Farm Seed Seeds For Sale In Yonkers

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.

Attractive New Zealand shrub called the Tea Plant by Captain Cook because of the agreeably bitter tea his men made from the leaves. Traditional Maori remedy for kidney and bladder complaints, and to combat the miseries of the common cold.

Its importance to us has not lessened over time; in fact, it is growing. Traditionally considered a valuable addition to livestock feed, Agriculture Canada is currently doing research to determine fenugreek's potential value as a forage crop in this country.

Ornamental, aromatic and edible -- this basil has it all! Plants are remarkably uniform (for a basil) at about 40cm/15” tall and wide. Compact, lush green foliage is beautifully decorated with numerous purple button-sized flowers.

Enjoy in a spring salad, or cooked like spinach. This strain of the lowly dandelion boasts tender fleshy leaves, topping all other fruits and vegetables for iron content. Treat as a biennial -- sow one year, pick the next.

Research shows that this herb kills pathogenic bacteria, including at least one drug-resistant strain. It is effective against yeast infections caused by candida and kills the parasite that causes leishmaniasis or "black fever." It is also an anti-inflammatory,...

(Creosote bush) Effective antibiotic against bacteria, viruses and other parasites. Has been included in remedies for cancer.

Impressive new series from Germany with abundant large flowers, 10-12cm/4-5 across. Excellent cutflower. Ht. 70-80cm/28-32. Good heat and drought tolerance. Attracts butterflies.

No blanching required. 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.

Leaves nearly pure purple-bronze; very little green. Significant improvement over the Dark Opal variety. Fine flavour and aroma.

Brilliant red tubular flowers. Considered a ‘life medicine' by the Navajo people who have used it for menstrual pain, stomach ache, wounds, swellings and coughs. Prefers sandy or gravelly soil on a slope.

Leaves are delightfully honey-scented. Important beeplant in Australia.

A neat fleshy plant for dry areas and rock gardens; bluish-green leaves and showy crimson flowers. The juice mixed with vegetable oil has been used to heal burns. (Orpine stonecrop) Fleshy leaves boiled in milk are used to stimulate the kidneys.

Fiery chile from Trinidad. Wrinkled lantern-shaped pods are used fresh or dried in salsas, chutneys, marinades. Heat: 100,000-350,000 Scoville units. Thrives in hot sunny spots, a little on the dry side.

Ht. 20-30cm/8-12in. Fresh flower petals are excellent in salads and can be used to make medicinal creams. (Pot marigold) Compact variety with bicolored flowers ranging from pale creamy orange to deep gold.

Like parsley, the fresh leaves are chopped and added at the last minute to traditional spring soups. The flavour hints of anise but is never overbearing and it can liven up many dishes including salads.

(American licorice) The sweet-tasting roots of wild licorice were once important medicine to the Great Plains Indians. The roots were used for many conditions including diarrhea, stomach ache, toothache, coughs, sore throat, fever, and the flu.

Excellent for pots and borders. Bush type with small leaves and a highly uniform dwarf compact habit.

Repeat bloomer with purple-red single flowers. Excellent for group or hedge plantings. Disease resistant. (Japanese rose; Saltspray rose) Hips are tomato-red and are large, up to an inch across.

Most abundant of the big sagebrushes, growing in mountain meadows and rocky slopes from British Columbia to California. Highly aromatic, with a pleasant mint-like scent. Ht. 60-80cm/24-32".

Source of lemongrass oil used to flavour teas, ice cream, candy, pastries, desserts, chewing gum - among its many uses. Also important in cosmetics and perfumery. Typical germination rates are 30-40%.

(Chinese parsley) High yielding commercial variety with attractive glossy green leaves, uniform growth habit, and consistent quality. Tolerates summer heat well and is bolt-resistant.

Used to alleviate stomach ache, diarrhea and for colds and cough. It has antioxidant, antimicrobial, antimalarial, antifungal, insecticidal and wound healing properties. Ht. 1-1.5m/3-5ft.

Can reach up to 5 feet! Uses: Erosion Control, Green Manure, Nitrogen Scavenger, No Till, Organic Matter (Biomass), Weed suppression Captures soil nutrients in the fall to release in spring when worked into the soil.

A truly delightful tea made from the dried leaves is our favourite anytime tea as it both stimulates the heart and calms the nerves. We urge everyone to try it. Mildew resistant. CITRONELLA is the most fragrant variety available.

Important in commercial baking as roasted seeds add nutty flavour to breads and buns. Excellent addition to green salads, and very palatable with butter. Do not disturb roots when transplanting.

Excellent for potplant production, reaching only 30-35cm (12-14”) high. Compact variety with leaves larger than bush basil but not as large as Genovese. ‘Medinette' is slow to bolt, especially in hot conditions, and because of this trait it is often...