Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Corpus Christi

Juice was used in early times to execute criminals. Socrates is the most notable to die in this manner. In the fresh state all parts are very poisonous. Under proper directions it is a useful sedative for cases of nervous motor disturbances.

One half cup of teff can be used in place of 1 cup of sesame seeds. Teff is high in calcium and other minerals, high in protein, high in carbohydrates and in fibre. Uncooked it can be added to baked goods or substituted for other seeds, nuts, or small...

Mesclun is commonly defined as a mixture of salad greens. Heat tolerant; suited for mid-summer sowings. Sweet basil, borage, roquette, bronze fennel, sugar beet, red leaf lettuce. Sowing successively every ten days will produce a regular supply of tasty...

Yellow flowers bear bladder-like pods which when squeezed go off with a bang. Like true senna ( spp.), its leaves have purgative properties, but the effect is much less drastic. Attractive hardy Mediterranean shrub.

Root is an expectorant; used in Ayurvedic medicine for for cough, asthma, chest pain. Also used for flatulence, sore throat, and toothache. (Yellow-berried nightshade) Spiny, diffuse herb found throughout India.

Seeds are important in many international cuisines, including those of India and Mexico. Requires a long warm growing season; should be started indoors in colder climates. Used in soups, cake, bread, cheese, and is a standard ingredient of commercial...

Purslane actually contains a huge amount of omega-3s and is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Perhaps its time we Americans got on board and started including Purslane in our salads as well!

Feast for the eyes -- pleasing to the palate. Borage, Calendula, Heartsease, Nasturtium, Citrus Marigold. They can even be candied. Herbs with edible flowers to add to salads, omelettes, desserts, and drinks.

Handsome dark green leaves; fine specimen plant for sunny window or greenhouse. Germination is slow and sporadic. Source of commercial chocolate substitute used in making health food candy bars.

It requires a growing season of 4-5 months, with flowering triggered by the shortening days. Traditionally considered a valuable addition to livestock feed, Agriculture Canada is currently doing research to determine fenugreek's potential value as a forage...

(Garland chrysanthemum; Chopsuey green) Popular Oriental green with an unusual strong flavour. Fast grower; successive sowings every two weeks will ensure continuous supply. Very easy to grow.

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.

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.

Spectacular food plant often grown just for its ornamental value. The young leaves can be cooked like spinach. The tassels produce buckets of seeds that can popped like popcorn or ground into flour.

Used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products, and as a top-quality industrial lubricant that may replace sperm whale oil. Used in shampoos; believed to arrest hair loss and induce new growth.

They are also used externally in the form of poultices or ointments for the treatment of aches, pains, arthritis, and rheumatism, All parts of the plant are poisonous if used improperly, especially if ingested.

Not recommended. Tall, vigorous habit. Coarser foliage; almost completely lacks the odour and flavour characteristic of the true French variety.

Mesclun is commonly defined as a mixture of salad greens. Sow in early spring or late summer. Spicy Mesclun contains pak-choi, chinese mustard, mustard spinach, shungiku, curled cress, roquette and mizuna.

Important dyeplant: flowerheads yield bright yellow-orange shades for fabrics. Cheery garden plants.

Interesting Mexican vegetable green. D8410 Info sheet and recipe: free on request with order. Young leaves are mild spinach substitute: beneficial for those who must avoid the calcium-sequestering oxalic acid in spinach.

Used medicinally for sore throat, bronchitis and cough. Potent antifungal against pathogenic fungi. An important commercial spice crop in India where the pungent, aromatic seeds are in great demand in curries, pickles, confectionery and beverages.

They are easy to grow. Hardy in zones 5-8. Harvest when blooms are just beginning to appear; at this point the leaves contain the highest level of essential oils. Tall, pink-tinged white flower stalks appear from second-year plants, and removing these...

It is also a popular antidiabetic used throughout Spain. It has smaller leaves, and stronger flavour and aroma than garden sage (S. Studies confirm that it is effective for blood sugar, lowering without affecting insulin levels.

Succeeds as a house plant if kept moist and warm (above 18°C/65°F). Fruits are used in Chinese medicine for fever, high blood pressure, insomnia, hepatitis and for sprains, swellings and bruises.

Fine border plant. Infusion used for sore gums. Leaves and seeds increase inebriating quality of liquors when added during fermentation. Floral bracts are intensely coloured purple or pink.