Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Mcallen

(Eleuthero ginseng; Ci wu jia) Species used by Russian cosmonauts and athletes to improve endurance. Its action differs from that of true ginseng as it does not cause insomnia in large doses.

For best results, freeze seeds in moist sand for 2 weeks, then sow and keep moist and dark. Capers tend to reduce oiliness in foods, and possess a natural affinity for garlic and lemon.

In Jim Westerfield's words: “All of our gourmet food customers invariably raved about the delicious aroma and flavor of this beautiful mint hybrid. When I was still in business, I sold a ton of it.

Pretty yellow button flowers were once used by the Indians to induce abortion. Repels ants from counters or around baseboard. Repels cockroaches as well. Now used in cosmetic preparations.

Traditional German noble aroma type with a subtle floral and spicy aroma and very low bittering value. Requires well-drained acidic soils, high in humic acids. Commands a higher price than other Hallertau hybrids.

(Jupiter's Beard) Fragrant red flowers. Young leaves eaten in salads or as cooked greens; roots used in soups. Not to be confused with the true medicinal valerian.

Dried leaves may be used to make tea, thought to be an effective tonic for the bronchial, digestive and urinary systems. Blooming with pretty little lavender flowers, it is native to Europe and has naturalized to North America.

Day neutral variety that produces large sweet berries from June till frost. In gardens, trained to fences, or in hanging baskets.

(Bible leaf) The sweet-scented leaves may be used for tea or in herb pillows. Fresh leaves, picked before flowering, used in salads, sauces, soups and in cold drinks where a little goes a long way.

The scent is a swirl of different notes but marshmallow always seems to rise to the top. But perception can vary, perhaps dependent on your mood. But whatever your nose makes of this mint, you will likely find yourself reminiscing of the past, of happy...

Hard as it is to imagine improving upon the wonder herb echinacea, here is a plant that does just that. Its majestic white flowers are large, with layered, overlapping, nearly horizontal petals and huge yellow cones.

Attractive low growing ground cover with bronze purplish leaves. Nice contrast to white-variegated or green herbs. Astringent and mildly-analgesic aromatic herb used to treat wounds.

Outstanding compact lavender for edging, mass plantings, rock gardens and patio planters. Flowers the first season from seeds if started early. Flowers are long lasting. Plants are highly uniform -- unusual for lavenders raised from seeds.

Leaflets are assembled in ladder form. Showy bright blue flowers. Remedy for nervous complaints, headaches and palpitations of the heart.

Leaves yield green dyes. Strengthens and regulates the heart, but not to be used without medical supervision. A favourite for moist, shady areas. Pure white fragrant flowers.

In the garden it is hardier and more vigorous than true zaatar. The flavour is strong and spicy, and its leaves can be used fresh or dried wherever oregano is used. Because true zaatar is now a protected plant in Israel, commercial zaatar blends often...

Very easy to grow. Thick, fleshy, grey-green leaves are sliced lengthwise and placed cut side on the wart for 8-12 hours daily. (Plakkies) Excellent wart remedy, widely recommended even by medical doctors, in South Africa.

A fascinating onion-like medicinal herb for sunny windows. Known as the “pregnant onion”, for bulges develop on its sides where eventually baby bulbs burst through the skin. Juice of the leaves is claimed to be as effective as aloe vera in treating...

Esteemed in India as a vermifuge and insecticide, especially for fleas. Root powder is valuable as a fixative in potpourris. This is the North American variety which lacks the carcinogen, cis-isoasarone, found in European varieties.

Purple fruits are large, the size of tangerines, and the flesh is dark and very sweet. It produces its first abundant crop at an early age. It was first discovered in Olympia, in Washington State.

A triploid hybrid variety with very high alpha acids and oils. The aroma is strong and sharp, with a citrusy, herbal and resinous elements. Its brewing characteristics are quite similar to Centennial but stronger.

Used in many beers and pairs well with low bittering aroma hops. It is considered a very clean hop because it adds no dominating aroma during brewing, while its bittering is not harsh even though the high alpha acids are high at 13-15%.

Alpha acids 10-14%. The aroma is spicy, pine-resiny, with grapefruit notes. Super alpha hybrid variety with high vigour and yield. Popular with both craft and major brewers -- a real “workhorse” hop.

Lovely peach and yellow bicolor flowers appear from late spring till frost. Hybrid between and . Ht. 60-90 cm (2-3 ft).

Pine-scented with a hint of rose. Leaves are very finely divided.

Slow growing shrub whose leaves possess a remarkable sweet anise scent.