Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Victoria

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 cress.

Roots produce a red dye. Said to remove freckles. (Cleavers) Fresh juice or infusion is applied to skin diseases and eruptions with good success.

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

(Chinese parsley) High yielding commercial variety with attractive glossy green leaves, uniform growth habit, and consistent quality. This variety is also used for sprouting. Ready for harvest in 28 to 80 days depending on the season.

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 to be one of the few North American purveyors of cumin seeds.

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

It is still a popular tradition in Mexico to gather them in the sierras. (Chiltepin; Bird pepper) Small pea-sized red pepper thought to be the ancestor of the cultivated peppers. Ripens to a brilliant red colour and packs serious concentrated heat.

(Lavender sage) In Spain this is the only sage used in cooking. It is also a popular antidiabetic used throughout Spain. Studies confirm that it is effective for blood sugar, lowering without affecting insulin levels.

A pillow stuffed with hops flowers will overcome insomnia. Well known flavouring for beer. Only seeds may be imported into the U.S. (plants not permitted). Seeds will yield a mixture of male and female plants.

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

Because it is hardy (unlike indigo) woad is still grown for natural dyeing. Contains the same dyestuff as indigo, though in lower concentration. For ages the main source of blue dye in Europe, until the introduction of indigo in the 17th century.

(Mexican tarragon; Mexican marigold) Sweet-smelling leaves and flowers with a flavour similar to tarragon. Slow to germinate. Golden yellow flowers. Makes a stimulating tea. In warm areas where French tarragon will not grow, this is an excellent substitute.

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

Once common from Florida to the Great Lakes, wild pawpaw became almost extinct. Two or more plants are needed for pollination. They are a challenge to grow from seeds, and take a few years to get established, but they are well worth the effort.

The breeder's choice of variety name 'Gecofure' is an unimaginative contraction of 'GEnovese COmpatto FUsarium REsistant'. Ht. 30-35cm/12-14”. Perfect for pot production. Excellent uniformity, aroma and flavour.

It prefers rich, light soil and full sun. Because of the risk of toxicity, stramonium is prohibited for sale in Canada. All parts of the plant contain high levels of tropane alkaloids, which can cause delirium, uncontrolled rise in body temperature, elevated...

Like parsley, the fresh leaves are chopped and added at the last minute to traditional spring soups. This flat-leaved form of chervil has been used in Europe for centuries. Use it wherever parsley is used -- you can't go wrong with it.

The variety went on to spawn many more varieties and radically changed celery as a crop on both sides of the Atlantic. Pascal is the precursor that transformed celery into the thick fleshy form we know today.

Colds, dyspepsia, stomachache, gout and constipation, and is used externally to clear up skin infections. It is commonly used for bronchial diseases, cough. Aromatic native of southern and eastern Africa where it is widely used for fevers and the treatment...

It is still used in medicine, but not without medical supervision. (Monkshood; Wolfsbane) Majestic perennial for tall borders and as a background for other garden flowers. Sow in rich, moist, well-draining soil in full sun to part shade.

Henbane's uses are more benign today, giving us useful drugs for ophthalmology and the prevention of motion sickness. A striking, odiferous plant with a legendary reputation. Fascinating as a specimen plant or where grown for therapeutic use.

Easy to grow, tolerates part shade, and is very hardy. Repeat bloomer with purple-red single flowers. Excellent for group or hedge plantings. (Japanese rose; Saltspray rose) Hips are tomato-red and are large, up to an inch across.

Strong pungent fragrance. Common in the dry plains and slopes of the American West. Likely because of its antiseptic properties, it was used by Native Americans like other sagebrushes to treat colds, diarrhea and sore eyes.

Fine flavour and aroma. Leaves nearly pure purple-bronze; very little green. Significant improvement over the Dark Opal variety.

Hardy in southwestern Ontario and coastal B.C. Good hedge plant; has vigorous habit and withstands heavy clipping. Boiled root decoction was once used to bathe irritated eyes. Source of yellow, gold and khaki dyes.