Herb Seeds Vegetable Seeds For Sale In Pennsylvania

-- Richters special mesclun contains Kagraner lettuce, red leaf lettuce, roquette, radicchio, cornsalad, borage, mizuna, mustard spinach, chervil and curled cress. Sow in early spring or late summer.

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.

(Huang shu kui; Yellow sichuan mallow)

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

The plant is tenacious, an aggressive creeper that tolerates almost any conditions, making the dark green, scalloped leaves an effective and useful groundcover even in adverse conditions.

Fresh leaves are eaten as a delicacy in salads or cooked like spinach. Can be invasive. A decoction is used to treat constipation. Fresh leaves used as a poultice for inflammations, ulcers, abscesses.

(Ghost eggplant; Norligbuitsa) The Ewe herbalists of West Africa say that if you want to use this herb to heal you must offer a token and a prayer to the plant otherwise it will harm the patient.

Easy to grow from seeds in the garden or in containers. Here is a flower-herb-veggie that cuts across the genres, with its white-flecked leaves and showy edible deep orange flowers.

Before sowing, chill sees at 5°C (40°F) for 3 days in moist sand. (Aoshiso) Decorative green foliage reminiscent of coleus. Cinnamon-scented leaves are popular in Japan for flavouring raw fish, bean curd, pickles and tempura.

Old English favourite for cottage gardens. Fragrant golden yellow flowers are delightful in potpourris and as cutflowers.

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 placed among clothing to repel moths.

Purple, pink and white, clover-like flowers. Neat bush habit.

Attractive hardy Mediterranean shrub. Like true senna ( spp.), its leaves have purgative properties, but the effect is much less drastic. Yellow flowers bear bladder-like pods which when squeezed go off with a bang.

For stir fried dishes, parboil for 3 minutes to reduce bitterness. Grows like cucumbers. (Foo gwa; Bitter gourd) Squash-like fruit with an agreeably bitter, tangy flavour and edible peel.

Sweet basil, borage, roquette, bronze fennel, sugar beet, red leaf lettuce. Heat tolerant; suited for mid-summer sowings. Mesclun is commonly defined as a mixture of salad greens. Sowing successively every ten days will produce a regular supply of tasty...

Infusion is excellent for stopping internal and external hemorrhages. Recommended for excessive menstruation.

Butterhead type with loosely folded, succulent, dark green leaves. Our favourite because it is slow to bolt in summer.

(Cancerweed) Attractive purple-blue flowers and cleft, dandelion-like leaves. 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.

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

No plant symbolizes the alpine regions of Europe quite like the edelweiss. Due to its bioflavonoid content, the herb also strengthens the walls of capillaries and veins and can be used to treat varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and other vascular problems...

Highly aromatic, with a pleasant mint-like scent. A study has shown that the vapours given off by the foliage can protect stored grain from insect damage. Has a history of medicinal and food use by Native Americans, especially for cough, colds, and pneumonia.

This vibrant colored, cool-weather plant is perfect for spring and autumn gardens. Sow into moist soil in full sun. Plants should be spaced 7-12 inches apart as they will spread to about 9-12 inches.

To plant, simply lightly cover the seeds with soil. L and 1 to 1-1/2 in. Shikou Hybrid produces beautiful, tasty fruits with tender, glossy, dark purple skin and white flesh with very few seeds.

Bush type with small leaves and a highly uniform dwarf compact habit. Excellent for pots and borders.

An outstanding genovese basil for pots. 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.