Herb Seeds Vegetable Seeds For Sale In Durham

Leaves somewhat smaller than Rubin basil and less prone to lean. Height 50cm/20”. Darkest of the purple basils.

Flowers are 7cm/3” across with a chocolate brown centre. (Yellow coneflower) The only yellow-flowering echinacea. Traditionally used like other echinaceas for its antiviral, anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting effects.

A new improved form of Gigante d'Italia, the old favourite of Italy. The growth is uniform, dark green in colour, and the leaves are bigger than the original. It also has shown to have some resistance to downy mildew.

It is a big meaty beefsteak type, almost seedless, with smooth skin and a distinctive shape like a heart. (Oxheart tomato) For the true dirt cognoscenti this is the only tomato worth growing.

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 if ingested.

For fresh use as dillweed, or allowed to go to seed for dill pickles. Dark green leaves, bushy habit, and slow to bolt. Excellent for dillweed production. Finely cut foliage.

In Jamaica and in Guyana the preferred leaf is from the amaranth. (Chinese spinach) Callaloo is a popular Caribbean dish made from different leafy plants depending on local custom.

Large tropical-looking foliage. Caution: although the oil is safe, raw seeds are poisonous. Oil extracted from seeds is a commonly used laxative for temporary constipation and acute diarrhea.

(Termite plant; Babantsi; Bio-diesel plant) Impressive-looking small tree cultivated as an ornamental throughout Africa. Seeds and leaves have a strong purgative action and poisonous if used internally.

It quickly naturalized and has become the traditional symbol of carefree summer, nodding in the breeze in sunlit fields or garden beds from Newfoundland to Florida. Also known as Marguerite, Moon Daisy, or in Scotland, the Dog Daisy or Horse Gowan, the...

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

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

Mildly intoxicating clove-scented leaves are used in salads and other cold dishes. Note that much of what is sold as sacred or holy basil is actually spice basil, listed separately.

A nice addition to bee and butterfly gardens, the plant will bloom most of the summer. (Moldavian Balm) A tall plant with handsome dark green lemon-scented leaves, its appearance is reminiscent of hyssop or lavender, with showy lavender-blue flowers reaching...

In Chinese medicine the bark is used for diarrhea, dysentery, and flatulence. In China there is a large industry growing the ‘tree vegetable' in greenhouses and tunnels year round.

Succulent leaves are delicious boiled with salt and pickled in vinegar and spices. (Sea fennel) Aromatic herb found growing along European seashores. Has potential in the treatment of obesity.

Large ribbed leaves, strong flavour. Standard lettuce-leaf type grown in Italy.

Restores normal rhythm to feeble, irregular heartbeat but large doses cause respiratory paralysis. Flowers and stems are used to produce greenish-yellow and olive dyes. Infusion of the dried tops is recommended for dropsy as well as bladder and kidney...

A food and medicine plant going back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans who used the roots and the young shoots in spring like dandelion. Has diuretic, tonic and laxative properties, and is said to protect the liver from effects of excessive...

Brilliant red tubular flowers. Prefers sandy or gravelly soil on a slope. Considered a ‘life medicine' by the Navajo people who have used it for menstrual pain, stomach ache, wounds, swellings and coughs.

It is believed to be the reason why an unusual number of people in areas where the herb is grown live to be 100 years. Vines are typically grown on trellises so the smooth round fruits hang down for easy harvest.

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

The European species is officially recognized in the German Pharmacopoeia for the treatment of kidney and bladder disorders and for its excellent diuretic and antiphlogistic activities.

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 if ingested.

Indians made a wash for skin problems including skin cancer and venereal sores. A good gargle for mouth and throat sores. (Red root) Used as a tea substitute during the American Revolution.

Also used as an antibiotic against candida. The fresh leaves are edible and are eaten like cress. (Spilanthes; Australian cress) Leaves have a mild numbing effect and are useful for toothaches.