Edible Leaf Plant Seeds For Sale In Massachusetts

* Solitary, upward facing, cup-shaped, five-petaled, poppy-like, magenta flowers (to 2.5" wide) continuously appear on thin stems above the foliage from mid-spring to fall. * Plants resent root disturbance so the seed is best sown in situ in April.

* Amaranthus cruentus is a common flowering plant species that yields the nutritious staple amaranth grain . * This species was in use as a food source in Central America as early as 4000 BC.

Sow the seed as soon as the soil temperatures are bove 40 degrees F. If you let some go to seed, the pods are edible. They are grown and consumed throughout the world. The young plants can also be eaten as a slightly spicy tasting micro-green.

The plant is happiest with water temperatures of 23 - 27°c in the growing season and requires a five month growing season. In cooler climates, however, it should be grown in shallower water, though no less than 30 cm deep, which will warm up more quickly...

* Like most salsifies, the western salsify grows as an annual or occasionally biennial forb, reaching a height of typically 20–60 cm but sometimes almost a metre. Young stems, when 5 - 10cm high, and the bases of the lower leaves - raw or cooked.

A tea can be made from the leaves, seed or roots. * The leaves are eaten raw or cooked. * The stalks should be peeled, they can be used like celery. * The plants have a pervading aromatic odour.

It's an easy plant to grow, with fruit maturing on spreading vines in about 80 days. Plant seed not over 1/2 inch deep 4 to 6 to the hill, pressing soil firmly over them. These items are useful when starting seeds indoors for transplanting: Jiffy-7 Peat...

They are also medicinal. Lupulus contains myrcene, humulene, xanthohumol, myrcenol, linalool, tannins, and resin. * A quick-growing, not to say rampant vine; can be pruned as a shrub; usually grown on a trellis for commercial production of the hops used...

This species contains essential oils , tannins , gums and resins . The young shoots are used in making a refreshing cold drink. A delicious carbonated beverage can be made from the boiled leaves.

Planting guide: Plant after danger of frost in hills 6 to 8 feet apart. Just as their name suggests, these crisp, sweet dark red fleshed melons are sure to please. Dark green melons weigh between 6 to 12 pounds.

* 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.

It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. * Fennel is used as a flavoring in some natural toothpastes. * Fennel has a long history of herbal use and is a commonly used household remedy, being useful in the treatment of a variety...

* Like most salsifies, the western salsify grows as an annual or occasionally biennial forb, reaching a height of typically 20–60 cm but sometimes almost a metre. Young stems, when 5 - 10cm high, and the bases of the lower leaves - raw or cooked.

* Quickly becoming a popular tree to raise for "Toona Sprouts". Just sow the seed and harvest young seedlings or let some plants grow to 3-4 feet tall keeping the branches pruned back.

* They are excellent raw or cooked , having a mild sweet flavor. * High in Vitamins! * Purple Top White Globe Turnip is an outstanding Heirloom variety. * The tops can also be eaten when young as greens or in soups.

* Solitary, upward facing, cup-shaped, five-petaled, poppy-like, magenta flowers (to 2.5" wide) continuously appear on thin stems above the foliage from mid-spring to fall. * Plants resent root disturbance so the seed is best sown in situ in April.

It is an annual plant (rarely biennial ), which grows to a height of up to 30 cm. 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...

* Malva moschata ( Musk-mallow ) is a species of Malva native to Europe and southwestern Asia , from Spain north to the British Isles and Poland , and east to southern Russia and Turkey .

1/2" long leaves. A full harvest should be completed just before the plants start to flower. Transplant to the field when seedlings have 3-4 sets of leaves, spacing at 4-8" apart in rows 18" apart.Moderately rich, moist soil.

It is used to colour vinegar. The leaves are rich in potassium and calcium, they have a salty cucumber flavour. * The growing plant is a good companion for strawberries, tomatoes, courgettes and most other plants.

* Possibly a good companion plant, protecting neighbouring plants from caterpillars etc. The leaves are also an important ingredient in Taiwanese oyster omelettes and, when young, are used along with stems to flavor soup and stir-fry.

When plants are well established thin to 2 to each hill. Plants 25 hills. 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...

* The growing plant is an insect repellent, it repels the cabbage white butterfly so is a good companion for brassicas. The leaves are pinnate to bipinnate with rhombic leaflets 3–6 cm long and 2–4 cm broad.

Leaves are easily bruised when picking, so handle carefully. Packet: 200 seeds.Direct seed (recommended): Plant seeds 1/4" deep, 2-3 seeds per inch, in rows 18" apart. 16,300 seeds/oz.

* The fruits are beautiful hanging on the vines so it is recommended to grow on a trellis if possible. * It is a sprawling vine 8-10 feet long. * It is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants so is often recommended as a nutraceutical supplement.

They are also medicinal. Lupulus contains myrcene, humulene, xanthohumol, myrcenol, linalool, tannins, and resin. * A quick-growing, not to say rampant vine; can be pruned as a shrub; usually grown on a trellis for commercial production of the hops used...

Multiple cuttings per season are possible from one planting. 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.