Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Arlington

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

(Kanphuti; Balloon vine) Climbing annual common throughout India. Leaf juice is used for earache. Leaves are mixed in castor oil to treat stiff limbs, rheumatism and lumbago. Decorative black seeds with cute heart-shaped white faces are used for necklaces.

Papery daisy-like blossoms, over 100 to a plant, in shades of pink, rose, red, purple and white.

The infusion made from the pink flowers or leaves is used externally to moisturize and tone the skin and internally to soothe mucous membranes irritated and inflamed by coughs, stomach upsets and other intestinal problems.

(Yam bean) Tropical vines produce turnip-shaped tubers with a sweet white flesh. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before outdoor planting time. Produces largest tubers in tropical areas, but will produce equally tasty, smaller tubers in more temperate areas with...

Finely cut foliage. Unique dwarf plants (45cm/18in); dark green leaves. For fresh use as dillweed, or allowed to go to seed for dill pickles. All America Winner for 1992. Excellent for dillweed production and potted plants.

According to Gerard, the powder snuffed up the nose was prescribed to ‘cleanse the head of tough slimy humours.' White or pinkish flower clusters inspire its other name, the Pearl.

Ht. 25cm (10in). Will flower the first season if started early. Compact and uniform variety with deep purple-blue flowers. The branching habit is very tight, close to the base and produces a rich flush of attractive flower spikes.

Low mat-forming variety with woolly leaves and golden flowers.

Beautiful hallucinogenic plants from South America where they have a history of shamanic ritual use for divination, prophecy and sorcery. Large single white trumpet-like flowers are fragrant at night.

(Suan zao ren; Sour date kernel) Hailed the anti-stress herb, seeds are used in Chinese medicine to calm the mind and preserve chi energy. Used to treat irritability, insomnia and anxiety.

Basil Seeds Collection - 7 Different Varieties of Basil Seeds! Basil is the most popular culinary herb in the world, and its many varieties produce a plethora of heavenly tastes for the palate.

Beautiful deep sky-blue flower spikes are nicely set against silvery green foliage. Excellent for dried arrangements and potpourris. It is heat and drought tolerant and very hardy.

Fenugreek Seeds Fenugreek - also sometimes called “fenigreek” - is a highly versatile herb variety that is prized for its culinary and medicinal attributes. Use fenugreek to spice up just about any meal – particularly Mediterranean dishes.

Pink flowers have delicate fragrance; June. Delicious in preserves, sauces and tea. (Wild rose) A wild rose found growing in eastern and western North America. Fruits or rosehips are 20 times richer in vitamin C than oranges.

Likes to be pruned; perfect plant to shape into your own masterpiece! Aromatic sprigs are placed among clothing to repel moths. Chamaecyparissus, it is particularly effective in knot gardens when clipped as low hedges.

Poultice of fresh leaves helps reduce swellings and boils and relieves pain. Cooling tea made from leaves is useful for fevers, dysentery and morning sickness. Tropical fruit and timber tree used widely in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.

(Mousemelon; Sandita; Mexican sour gherkin)

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

(Fennel flower; Russian caraway; Black caraway) Commonly featured in Indian dhals and equally at home in Russian rye bread! Aromatic black seeds resemble fennel in aroma and taste something like peppery nutmeg.

Fragrance similar to that of ripe apples.

(Lavender sage) In Spain this is the only sage used in cooking. The oil is distilled and harvested commercially. It has smaller leaves, and stronger flavour and aroma than garden sage (S.

These "berries" are quite edible, and the taste is a bit like mulberries. But the novel thing about this plant is that late in the season red, juicy strawberry or raspberry-like "berries" appear along the stems.

Elite variety for commericial production, rich in proazulene, a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. The proazulene add a distinctive blue colour to the essential oil. High yielding variety for medicinal use.

Important in commercial baking as roasted seeds add nutty flavour to breads and buns. Do not disturb roots when transplanting. Needs long growing season; sow early in peat pots. Excellent addition to green salads, and very palatable with butter.