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Alegría Village Community, en Eco-village in the hills of San Mateo, Costa Rica.

Aloe Vera

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Spanish Name

Sábila

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Scientific Name

Aloe barbadensis miller

Category
Leafy greens & herbs
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Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Pictures
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Edible parts
Leaves
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Recipes
Aloe Vera JuiceNo accessNo access
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Growth Type
Succulent
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Usage
CosmeticMedicinalOrnamentalPollinator
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Life Cycle
Placenta 2
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Origin
Africa
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Strata Category
Low
🌱 Variety
No access
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How to eat

Use gel inside of leaves for drinks, skincare against sunburn.

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Nutritional Info

Contains vitamins A, C, E, B12; enzymes and antioxidants

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Medicinal Uses

Treats burns, skin irritations, supports digestion and gut healing

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Planting Distance

40–60 cm between plants

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Harvest Time

~8–12 months after planting. Can be harvested continually for 4–10 years

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Harvest days
Tuesday, 15. April - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 29. April - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 6. May - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 13. May - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 20. May - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 27. May - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 3. June - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 10. June - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 17. June - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 24. June - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 1. July - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 8. July - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 15. July - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 22. July - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 29. July - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 5. August - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 19. August - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 26. August - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 9. September - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 16. September - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 23. September - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 30. September - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 7. October - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 14. October - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 21. October - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 28. October - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 4. November - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 11. November - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 18. November - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 25. November - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 2. December - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 9. December - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 16. December - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 23. December - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 30. December - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 6. January - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 13. January - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 20. January - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 3. February - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 10. February - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 17. February - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 24. February - Weekly Food BasketThursday, 5. March - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 10. March - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 17. March - Weekly Food BasketTuesday, 31. March - Weekly Food Basket