Herb Seeds Vegetable Seeds For Sale In Norman

Leaves and roots are effective against flu, encephalitis, measles, hepatitis, and mumps. Considered antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory. (Da qing; Qiug dai) Contains indican and isatin B, both of which can be converted to indigo.

Henbane's uses are more benign today, giving us useful drugs for ophthalmology and the prevention of motion sickness. Modern cases of poisoning are rare, and henbane's reformed reputation has made it a respectable garden dweller at last, albeit with an...

Sweet tiny tomatoes. Not commercially cultivated. Heirloom native from Brazil.

(Mormon tea; Desert tea; Joint-fir) Reported to contain some ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, both potent central nervous system stimulants. California Indians so cherished the tea for general use that it was always available.

This is the flower of deceit, giving off its lovely perfume only in the evening. Leaves picked before the flowers appear are nutritious salad greens. Masses of flowers in spring are a mix of purple, pink and white.

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

Beautiful European variety with rose-purple petals that don't droop as much as wild echinaceas. Was proclaimed the Perennial Plant of the Year for 1998. Excellent longlasting cutflower.

(Papaloquelite) Fabulous herb from Mexico. Leaves possess huge oil glands which give papalo its potent flavour and scent. The flavour gets stronger the older the leaves get. This is really a type of coriander, only stronger.

While leaves form ground-hugging mats. Also against flu, inflamed kidneys, and diarrhea. The whole plant has potent but underappreciated astringent, expectorant and diuretic properties.

A beautiful white version of the Lemon heirloom cucumber. The round white fruits are about 7cm/3" across and fit easily in the palm. Matures in 60 days. The texture is nice and crisp and the flavour is sweet and never gets bitter.

Used in lozenges for sore throat and cough, and for diarrhea and dysentery. Suited for indoor pot culture. In the food industry it is used as a stabilizer, emulsifier and flavour fixative, and it is common in chewing gum and candy.

Captures the warm flavours and aromas of the sunny south of France where lavender hugs the hills and thyme is plentiful. A classic seasoning for chicken, vegetables or meat.

High in vitamin C. Flowers all summer in full sun or partial shade. Peppery leaves and fragrant flowers are delicious added fresh to salads. Or for fun freeze the flowers in ice cubes for drinks.

(Tree mallow) Purple flowers yield an excellent natural colouring for drinks and herbal teas. Medicinally similar to marshmallow. Also great in salads.

Rare species with green foliage reminiscent of rosemary in appearance. Chamaecyparissus, it is particularly effective in knot gardens when clipped as low hedges. Likes to be pruned; perfect plant to shape into your own masterpiece! Aromatic sprigs are...

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. Lovely clear blue daisy flowers. A wild flower in much of North America.

Also used to make Chartreuse, the famous liqueur made by the Carthusian monks in the mountains of France, Low mat-forming plant with grey felt-like leaves; excellent for rock gardens.

Edible leaves can be added to salads. When dried its silver dollar-like seed pods make attractive winter decorations. (Money plant) Curiously, it symbolizes both honesty and money.

Very productive plants are super-sweet. And can reach up to 75 lbs. Ready to harvest in 90 days. Large, oval fruits with beautifully patterned rattlesnake markings average 25 lbs. Approximately 30 seeds per packet.

The black sagebrush is one of the most common shrubs of the United States. The Shoshoni Indians of Nevada used the leaves for coughs and colds. The low grey-green shrub is found from California to New Mexico north to Montana.

Very easy to grow. Serve with a little butter or oil for a wonderful treat. Sow outdoors anytime from spring to autumn. It can be cut into 5-8cm/2-3" lengths and eaten raw or steamed, or it can be blanched briefly in salt water.

Important dyeplant: flowerheads yield bright yellow-orange shades for fabrics. Cheery garden plants.

Purified ephedrine is very potent, and a common North American practice of adding it to diet formulas is potentially dangerous because ephedrine can raise blood pressure if used over a long period, and can even cause cardiac arrythmias.

A much-loved lemon-scented herb gets a makeover with beautiful gold-infused leaves! The gold is most pronounced in spring and fades to green in summer. Used the same ways: for tea, salads, soups, etc.

This mild-flavored mix does not have the spicy, cabbage like flavor that other varieties have. Approximately 100 seeds per packet. Excellent for eating raw, roasted, in soups and other recipes.

A beautiful chervil of the Brussels Winter type, with shiny dark green flat leaves and a nice dense growth habit. Well suited for home gardens and commercial fresh herb production.

A fixture in Mexican salsa verde, the mildly hot green sauce served with tacos and chile rellenos. Tomatillos will keep well through the winter if stored loose in a cool place. Easy to grow -- rather like tomatoes.