Hua Parakore is a gardening show presented by Michelle Hudson. Every week Michelle gives you hints and tips of what to plant and when to plant using the Maramataka, an ancient maori calender.

This week 19 June – 22 June 2010 she talks about planting winter hua whenua that grows above the ground and gives a receipe for kumarahau cordial.

Whakato nga kakano: Lettuce, spinach, beans, peas, marigold, calundula, parsley.

Whakato nga tipu: Lettuce, spinach, beans, peas, marigold, calundula, parsley.

Hua rakau: Whakato nga hua rakau a tenei marama.

Proudly supported by Taitokerau Organic Producers

Kumarahau Cordial

3 Lemons
2c Sugar
2c Water
1c Kumarahau leaves

Peel rind/skin of lemons thinly
put into pot with sugar, water and kumarahau leaves.
Boil for 10 minutes.  Squeeze lemons and add juice to pot  Allow to cool.  Strain and bottle.  This is a very strong syrup,
add a small amount in a glass then add water to taste.

Whakarongo Mai, Titiro Mai

 

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