Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Rhode Island

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

A member of the mint family, it has the characteristic square stems of mint, and a strong odour when crushed. Ground ivy was one of the most popular herbs for brewing prior to the 16th century, and for years a battle was waged in public houses across...

Interesting Mexican vegetable green. D8410 Info sheet and recipe: free on request with order. Young leaves are mild spinach substitute: beneficial for those who must avoid the calcium-sequestering oxalic acid in spinach.

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

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.

Ht. 60cm/24”. Produces masses of rosy pink flowers on mounds of aromatic grey green foliage.

No two are exactly alike, and that's why we've assembled seven different basil varieties into one complete collection. Basil Seeds Collection - 7 Different Varieties of Basil Seeds! Basil is the most popular culinary herb in the world, and its many varieties...

Masses of double white flowers on neat, compact plants 18cm/7” high. Low parthenolide. Good container plant and for edging. Lovely in fresh or dry bouquets and arrangements.

(Pitcher sage; Blue sage; Kansas sage) Tall azure-blue sage of the American prairies with aromatic, astringent, and tonic properties. Ht. 90-120cm/3-4ft. Herbalists today use it as a detoxifier, especially in support of Lyme disease and other chronic...

Seeds will yield a mixture of male and female plants. Well known flavouring for beer. Only seeds may be imported into the U.S. (plants not permitted). Important medicinally for its calming effect.

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

Quick and easy crop. We now know that the leaves are very rich in vitamin C. It is a cool season crop that does best in the early spring or in autumn, and can be sown successively for multiple crops.

(Chinese ephedra) In Chinese medicine this species is considered equivalent to and is used for the same purposes. Requires full sun and well drained, sandy loam. Has higher total saponins, including the various forms of ephedrine.

Hand pollination of the flowers is probably necessary also. (Spiny gourd; Kantola) A Vietnamese melon with a spectacular spiny orange-red skin and red fleshly sacs containing the seeds.

Squeezing fresh leaves on insect bites and stings relieves pain and itching almost immediately. Common weed in lawns and in pathways. Used externally for skin problems, including ringworm, shingles, and varicose ulcers.

Said to improve circulation and blood, thereby strengthening the brain and memory. Main value is a tonic, particularly for the digestive system.

Large roots, roasted and ground, can be adulterated with your favourite brand or enjoyed alone as a nourishing caffeine-free drink. Coffee substitute costing pennies a pound. Roasting directions included with each order.

An improved selection of our gold standard in Genovese-type basil varieties, Aroma II boasts the same heavenly fragrance and flavor you'd expect in a fine, culinary basil with enhanced disease resistance.

Ready to use when seedlings have 3 or 4 leaves. Sow every 14 days indoors or out for a continuous supply of fresh leaves. Delightful companion to mustard cress #4150.

Has a faint thyme-like aroma. New research shows it is a good skin and wound remedy. Helps overcome stomach weakness. Infusion of leaves makes a pleasant cordial tea.

Tufts with large, bronze bracts. Splendid golden-yellow fl.

(Emperor´s candle; Ringworm tree; Candletree; Kagayima) A beautiful South American shrub or small tree that thrives in the southern U.S. where it is cultivated as an ornamental. Bees love this plant.

The white and pink flowers are very fragrant, and are used in the production of perfumes. Grown as an ornamental in California and Florida, it requires full sun and easily withstands periods of drought, making it a good choice for xeriscaping.

Start 3-4 weeks before anticipated transplant date. Use leaves of all sizes in salads or to make pesto. May be slow and erratic to germinate. Our strain of Sweet Basil is a great culinary extravaganza, allowing several harvests over the season from 18...

Mildly intoxicating clove-scented leaves are used in salads and other cold dishes. (Sri tulsi; Rama tulsi) The true sacred basil grown in houses, gardens and near temples all over India.

But the traditional use of sagebrush internally must have been carefully limited because the plant oils are known to be toxic to the liver if taken inappropriately. (Desert sage; Basin sagebrush) This iconic sagebrush of the American West is a pale-grey...

A new improved form of Gigante d'Italia, the old favourite of Italy. It also has shown to have some resistance to downy mildew. Yields are heavy! Excellent for both home gardens and for the fresh-cut and processing markets.