Culinary Herb Or Spice Seeds For Sale In Tucson

It grows to 20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in) tall, with finely divided, linear (but not thread-like) leaves. The seed is used as a spice. It is used primarily in confectionery and liquors.

In some middle-eastern countries, Marjoram is synonymous with Oregano, and there the names Sweet Marjoram and Knotted Marjoram are used to distinguish it from other plants of the genus Origanum .

It grows to 20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in) tall, with finely divided, linear (but not thread-like) leaves. The seed is used as a spice. It is used primarily in confectionery and liquors.

Dried Chamomile flowers make a sedative and delicious tea that is calming to the stomach and improves digestion. * German camomile is a well known herbal remedy and is much used in the West.

* Sometimes called garden chervil , it is used to season mild-flavoured dishes and is a constituent of the French herb mixture fines herbes . * The leaves are ready for harvesting in about 8 weeks from sowing, the plant responds well to cut and come again...

* This heirloom variety matures in about 80-90 days but some stems can be cut before maturity. * Used in cooking, on baked potatoes, and in salads ; flowers rose to rosy purple. * Chives ( Allium schoenoprasum ) are the smallest species of the onion family...

Sesame seeds are native to Africa and India, but are now grown around the world. Regal white sesame seeds are sold in 5 lb. The flavor of white sesame seeds intensifies when toasting, making them a smart addition to any kitchen.

In Taiwan , its wood is used to make support beams for underground mines . It grows to a height of 15m. The bark may be ground into a powder and saturated into water to create a tea, or may be spread onto various foods as a spice and taste enhancer.

* This heirloom variety matures in about 80-90 days but some stems can be cut before maturity. * Used in cooking, on baked potatoes, and in salads ; flowers rose to rosy purple. * Chives ( Allium schoenoprasum ) are the smallest species of the onion family...

* Herb Hyssop ( Hyssopus officinalis aka Hyssopus decumbens ) is an herbaceous plant of the genus Hyssopus native to Southern Europe , the Middle East , and the region surrounding the Caspian Sea .

* The leaves are eaten raw or cooked, used as a flavouring in salads etc. * This is common dill that is used in pickles and for flavoring. * In Canada, dill is a favorite herb to accompany poached salmon.

* Anise is a herbaceous annual plant growing to 1 m (3 ft) or more tall. This tea is given to mothers in Egypt when they are nursing. * In the Middle East, water is boiled with about a tablespoon of aniseed per teacup to make a special hot tea called...

* Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. It is an annual herbaceous plant, with a slender, glabrous, branched stem which is 20–30 cm tall and has a diameter of 3 to 5 cm.

* Herb Hyssop ( Hyssopus officinalis aka Hyssopus decumbens ) is an herbaceous plant of the genus Hyssopus native to Southern Europe , the Middle East , and the region surrounding the Caspian Sea .

* One of its constituent alkaloids, called 'trigonelline', has shown potential for use in cancer therapy. * It is believed fenugreek was brought into cultivation in the Near East. It is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop, and its seeds are a common...

* Yellow flowers of daisy form, to 4" across, from July to September; leaves to 2'; dried roots sometimes used medicinally; native to Europe and Asia, naturalized in the U.S. * Elecampane has a long history of use as a medicinal herb.

In some middle-eastern countries, Marjoram is synonymous with Oregano, and there the names Sweet Marjoram and Knotted Marjoram are used to distinguish it from other plants of the genus Origanum .

An essential oil from the leaves is used as a flavouring. The North American populations may, however, be naturalised from early human introduction. Corresponding to its species name, a common term for the plant is "dragon herb." It is native to a wide...

* They are very rich in vitamins and minerals and are similar to Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) in nutritional value. A saffron substitute, it is used to colour and flavour rice, soups etc.

* The leaves are available from early spring until late in the autumn. * In China, they are often used to make dumplings with a combination of egg, shrimp and pork. * The leaves have a mild flavour, somewhat like a cross between garlic and chives, they...

If the leaves are to be dried, the plants should be harvested in early and late summer just before the flowers open and the leaves should be dried quickly. It retains its flavour well in long slow cooking.

Serpyllum are used as border plants and ground cover around gardens and stone paths. * Works well in the rock garden or between flagstones in a walkway. * The hardy plant tolerates some pedestrian traffic and produces odors ranging from heavily herbal...

Serpyllum are used as border plants and ground cover around gardens and stone paths. * Works well in the rock garden or between flagstones in a walkway. * The hardy plant tolerates some pedestrian traffic and produces odors ranging from heavily herbal...

* An extract of the root is used as a cosmetic and is particularly useful in treating rose-coloured rashes and capillary weaknesses. * White flowers to 3" across. * The flower buds are pickled and used as a flavouring in sauces, salads etc.

* 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; sun or part shade, grows well in dry sites; native to southern...

It is especially important as source of levulose. Roots are used in seasoning soups, sauces and gravies, and to impart a rich deep colour. Young roots have a slightly bitter caramel flavour when roasted, roots over 2 years old are much more bitter.

* The essential oil that is obtained from the flowers is exquisitely scented and has a very wide range of applications, both in the home and commercially.It is commonly used in soap making, in making high quality perfumes (it is also used in 'Eau de Cologne'),...