Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Elk Grove

Effective laxative much in use by American herbalists. Ht. 1-1.8 m/3-6 ft. Usually taken in combination with with coriander to prevent cramps. Also used to expel worms and for fevers.

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

Papalo is not cooked, only used fresh or added at the last moment. Grows up to 2m (8ft) high, but can be harvested at a much smaller stage when the flavour is milder. This is really a type of coriander, only stronger.

Roots contain 2% saponin, a soapy substance valuable in shampoos; leaves a fine sheen to hair. Spectacular towering spikes of creamy white flowers. Easy to use: chopped roots are soaked in water and stirred to a lather.

(Wood leek; Wild onion; Ramps) Wild leeks -- also known as ramps or wild onions -- are a prized woodland delicacy in eastern North America. They are not easy to grow from seeds but if everyone plants a few seeds maybe we can slow the loss of this special...

(Orpine stonecrop) Fleshy leaves boiled in milk are used to stimulate the kidneys. A neat fleshy plant for dry areas and rock gardens; bluish-green leaves and showy crimson flowers.

Variety commonly sold as peppermint or spearmint. Useful for tea, for medicinal purposes. Flavour and odour is pungent, not sweet like the true root-propagated strains.

Up to 90cm/3ft with pink flowers. Excellent lemon scent with larger leaves and more robust growth habit than the standard lemon basil variety.

Eyewash is reputed to strengthen weak eyes. Striking brilliant blue blossoms, infused in water, have both curative and calming action for nervous disorders.

Organic Herb Seed Collection - 6 Packets for $19.95 - $3.32 Each! This collection contains one packet each of 6 of our best selling 100% organic herb varieties! Every variety you need to create a delicious herb garden!

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

Fresh chopped leaves are appealing in soups, stews, sauces and salads. Ground seed is used in confectionary goods including , and . Best known for flavouring liqueurs such as anisette, ouzo, absinthe and sambuca.

Mesclun is commonly defined as a mixture of salad greens. Sow in early spring or late summer. Sowing successively every ten days will produce a regular supply of tasty salad greens.

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

Source of the famous dye “Turkish Red”, a characteristic colour of Persian carpets. Seeds possess hallucinogenic alkaloids. In Egypt, the oil expressed from the seeds is said to be an aphrodisiac.

Impressive annual variety with intense rose-purple flowers arranged in spikes. Ht. 45-60cm (18-24in). The flowers start earlier than other bergamots and last through August. The leaves have a pleasant mild lemon scent and flavour.

Up to 0.5% hypericin; yields 2.5 tonnes/ha (1 ton/acre). Improved strain for commercial production.

Near relative of fenugreek. Young seedlings as fresh greens with oil and salt.X6554 Powdered leaves and flowers used in Switzerland to flavour and colour Schabzieger or Sapsago cheese.

A decoction is used to treat constipation. Can be invasive. Fresh leaves used as a poultice for inflammations, ulcers, abscesses. Fresh leaves are eaten as a delicacy in salads or cooked like spinach.

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

In milder climates, it can easily thrive into December and January. Sow into moist soil in full sun. Plants should be spaced 7-12 inches apart as they will spread to about 9-12 inches.

Grows to 6m/20ft. Like other oleanders, all parts are poisonous. Often grown for hedging in the tropics or as pot plants in temperate areas. Attractive shrub or small tree of the Caribbean with showy bell-shaped yellow flowers.

English Daisy has a long history as a calmative for inflamed skin and for stomach and intestinal problems. Flower buds can be pickled in vinegar and used in place of capers. The name Bellis is Greek for “pretty,” and these charming flowers live up...

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.

They are easy to grow. Harvest at peak maturity, hang small bunches from ceiling in a dry, warm (80-90°F), dark location with good ventilation for 1-2 weeks. Fertile, well-drained soil provides the best results.

An excellent source of protein and Omega 3s (and simply delightful when grown as a pet) there's not many who can't appreciate some aspect of this versatile seed! Chia Seeds A popular component of the health food game, Chia seeds are consumed raw, made...

Easy to grow indoors or out, upland cress thrives in most zones, in sun or shade, moist or dry. Harvest when plants are 10 cm (4") tall or more. The peppery leaves add a spicy spin when boiled in stews or soups or tossed fresh in salads.