Farm Seed Seeds For Sale In Alexandria

However, when used in its native, non-purified form, the dried herb is much safer and very popular in traditional Chinese medicine for dispersing conditions characterized by wind and cold, such as chills, fever, headache, cough and wheezing.

Native of Tibet with showy masses of violet-blue globe-like flowers from July to August. The roots are anti-inflammatory and are used as a galactagogue -- an agent that increases milk flow in nursing mothers.

A good gargle for mouth and throat sores. Indians made a wash for skin problems including skin cancer and venereal sores. (Red root) Used as a tea substitute during the American Revolution.

Mesclun is commonly defined as a mixture of salad greens. Sowing successively every ten days will produce a regular supply of tasty salad greens. Sow in early spring or late summer.

Should not be used without medical supervision. The plant is being tested as a substitute for purple foxglove in the treatment of heart disorders. Mounds of lacy leaves topped all summer long by a profusion of pink or white flowers.

Blooming in the difficult-to-fill midsummer, the plants prefer moisture but tolerate poor soil. They are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, and are good cut flowers. The strong spikes of rosy-purple flowers are the most prominent feature of the...

Difficult to germinate; may take two years. May be eaten raw or dried, first discarding thick skins and seeds. Bears edible fruits (pears) having pleasant, sweet, somewhat acid taste.

Hull-less seeds yield a medicinally-active oil used in Central Europe for inflammations, hypertrophy of the prostate, and for arteriosclerosis. Has high vitamin E content, and like evening primrose stimulates the synthesis of prostaglandins.

ERFURTER is rich in medicinal mucilage, up to 10%. Noted for soothing irritations and inflammations of the skin, throat, eyes, lungs and urinary organs.

It has significant anticancer and antioxidant effects and even has been shown to prevent tooth decay on account of its high fluoride content. (Cha; Chai) The world's most important caffeine beverage.

Native of dry, rocky regions of Central Asia, Tibet, China and Mongolia. (Chinese ephedra) In Chinese medicine this species is considered equivalent to and is used for the same purposes.

Eyewash is reputed to strengthen weak eyes. Striking brilliant blue blossoms, infused in water, have both curative and calming action for nervous disorders.

(Puncturevine) This low growing vine likes moist, sandy soils. Important diuretic herb in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for urinary problems, kidney and lower back pains and as an aphrodisiac.

Dense clusters of small, yellow, button-like flowers.

Here is a flower-herb-veggie that cuts across the genres, with its white-flecked leaves and showy edible deep orange flowers. The leaves and flowers have a hot watercress flavour and are great in salads; and the young seed pods are hotter and can be pickled...

This vibrant colored, cool-weather plant is perfect for spring and autumn gardens. Plants should be spaced 7-12 inches apart as they will spread to about 9-12 inches. Ht 6-12in (15-30cm).

English Daisy has a long history as a calmative for inflamed skin and for stomach and intestinal problems. The name Bellis is Greek for “pretty,” and these charming flowers live up to their name.

The Ewe name means "ghost eggplant", a potent reminder of the power of this herb, when misused, to turn people into zombie slaves. (Ghost eggplant; Norligbuitsa) The Ewe herbalists of West Africa say that if you want to use this herb to heal you must...

An American folk remedy for cancer, hence its alias "cancerweed." Indians used the roots for sores, and the tea has been used for colds, coughs, nervous conditions. (Cancerweed) Attractive purple-blue flowers and cleft, dandelion-like leaves.

Caution: although the oil is safe, raw seeds are poisonous. Large tropical-looking foliage. Oil extracted from seeds is a commonly used laxative for temporary constipation and acute diarrhea.

Best variety for commercial potplant sales. Plants tend to be a little stronger and more uniform than other bush varieties. A most attractive form of bush basil with larger leaves (1 cm) and uniform dense globular little bushes.

Outstanding curled leaf variety from Holland that is both ornamental and delicious to use in the kitchen like parsley. Aromatic leaves are used to season soups and stews, and like parsley they can be used as a garnish.

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench): Cool Season, Grain, Annual, Upright growth habit, Enhances soil P availability,Crude protein: straw 5%, grain 13% Uses: Bees & Beneficial Insects, Green Manure, No Till, Organic Matter (Biomass), Weed Suppresion

(Da huang; Chinese rhubarb; Turkey rhubarb)

Black Crowder cowpea is a high yielding variety of long pods. The peas themselves have a deep purple color when first shelled which then turn black when dried. Try with for maximum Nitrogen fixation.

Picotee cosmos grow to only 48″ with stunning cream petals that melt to rosy red edges. A new cosmo version that is stunning.