Edible Leaf Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Atlanta

* Sow in early spring or early fall. The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to triangular-based, very variable in size from about 2-30 cm long and 1-15 cm broad, with larger leaves at the base of the plant and small leaves higher on the flowering stem.

The flowers, which superficially resemble dandelions , appear in early spring before dandelions appear. The plant is typically between 10 - 30 cm in height. Tussilago is often found in colonies of dozens of plants.

* It is an important crop for subsistence farmers in Africa. They are eaten cooked or ground into a powder and used for making cakes etc. * This species was in use as a food source in Central America as early as 4000 BC.

The flowers, which superficially resemble dandelions , appear in early spring before dandelions appear. The plant is typically between 10 - 30 cm in height. Tussilago is often found in colonies of dozens of plants.

* Wild celery has a long history of medicinal and food use. * Celery is used around the world as a vegetable for the crisp petiole (leaf stalk). The plant grows to 1 m tall. The leaves are strongly flavoured and are used less often, either as a flavouring...

The leaves should be used before the plant starts to flower. The leaves can also be finely chopped and added to salads. This bitterness can be reduced by blanching the shoots as they appear from the ground.

Plants are not very cold-tolerant, but they can beoverwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c. This species is cultivatedas a vegetable in China.

* It preferes cool growing temperatures and will tolerate some shade. * A very versatile and easy to grow vegetable. It is never pithy and stays crunchy in the refrigerator. They are grown and consumed throughout the world.

The light blue flowers are also used as a colouring in foods. Start seeds indoors and transplant outside when danger of frost is past. Flowers and flower buds - raw or cooked. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute.

Plants are not very cold-tolerant, but they can beoverwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c. This species is cultivatedas a vegetable in China.

* The root is boiled and eaten like salsify. Wholesome and nutritious.A peppery taste. Fleshy, sweet and succulent. The taste somewhat resembles salsify or parsnips. * Oenothera biennis ( Common evening primrose or Evening star ) is a species of Oenothera...

* It is an important crop for subsistence farmers in Africa. They are eaten cooked or ground into a powder and used for making cakes etc. * This species was in use as a food source in Central America as early as 4000 BC.

It is native to the Mediterranean region. * The plant's greens are used in many Asian cuisines. They appear in Cantonese dishes and Hong Kong cuisine in stews, casseroles, and hotpots.

They are also used to give colour and flavour to glutinous-rice dumplings (Mochi). This species is also occasionally known as Felon Herb , Chrysanthemum Weed , Wild Wormwood , Old uncle Henry , Sailor's Tobacco , Naughty Man , Old Man or St. John's Plant...

It is found throughout much of Europe but seldom as far north as Scotland . * The whole plant is pleasantly scented when bruised. * Ononis spinosa is a plant belonging to the family Fabaceae , that is commonly known as spiny restharrow or just restharrow...

* 2 1/2" deep purple flowers on a plant that resembles a small hollyhock; likes full sun; biennial or perennial; native to Europe, north Africa, and northwest China. * Malvus sylvestris is a spreading herb , who is an annual in North Africa , biennial...

A herb tea is made from thefresh or dried leaves. It grows in wet soils . The leaves are often used in 'mint sauce', which is used as a flavouring in meals. * Mentha spicata ( Spear Mint or Spearmint ) is a species of mint native to much of Europe and...

* From ancient times the lotus has been a divine symbol in Asian traditions representing the virtues of sexual purity and non-attachment. * Requires a rich loam. Succeeds in water up to 2.5 metres deep.

The fragrant flower cones impart bitterness and flavor, and also have preservative qualities. It is a dioecious, perennial, herbaceous climbing plant which sends up new shoots in early spring and dies back to a cold-hardy rhizome in autumn.

Medicinally this plant is used for loss of appetite, upset stomach, constipation, liver and gallbladder disorders, cancer, and rapid heartbeat. Roots are used in seasoning soups, sauces and gravies, and to impart a rich deep colour.

The dried root of one year old plants is the official herb, but the leaves and fruits can also be used. The root is thought to be particularly good at helping to eliminate heavy metals from the body.

It has a floury texture and a mild, somewhat creamy flavour. * The seed ripens in the latter half of summer and, when harvested and dried, can store for several years. * Oats are an easily grown crop that succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in full...

This will make them less bitter, but they will also contain less vitamins and minerals. The stems can be glabrous or are sparsely covered with short hairs. * Taraxacum officinale grows from generally unbranched taproots and produces one to more than ten...

* The root is eaten raw or cooked. Young stems, when 5 - 10cm high, and the bases of the lower leaves - raw or cooked. * Western salsify is quite similar to the generally commoner meadow salsify, T.

* They are like the peppers that you buy in the store. * California Wonder peppers are an open pollinated heirloom variety of sweet bell pepper. * This is a timeless classic. * Blocky shape, excellent for stuffing with a sweet mild flavor.

Today, many families still use wild bergamot during the cold and flu season. * The entire plant above ground level can be used as a potherb, though it israther aromatic. * Wild bergamot was considered a medicinal plant by many Native Americans including...

The fragrant flower cones impart bitterness and flavor, and also have preservative qualities. It is a dioecious, perennial, herbaceous climbing plant which sends up new shoots in early spring and dies back to a cold-hardy rhizome in autumn.