Annual Horticultural Plant Seeds For Sale In Des Moines

Tahoka-daisy is a low, spreading, 6-12 in. Annual with delicate but showy, aster-like flowers. * Machaeranthera tanacetifolia is a species of flowering plant in the aster family known by the common names tansyleaf tansyaster and Tahoka daisy .

* The leaves are ready for harvesting in about 8 weeks from sowing, the plant responds well to cut and come again harvesting. * Chervil ( Anthriscus cerefolium ) is a delicate annual herb related to parsley .

It acts principally on the digestive and nervous systems, easing flatulence, stomach cramps, colic and indigestion. * Ocimum basilicum , or Sweet Basil, is a culinary herb of major importance.

* 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.

Roughly 85 days after germinating, acorn squash are ready to be harvested. * 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" squashes (including...

* Besides the use for ornamental purposes, Job's tears grains are useful as a source of food (cereals) and folk medicine. It has been naturalized in the southern United States and the New World tropics.

* Spinach ( Spinacia oleracea ) is an edible flowering plant in the family of Amaranthaceae . * This Heirloom variety has been around over 100 years , has long deep green leaves high in iron, vitamins and antioxidants.

Height: 10-12” Spread: 10-12” Bloom season: Summer-Fall Light requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade Sowing Method: Indoor Pollinator magnet draws discriminating butterflies, bees, and nectar-seeking hummingbirds.

Eggplant grown in temperate climates fares better when transplanted into the garden after all danger of frost is passed. Seeds are typically started eight to 10 weeks prior to the anticipated frost-free date.

* Canavalia gladiata, usually called Sword Bean, is a domesticated plant species in the legume (Fabaceae) family. In Telugu it is called 'chamma kaya' also called 'Tammi kaya' * The fruits are eaten as a vegetable in Africa and Asia.

* Lagenaria Siceraria is a ANNUAL CLIMBER growing to 9 m (29ft 6in) at a fast rate. * To get more fruits, sometimes farmers cut off the tip of the vine when it has grown 6–8 feet long.

The gelled seeds can also be prepared as a gruel or pudding. The sprouted seeds are eaten in salads, sandwiches, soups, stews etc. * Salvia hispanica , commonly known as Chia , is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae , that is native...

* It is occasionally seen on the California coast where it is an introduced species and landscaping escapee. * Excellent as a fresh cut flower and for dried arrangements. * Native to the Mediterranean region, statice (also commonly called notchleaf status)...

* This variety is perfect for growing in containers or restricted spaces. * It will yield normal sized cucumbers but not take up as much room in the garden.

Betaine lowers the chance of coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke and peripheral vascular diseases. * The usually deep-red roots of garden beet are eaten boiled either as a cooked vegetable, or cold as a salad after cooking and adding oil and vinegar.

* 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.

The seed usually germinates in 2 - 3 weeks. * The California poppy ( Eschscholzia californica ) is native to grassy and open areas from sea level to 2,000m (6,500 feet) altitude in the western United States throughout California , extending to Oregon...

There was a mass poisoning incident in Ethiopia as a result of contamination of grain with A. The juice of the fresh plant is also useful in treating post-partum uterine haemorrhage.

* Catharanthus roseus, commonly known as the Madagascar periwinkle, rose periwinkle, or rosy periwinkle, is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is also however widely cultivated and is naturalised in subtropical and tropical...

An extremely hardy pioneer plant, it is tolerant of drought and poor soil, often being the only cover on new road cuttings or verges. * Biodiesel production from A. This argemone resin contains berberine and protopine.

* This variety of seed will produce gourds common for making birdhouses.

* 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.

Its Australian names of warrigal greens and warrigal cabbage come from the local use of warrigal to describe plants that are wild (not farmed originally). The plant has a trailing habit, and will form a thick carpet on the ground or climb though other...

The leaves are harvested just before the plant comes into flower. * Summer savory ( Satureja hortensis ) is the better known of the Savory species. The flowering shoots contain about 0.5% essential oil, this is used as a food flavouring.

* The Sweet Pea has long been a favorite of gardeners because of the wonderful fragrance of the large clusters of colorful blue,pink,purple,red or white flowers. * This easily cultivated, Annual plant grows and blooms best in cooler climates, but if kept...

* Essential oil yielded by distillation is generally around 2-3% and anethole makes up 80-90% of this. * In the Middle East, water is boiled with about a tablespoon of aniseed per teacup to make a special hot tea called yansoon.

* 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.