Culinary Herb Or Spice Edible Leaf Plant For Sale In Austin

A lemon-flavoured tea can be made from the fresh or dried leaves. * A perennial mint with lemon-scented foliage and clusters of small white flowers in whorls in the leaf axils; the leaves are used in cooking--teas, soups--toilet water, soaps, and medicine;...

A herb tea is made from the leaves. The leaves are harvested just before the plant comes into flower. * Summer savory ( Satureja hortensis ) is the better known of the Savory species.

The dried petals have a more concentrated flavour and are used as a seasoning in soups, cakes etc. * They are very rich in vitamins and minerals and are similar to Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) in nutritional value.

A very safe herb to use, it is suitable for the old and the young and especially useful when the patient is debilitated. * Yellow flowers of daisy form, to 4" across, from July to September; leaves to 2'; dried roots sometimes used medicinally; native...

The seeds are very nourishing and are given to convalescents and to encourage weight gain, especially in anorexia nervosa. * It is believed fenugreek was brought into cultivation in the Near East.

* White flowers to 3" across. * An extract of the root is used as a cosmetic and is particularly useful in treating rose-coloured rashes and capillary weaknesses. * The bush is native to the Mediterranean region, growing wild on walls or in rocky coastal...

* A spicy, aromatic flavouring, bay leaves are commonly used as aflavouring for soups, stews etc and form an essential ingredient of the herb mix 'Bouquet Garni'. The leaves can be used fresh or are harvested in the summer and dried.

* Used in cooking, on baked potatoes, and in salads ; flowers rose to rosy purple. * This heirloom variety matures in about 80-90 days but some stems can be cut before maturity. It is perennial so will continue to supply fresh chives for years to come.

* The essential oil is used in aromatherapy. * Cinnamomum camphora (commonly known as Camphor tree , Camphorwood or camphor laurel ) is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20–30 metres tall.

They may also be sown out of doors in the spring or summer and later moved to their permanent location. Sow seed about four times their diameter in depth, pressing the soil down firmly.

Grown inside or out -- they take such little space and give so much pleasure! Easy-to-grow and a healthful and less expensive alternative to store-bought spices! Comes in single packets or save when purchasing multiples.

Siam Queen Thai Basil from Proven Selections has green foliage and is used as a seasoning for food or as an ornamental plant in the home or garden. It is commonly used in Italian dishes and to make pesto and also adds wonderful flavor to Asian-inspired...

Fresh homegrown Catnip is plant numero uno in cats' books. Though a relaxing herbal remedy for humans, it gives felines a wild boost of energy. Native to Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, catnip's unusual flowers and useful leaves will be a...

It does well in humid tropics with high rainfall. They are very nutritious, being rich in oil (up to 17%), protein, vitamin E and calcium. Start seeds indoors and transplant outside when danger of frost is past.

A member of the mint family, lavender has aroma so fantastic, you'll want to break out in song Sound-of-Music-style. The plant's oil is known to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

It is a good general tonic, treating various disorders of the digestive and respiratory systems. In some middle-eastern countries, Marjoram is synonymous with Oregano, and there the names Sweet Marjoram and Knotted Marjoram are used to distinguish it...

Hailing from the Mediterranean, rosemary complements many dishes, plus looks wonderful in the landscape. Harvest stems regularly for best growth. Grows well in containers. Tastes stronger fresh than dried, unlike many other herbs.

Peppermint is one of the most popular herbs of all time. A real health boost. Peppermint has calming and purifying properties and can suppress muscle and nerve pain when used externally.

* In Taiwan, its wood is used to make support beams for underground mines. Acacia confusa is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. * The plant is used in traditional medicine and is available from herbal medicine shops in Taiwan.

* The entire plant above ground level can be used as a potherb, though it israther aromatic. The tea may be sweetened with honey, as it tends to be quite strong. * Monarda fistulosa (wild bergamot) is an herbaceous perennial that grows from slender creeping...

Thin plants to 8-12" apart.Grows well in moist, fertile soil. To dry, wash clipped leaves and spread out shallowly on screens in a warm, airy place. Pelleted seed must be kept cool and dry prior to planting, and should be used within one year of purchase.If...

Grow in gardens, raised beds and containers and use fresh or dried. It is a salt-tolerant perennial that is soft, lush and can grow up to 3 ft. Prime Rosemary from Proven Selections is a kitchen staple in Mediterranean and Greek foods, used to flavor...

* 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.

* It can be grown indoors in the winter. If you like to eat them, you definitely should grow them! * The radish ( Raphanus sativus ) is an edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family that was domesticated in Europe in pre- Roman times.

Grow in gardens, raised beds, containers or use as cut foliage. It is great fresh or dried in soups, sauces, salads, vinegar and spreads. It is a perennial and attracts butterflies.

* A perennial herb with fragrant white, pink, or lavender flowers in loose, flat-topped clusters, smelling vaguely of heliotrope; leaves sometimes used to flavor tobacco; rhizome used as a sedative; sometimes rather weedy; native to Europe and Asia, naturalized...

To maintain the crispness and appearance of freshly harvested parsley, store at temperatures of 32–36°F/0–2.2°C at 95% relative humidity. Thin plants to 8-12" apart.Grows well in moist, fertile soil.