Edible Leaf Plant Seeds For Sale In Birmingham

* A curious perennial with small white nodding 5-petaled flowers backed by an inflated "bladder"; blooms all summer; flowers in loose clusters at stem joints; native to Europe but widely naturalized in the eastern U.S. * The young leaves are sweet and...

* The fruit is 1–1.2 cm diameter, red to reddish-purple at first, turning dark purple to nearly black when ripe. * Rubus leucodermis (blackcap raspberry, black raspberry, whitebark raspberry, or blue raspberry,) is a species of Rubus native to western...

They are also used to give colour and flavour to glutinous-rice dumplings (Mochi). * The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Their addition to the diet aids the digestion and so they are often used in small quantities as a flavouring, especially with fatty...

* Ocimum basilicum , or Sweet Basil, is a culinary herb of major importance. * Sweet basil has been used for thousands of years as a culinary and medicinal herb. Most culinary and ornamental basils are cultivars of the species Ocimum basilicum , but other...

These items are useful when starting seeds indoors for transplanting: Jiffy-7 Peat Pellets Peat Pots, 2 1/4'' round Peat Pots, 3'' round 3'' square pots 4 1/2'' round pots For protecting your transplants against late, unexpected frosts choose between...

To produce seed for future years the bulbs need to be left in place and mulched heavily over winter and allowed to grow until the second summer when they will produce flowers and seed.

* Fordhook is a well known and very popular variety of Swiss Chard. * The large stalks are topped by deep green leaves. It is cold hardy as well as tolerant of heat. Excellent for use in salads or steamed.

The young shoots are used in making a refreshing cold drink. It is native to Mauritius , the United States and the west coast of South America in Chile and Peru . * The leaves are used as a tea substitute.

The leaves are also fermented for later use. * Rapeseed ( Brassica napus ), also known as rape , oilseed rape , rapa , rappi , rapaseed and (in the case of one particular group of cultivars , canola ) is a bright yellow flowering member of the family...

* High in Vitamins! * They are excellent raw or cooked , having a mild sweet flavor. * This is a very easy to grow and rewarding vegetable. * Purple Top White Globe Turnip is an outstanding Heirloom variety.

* Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits. * A very tolerant plant, thriving even when growing in unkempt grassy areas. Prefers part shade in warmer climates.

Thin plants to 8-12" apart.Grows well in moist, fertile soil. Huge dark-green leaves with great flavor. Very high yielding. Parsley can be used either fresh or dried. Strong, upright stems make Giant of Italy one of the best parsleys for fresh market...

* Lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ), not to be confused with bee balm , Monarda species, is a perennial herb in the mint family Lamiaceae , native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region .

It spread when the explorer and botanist Joseph Banks took seeds back to Kew Gardens during the latter half of the 18th century. * The species prefers a moist environment for growth.

It does well in humid tropics with high rainfall. Will trail along the ground or can be trained up a trellis. Slightly sweet, it contains 20% or more protein, which is about 12 times that of potatoes.

The Crimson Sweet Watermelon has firm, fine textured flesh that holds up on vine or shelf. Oval light green with dark stripes grows to 25 pounds. When plants are well established thin to 2 to each hill.

To produce seed for future years the bulbs need to be left in place and mulched heavily over winter and allowed to grow until the second summer when they will produce flowers and seed.

For baby leaf production in the early spring or full-size bunching in the fall and winter. Clip small leaves in 3-5 weeks, depending on time of year and speed of growth. For baby leaf: 1M/25', 25M/125', 1,200M/acre at 40 seeds/ft.

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.

* The dried flowering heads of female plants are used as a flavouring and preservative in beer. Lupulus contains myrcene, humulene, xanthohumol, myrcenol, linalool, tannins, and resin.

* The leaves can be used as thickeners in soups etc, they can also be dried for later use. * The plant is also part of a North American formula called essiac which is a popular treatment for cancer.

* Beet seed can take two weeks to germinate so an old trick is to sow radish seeds in the same row. * The usually deep-red roots of garden beet are eaten boiled either as a cooked vegetable, or cold as a salad after cooking and adding oil and vinegar.

Golden summer turns deeper yellow as it matures. This squash is very tender and full of flavor. It is one of the earliest producing crookneck squash on the market that produces all summer long.

* The leaves can be used as thickeners in soups etc, they can also be dried for later use. * The plant is also part of a North American formula called essiac which is a popular treatment for cancer.

Aromatic Greek basil flavor. Basil is not drought tolerant and can be damaged by heat stress. Do not store at a temperature less than 50°F (10°C).If using pelleted seed, we recommend consistent soil moisture during the germination period.

Due to their mucilaginous property they are often sprouted on clay or other porous materials. The sprouted seeds are eaten in salads, sandwiches, soups, stews etc. Chia fresca is a popular regional drink, and the Mexican state of Chiapas is named after...

* Fordhook is a well known and very popular variety of Swiss Chard. * The large stalks are topped by deep green leaves. It is cold hardy as well as tolerant of heat. Excellent for use in salads or steamed.