Herb Seeds Vegetable Seeds For Sale In Cambridge

(Herb bennet) Once known as the , the blessed herb. In the Middle Ages the plant was thought to evoke the presence of Christ and offer protection against evil influence. The root has a clove scent, and was much prized as a flavouring for ale and stews.

Recommended as a tonic in spring when the leaves are most potent. Up to 40cm/16in with showy white flowers appearing in late spring or early summer. Prefers moist, shady locations.

Anise-Hyssop, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Menthol Mint and Bergamot. Soothing tisanes to collect the spirit.

Has double the oil content of other varieties, up to 0.4%. Fresh leaves burst of lemon when squeezed. Mildew resistant. Fresh chopped leaves are also interesting in salads, soups and stews.

(Hoja de colico)

Excellent for pots and for borders. More uniform than other varieties. Superb dwarf basil with large leaves.

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.

Grows throughout eastern and central North America but is endangered in Ontario due to habitat loss. Tea made from the roots is said to improve male potency and promote muscular development.

This fast growing, compact variety will bloom from June well into the Autumn months. Plant is drought tolerant and suitable for xeriscaping; Deer resistant. A fine selection for flower beds, borders and containers.

Sow in open ground in May; pull roots in October. Although the process is lengthy it is possible to extract molasses, and even sugar, at home from sugar beets grown in your garden.

-- Richters special mesclun contains Kagraner lettuce, red leaf lettuce, roquette, radicchio, cornsalad, borage, mizuna, mustard spinach, chervil and curled cress. Sowing successively every ten days will produce a regular supply of tasty salad greens.

Its legendary healing powers are summed up in the Arab proverb, “In the black seed is the medicine for every disease except death.” (Fennel flower; Russian caraway; Black caraway) Commonly featured in Indian dhals and equally at home in Russian rye...

Most popular everlasting; long cherished for wide colour range: crimson, salmon, rose, brown, yellow, and white.

Its medium dark green foliage has excellent flavour and aroma, and makes this variety an excellent choice for potted plant growers and for greenhouse and hydroponic basil producers.

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

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

Sow direct in pots. (Chinese parsley) First true cilantro developed for potted plant production.

Summer savory is annual, unlike the perennial winter variety, and hence is easier and quicker to raise from seed. One of the ingredients in . Indispensable for its use in traditional Eastern Canadian dishes like potato stuffing.

All America Winner for 1992. Excellent for dillweed production and potted plants. Finely cut foliage. Unique dwarf plants (45cm/18in); dark green leaves. For fresh use as dillweed, or allowed to go to seed for dill pickles.

Leaves used by Hopi Indians to flavour wild game. Attractive native of the American southwest with pink-purple flowers. Young foliage is strongly lemon-scented and excellent in tea.

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

Spectacular towering spikes of creamy white flowers. Roots contain 2% saponin, a soapy substance valuable in shampoos; leaves a fine sheen to hair. Easy to use: chopped roots are soaked in water and stirred to a lather.

An American folk remedy for cancer, hence its alias "cancerweed." Indians used the roots for sores, and the tea has been used for colds, coughs, nervous conditions. (Cancerweed) Attractive purple-blue flowers and cleft, dandelion-like leaves.

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. Quick and easy crop.

Attracts butterflies. Root tea stops catarrh and acts to expel phlegm. Excellent for colds and coughs. Charming European yellow wildflower similar to cowslip but larger.

Low mat-forming variety with woolly leaves and golden flowers.