Biennial Plant Seeds For Sale In Manchester

Great for slicing and fresh eating! * Also make very good fried onion rings and can be used in cooking where a mild onion flavor is desired. 110 days to harvest. * These are the sweet white onions famous raw on hamburgers and salads.

It is also used in allopathic medicine in the treatment of heart complaints. Cultivated forms often show flowers completely surrounding the central spike, in contrast to the wild form, where the flowers only appear on one side.

The species name campestre means "of the fields". * 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...

It is used to treat conditions caused by an 'overload' of toxins, such as throat and other infections, boils, rashes and other skin problems. * It is naturalized almost everywhere and is usually found in disturbed areas, especially in soil rich in nitrogen.

Delphinium consolida ) is an annual plant in the Buttercup family Ranunculaceae . * Covered in beautiful white flowers! * The Forking Larkspur ( Consolida regalis syn. * A strong tincture of the fresh seed is used externally to kill lice and nits in the...

* A good bee and butterfly plant. * Annual Honesty ( Lunaria annua ) is a tall (height about 1 m), hairy-stemmed biennial plant native to the Balkans and south west Asia, and naturalized throughout Europe , North America , and parts of Asia .

The wild species blooms in white or yellow, and is hardy from USDA Zones 3a-10b. All parts of this plant are likely to be poisonous , containing (like all poppies) toxic alkaloids .

* Angelica archangelica grows wild in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, mostly in the northern parts of the countries. * The stalks should be peeled, they can be used like celery.

* The popular old-fashioned flower; likes limey soil; native to Russia and China. * A very ornamental plant, its flowers are very attractive to butterflies and moths. * Dianthus barbatus ( Sweet William ) is a species of Dianthus native to the mountains...

* The dried flower heads are used for carding wool and as a clothes brush for raising the nap on woollen cloth. It is water soluble. * By the 20th century, teasels had been largely replaced by metal cards, which can be made uniformly and do not require...

The wild species blooms in white or yellow, and is hardy from USDA Zones 3a-10b. All parts of this plant are likely to be poisonous , containing (like all poppies) toxic alkaloids .

* The purple topped turnip root will reach 4-5 inches in diameter and matures in 40 to 60 days. * The tops can also be eaten when young as greens or in soups. * Purple Top White Globe Turnip is an outstanding Heirloom variety.

* Maca grows at high altitudes in the Andes is an inhospitable region of intense sunlight, violent winds and below freezing weather. After 260 to 280 days, it is formed to the harvestable hypocotyl.

* The growing plant is an insect repellent, it repels the cabbage white butterfly so is a good companion for brassicas. The plant grows to 1 m tall. * Celery is used in weight-loss diets, where it provides low-calorie dietary fibre bulk.

* Angelica archangelica grows wild in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, mostly in the northern parts of the countries. * The stalks should be peeled, they can be used like celery.

Added to salads or used as a potherb. It produces edible quality canola oil and exhibits improve winter survival in Great Plains conditions. * The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.

It is native to Europe and western Asia. * Scabiosa ochroleuca, commonly called cream scabious, is a species of scabiosa with creamy yellow flower heads.

* An easily grown plant, succeeding in ordinary garden soil, especially if it is rich in organic matter. * Yellowish flowers marked with rusty red, particularly on the inside; in spikes; biennial or short-lived perennial; full or part sun, dry, well-drained...

Mature in only 70 days! There are 2 strains of this most wonderful eating two-color corn. Improved Peaches and Cream EARLY variety grows 6½ feet tall and produces 2 ears 7-7½ inches long with 14-16 rows of kernels.

* An easily grown plant, succeeding in ordinary garden soil, especially if it is rich in organic matter. * Yellowish flowers marked with rusty red, particularly on the inside; in spikes; biennial or short-lived perennial; full or part sun, dry, well-drained...

Cover thinly, then pack firmly and water. These often kill the Beefsteak. Planting guide: Start indoors 8 weeks before time to set in open ground. Produces extra large, ''beefy'' fruit that average 10-12 oz.

* The purple topped turnip root will reach 4-5 inches in diameter and matures in 40 to 60 days. * The tops can also be eaten when young as greens or in soups. * Purple Top White Globe Turnip is an outstanding Heirloom variety.

It is also used in allopathic medicine in the treatment of heart complaints. Cultivated forms often show flowers completely surrounding the central spike, in contrast to the wild form, where the flowers only appear on one side.

Plants should be thinned, leaving one stalk every 12 inches. Extra tender, extra sweet! We've never tasted a sweeter, more tender sweet corn. Drop seed every 5 to 6 inches and cover with 1 inch of soil.

These items are useful when starting seeds indoors for transplanting: Jiffy-7 Peat Pellets Peat Pots, 2 1/4'' round Peat Pots, 3'' round 3'' square pots 4 1/2'' round pots For protecting your transplants against late, unexpected frosts choose between...

Season beans, corn, fish or enchiladas by crushing or grinding small amounts of fresh leaves. Flavor is pungent with overtones of mint.

Ripens in late May. Large, deep, bluish-purple berries taste similar to wild blueberry tinged with black currant. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.