Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Santa Clara

Reputation for treating depression, melancholy, and allied mental disorders. Scarlet, white or blue flowers close when bad weather is imminent, hence the name Weatherglass.

Source of commercial chocolate substitute used in making health food candy bars. Germination is slow and sporadic. Handsome dark green leaves; fine specimen plant for sunny window or greenhouse.

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

Long history of use as a hallucinogen by the Mexican Indians. The effects of this plant are well described by Castaneda in .

(Sri tulsi; Rama tulsi) The true sacred basil grown in houses, gardens and near temples all over India. Note that much of what is sold as sacred or holy basil is actually spice basil, listed separately.

Spicy anise-licorice aroma and flavour; excellent served fresh in such dishes as Thai green curries and Vietnamese noodle soups. All-American winner for 1997. A very regal looking plant! Has dense deep purple inflorescences contrasting with the dark green...

Thought to have a carminative and anti-spasmodic effect, ajmud is traditionally used against intestinal upset, asthma and bronchitis. (Indian celery) One of the many distinctive spices of Indian cooking, the seeds are used in curries, pickles and chutneys.

Leaves picked before the flowers appear are nutritious salad greens. Masses of flowers in spring are a mix of purple, pink and white. This is the flower of deceit, giving off its lovely perfume only in the evening.

The following spring, the seedlings appear, and in 3 to 6 years they mature. Detailed growing instructions included. It has become extinct in many areas and is now cultivated to a large extent in British Columbia, Ontario and Wisconsin.

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

Angels trumpets are popular in containers for the patio, balcony or deck. Beautiful double orange-yellow upright trumpet-like flowers. (Thornapple; Devils Trumpet) Beautiful hallucinogenic plants from South America where they have a history of shamanic...

Tomatillos will keep well through the winter if stored loose in a cool place. Easy to grow -- rather like tomatoes. A fixture in Mexican salsa verde, the mildly hot green sauce served with tacos and chile rellenos.

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. Excellent cutflower.

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...

In antiquity, anise was used to treat insomnia. Today, this sweet-smelling herb is commonly found in Indian, and Asian cuisine. Anise Seeds - Anise Seed Plant anise herb seeds in a nice sunny spot in soil that has adequate drainage.

(Flue-cured Tobacco; Bright Tobacco) Commercial variety grown in Ontario, developed by crossing Delgold, the longtime industry standard, with an American variety. Its slightly thinner and lighter leaves cure well, producing a high quality tobacco with...

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

(Huacatay) ‘Weedkiller' plant. In South America, dried leaves are used to flavour soups, meats and vegetables. Tall (up to 2 metres) erect habit; rarely flowers in temperate zones.

Double and semi-double flowers in a wide colour range. (Tou gu) Familiar garden annual. Flowers mixed with alum are used to paint fingernails. A medicinal herb in China where it is used to clear obstructions in the throat.

Angels trumpets are popular in containers for the patio, balcony or deck. Large single yellow trumpet-like flowers are fragrant at night. Beautiful hallucinogenic plants from South America where they have a history of shamanic ritual use for divination,...

Fresh leaves, used as a garnish, add flavour to vegetables. COMMON biennial strain. Produces seeds the second year. Anti-flatulent. Spicy caraway seeds add European character to all cabbage dishes, including coleslaw and especially sauerkraut.

Fenugreek Seeds Fenugreek - also sometimes called “fenigreek” - is a highly versatile herb variety that is prized for its culinary and medicinal attributes. Among Fenugreek's many ascribed medicinal attributes are helping to lower blood sugar 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).

Repeat sowings till mid-August for continuous supply. (Mache; Feldsalat) Frequently found in summer salads in France and Germany. Ready to use when 3-4 leaves have developed. Pleasant alternative to lettuce or endive, possessing its own special piquant...

Check the code at the end of the description for specific germination requirements. No special requirements, but germination may be slow and erratic. Oregano's foliage is dark green and the blooms are pink to deep purple.

Azadirachtin, a constituent of the plant, is an insect anti-feedant, repellent, and insecticide. Seeds are very short-lived -- lasting only 30 days; we offer fresh seed shipped immediately after harvest.