Biennial Plant Seeds For Sale In Pittsburgh

* High in Vitamins! * The tops can also be eaten when young as greens or in soups. * The purple topped turnip root will reach 4-5 inches in diameter and matures in 40 to 60 days. * This is a very easy to grow and rewarding vegetable.

* The foliage was burned by the Cherokee as a natural insecticide, to smoke out gnats. Side effects can include sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, rapid heartbeat, mental confusion, convulsions, hypothermia, coma, and possibly death.

* The seed contains arctiin, this excites the central nervous system producing convulsions an increase in respiration and later paralysis. Arctium lappa is the main species used, though this species has similar properties.

Carnation also exhibits this effect. The aromatic seed is used as a flavouring in stews etc. * The flower clusters can be french-fried to produce a carrot-flavoured gourmet's delight.

All parts of this plant are likely to be poisonous , containing (like all poppies) toxic alkaloids . Papaver croceum, P. Miyabeanum , and P. * A perennial poppy with 2-3" pink, red, orange, greenish, or yellow fragrant flowers; most of the leaves are...

* The flowers can be added to salads or used as a garnish. A pleasant mild flavour, with a similar texture to the leaves, they make a pleasant and pretty addition to the salad bowl.

* The leaves are cardiac, stimulant and tonic. They are often used in the treatment of certain heart complaints. * An easily grown plant, succeeding in ordinary garden soil, especially if it is rich in organic matter.

* The leaves are cardiac, stimulant and tonic. They are often used in the treatment of certain heart complaints. * An easily grown plant, succeeding in ordinary garden soil, especially if it is rich in organic matter.

* The flowers can be added to salads or used as a garnish. A pleasant mild flavour, with a similar texture to the leaves, they make a pleasant and pretty addition to the salad bowl.

Fleshy, sweet and succulent. * The root is boiled and eaten like salsify. * Oenothera biennis ( Common evening primrose or Evening star ) is a species of Oenothera native to eastern and central North America , from Newfoundland west to Alberta , southeast...

* It is naturalized almost everywhere and is usually found in disturbed areas, especially in soil rich in nitrogen. * Greater Burdock is rather tall, reaching as much as 9 feet (2.7 m).

The inflated bladder like flowers are interesting. It is considered a noxious weed in the state of Washington and seems to be tolerated most others. It is pollinated by evening flying insects and provides seed as food for finches in the winter.

* A good bee and butterfly plant. The common name "Honesty" arose in the 16th century, and it may be due to the translucent seed-pods which are like flattened pea-pods and borne on the plant through winter.

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...

To produce seed for future years the bulbs need to be left in place and mulched heavily over winter and allowed to grow until the second summer when they will produce flowers and seed.

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...

* The roots grow into the soil up to a depth of 50 centimetres (20 in), so the plant can survive long periods of drought. * A strong tincture of the fresh seed is used externally to kill lice and nits in the head and pubic hair.It is also effective against...

Commonly known as the "chili bean." Sturdy 24" plants produce heavy crops of 6" pods containing 5 seeds each. A protein rich source of minerals and vitamins.

The plants have showy blooms in early to mid spring. Typically the first year of growth produces a mound of foliage and flowering occurs the second year, plants are normally biennials but a number of races can be short lived perennials .

Often used for brewing relaxing teas. German Chamomile with small, strongly aromatic, daisy-like flowers.

Delicious, sweet rich flavor for fresh eating. Famously rich flavor and texture make this tomato a contest favorite! Rumored to have been passed down by Cherokee Native Americans, this old heirloom boasts 10-12 oz.

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 leaves are spirally arranged, simple, 10–35 cm long and 5–12 cm broad, and are covered with...

Black raspberries may be more susceptible to viral diseases carried by aphids to and from nearby raspberry plants.The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates.

* The plants have a pervading aromatic odour. * The leaves are eaten raw or cooked. * The essential oil of the roots of Angelica archangelica contains ?-terebangelene, C10H16, and other terpenes; the oil of the seeds also contains ?-terebangelene, together...

May be covered by U.S.P.P. #20891 or other patents. Self-pollinating. This semi-erect, thornless variety produces large, sweet berries each year. (The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates.

Extra Early, Extra Sweet! Delicious, bi-colored 8'' ears much earlier than other sweet corns. Has a good cold tolerance.

Ripens in June. A licensed variety of Cornell University.The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.