Farm Seed Seeds For Sale In Aurora

Like true senna ( spp.), its leaves have purgative properties, but the effect is much less drastic. Attractive hardy Mediterranean shrub. Yellow flowers bear bladder-like pods which when squeezed go off with a bang.

Controversially, the bark contains cephalanthin, a compound that is both a poison and a source of its healing powers. (Honeyball; Honey bells) A handsome native shrub found growing in wet areas of eastern North America.

Dried milky juice, called lactucarium or lettuce opium, was once used to induce sleep and to treat nervous disorders.

(Mousemelon; Sandita; Mexican sour gherkin)

A wild flower in much of North America. A food and medicine plant going back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans who used the roots and the young shoots in spring like dandelion.

And blooming in August and September with small yellowish flowers. It was much more successful as a medicinal, entering the US Pharmacopoeia (1831-42). Wild indigo contains a blue dyestuff similar to true indigo, , a native of India, and early settlers...

Attractive succulent from South Africa. Also, an ingredient of the ‘Swedish Bitters' popularized by European herbalist Maria Treben. Pharmaceutical source of aloe used as a purgative.

High yielding, good standing six-rowed barley. Specific charges will be displayed during checkout.Shipments to Canada require a phytosanitary certificate, which includes a $125.00 fee (rates subject to change), and cannot be processed online.

Flowers may be brewed into a tea, and aromatic leaves can be dried for potpourri. Locate in full sun to part shade. A fine selection for flower beds, borders and containers. “A staggering display of apricot spikes...

Also used in Unani medicine for the control of intestinal worms, acidity and coughs. Found throughout India where its seeds are used to make a popular milkshake called . (Subja; Barbari tulsi) A very nice basil with showy purple inflorescences emanating...

A blue sediment will form which is the dye. Fresh herbage (strongest when in flower) is steeped in water for 12-48 hours with frequent stirring. Ancient dyeplant known for the clarity and fastness of the blue produced.

Delightful companion to mustard cress #4150. Sow every 14 days indoors or out for a continuous supply of fresh leaves. Ready to use when seedlings have 3 or 4 leaves.

However it is a valuable medicinal. (Jimson weed; Thornapple; Jamestown weed) A cousin of tomatoes, chiles, and potatoes with sharply toothed deep green leaves spreading out from the center of the plant and giving out an unpleasant smell.

White-pink flowers resemble turtle heads. (Balmony; Bitter herb) Used for poor appetite, indigestion, general debility, constipation, piles, worms. Good tonic during convalescence.

Try with for maximum Nitrogen fixation. 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.

Leaves and roots are effective against flu, encephalitis, measles, hepatitis, and mumps. (Da qing; Qiug dai) Contains indican and isatin B, both of which can be converted to indigo.

Cultivated varieties are much less potent medicinally. Infusion of leaves and rootstock is effective for diarrhea, dysentery and problems of the urinary tract. Especially useful for convalescents and children.

Ht 2-3ft (60-90cm). There is evidence that at least several species of Rudbeckia have immunostimulatory activity similar to echinacea. Sow into moist, moderately rich, well-draining soil after last frost.

Specific charges will be displayed during checkout.Pearl millet is well adapted to growing areas characterized by drought, low soil fertility, and high temperatures. May be planted in rows, drilled, or broadcast.

Spicy anise-licorice aroma and flavour; excellent served fresh in such dishes as Thai green curries and Vietnamese noodle soups. All-American winner for 1997. Major improvement on the standard variety.

Pungent, bitter flavour. Thorn-covered berries harvested in autumn all over China. Chinese herb used traditionally to treat headache and to nasal congestion. Can be toxic if improperly used.

Ideally suited for grazing and it is common to obtain 4-6 tons of dry matter per acre of this high-energy feed. Barkant turnips are an improved, early maturing, diploid turnip with a large purple tankard shaped bulb.

Superb dwarf basil with large leaves. More uniform than other varieties. Excellent for pots and for borders.

Has double orange and maroon blossoms. Preferred variety of marigold for insect control. Compact plants are ideal for interplanting.

Leaf juice is reputed to have blood cleansing properties, to strengthen weak lungs, and to fight colds, diarrhea and similar digestive complaints. Poultice of fresh leaves on wounds prevents infection.