Annual Plant Seeds For Sale In Pasadena

* This heirloom variety was created by Rutgers University in the 1930's. It was the main commercial tomato grown in New Jersey for many years. The flavor is good. * Newer varieties have taken over the commercial world, as you may notice in your grocery...

* Spinach ( Spinacia oleracea ) is an edible flowering plant in the family of Amaranthaceae . 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...

The inflorescence is a raceme of flowers occupying the top of the stem. * This is an annual herb growing erect to approach half a meter in maximum height, its stem with linear leaves 2 to 4 centimeters long.

* An essential oil obtained from the flowers is used in perfumery. * Sweet pea ( Lathyrus odoratus ) is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus in the family Fabaceae ( legumes ), native to the eastern Mediterranean region from Sicily east to Crete .

It is still used in Mexico and Guatemala, with the seeds sometimes ground, while whole seed is used for nutritious drinks and as a food source. Global interest in chia seed as a food* is based on its high content of protein, ?-3 fatty-acids, and complex...

It is still used in Mexico and Guatemala, with the seeds sometimes ground, while whole seed is used for nutritious drinks and as a food source. Global interest in chia seed as a food* is based on its high content of protein, ?-3 fatty-acids, and complex...

It is a hardy plant that grows to zone 5, and in mild climates it is grown as a winter green. * Corn salad was originally foraged by European peasants until Jean-Baptiste de La Quintinie, royal gardener of King Louis XIV, introduced it to the world.

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

* The leaves are eaten raw or cooked, used as a flavouring in salads etc. * In Canada, dill is a favorite herb to accompany poached salmon. Both the dill "weed" and seed is used. * In Poland, where dill is called "koper," it is one of the most popular...

Oats are a nutrient-rich food associated with lower blood cholesterol when consumed regularly. * The seed ripens in the latter half of summer and, when harvested and dried, can store for several years.

* Stevia has become very popular as a natural sugar substitute with almost zero calories! * Because stevia has a negligible effect on blood glucose it is attractive to people on carbohydrate-controlled diets.

In Vietnam, it is called "hoa m??i gi?" meaning "ten o'clock flower", because the flower is usually in full bloom at 10:00 in the morning. In places with old architecture it can grow between the stones of the road or sidewalk.

* Coreopsis basalis is a bushy annual species with finely cut foliage and showy round flowers. * The species range in the eastern part of the USA is increasing as plants are used in landscaping.

* Luffa aegyptiaca is a species of Luffa . 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 its fruit.

* Native to the Mediterranean region, statice (also commonly called notchleaf status) is noted for producing clusters of papery, funnel-shaped flowers in summer. * Excellent as a fresh cut flower and for dried arrangements.

In Vietnam, it is called "hoa m??i gi?" meaning "ten o'clock flower", because the flower is usually in full bloom at 10:00 in the morning. In places with old architecture it can grow between the stones of the road or sidewalk.

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

Dried Chamomile flowers make a sedative and delicious tea that is calming to the stomach and improves digestion. * German camomile is a well known herbal remedy and is much used in the West.

* 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.

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

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

* 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.

* In their great first voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus and his expedition were introduced to a plant whose smoke was called tobacco by the natives of Hispaniola. * All parts of the plant contain nicotine, this has been extracted and used...

* Centaurea americana , commonly called American Starthistle or American Basketflower , is an annual native to the southern central United States and northeastern Mexico. * The plant looks similar to the thistles but lacks their prickly characteristics...

This a a great variety of oak leaf lettuce. It is slow to bolt as summer progresses so it can be grown later in the spring than many varieties. It is ready to harvest in about 60 days from sowing and does well in cool weather in the spring and early summer.

* The French marigold ( Tagetes patula ) is a species in the daisy family ( Asteraceae ). The growing plant repels whitefly and can be grown near tomatoes to keep that crop free of the insect.

* Uses: A good green manure crop, it can be sown in autumn or spring and is often combined with clover. It is in flower from May to September. * Lolium multiflorum ( Italian ryegrass , annual ryegrass ) is a ryegrass native to temperate Europe , although...