Culinary Herb Or Spice Seeds For Sale In Maryland

* 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.

* This is common dill that is used in pickles and for flavoring. * Depending on where it is grown, is either a perennial or annual herb. * The leaves are eaten raw or cooked, used as a flavouring in salads etc.

It is an annual, but otherwise is similar in use and flavor to the perennial Winter savory . A tangy, marjoram-like flavour. * Summer savory ( Satureja hortensis ) is the better known of the Savory species.

It can also be used as a lawn. * Works well in the rock garden or between flagstones in a walkway. * The strongly scented flowers are either lilac, pink-purple, magenta, or a rare white, all 4–6 mm long and produced in clusters.

It is an annual, but otherwise is similar in use and flavor to the perennial Winter savory . A tangy, marjoram-like flavour. * Summer savory ( Satureja hortensis ) is the better known of the Savory species.

* This is common dill that is used in pickles and for flavoring. * Depending on where it is grown, is either a perennial or annual herb. * The leaves are eaten raw or cooked, used as a flavouring in salads etc.

* They are very rich in vitamins and minerals and are similar to Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) in nutritional value. * When eaten they first of all impart a viscid sweetness, followed by a strong penetrating taste of a saline nature.

It can also be used as a lawn. * Works well in the rock garden or between flagstones in a walkway. * The strongly scented flowers are either lilac, pink-purple, magenta, or a rare white, all 4–6 mm long and produced in clusters.

* They are very rich in vitamins and minerals and are similar to Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) in nutritional value. * When eaten they first of all impart a viscid sweetness, followed by a strong penetrating taste of a saline nature.

* The plant is the source of several popular herbs and one spice used in a wide variety of recipes, particularly among Mediterranean cuisines. * In massage therapy, the essential oil of bay laurel is reputed to alleviate arthritis and rheumatism, while...

The tree has become very common in many tropical Pacific areas, including Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive. * The plant is used in traditional medicine and is available from herbal medicine shops in Taiwan.

The leaves provide Cilantro and the seeds are Coriander. * This is a dual purpose herb. * The fresh leaves (Cilantro) are probably the most widely used flavouring herb in the world.

Diseases: Basil suffers from several plant pathogens that can ruin the crop and reduce yield. They are used for their medicinal properties in Ayurveda, the traditional medicinal system of India and Siddha medicine, a traditional Tamil system of medicine.

* Cinnamomum camphora (commonly known as Camphor tree , Camphorwood or camphor laurel ) is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20–30 metres tall. * Camphor has a long history of herbal use in the Orient with a wide range of uses.

Regal mustard seed is perfect for creating homemade mustard condiments at your restaurant. Derived from the mustard plant, these seeds are small, round, and common in a variety of different cuisines.

Regal annatto seed is sold in 16 oz. Annatto seed is commonly used in Caribbean, Latin American, and Filipino cuisine and, when whole, is large and triangular-shaped. While the spice itself is brick-red, it imparts a yellowish-orange color to foods.

The flowers can also be sprinkled on salads to add colour and fragrance. A herb tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves, it is said to improve the digestion. The young leaves and flowers can be eaten raw, boiled, pickled or used in sandwiches.

* Marjoram ( Origanum majorana , Lamiaceae ) is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavours. It is a good general tonic, treating various disorders of the digestive and respiratory systems.

* 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.

A member of the parsley family, fennel seeds are a popular ingredient in a variety of different cooking applications. These small oval seeds are greenish-brown in color and have a sweet licorice flavor and aroma that's similar to anise seeds.

* The leaves have a mild flavour, somewhat like a cross between garlic and chives, they are delicious in salads. * In China, they are often used to make dumplings with a combination of egg, shrimp and pork.

Light brown in color, these Regal anise seeds have a spicy licorice taste and aroma. The flavor is similar to fennel seeds and is often found in black jelly beans and confections. So, whether you want to add a unique flavor and texture to your baked goods...

Officinalis ) is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae , native to the western Mediterranean region , primarily in the Pyrenees and other mountains in northern Spain . * The essential oil that is obtained from the flowers is exquisitely scented and...

It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1-2 m tall. The fruit is about 3mm in diameter with a single large seed. * Myrica gale is a species of flowering plant in the genus Myrica , native to northern and western Europe and parts of northern North America .

Keep plants covered with row cover, spray with neem oil or pyrethrin. Basil is a fast growing annual that requires fertile, well-drained soil. Fusarium, powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial leaf spot.

Germination code: (1) Also available as a plant. May be slow and erratic to germinate. Larger seeds need to be covered with soil at least as thick as the seed itself. Harvest and fertilize regularly to encourage vegetative growth.

* Chives ( Allium schoenoprasum ) are the smallest species of the onion family Alliaceae * Allium schoenoprasum is also the only species of Allium native to both the New and the Old World and is a perennial .