Edible Hedge - Polyculture Profile - Perennial Productive Polyculture - Ourea

Hedges are versatile features in a garden, used to block a view, shield wind, create partitions to different areas or to mark the boundaries of a property. Most of the time the hedge will be trimmed to a rectangular shape and composed of a single species however, there is no fundamental reason for a hedge to be dull and monotonous. A hedge can be full of flowers throughout the season, flowers that transform to edible fruits and that’s exactly what this edible hedge polyculture delivers. A diverse display of flowers from February - May and fruits from April -October.

Along with this floral beauty and tasty edibles this polyculture will also very likely elevate biodiversity within your garden and boost ecological health.

Before we get into the details of how to create this edible hedge, if you are not accustomed to our polyculture profiles you may find it helpful to look over this Polyculture Profile Layout post before or after reading the profile. You will find a description of the profile layout and some general notes to consider, should you wish to try and grow the polyculture yourself.

Polyculture Name - Productive Polyculture -  The Edible Hedge 

Growing Specifications

Compatible Climate(KCC) - Cfa - Dfb (see here) 

USDA Hardiness - 5b - 8b

Water Needs - Irrigation required during dry periods 

Light Preferences - 6-8 hours of direct sunlight  

Soil Preferences - Fertile and well-drained soil 

Suitable pH - 6 - 7.5

Layout - Border