Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Minneapolis

In the 16th and 17th centuries the candied roots, called “kissing comforts,” were considered aphrodisiac, and were given, with all due discretion, to older people suffering from “loss of vital force” and shortness of breath.

Tolerates summer heat well and is bolt-resistant. Excellent choice for fresh cilantro. Ready for harvest in 28 to 80 days depending on the season. (Chinese parsley) High yielding commercial variety with attractive glossy green leaves, uniform growth habit,...

Excellent cutflower. Attracts butterflies. Good heat and drought tolerance. Impressive new series from Germany with abundant large flowers, 10-12cm/4-5 across. Ht. 70-80cm/28-32.

No blanching required. Outstanding curled leaf variety from Holland that is both ornamental and delicious to use in the kitchen like parsley. Aromatic leaves are used to season soups and stews, and like parsley they can be used as a garnish.

Unlike some other fresh greens, the curled leaves don't easily fall flat in tossed salads. Very quick and easy to grow. Can be cut several times before the bolt and need to be reseeded.

Purple-rose flowers in spring. Traditionally used since the Middle Ages for whooping cough and as a mucus-reducing cough remedy. Clinical studies show that it significantly reduces the risk of migraine attack, and relieves asthma and chronic bronchitis.

Old English favourite for cottage gardens. Fragrant golden yellow flowers are delightful in potpourris and as cutflowers.

Also used as an antibiotic against candida. (Spilanthes; Australian cress) Leaves have a mild numbing effect and are useful for toothaches. The fresh leaves are edible and are eaten like cress.

Dusty miller not only makes all the other plants in your garden look better, it is a boon to those facing tough gardening conditions and a beautiful plant in its own right, lighting up any garden space where it grows.

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

(Japanese parsley) Unique flavour of leaves and leafstalks, either fresh or blanched, is pleasing in soups, salads, and fried foods. Of easiest culture; prefers moist, partly shady locations.

The oil is antiseptic, decongestant, analgesic, promotes circulation, reduces fevers and relieves cramps. It is used in the liniment Tiger Balm and in the decongestant Olbas Oil. Also used in commercial preparations for bacterial and fungal infections...

Used for dropsy, respiratory catarrh and skin eruptions. (Johnny jump up) Old English favourite with charming small purple, lavender and yellow flowers. Flowers are edible. Was once a potent symbol of romance for courting couples.

In some areas such as Quebec they have been over-harvested to the point where the government had to step in to limit wild foraging. (Wood leek; Wild onion; Ramps) Wild leeks -- also known as ramps or wild onions -- are a prized woodland delicacy in eastern...

The bark, stem and leaves contain camptothecin, an alkaloid effective against leukemia, colon cancer and other tumours, and it blocks the replication of the HIV virus that causes AIDS.

Growing Licorice is very beneficial to your garden. Not only does it help with soil nitrogen, it also helps to control erosion and provide habitat for helpful garden dwellers. (Gan-cao) One of the most commonly prescribed Chinese medicinal herbs.

Forms dense globular little bushes 50-70cm/20-28” across so perfectly uniform they look pruned. A spectacular refinement of bush basil from Italy where the variety is known as (“very fine green, like a ball or globe”).

Ideal for walls, trellises or tall fences. Lovely fast growing vine with dark sky-blue flowers. Used by the Aztecs as a hallucinogen in religious ceremonies.

Sweet-scented, deep violet flowers are candied as decoration for puddings, cakes and ice cream. Old garden favourite. Important source of perfume.

(Mousemelon; Sandita; Mexican sour gherkin)

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

Recent medical evidence supports folkloric use for tumours. Roots of this common wildplant are said to have “blood-purifying” properties. One of four herbs in the Essiac anti-cancer formula.

Extra sweet and super nutritious, Goji berry plants produce a valuable harvest you can freeze, dry, juiceand of course, eat raw like a blueberry or cranberry. Grow Heirloom Goji - Plant Goji Berry Seeds Known to some as Chinese Wolfberry, Goji is a woody,...

Lovely clear blue daisy flowers. A food and medicine plant going back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans who used the roots and the young shoots in spring like dandelion. A wild flower in much of North America.

Can be planted direct in the garden in late May in same manner as alfalfa. The grain is cooked and eaten like millet or quinoa but the cooking time is shorter (thus requiring less energy).

Native to Europe, Asia and the Mediterranean, it is a perennial with small yellow flowers borne on thin wiry stems, preferring rich moist soil in shade. The root has a clove scent, and was much prized as a flavouring for ale and stews.

Start seeds 6-8 weeks before anticipated transplant date. Whether in the garden or on the windowsill, learn their likes and dislikes, and you'll be rewarded with flavor and beauty.