it is seeding

- disliked by wildlife

Perennial basil/Sacred Basil/Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
- medicinal 

- culinary 

- habitat for bees 

Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) 

- food, legume

- organic matter, mulch

- pioneer

Edible Canna (Canna edulis) 

- food

- chop n drop mulch 

- organic matter

Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) 

- dry and sell 

Aloe Vera (Aloe vera barbadensis)

- skin, hair conditioner 

- burns, cuts, bites

- digestion, detox

- super hardy 

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

- medicinal 

- culinary 

Notes from Morag Gamble's Permaculture Masterclass - 10 Great Permaculture Plants (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j81-WgBZgE)