Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Fontana

Angels trumpets are popular in containers for the patio, balcony or deck. Large double white trumpet-like flowers are fragrant at night. They are also used externally in the form of poultices or ointments for the treatment of aches, pains, arthritis,...

Tuberous roots make a soothing tea valuable in kidney diseases or as a gargle for sore throats. Blooming in the difficult-to-fill midsummer, the plants prefer moisture but tolerate poor soil.

Has been included in remedies for cancer. (Creosote bush) Effective antibiotic against bacteria, viruses and other parasites.

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

Delicious cooked or served raw. Tall cylindrical heads are pure white inside. A unique addition to cole slaw. Tender, crisp leaves are sweet and spicy. Best sown out at mid-summer as heads bolt during hot weather.

In traditional medicine it is used for inflammation of the tongue, headache, diarrhea, veneral disease, skin sores, and cancer. It is used to treat fevers caused by evil spirits and is used in purification rituals performed on the 40th day after the death...

Hardy climbing vine, to zone 5. Has adaptogenic and immune-enhancing properties similar to ginseng. Sometimes referred to as ‘Chinese Prozac'. (Wu-wei-zi) Chinese medicinal; astringent and demulcent berries are used to treat nervous conditions, chronic...

Culinary Herb Seeds Collection Our Culinary Herb Seeds Collection is comprised of 10 packets of our best-selling herb seeds: Sweet Basil Seeds, Italian Parsley Seeds, Curled Parsley Seeds, Cilantro/Coriander Seeds, Arugula Seeds, Dill Bouquet Seeds, Chives...

Needs full or partial sun in a well-drained location. Used for anxiety, insomnia, palpitations, poor memory, and depression, especially in cases of excessive brooding and pent-up emotions.

Deep taproot discourages relocation. Sow in a sunny spot, where it will get lots of moisture. The yellow pigment is found primarily in the seeds, although can also be extracted from the leaves.

The gentians are named after King Gentius of Illyria (c. They have been used to set the scientific standard by which bitterness is measured. Gentians produce some of the bitterest compounds known to man, discernible to our taste buds in concentrations...

The roots were regarded by the Navajo and Pawnee Indians as a ‘life medicine' and a panacea. Easy to grow in well-drained soils in full sun. The leaves were used for teas. Tolerates drought and will self-seed.

In China there is a large industry growing the ‘tree vegetable' in greenhouses and tunnels year round. But at the seedling stage the fresh young leaves and shoots are edible, highly nutritious, and a popular aromatic vegetable in China.

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

Hardy along southern B.C. coast. Hard nuts are used for making rosaries. (Bead tree) Beautiful tree, native of China and India; much cultivated in southern U.S. Bark used as an emetic and to expel worms.

Edible and highly ornamental. (Rubra) Red-stemmed variety.

Well suited for home gardens and commercial fresh herb production. Sow direct in the garden in early spring or late summer to overwinter the following spring. Like all chervils the fresh leaves are sweet with a hint of anise and are delicious chopped...

Cooling tea made from leaves is useful for fevers, dysentery and morning sickness. Poultice of fresh leaves helps reduce swellings and boils and relieves pain. Tart fruits are commonly used in Indian curries, sauces, chutneys and beverages, and in Indian...

As far back as the Vikings right up to late medieval times, the dried leaves rivaled hops in popularity for the bitterness and clarity they imparted to ale. The plant is tenacious, an aggressive creeper that tolerates almost any conditions, making the...

Still a reliable producer today. Fruits are dark green maturing to red. It quickly became popular among growers because of its improved resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and because its extra bushy foliage helps protect fruits from scalding caused by...

Its slightly heavier, thicker leaves cure nicely with a high percentage of mahogany and orange leaves. The flavour is said to be somewhat stronger than other varieties. It was developed by crossing Canadian and American varieties to improve quality and...

Considered an important medicinal herb for wounds, heart problems, diarrhea and pneumonia. Easy to grow in well-drained soils in full sun. The Navajo and Oglala tribes made a pleasant beverage tea from the leaves and the Comanche, Lokota and Ponca chewed...

Tomatillos will keep well through the winter if stored loose in a cool place. Easy to grow -- rather like tomatoes. Resembles green tomatoes and ground cherries, but neither is a substitute for the tomatillo.

Infusion of leaves is helpful for fevers, headaches and nervous complaints. Thrives in dry, poor soils. (Blueweed) Bristly native of Europe with brilliant blue flowers from June til frost.

This showy North American native displays its deep violet flowers in the fall. The Iroquois used it as a ‘love medicine' and as a ‘smudging' herb to revive the unconscious. Native people have used the roots of this plant for fever, catarrh and pain.

It is still a popular tradition in Mexico to gather them in the sierras. (Chiltepin; Bird pepper) Small pea-sized red pepper thought to be the ancestor of the cultivated peppers. They can be dried like peppercorns or used fresh in salsa.