Farm Seed Seeds For Sale In Grand Rapids

Crimson clover will not re-grow after close grazing or mowing once flowering has begun. Organic systems should plant 1/3 to 1/2 heavier to allow for some weed pressures.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the...

Broccoli-like vegetable from China. Start indoors in April or sow direct after last frost. Flowering stalks, young leaves and buds are delicious steamed, boiled or fried with other vegetables, meat or on its own.

New research shows that it relieves the symptoms of hay fever and other seasonal allergies without the drowsiness that antihistamine drugs cause. Traditionally used since the Middle Ages for whooping cough and as a mucus-reducing cough remedy.

Flowers look like white umbrellas mounted on strong, straight stems. It is earlier to flower and more uniform than the standard form. (Honeyplant) Commercial variety for the cutflower market.

It grows quickly at heights up to 7 feet. Piper Sudan grass is a great catch crop for excess nitrogen. Produces heavy amounts of organic matter and suppresses weeds. Uses: Erosion Control, Green Manure, Nitrogen Scavenger, No Till, Organic Matter (Biomass),...

Deer and cattle will graze on the foliage in the fall and the roots throughout the winter.Sowing mid summer through early fall is best for winter grazing. Turnips prefer a pH above 6.4 with moderate nitrogen and an abundance of phosphorus and potash.

Not recommended. Tall, vigorous habit. Coarser foliage; almost completely lacks the odour and flavour characteristic of the true French variety.

(Azabu-tade; Cultivated smartweed) Popular Japanese herb used for sushi. This herb has lots of potential for experimentation! Served on sashimi (sliced raw fish), tempura, and sushi.

Excellent uniformity, aroma and flavour. But what the breeder has done to the variety's performance, leaf quality and disease resistance is far more inspired. The breeder's choice of variety name 'Gecofure' is an unimaginative contraction of 'GEnovese...

Long, slender fruit with an edible peel. Start early indoors, plant out with support. Can be eaten without fear of indigestion, stomach pains or heartburn.

A new improved form of Gigante d'Italia, the old favourite of Italy. It also has shown to have some resistance to downy mildew. Yields are heavy! Excellent for both home gardens and for the fresh-cut and processing markets.

Has strong flavour and high oil content. For fresh use as dillweed, or allowed to go to seed for dill pickles. Finely cut foliage. Anthocyanin-free, so it is greener than most dills.

Like the green variety, the leaves are best used when young when they are sweet and slightly tangy. They are popular in soups, salads, and in meat and fish dishes. Very easy to grow.

In ancient times aconite was used as a poison to coat arrowheads in battle and hunt. Height 24-48in (60-120cm); spread 12-18in (30-45cm) It is still used in medicine, but not without medical supervision.

Hairy vetch prefers well-drained soils with a Ph of 6.0-7.0, and will do poorly in clay or wet fields. When sown late summer, spring regrowth is vigorous and nitrogen producing for tilling in before planting the spring garden crops.

The association between the dish and amaranth is so strong that the plant itself is often called “callaloo”. Sow direct in the garden in spring. (Chinese spinach) Callaloo is a popular Caribbean dish made from different leafy plants depending on local...

Widely adapted variety of barley! High yielding, good standing six-rowed barley. Uses: Bees & Beneficial Insects, Erosion Control, Green Manure, Nitrogen Scavenger, No Till, Organic Matter (Biomass), Weed Suppression

And blooming in August and September with small yellowish flowers. Roots are a valuable antiseptic for infections of the mouth, throat, respiratory system, and the skin. Roots provide a valuable antiseptic, useful for bacterial infections of the mouth,...

(Johnny jump up) Old English favourite with charming small purple, lavender and yellow flowers. Flowers are edible. Used for dropsy, respiratory catarrh and skin eruptions. Was once a potent symbol of romance for courting couples.

Neat compact bush habit, only 10-15cm (4-6") high, with medium sized dark green leaves. Excellent for pot culture.

But be forewarned: some suggest the aromatic seeds have exactly the opposite effect! Whatever the effect on the libido, it is clear that it has an effect on hormonal balance. Recent German studies indicate that seed extracts regulate menstrual bleeding...

It is also used in India to treat ulcers and wounds. Commercial source of camphor. (Kapoor tulsi) Native of East Africa with a strong camphor odour. It has antioxidant, antimicrobial, antimalarial, antifungal, insecticidal and wound healing properties.

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

Socrates is the most notable to die in this manner. Juice was used in early times to execute criminals. In the fresh state all parts are very poisonous. The active principle, coniine, has provided to be an effective insecticide against aphids and blowflies.

Maverick produces wonderful violet blooms! The Maverick Hybrid Geranium is a more vigorous plant with bigger 5-6″ flowerheads! This is the best Geranium to grow from seed in 4-6″ containers.

Drugs derived from the tree are ringing up sales in excess of $1 billion. It was introduced to America in 1930s and is growing in Florida and Georgia. (Xi Shu, Happy Tree, Tree of Life) Chinese tree with proven anti-cancer properties.