Herb Seeds Vegetable Seeds For Sale In Hayward

Used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products, and as a top-quality industrial lubricant that may replace sperm whale oil. Oil squeezed from the nuts has proved so valuable it is called the new “liquid gold” of the West, and jojoba “prospectors”...

Graceful sprays of small papery flowers; white, yellow, blue, lavender and rose.

They can even be candied. Feast for the eyes -- pleasing to the palate. Borage, Calendula, Heartsease, Nasturtium, Citrus Marigold. Herbs with edible flowers to add to salads, omelettes, desserts, and drinks.

Beautiful hallucinogenic plants from South America where they have a history of shamanic ritual use for divination, prophecy and sorcery. Large single yellow trumpet-like flowers are fragrant at night.

Very easy to grow. (Garland chrysanthemum; Chopsuey green) Popular Oriental green with an unusual strong flavour. Fast grower; successive sowings every two weeks will ensure continuous supply.

Famous European alpine herb unrivalled as a bitter tonic. Requires a cold period (4-5 weeks at 5°C/40°F) or 24 hours in 40-70 ppm gibberellic acid for success. Root tincture made with brandy strengthens the human system, particularly in cases of weak...

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

The tall silvery white flower spikes are attractive, but they should be cut back immediately after flowering otherwise plants may not come back the next season. Excellent sage for the silver or grey garden.

(Herb bennet) Once known as the , the blessed herb. The root has a clove scent, and was much prized as a flavouring for ale and stews. Native to Europe, Asia and the Mediterranean, it is a perennial with small yellow flowers borne on thin wiry stems,...

(Buddha fruit; Lou han guo) This is known as the "longevity herb" in China where the tea made with the dried fruits is commonly consumed. Often touted as an aid for diabetes, obesity, heat stroke, cough and sore throat.

(Sticky Oak Goosefoot) Ambrosia is distinguishable by its small oakleaf-shaped, sticky and oily, light green leaves that grow along hairy stems. Sow into moderately rich soil, in full sun to part shade.

Very tender with distinctive bittersweet flavour. (Chinese spinach; Hinn choy) Young leaves are eaten either cooked or raw like spinach, but contain more calcium and iron. Stems can be cooked like asparagus.

ERFURTER is rich in medicinal mucilage, up to 10%. Noted for soothing irritations and inflammations of the skin, throat, eyes, lungs and urinary organs.

Beautiful European variety with rose-purple petals that don't droop as much as wild echinaceas. Excellent longlasting cutflower. Developed in the 1980s by Swedish echinacea breeder, Magnus Nilsson.

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

Native tree of southern Europe where it grows up to 20 m. Source of the richly delicious pine nuts used in pestos and other Mediterranean dishes. Hardy to zone 8. Attractive potplant; grows well in pots, but will not produce pine nuts unless grown where...

Medicinally, it prevents blood clotting. (Yellow sweet clover) Important forage crop. Salve or poultice is useful for swellings, boils, arthritis and rheumatism.

Used for perfume, sachets and potpourris. Sweet ambrosial scent is legendary and more than makes up for the unimpressive yellowish flowers. Best sown outdoors in spring. As the story goes, Napoleon brought seeds back from Egypt for his wife Josephine...

Leaves and seeds increase inebriating quality of liquors when added during fermentation. Fine border plant. Infusion used for sore gums. Floral bracts are intensely coloured purple or pink.

Sulphur yellow flowers. Rhizomes are rich in tannin. Thrives in dry open areas. Ideal for diarrhea and as a soothing application to burns.

Tolerant to mildew. Approximately 75 seeds per packet. Ready to harvest in 55-days. One of the earliest of all the cauliflowers. Good for Fall and Spring planting. Snow Crown Cauliflower vigor and rapid growth produces large, fully-domed curds with a...

Gorgeous contrast of rich, dark green leaves and bright white petioles make it a beautiful choice to use in edible landscaping or container garden. May be harvested at full size or earlier.

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

Gurney's Li'l Sweet Improved Hybrid Cantaloupe has luscious, rich and oh-so-sweet flavor. Ready to harvest in 90 days. Makes a great summer dessert. Approximately 20 seeds per packet.

Excellent purple basil. Growth is stronger, more upright than Rubin. Dark purple with little or no green colouration, much like the Dark Opal variety was before it deteriorated to greenish-purple.