Herb Seeds Vegetable Seeds For Sale In Austin

Also used for diarrhea, piles, hemorrhages, and has a reputation as an anti-cancer herb. (Orpine stonecrop) Fleshy leaves boiled in milk are used to stimulate the kidneys. A neat fleshy plant for dry areas and rock gardens; bluish-green leaves and showy...

Sow seeds outdoors in shallow trenches in Spring, thinning seedlings to six to nine inches apart when they appear. Trouble-free, with few pests or diseases, it is an excellent choice for mixed borders in a well-drained location with sun or part shade.

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

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

(Da huang; Chinese rhubarb; Turkey rhubarb)

Now commonly used in place of black mustard ( ) because it is easier to harvest. Seeds are darker and hotter than white mustard ( ). Condiment mustard most used in commerce for commercial prepared mustards and mustard powder.

Best grown along streams where water is shallow and calm. Will succeed, however, in gardens or in pots, provided soil is kept moist.

Their addictive strong garlic-like odour and onion flavour are driving a wave of popularity among top chefs. (Wood leek; Wild onion; Ramps) Wild leeks -- also known as ramps or wild onions -- are a prized woodland delicacy in eastern North America.

Striking head of star-like pistils, suspended by delicate cup-like calyces.

(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.

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

Large double white trumpet-like flowers are fragrant at night. They are also used externally in the form of poultices or ointments for the treatment of aches, pains, arthritis, and rheumatism, All parts of the plant are poisonous if used improperly, especially...

Even the tuberous roots can be eaten like potatoes. From Papua and New Guinea but widely cultivated throughout the tropics. In Indonesia, milk, tempeh and tofu are made from the dried beans.

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

But at the seedling stage the fresh young leaves and shoots are edible, highly nutritious, and a popular aromatic vegetable in China. Excellent for stir fries, especially with egg, and for pickling and seasoning.

Showy Australian native with flowers of pure white like the beaches of Australia's Gold Coast. Usually grown as an annual.

Striking brilliant blue blossoms, infused in water, have both curative and calming action for nervous disorders. Eyewash is reputed to strengthen weak eyes.

Leaves are delightfully honey-scented. Important beeplant in Australia.

Easy to grow -- rather like tomatoes. Resembles green tomatoes and ground cherries, but neither is a substitute for the tomatillo. Tomatillos will keep well through the winter if stored loose in a cool place.

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

Rich source of vitamins A and C. Young tender plants are a pleasant spinach substitute when boiled and served with butter. Common weed, popular as a pot-herb.

The internodes -- the length of the stem between leaves -- are extremely short, which is why the plants are exceptionally compact and bushy. The most compact genovese variety available.

Can be planted direct in the garden in late May in same manner as alfalfa. Teff is high in calcium and other minerals, high in protein, high in carbohydrates and in fibre. Uncooked it can be added to baked goods or substituted for other seeds, nuts, or...

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

This species is the medicinal cousin of the tropical jujube fruit. They are said also to nourish muscles and enrich bone marrow. Used to treat irritability, insomnia and anxiety. (Suan zao ren; Sour date kernel) Hailed the anti-stress herb, seeds are...

The chemical p-methoxybenzyl isothiocyanate in maca is thought to be responsible for its aphrodisiac quality, however clinical tests have not yet identified the exact mechanism by which it produces this effect.

Good for stir-fries, stuffings, pickles, and raw in salads. The shape, size, glossy skin and color are similar without the heat. The fruits go from green to yellow, to orange and red as the fruits ripen, but they are best used when bright yellow.