Farm Seed Seeds For Sale In Cary

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

A very nice leaf celery with finely cut, dark green glossy leaves. More compact than other leaf celeries, reaching only 25-50cm (10-20") in height. Use it like parsley and surprise your guests with its rich celery flavour and aroma.

A tall growing wheat that is great cover for game birds! Egyptian Wheat is a tall growing wheat that bears loose seed heads containing an abundance of seed. Can grow up to 10 feet tall.

The English explorer Captain Cook brewed a spicy and refreshing tea from the leaves. Can be applied directly on sensitive tissues without irritation. Worldwide demand for the antiseptic oil distilled from the leaves has exploded over the past decade.

Often touted as an aid for diabetes, obesity, heat stroke, cough and sore throat. The fruits contain mogrosides, intensely sweet compounds that are as many as 300 times as sweet as sugar.

A study has shown that the vapours given off by the foliage can protect stored grain from insect damage. Has a history of medicinal and food use by Native Americans, especially for cough, colds, and pneumonia.

For ages the main source of blue dye in Europe, until the introduction of indigo in the 17th century. Because it is hardy (unlike indigo) woad is still grown for natural dyeing. Contains the same dyestuff as indigo, though in lower concentration.

Mildly narcotic colourless juice was used by Californian Indians to treat toothache. Best sown direct very early in spring as it prefers cool weather. Brilliant orange flowers.

Of easiest culture; prefers moist, partly shady locations. (Japanese parsley) Unique flavour of leaves and leafstalks, either fresh or blanched, is pleasing in soups, salads, and fried foods.

Excellent for prairie and conservation mixtures. The beautiful, plume-like seed heads are very ornamental. Provides cover and food for wildlife. It can reach up to seven feet tall and is a common species of the Tallgrass Prairie.

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

Coffee substitute costing pennies a pound. Roasting directions included with each order. Large roots, roasted and ground, can be adulterated with your favourite brand or enjoyed alone as a nourishing caffeine-free drink.

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

Used for gout, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, dropsy and cardiac ailments. All parts are bitter. Commonly used in homeopathy. Found mainly in the English and Scottish limestone areas.

(Spanish fennel flower) Hardy annual flower, native of southern Spain, the Azores, Sicily and North Africa. Seed extracts were shown to inhibit both forms of the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme involved in inflammation.

It can be sown directly in an area that will receive full sun, to bloom from June to August. It loves hayfields and pastures, to the dismay of farmers, for cattle do not like the tough wiry stems when it is caught up in their feed, but young people use...

Succulent leaves are popular in France for salads, cooked greens or in soups. Tender green leaves. Much improved over its wild relative. Good summer green performing best in hot weather.

A tall and elegant flower that serves as a good border. Does very well in moist, shady areas where little else grows! Excelsior Mix produces lovery mixture of tubular flowers alternating in color.

Use half this rate when mixed with grain/grass. All legumes should be planted 1/4 to 1/2" deep.Planting rates are listed within each product description. Provide adequate moisture to improve germination.

(Ear Shiso) The Japanese grow this aromatic herb for its flower tips and buds, and for its leaves. The flap-like appearance gives the leaves the look of an ear, which is why this form is known as "ear shiso."

It is frost tender, but will produce a crop in areas where the summers are warm and frost-free. More potent than cultivated tobaccos, with more nicotine, it is a source of nicotine sulfate, an insecticide for the control of aphids, thrips, whiteflies...

Not only does it help with soil nitrogen, it also helps to control erosion and provide habitat for helpful garden dwellers. Its use is associated with longevity, mainly helping to relieve chronic gastric issues and respiratory symptoms.

Sow direct in the garden in early spring or late summer to overwinter the following spring. Well suited for home gardens and commercial fresh herb production. Like all chervils the fresh leaves are sweet with a hint of anise and are delicious chopped...

It was much more successful as a medicinal, entering the US Pharmacopoeia (1831-42). And blooming in August and September with small yellowish flowers. Roots provide a valuable antiseptic, useful for bacterial infections of the mouth, throat, respiratory...