Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Iowa

Curly, aromatic leaves are used to season soups and stews, or as a refreshing garnish. No blanching required. Something different from Europe.

Deer will generally leave it alone, as will other pests. Dropwort can be sown directly into the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Dyers can use a copper mordant to derive a black dye from the roots, and the flowers and leaves can be dried to...

Wonderful for bath and shower as it invigorates the skin without harsh abrasion. Used in Chinese cuisine as a vegetable and in medicine for rheumatic pains. (Loofah) Known as the ‘dishcloth gourd' because the dried over-ripe fruits can be used to scrub...

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.

A legume, fenugreek requires little fertilizer. Its importance to us has not lessened over time; in fact, it is growing. Traditionally considered a valuable addition to livestock feed, Agriculture Canada is currently doing research to determine fenugreek's...

Large yellow flowers. Fern-like leaves; height up to 1.5m/5ft.

Pink scentless flowers appear in June. (Eglantine rose) Spicy, sweet fragrant leaves fill the air, especially after a shower.

Shrub of Mediterranean climatic zones; naturalized in California. Fragrant flowers yield a yellow dye. Said to be 5-6 times more potent medicinally than Scotch broom.

A very versatile and tasty herb! Not only do chives add flavor to baked potatoes, but they can also be used to flavor soups and other foods as well. Organic Chives Seeds (Common) Chives are perennial herbs that can be planted indoors or outdoors.

Root tincture made with brandy strengthens the human system, particularly in cases of weak digestion and lack of appetite. Difficult to germinate: viability is usually quite low, never exceeding 40%.

Various plant parts used with mordants yield yellow, green, gold and tan dyes. (Yellow dock) Ointment for skin eruptions and itchy skin is made by boiling roots in vinegar, then mixing softened pulp with lard or petroleum jelly.

Fine flavor and aroma. Great for adding color to salads and meals. A popular red basil for home gardens! Reliable producer of dark red leaves.

Height up to 75cm/30”. Stronger scent; bushier habit. (Pedunculata lavender) Similar to the standard form, but has large magenta flower bracts and elongated 20-30cm/8-12in flower stalks.

Mesclun is commonly defined as a mixture of salad greens. Sow in early spring or late summer. -- Richters special mesclun contains Kagraner lettuce, red leaf lettuce, roquette, radicchio, cornsalad, borage, mizuna, mustard spinach, chervil and curled...

A pillow stuffed with hops flowers will overcome insomnia. Seeds will yield a mixture of male and female plants. Important medicinally for its calming effect. Only seeds may be imported into the U.S. (plants not permitted).

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

We are pleased to now be able to offer a selection of the lovely and useful Spearmint to our gardeners! Highly aromatic, Spearmint is a common flavoring agent in everything from teas to toothpaste, but it also offers lush, low growing foliage with lilac...

Poultice of fresh leaves on wounds prevents infection. Leaf juice is reputed to have blood cleansing properties, to strengthen weak lungs, and to fight colds, diarrhea and similar digestive complaints.

Attractive honey plant with masses of white flower spikes, rich in nectar. Brewed, it is known to help with digestion and congestion. Simmer leaves in cream for licorice flavour in ice cream recipes.

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...

Some scientists apparently think that Coca-Cola contains this herb. Ht. 5-9m/15-25ft. It is gaining a reputation among western herbalists as a fast and highly effective treatment for depression, anxiety, insomnia, poor memory and irritability.

Low mat-forming variety with woolly leaves and golden flowers.

Attractive shrub or small tree of the Caribbean with showy bell-shaped yellow flowers. Do not use without medical supervision. Often grown for hedging in the tropics or as pot plants in temperate areas.

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

Sometimes used like clary sage. (Meadow sage) Large, very showy, bright blue flowers.

Compounds extracted from the leaves are at least as effective as the antibiotics ampicillin, gentamycin and tetracycline. With antibiotic resistance on a sharp rise worldwide finding new antibiotics that work in new ways is an urgent priority.

Flowering stalks, young leaves and buds are delicious steamed, boiled or fried with other vegetables, meat or on its own. Start indoors in April or sow direct after last frost. Broccoli-like vegetable from China.