Crop Plant Seeds For Sale In Ann Arbor

* Chia (Salvia hispanica) was the third most important food of the Aztecs in the time of Cortez (behind corn and beans and in front of amaranth), and has long been an important crop in Mesoamerica for the unique nutritional qualities of its seed.

Sprinkle the soil surface to keep moist. Exclude adult insects with fabric row covers.Carrots may be dug any time after they reach the desired size. Carrots store best at 32°F (0°C) and 98% relative humidity.Each type is identified in product description.

* Illicium verum is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to northeast Vietnam and southwest China. It is also a major ingredient in the making of ph?, a Vietnamese noodle soup. About 90% of the world's star anise crop is used for extraction of shikimic...

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

* Maca grows at high altitudes in the Andes is an inhospitable region of intense sunlight, violent winds and below freezing weather. * Maca (Peruvian Ginseng) seedlings usually emerge about one month after sowing with the onset of the rainy season in...

* It is an evergreen large shrub or small tree , with a rounded crown, short trunk and woolly new twigs. * The fruit has a slightly acid, sweet aromatic flavour, they can be eaten out of hand or cooked in pies, sauces, jellies etc.

It is an early bush zucchini that produces a high yield of straight dark green cylindrical fruit. * The fruits are loaded with vitamins and minerals yet low in calories! * This is an Heirloom favorite.

* 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.

Leaflets may shrivel and die. Keep weed-free by tine weeding and shallow hoeing. To prevent blights, practice a 3-year crop rotation. Cylindrical roots avg. Alternaria blight shows as brown-black lesions edged with yellow on leaf margins beginning on...

One of the easiest and most economical ways to improve your soil is to plant green manures, commonly called cover crops. Green manure crops are a superior source of organic matter when they are cut and turned under.

The hairy vetch and winter rye will regrow in the spring to provide nutrients for crops to utilize. Sow at 50 lb./acre or 1 1/2 lb./1,000 sq.ft.http://www.johnnyseeds.com/farm-seed/cover-crop-mixes/fall-green-manure/fall-green-manure-mix-cover-crop-seed-2613.30.htmlThis...

Spring arrival brings re-growth that can be turned under as a green manure. Upon turning under the crop, nitrogen and other elements are released or recycled back just underneath the soil surface so the next crop can utilize the nitrogen that once was...

Some caution is advised, though, because large doses are said to raise blood pressure. Ginseng is also widely grown in British Columbia and Ontario, Canada. * The root is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use.

* This is a very easy to grow and rewarding vegetable. * 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.

It is a deep-rooted grass, tolerates drought, and will grow at altitudes of up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft). Its flammability (injurious to neighbors) and quick regrowth allow it to compete successfully against almost all vegetation in the Sonoran Desert region.

1 packet each of Peppermint, Lavender, Anise, Chamomile, Lemon Balm

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...

Large 5' tall plants are indeterminite and the leaves cover fruit well to protect from sunburn. Average size fruits are 12 ounces but can weigh up to 1 pound. This bright orange beefsteak is a winner for sauces, soups and slicing! Ripens much earlier...

* The young leaves can be added to salads whilst both old and young leaves can be used as a flavouring and as a thickening agent in soups. The branching is sympodial . The leaves are alternate, green to yellow-green, ovate or obovate, 10–16 cm long...

* The fruit is a drupe similar to a small peach , 1.5–2.5 cm diameter, from yellow to orange, often tinged red on the side most exposed to the sun; its surface is usually pubescent .

Supersweet & Crisp! 78 days. 8" ears average 20 rows. This is the flavor that keeps them coming back for more. A supersweet variety with crisp, tender and deliciously sweet kernels.

* A species of maple native to the hardwood forests of northeastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to southern Ontario, and south to Georgia and Texas. * Better adapted to growing in zones 7-8 than the seeds collected further north.

Peppers measure 4'' long, 3 1/2'' wide and blocky making them perfect for stuffing. Fruits are deep green as they develop and turn brilliant red once they ripen. California Wonder sets the standard by which all stuffing peppers are judged against.

It is the type genus of the family Myrtaceae. * Myrtus, with the common name myrtle, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae. * Because of its elegance of habit, appealing odour, and amenity to clipping by the topiarius, as much as for...

Pinkish, or purple violet; much loved by birds in June and July. * Berries, white. * The white mulberry ( Morus alba ) is a fast-growing, small to medium sized tree. * Originally imported as food for silkworms.

It is tolerant of severe winter cold, hardy down to at about ?50 °C (?58 °F). Korean pine cones are 8 centimetres (3.1 in) to 17 centimetres (6.7 in) long, green or purple before maturity, ripening brown about 18 months after pollination.

Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.