Annual Horticultural Plant Seeds For Sale In Hayward

The fruit resembles a cucumber . They may also be grown as an ornamental plant . It is native to northern Africa. * Luffa aegyptiaca is a species of Luffa . Young fruit can be eaten as a vegetable while ripe fruits can be use to make bath sponges.

This a a great variety of oak leaf lettuce. It has deep lobed green leaves that are very sweet and tender. It is slow to bolt as summer progresses so it can be grown later in the spring than many varieties.

The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to triangular-based, very variable in size from about 2-30 cm long and 1-15 cm broad, with larger leaves at the base of the plant and small leaves higher on the flowering stem.

It is said to have been found around Christ's tomb after his resurrection. Most culinary and ornamental basils are cultivars of the species Ocimum basilicum , but other species are also grown and there are many hybrids between species.

A tangy, marjoram-like flavour. A herb tea is made from the leaves. * Summer savory ( Satureja hortensis ) is the better known of the Savory species. * The leaves can be used fresh or dried.

* 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.

* This open pollinated variety has been around a long time and is still the favorite. * It produces an abundance of 8-9 inch dark green cucumbers with excellent mild flavor.

* The large solitary flower head grows at the top of the stem and sometimes on branches. * Its common names include China aster and annual aster. * This is an annual or biennial herb with one erect, mostly unbranched stem growing 20 to 100 centimeters...

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 gelled seeds can also be prepared as a gruel or pudding.

* 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 , southern Washington , Nevada , Arizona , New...

* It is used extensively as a decorative plant in parks and other public areas. * The seedcoat contains an extremely lethal poison that was once used by the KGB to dispose of their enemies.

These secretions are produced about 3 - 4 months after sowing. The whole plant contains substances that are toxic to cockroaches. * The French marigold ( Tagetes patula ) is a species in the daisy family ( Asteraceae ).

* Ocimum basilicum , or Sweet Basil, is a culinary herb of major importance. * Sweet basil has been used for thousands of years as a culinary and medicinal herb. It acts principally on the digestive and nervous systems, easing flatulence, stomach cramps,...

* Ocimum basilicum , or Sweet Basil, is a culinary herb of major importance. * Sweet basil has been used for thousands of years as a culinary and medicinal herb. It acts principally on the digestive and nervous systems, easing flatulence, stomach cramps,...

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 gelled seeds can also be prepared as a gruel or pudding.

* The legume is a used as a vegetable in interiors of central and south central India, though not commercially farmed. In Telugu it is called 'chamma kaya' also called 'Tammi kaya' * The fruits are eaten as a vegetable in Africa and Asia.

* An essential oil distilled from the plant is used in perfumery and lipsticks. * Usually flowers blue, pink, white, lavender, and purple. The foliage makes a nice garden cover when not in bloom and the attractive seedpods add interest after flowering.

* All parts of the plant contain nicotine, this has been extracted and used as an insecticide. Temperatures of 20–30 °C (68–86 °F) are best for adequate growth; an atmospheric humidity of 80 to 85% and soil without a high level of nitrogen are also...

It has been naturalized in the southern United States and the New World tropics. Lacryma-jobi is not closely related to barley (Hordeum vulgare). * Job's tears (US) or Job's-tears (UK), scientific name Coix lacryma-jobi, also known as adlay or adlay millet,...

* This is common dill that is used in pickles and for flavoring. * In Poland, where dill is called "koper," it is one of the most popular herbs used in the kitchen, and, along with parsley and chives, is used for various purposes.

* 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.

* California Wonder peppers are an open pollinated heirloom variety of sweet bell pepper. * Blocky shape, excellent for stuffing with a sweet mild flavor. * This is a timeless classic.

* 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 , southern Washington , Nevada , Arizona , New...

Cultivated varieties include orange-red, pink, salmon, red, white, and scarlet, and include bi-colored varieties. The naturalized variety is typically tubular, bright red, about 1.25 in (3.2 cm) long.

* German camomile is a well known herbal remedy and is much used in the West. Gather the flowers in the summer. A few drops of oil in the bath or ointment is good for wounds or to sooth the skin.

* Seed - surface-sow in spring to early autumn in situ. In addition, the plant contains various antioxidants (in stem, leaf, and root tissues) that have potential long-term benefits for human health, although toxic (dioxin) properties have also been observed.

* It is a hardy grass which can grow in many types of habitat, including disturbed areas such as roadsides and railroad tracks , and cultivated farmland. * This is an annual grass growing up to about half a meter in maximum height.