Edible Leaf Plant Seeds For Sale In Jacksonville

* 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 , southeast to Florida , and southwest to Texas , and widely naturalized elsewhere...

* Nelumbo nucifera , known by numerous common names including Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India, or simply lotus, is one of two species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae.

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

* These curiosities are well worth growing, if only for the conversation factor! * The buds are known as "buzz buttons", "Szechuan buttons", "sansho buttons", and "electric buttons" * It is frost-sensitive but perennial in warmer climates.

* A very versatile and easy to grow vegetable. * Cherry Belle is an Heirloom Variety that can be planted in the spring or fall and is ready to eat 5 weeks after sowing. This is the variety that is most commonly seen in the supermarket, sold in bunches.

* The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. 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 (not to be confused with St John's wort...

Will trail along the ground or can be trained up a trellis. Use the young pods before they mature for best flavor. They have a flavour similar to mushrooms when sauteed. * Young seedpods - cooked for a few minutes.

Established plants are drought tolerant. * The leaves are used for flavouring rice dumplings. * Requires a well-drained sandy soil and a sunny position.

Outstanding, sweet flavor lends itself to many culinary uses. To maintain the crispness and appearance of freshly harvested parsley, store at temperatures of 32–36°F/0–2.2°C at 95% relative humidity.

* Umbellularia californica is a large tree native to coastal forests of California and slightly extended into Oregon .

* It is grown for the edible leaves, and can be used as food or an ornamental plant for ground cover. * Tetragonia tetragonioides (previously T. It spread when the explorer and botanist Joseph Banks took seeds back to Kew Gardens during the latter half...

Plant seed not over one inch deep 4 to 6 to the hill, pressing soil firmly over them. Seed can also be started indoors for an earlier harvest. Charleston Watermelons have a deep red flesh that is solid, extra sweet and super delicious.

Dark green, curled and cupped leaves (known as a Paramount type) on compact, upright plants. To maintain the crispness and appearance of freshly harvested parsley, store at temperatures of 32–36°F/0–2.2°C at 95% relative humidity.

* The leaves and flowers are boiled and eaten. * A shrub; red flowers in racemes.

The young shoots that grow from the cut stems can be harvested during the early growing season. Rich in vitamin A, the leaves also contain about 6% protein, 1% fat, 6.6% carbohydrate, 1.5% ash.

Plant seed not over one inch deep 4 to 6 to the hill, pressing soil firmly over them. Seed can also be started indoors for an earlier harvest. Just as their name suggests, these crisp, sweet dark red fleshed melons are sure to please.

Certified Organic Seed. Interesting basil with large, glossy, dark purple-red leaves and mild, sweet taste. Upright, bushy plants with lavender-blue spikes.

The plants prime use is as a diuretic where it is effective in ridding the body of stones and in treating jaundice, dropsy, cystitis etc. * Parsley ( Petroselinum ) is a bright green biennial herb , often used as spice .

The cooked young shoots, harvested when about 5cm long, have a flavour similar to green peas but with a slight bitterness. When pureed it is said to rival the best spinach purees. * A curious perennial with small white nodding 5-petaled flowers backed...

They make a very good perennial substitute for lettuce in a salad, producing fresh leaves from spring until the middle of summer, or until the autumn from spring germinating plants.

* The cooked leaves can be used as a potherb. * The seeds have been used in making cough syrups. The plant is noted for its effectiveness in treating catarrhal problems of many kinds and has also been used successfully in treating diarrhoea, haemorrhoids...

* These curiosities are well worth growing, if only for the conversation factor! * The buds are known as "buzz buttons", "Szechuan buttons", "sansho buttons", and "electric buttons" * It is frost-sensitive but perennial in warmer climates.

When thoroughly dry, rub and store in jars.If using pelleted seed, we recommend consistent soil moisture during the germination period. Huge dark-green leaves with great flavor. Parsley can be used either fresh or dried.

* Native to Ethiopia but now found all over the tropics. * The fruits are beautiful hanging on the vines so it is recommended to grow on a trellis if possible. * It is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants so is often recommended as a nutraceutical supplement.

Excellent for use in salads or steamed. * 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.

Great for slicing and fresh eating! * Also make very good fried onion rings and can be used in cooking where a mild onion flavor is desired. * Generally grown as an annual to produce desired onions for eating.

Summer sowing in soil over 85°F (30°C) risks low or erratic germination. If sowing has to be done during warmer weather, irrigating can help cool the soil and improve germination.