Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Colorado

Large tropical-looking foliage. Caution: although the oil is safe, raw seeds are poisonous. Oil extracted from seeds is a commonly used laxative for temporary constipation and acute diarrhea.

Bushier and higher foliage mass than other varieties, and has high essential oil content. Ht. 30cm/12”. Improved uniform selection for commercial production.

A study has shown that the vapours given off by the foliage can protect stored grain from insect damage. Highly aromatic, with a pleasant mint-like scent. Has a history of medicinal and food use by Native Americans, especially for cough, colds, and pneumonia.

Nutritious soft-shelled seeds are widely consumed in macrobiotic cuisine. (Hato-mugi; Yi yi; Japanese barley) A staple cereal crop in Japan and China, and an important medicinal herb.

Aromatic leaves are used to season soups and stews, and like parsley they can be used as a garnish. Outstanding curled leaf variety from Holland that is both ornamental and delicious to use in the kitchen like parsley.

Used for gout, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, dropsy and cardiac ailments. Found mainly in the English and Scottish limestone areas. All parts are bitter. Commonly used in homeopathy.

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Grows in coastal areas from northern California to southern B.C. Excellent for moxa, and as such it is decidedly less harsh than the common mugwort, . (Coastal wormwood; San Juan mugwort) Beautiful silvery-green mugwort with a pleasant sage scent.

Growth is stronger, more upright than Rubin. Dark purple with little or no green colouration, much like the Dark Opal variety was before it deteriorated to greenish-purple. Medium sized leaves.

Promotes clear vision, and relieves swelling, soreness and redness of the eyes caused by liver inflammation. (Jue-ming-zi) Excellent laxative: safe and effective for chronic constipation.

Borage also produces very attractive edible flowers. Plant borage seeds in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Similar in taste to certain types of cucumber, borage is a tasty culinary herb that is widely used in Europe and increasingly popular in the...

Used by South American Indians to paint their bodies red. Easy to grow shrub or small tree; nice compact bushy habit. Seeds are source of natural bright-yellow food colouring, used in butter, margarine, cheese and other foods.

Stunning in flower beds! Flowers the first season if started early (Jan-Feb). Ht. 35-40cm/14-16. Lovely variety with large purple wing-like bracts resting upon a sea of dark purple flowerheads.

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

Boiled root decoction was once used to bathe irritated eyes. Source of yellow, gold and khaki dyes. Hardy in southwestern Ontario and coastal B.C. Good hedge plant; has vigorous habit and withstands heavy clipping.

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

Native to India and cultivated extensively in southeast Asia as well, the seeds are similar to caraway. (Indian celery) One of the many distinctive spices of Indian cooking, the seeds are used in curries, pickles and chutneys.

Fragrant golden yellow flowers are delightful in potpourris and as cutflowers. Old English favourite for cottage gardens.

An infusion of the flowering tops is used, often in conjunction with echinacea for urinary problems, and for upper respiratory infections, mucus congestion and postnasal drip. Easily taken for granted in North America when the countryside is awash with...

Sow into well-draining, moist soil. (Honeyplant) Florets, once gone to seed, supply an impressive yield of grain. Active compounds, called and can be found. Requires staking, and a sunny location.

Soaking the seeds overnight in water helps speed germination. The taste of the red flesh is compared to that of an avocado, and the red flesh covering the seeds are used to make a stunning brilliant red rice dish said to bring good luck.

Seeds used in curries and bread, although its close cousin black cumin is better. (Love-in-a-mist) Finely divided leaves create a mist effect surrounding the lovely blue flowers. Valued in perfumery trade.

Improved strain for commercial production. Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes. Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat. Contains up to 2.5% essential oil; yields up to 3 tonnes/ha (1.2 ton/acre).

Contains the same dyestuff as indigo, though in lower concentration. 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.

In Africa the plant is widely cultivated as a medicinal plant used to treat painful constipation, intestinal parasites, ringworm, dermatitis, and gonorrhoea. (Emperor´s candle; Ringworm tree; Candletree; Kagayima) A beautiful South American shrub or...

Although the process is lengthy it is possible to extract molasses, and even sugar, at home from sugar beets grown in your garden. A traditional source of molasses and sugar. Cool weather crop; roots attain maximum sugar content in the fall.

Superb variety, excellent for Vietnamese and Thai cooking. Strongest scent and flavour of all the Thai basils.