Annual Horticultural Plant Seeds For Sale In Atlanta

* Luffa aegyptiaca is a species of Luffa . The fruit resembles a cucumber . Commonly known as Smooth Luffa and Egyptian Luffa , sometimes under the obsolete name Luffa cylindrica and frequently misspelt "Luffa aegyptica", it is cultivated and grown for...

* The leaves have a very sweet liquorice-like flavour. * The leaves contain 'stevioside', a substance that is 300 times sweeter than sucrose. * Other reports say that they contain 'estevin' a substance that, weight for weight, is 150 times sweeter than...

It was used as a sweetener before the arrival in Europe of cane sugar. Several of the B-group vitamins are present but most of the vitamin C is lost in cooking. Since most of the vitamins and minerals are found close to the skin many will be lost unless...

* Canavalia gladiata, usually called Sword Bean, is a domesticated plant species in the legume (Fabaceae) family. * The legume is a used as a vegetable in interiors of central and south central India, though not commercially farmed.

The leaves have an aromatic apple scented adding to the tea flavor. In particular it is an excellent herb for treating various digestive disorders, nervous tension and irritability and is also used externally to treat skin problems.

It is common in Middle Eastern , European , and American cooking . In modern cooking, parsley is used for its leaf in much the same way as coriander (which is also known as Chinese parsley or cilantro ), although parsley is perceived to have a milder...

* Sometimes called garden chervil , it is used to season mild-flavoured dishes and is a constituent of the French herb mixture fines herbes . * The leaves are ready for harvesting in about 8 weeks from sowing, the plant responds well to cut and come again...

* It is a winter squash with distinctive longitudinal ridges and sweet, yellow-orange flesh. * As the name suggests, its shape resembles that of an acorn. * Although considered a "winter" squash, acorn squash belongs to the same species as all "summer"...

* The thornapple is a bitter narcotic plant that relieves pain and encourages healing. It has a longhistory of use as a herbal medicine, though it is very poisonous and should be used with extreme caution.

* The Borlotti bean, also known as the Roman bean or romano bean (not to be confused with the Italian flat bean, a green bean also called "romano bean"), is a variety of cranberry bean bred in Italy to have a thicker skin.

* Gypsophila elegans ( Annual Baby's-breath , Showy Baby's-breath ) is an ornamental plant native to Asia and Europe . * An annual baby's breath, large white blossoms, used as a cut flower.

* It was an All American winner in 1964. Oval to round fruit with red sweet flesh and small seeds, maturing in 85 days. * Crimson Sweet is a heirloom variety that has been around a long time.

* Trifolium campestre , commonly known as Hop Trefoil and Low Hop Clover , is a species of clover native to Europe and western Asia , growing in most areas, but specifically thriving on dry, sandy grassland habitats, as well as in fields, woodland margins,...

* Centaurea americana , commonly called American Starthistle or American Basketflower , is an annual native to the southern central United States and northeastern Mexico. * The name basket flower refers to the stiff, straw-colored bracts just beneath...

It is native to central and southwestern Asia . Matures in 45 days. * This Heirloom variety has been around over 100 years , has long deep green leaves high in iron, vitamins and antioxidants.

* The bottle gourd, Lagenaria siceraria (synonym Lagenaria vulgaris Ser.), also known as opo squash, or long melon, is a vine grown for its fruit, which can either be harvested young and used as a vegetable, or harvested mature, dried, and used as a bottle,...

* In 2007, Guinness World Records certified that the Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) was the world's hottest chili pepper, 400 times hotter than Tabasco sauce! * Bhut Jolokia pods are unique among peppers, with their characteristic shape, and very thin skin.

* It is occasionally seen on the California coast where it is an introduced species and landscaping escapee. * Native to the Mediterranean region, statice (also commonly called notchleaf status) is noted for producing clusters of papery, funnel-shaped...

* Mirabilis jalapa (The four o'clock flower or marvel of Peru ) is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis , and is available in a range of colours. Mirabilis in Latin means wonderful and Jalapa is a town in Mexico .

* Chamaecrista nictitans (Sensitive Partridge Pea, Small Partridge Pea or Wild Sensitive Plant) is a herbaceous species of legume widely distributed through the temperate and tropical Americas.

The gelled seeds can also be prepared as a gruel or pudding. It was cultivated by the Aztec in pre-Columbian times, and was so valued that it was given as an annual tribute by the people to the rulers.

* The whole plant is very poisonous, even one seed has been known to be lethal to children. * The seedcoat contains an extremely lethal poison that was once used by the KGB to dispose of their enemies.

* Gossypium hirsutum , known as Upland Cotton or Mexican Cotton , is the most widely planted species of cotton in the United States, constituting some 95% of all cotton production.

* Gypsophila elegans ( Annual Baby's-breath , Showy Baby's-breath ) is an ornamental plant native to Asia and Europe . * An annual baby's breath, large white blossoms, used as a cut flower.

* Surface sow the seed in March in a greenhouse. Cool nights assist germination. The seed usually germinates in 10 - 21 days at 18°c. * Large-flowered forms of the common garden snapdragon; usually grown as an annual but may overwinter in warmer areas.

* Golden Wax bean produces excellent yields of golden yellow wax beans. Good for any climate. Pods are stringless, straight, and posses a rich buttery flavor. It provides continuous pods throughout the season.

* Sometimes called garden chervil , it is used to season mild-flavoured dishes and is a constituent of the French herb mixture fines herbes . * The leaves are ready for harvesting in about 8 weeks from sowing, the plant responds well to cut and come again...