- Pictures
- Origin
- Africa
- Harvest Time
- ~8–12 months after planting. Can be harvested continually for 4–10 years
- Usage
- Cosmetic, Medicinal, Ornamental, Pollinator
- Perennial/Annual
- Perennial
- Growth Type
- Succulent
- Planting Distance
- 40–60 cm between plants
- Nutritional Info
- Contains vitamins A, C, E, B12; enzymes and antioxidants
- Strata Category
- Low
- How to eat
- Use gel inside of leaves for drinks, skincare against sunburn.
- Harvest days
- Tuesday, 15. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 29. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 6. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 13. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 20. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 27. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 3. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 10. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 17. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 24. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 1. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 8. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 15. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 22. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 29. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 5. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 19. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 26. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 9. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 16. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 23. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 30. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 7. October - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 14. October - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 21. October - Weekly Food Basket
- Medicinal Uses
- Treats burns, skin irritations, supports digestion and gut healing
- Life Cycle
- Placenta 2
- Spanish Name
- Sábila
- Recipes
- Aloe Vera Juice
- Category
- Leafy greens & herbs
- Scientific Name
- Aloe barbadensis miller
- Edible parts
- Leaves
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited June 3, 2025.Open in Notion