Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Cincinnati

Alcoholic drinks made with a variety of herbs such as fennel, costmary and rosemary were commonplace in Medieval Europe, and hops were not considered necessary or often even desirable in the production of ale then.

An important commercial spice crop in India where the pungent, aromatic seeds are in great demand in curries, pickles, confectionery and beverages. Ht. 30-100 cm/1-3 ft. Potent antifungal against pathogenic fungi.

Salve or poultice is useful for swellings, boils, arthritis and rheumatism. (Yellow sweet clover) Important forage crop. Medicinally, it prevents blood clotting.

The small and thin fruits, about 5cm/2" long, can be picked green or red. Good tolerance to phytophthora, tobacco mosaic virus, and bacterial wilt. A very hot and prolific, early maturing bird pepper developed in Vietnam for the commercial production...

Lovely in rock gardens. Improves the appetite by stimulating bile flow, gastric juices and pancreatic secretions. Petite woolly rosettes of leaves resemble a cat's foot.

Captures the warm flavours and aromas of the sunny south of France where lavender hugs the hills and thyme is plentiful. A classic seasoning for chicken, vegetables or meat.

(Huacatay) ‘Weedkiller' plant. Tall (up to 2 metres) erect habit; rarely flowers in temperate zones. AIso effective mosquito control. In South America, dried leaves are used to flavour soups, meats and vegetables.

Improved strain of valerian for commercial production; root yield up to 2.5 tonnes per hectare (1 ton/acre); contains 0.7% essential oil (bornyl acetate, valepotriate and valerenic acid).

(Yellow-berried nightshade) Spiny, diffuse herb found throughout India. Bitter fruits are used in Indian curries. Also used for flatulence, sore throat, and toothache. Has high concentration of solasodine, a starting material for the manufacture of cortisone...

Although leaves are small and time-consuming to gather, they are delicious to eat. Traditionally used for fevers, inflammation, diarrhea, excessive menstruation and cancer. One of the four ingredients of the Essiac anti-cancer remedy.

Medium-hot at 5,000 Scoville units. Excellent in soups, chilli, and stews. Heavy yields, about twice as much as cayenne. Looks like a cayenne pepper with long glossy scarlet pods 15-17cm/6-7" but the flavour is sweet and tart with undertones of strawberry...

Now commonly used in place of black mustard ( ) because it is easier to harvest. Condiment mustard most used in commerce for commercial prepared mustards and mustard powder. Seeds are darker and hotter than white mustard ( ).

(Ghost eggplant; Norligbuitsa) The Ewe herbalists of West Africa say that if you want to use this herb to heal you must offer a token and a prayer to the plant otherwise it will harm the patient.

These teardrop-shaped peppers from Brazil are the cutest little things, less than an inch in size. Brazilians pickle them in vinegar and love to toss them in salads, on pizzas, or any spicy dish in need of a kick.

Has double orange and maroon blossoms. Preferred variety of marigold for insect control. Compact plants are ideal for interplanting.

The First Nations people of America used the bark for sore eyes, dysentery, toothache, headache, and as a tonic. The roots were used for "menstruation sickness" which the Seminoles believed was a weakness men suffered after having intercourse with a menstruating...

Famous European alpine herb unrivalled as a bitter tonic. Maintain at 10-15°C/50-60°F until germination is complete. Difficult to germinate: viability is usually quite low, never exceeding 40%.

The roots are anti-inflammatory and are used as a galactagogue -- an agent that increases milk flow in nursing mothers. It is also used for mastitis and for distension of the breast.

Root and rhizome are anodyne (pain killing). Germination benefits from gibberellic acid treatment. Used for asthma, painful cough and scrofula. Apt name as all parts exude a milky juice when cut.

Ideal for diarrhea and as a soothing application to burns. Sulphur yellow flowers. Thrives in dry open areas. Rhizomes are rich in tannin.

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

Because it is hardy (unlike indigo) woad is still grown for natural dyeing. 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.

Grows to 6m/20ft. Patients who are intolerant of digitalis. But can be maintained at 1m/3ft with regular pruning. Do not use without medical supervision. Rich source of cardiac glycosides used for heart disease.

Best results are obtained when the seeds are kept warm and moist for 2 weeks followed by temperatures of 33-35°F for 4-6 weeks or until germination starts. No special requirements, but germination may be slow and erratic.

Gayfeather is easily grown from seed, blooming in the second year. They are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, and are good cut flowers. Native in the Eastern US, and in Ontario but endangered there due to habitat loss, gayfeather can make itself...

Excellent stuffed or stir fried. For stir fried dishes, parboil for 3 minutes to reduce bitterness. Grows like cucumbers. (Foo gwa; Bitter gourd) Squash-like fruit with an agreeably bitter, tangy flavour and edible peel.

These seeds need a period of cold stratification for successful germination. Whether in the garden or on the windowsill, learn their likes and dislikes, and you'll be rewarded with flavor and beauty.