Edible Leaf Plant Seeds For Sale In Colorado

* Western salsify is quite similar to the generally commoner meadow salsify, T. Used as a potherb. They include western goat's beard, wild oysterplant, yellow salsify, yellow goat's beard, meadow goat's beard, goat's beard, goatsbeard, common salsify,...

The taste somewhat resembles salsify or parsnips. Fleshy, sweet and succulent. * Oenothera biennis ( Common evening primrose or Evening star ) is a species of Oenothera native to eastern and central North America , from Newfoundland west to Alberta ,...

* Vates Collards have dark green very tasty leaves with a mild cabbage like flavor. * They are very late to bolt and can be grown year round in mild climates. * They are quite frost tolerant and become even more flavorful after some frosty nights.

This species contains essential oils , tannins , gums and resins . A delicious carbonated beverage can be made from the boiled leaves. It is native to Mauritius , the United States and the west coast of South America in Chile and Peru .

Just sow the seed and harvest young seedlings or let some plants grow to 3-4 feet tall keeping the branches pruned back. Allow the tree to leaf out completely from July onward to replenish energy for next years harvest.

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

* Ocimum basilicum , or Sweet Basil, is a culinary herb of major importance. Most culinary and ornamental basils are cultivars of the species Ocimum basilicum , but other species are also grown and there are many hybrids between species.

A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used as a cleansing tonic and blood purifier so the plant is often used in the treatment of hay fever, arthritis, anaemia etc. The whole plant is antiasthmatic, antidandruff, astringent, depurative, diuretic,...

Thin plants to 8-12" apart.Grows well in moist, fertile soil. Very high yielding. Pellets contain 4–6 seeds each and have an irregular shape but are approximately size 10.0 (4.0 mm diameter).

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

Everything you need to get your plants off to a great start! Plant seed not over one inch deep 4 to 6 to the hill, pressing soil firmly over them. The Crimson Sweet Watermelon has firm, fine textured flesh that holds up on vine or shelf.

* In Virginia, Penthorum sedoides grows in habitats such as alluvial swamps, floodplain pools, rocky or sandy shores, fens, marshes, beaver ponds, and disturbed wetlands. * A tincture of the plant is somewhat astringent, demulcent, laxative and tonic.

It is used to colour vinegar. The leaves are rich in potassium and calcium, they have a salty cucumber flavour. * An edible blue dye can be obtained from the flowers. It is said to deter Japanese beetle and tomato hornworms.

* The seed can be sprouted and added to salads. The plants have showy blooms in early to mid spring. * Hesperis matronalis grows 100 cm or taller, with multiple upright hairy stems.

When plants are well established thin to 3 to each hill. Mature in 90 days. Flesh is rich salmon color, exceptionally sweet, spicy and delicious. Plants 50 hills. Planting guide: Plant after danger of frost in hills 4 to 6 feet apart.

If planted in a well-drained location, it can normally be wintered over to produce a crop early the following spring. Softer texture than traditional curled parsley. The sweet parsley flavor is excellent for flavoring soups and savory dishes.

A great variety for late spring and summer harvests as it has been slow to bolt in our trials. Harvest spinach full size but before bolting, cutting just below root attachment for "rooted spinach", or cut higher for "clipped spinach".For full-size leaves:...

Plants 25 hills. A large, nearly round melon. Flesh is bright red, firm and sweet. Mature in 90-95 days. Planting guide: Plant after danger of frost in hills 6 to 8 feet apart. Everything you need to get your plants off to a great start!

If planted in a well-drained location, it can normally be wintered over to produce a crop early the following spring. The smallest flat-leaf that we offer. Petite, dark-green leaves make an attractive fresh garnish.

* Stevia has become very popular as a natural sugar substitute with almost zero calories! * Because stevia has a negligible effect on blood glucose it is attractive to people on carbohydrate-controlled diets.

* The leaves are edible but rather bitter, especially when the plants are flowering. Chicory leaves are very bitter, making it a good digestive stimulant and tonic, and a gentle laxative even for children.

Sweet and pleasantly flavoured. In Peru, maca is prepared and consumed in various ways, although traditionally it always is cooked. After being dried they are cooked in water to make a sweet aromatic porridge that is called 'mazamorra' in S.

* The leaves and flower heads contain an analgesic agent spilanthol used to numb toothache. * I just watched a You Tube video of a woman eating 1/4 of a flower. She describes it as "like popping candy" and "little needles poking the top of your mouth".

Modern research has shown that there are many health benefits to drinking tea, including its ability to protect the drinker from certain heart diseases. * Chinese Camellia sinensis is native to mainland China South and Southeast Asia , but it is today...

They are also used to give colour and flavour to glutinous-rice dumplings (Mochi). * Artemisia vulgaris ( mugwort or common wormwood ) is one of several species in the genus Artemisia which have common names that include the word mugwort.

When plants are well established thin to 2 to each hill. Plants 25 hills. Plant seed not over one inch deep 4 to 6 to the hill, pressing soil firmly over them. Everything you need to get your plants off to a great start!

Upright variety making it easy to harvest for both baby and full size leaves. Summer sowing in soil over 85°F (30°C) risks low or erratic germination. High resistance to downy mildew races 1-13, 15.