Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Mcallen

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. While it contains glutin, the glutin is not of the type that causes celiac disease.

The young leaves are sweet and slightly tangy to the taste and are used like spinach in soups, salads and in meat and fish dishes. In Jamaica and in Guyana the preferred leaf is from the amaranth.

Matures in 60 days. The round white fruits are about 7cm/3" across and fit easily in the palm. A beautiful white version of the Lemon heirloom cucumber. The texture is nice and crisp and the flavour is sweet and never gets bitter.

It appears as a decorative feature in the stonework and stained glass of Medieval cathedrals, the three leaves symbolizing the Trinity, and the five-petalled flowers the five wounds of the crucifixion.

Dried milky juice, called lactucarium or lettuce opium, was once used to induce sleep and to treat nervous disorders.

Chia Seeds A popular component of the health food game, Chia seeds are consumed raw, made into flour, soaked in juices and teas, and added to smoothies. An excellent source of protein and Omega 3s (and simply delightful when grown as a pet) there's not...

Its vibrant burgundy colour is ideal for edible landscaping. Delicious cooked as a hot cereal or popped like popcorn. Can be milled into flour. Ancient Aztec food grain. Protein content is higher than that of wheat, rice, and corn.High in the essential...

In Chinese medicine, it calms the spirit and opens the flow of in the heart, which in western terms may be related to its sedative and tranquilizing properties. Needs full or partial sun in a well-drained location.

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

Improved tetraploid strain of German chamomile for commercial production. Flowers are large and dry yields can be as high as 800 kg/ha (700 lbs/acre). Erect, sturdy growth habit and larger flowers containing up 0.7% essential oil high in bisabolol and...

The flavour is said to be somewhat stronger than other varieties. Its slightly heavier, thicker leaves cure nicely with a high percentage of mahogany and orange leaves. (Flue-cured Tobacco; Bright Tobacco) A leading commercial variety in Ontario.

Before sowing, chill sees at 5°C (40°F) for 3 days in moist sand. (Aoshiso) Decorative green foliage reminiscent of coleus. Cinnamon-scented leaves are popular in Japan for flavouring raw fish, bean curd, pickles and tempura.

When applied liberally to affected skin, it works almost immediately to soothe and help to reduce the itchy rash caused by poison ivy's irritant oils. Juice or freshly crushed leaves are effective for the treatment of poison ivy.

Needs plant support. Excellent stir fried. Best started early indoors. (Yard long bean; Dow gauk) Stringless bean with a mildly sweet flavour. Beans will grow from 60cm/2ft-90cm/3ft long but pick them when they're tender (40cm/16in long).

With its purple flowers, attractive foliage and bright berries, Goji berry plants make a wonderful addition to your perennial garden. Extra sweet and super nutritious, Goji berry plants produce a valuable harvest you can freeze, dry, juiceand of course,...

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 United States. Plant borage seeds in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.

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

Can be toxic if improperly used. Thorn-covered berries harvested in autumn all over China. Pungent, bitter flavour. Chinese herb used traditionally to treat headache and to nasal congestion.

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

Like , germination rates are often less than 40% and may benefit from pretreatments suggested for . The taller (1m/40”) and the paler of the two, and may, in fact, be the more important commercially because much of what is sold as may actually be this...

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

Height 30-100cm/12-40”. Yellow, droopy daisy-like flowers in summer. Native wildflower used by the Navajo and Cheyenne Indians as an analgesic for chest pains, wounds and fevers.

Prefers moist conditions but will tolerate a wide range of soils. It is a bitter tonic and alterative useful for menstrual disorders and fevers. (New York ironweed) Tall native flower with masses of deep purple fluffy flowers.

Approximately 50 seeds per packet. Harvest this variety from mid-summer until the first frost. Gurney's Gumbo Hybrid Okra is a spineless variety that stays tender as it matures. Its large dark green pods are flavorful and are excellent in stir fry and...

Improved strain of valerian for commercial production; root yield up to 2.5 tonnes per hectare (1 ton/acre); contains 0.7% essential oil (bornyl acetate, valepotriate and valerenic acid).

Cumin Seeds Cumin is a pungent herb that is most commonly used to spice Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern foods. Plant cumin seeds in a sunny spot with good drainage. Though the spice is widely available in the west, the seeds are not, and we're pleased...