Edible Leaf Plant Seeds For Sale In Des Moines

It is an aromatic bitter tonic herb that reduces blood pressure, relieves indigestion, stimulates the uterus and is anti-inflammatory. The plant grows to 1 m tall. The leaves are pinnate to bipinnate with rhombic leaflets 3–6 cm long and 2–4 cm broad.

* 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 Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family).

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

The young shoots are used in making a refreshing cold drink. * The Psoralea glandulosa, also called wallwa, culen or St. Augustine grass is a perennial plant belonging to the family of Fabaceae .

* Quickly becoming a popular tree to raise for "Toona Sprouts". * This is a highly esteemed food in China, it is said to resemble onions in flavour and is usually boiled. * Toona sinensis (syn.

It does well in humid tropics with high rainfall. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. Start seeds indoors and transplant outside when danger of frost is past. The light blue flowers are also used as a colouring in foods.

It's an easy plant to grow, with fruit maturing on spreading vines in about 80 days. 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...

Mulch where temperatures go below 0°F (-18°C).Water during dry spells and side-dress with compost or a balanced fertilizer once or twice during the growing period, if necessary.Clip leaves when needed.

Successional sowings can be made at intervals of a few weeks in order to ensure a constant supply of young plants. * Possibly a good companion plant, protecting neighbouring plants from caterpillars etc.

* These are the sweet white onions famous raw on hamburgers and salads. * Generally grown as an annual to produce desired onions for eating. Great for slicing and fresh eating! * Also make very good fried onion rings and can be used in cooking where a...

* Although purslane is considered a weed in the United States, it may be eaten as a leaf vegetable. * Portulaca oleracea ( Common Purslane , also known as Verdolaga , Pigweed , Little Hogweed or Pusley ), is an annual succulent in the family Portulacaceae...

Firm the soil over the seeds. Transplant: Sow indoors 6 weeks prior to setting out. Basil is not drought tolerant and can be damaged by heat stress. Leaves are up to 4" long and tend to be lighter in color than other pesto types.

* They are quite frost tolerant and become even more flavorful after some frosty nights. * Try them as a fall crop by sowing seed in late summer. * Vates Collards have dark green very tasty leaves with a mild cabbage like flavor.

* In warmer areas, garlic chives may remain green all year round. * 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 are...

The plant is happiest with water temperatures of 23 - 27°c in the growing season and requires a five month growing season. * The flowers have a sweet fruity perfume. Succeeds in water up to 2.5 metres deep.

* Chinese Camellia sinensis is native to mainland China South and Southeast Asia , but it is today cultivated across the world in tropical and subtropical regions. * The tea plant is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is considered to be one...

* It is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants so is often recommended as a nutraceutical supplement. * The fruits are beautiful hanging on the vines so it is recommended to grow on a trellis if possible.

* Artemisia vulgaris ( mugwort or common wormwood ) is one of several species in the genus Artemisia which have common names that include the word mugwort. Their addition to the diet aids the digestion and so they are often used in small quantities as...

The erect lower portion of the stem is smooth, but the curved branching inflorescence is covered in glandular hairs. The plant is noted for its effectiveness in treating catarrhal problems of many kinds and has also been used successfully in treating...

Like other members of the genus, it is mildly laxative and holds out potential as a long term treatment for chronic disease, in particular that of the gastro-intestinal tract. * A common, invasive perennial weed, to most, with a spreading rootstock; arrowhead-shaped...

The water in which the leaves are cooked is used in making corn pudding . * The seed is used in pinole or ground into a meal and used as a thickener in making bread or mixed with flour in making bread.

* An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils but prefers a sunny dry position. * In Israel, fennel salad is made of chopped fennel bulbs flavored with salt, black pepper, lemon juice, parsley, olive oil and sometimes sumac.

* Other reports say that they contain 'estevin' a substance that, weight for weight, is 150 times sweeter than sugar. * The dried leaves can be ground and used as a sweetener or soaked in water and the liquid used in making preserves.

The unblanched leaves are much less bitter in winter and make an excellent addition to salads at this time of year. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.

* The leaves are needle-like, dark green, with two per fascicle, 12-20 cm long and 0.8-1 mm wide, the persistent fascicle sheath 1.5-2 cm long. * An important timber tree in Asia, the timber is used for construction, railway sleepers, mine timber, furniture,...

They are also medicinal. Lupulus is the main ingredient of many beers, and as such is widely cultivated for use by the brewing industry. * The dried flowering heads of female plants are used as a flavouring and preservative in beer.

* The seeds are very small but easy to harvest and very nutritious. They are eaten cooked or ground into a powder and used for making cakes etc. * Amaranthus cruentus is a common flowering plant species that yields the nutritious staple amaranth grain...