Herb Seeds Vegetable Seeds For Sale In Salinas

Juice or freshly crushed leaves are effective for the treatment of poison ivy. When applied liberally to affected skin, it works almost immediately to soothe and help to reduce the itchy rash caused by poison ivy's irritant oils.

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

Heavy yields and insect resistant. Stunning red-orange heirloom variety from Turkey. The small round fruit, 7cm/3" in diameter, are eaten when green, and when they turn orange they are good for stuffing.

Evidence indicates it has been consumed by humans as far back as 7,500 BC. It is still a popular tradition in Mexico to gather them in the sierras. They can be dried like peppercorns or used fresh in salsa.

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

Should not be used without medical supervision. Ground cover for any unsightly barren patches, south-facing slopes, etc. The plant is being tested as a substitute for purple foxglove in the treatment of heart disorders.

Will withstand only a few degrees of freezing, but plantations are now established in several southern U.S. states. The bark is employed to treat fever, nausea, vomiting and skin diseases.

Tender biennial or triennial. This and other species of Gossypium are the sources of the eminently useful cotton fibre. Contains gossypol, which research has revealed has important anti-parasitic and antiviral effects, and has shown promise as a male...

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before outdoor planting time. (Yam bean) Tropical vines produce turnip-shaped tubers with a sweet white flesh. Has low starch and calories. Best eaten raw, but is cooked also.

Needs plant support. (Yard long bean; Dow gauk) Stringless bean with a mildly sweet flavour. Excellent stir fried. Beans will grow from 60cm/2ft-90cm/3ft long but pick them when they're tender (40cm/16in long).

Also to flavour bread, soups, potato dishes and to make an aromatic tea. Near relative of fenugreek. Young seedlings as fresh greens with oil and salt.X6554 Powdered leaves and flowers used in Switzerland to flavour and colour Schabzieger or Sapsago cheese.

Easy from seeds; for gardens or in containers. Here is a flower-herb-veggie that cuts across the genres, with its white-flecked leaves and showy edible red-burgundy flowers. The leaves and flowers have a hot watercress flavour and are great in salads;...

Attractive lacy foliage topped by clusters of small purple flowers. Thrives in shady, damp places. A tea made from the herb is recommended as part of the fresh vegetable juice diet devised to combat cancer by Rudolf Breuss.

Leaves of the plant are used as a substitute for celery or parsley. (Indian celery) One of the many distinctive spices of Indian cooking, the seeds are used in curries, pickles and chutneys.

Of easiest culture; prefers moist, partly shady locations. (Japanese parsley) Unique flavour of leaves and leafstalks, either fresh or blanched, is pleasing in soups, salads, and fried foods.

Beautiful hallucinogenic plants from South America where they have a history of shamanic ritual use for divination, prophecy and sorcery. Angels trumpets are popular in containers for the patio, balcony or deck.

Important medicinally for its calming effect. A pillow stuffed with hops flowers will overcome insomnia. Tall growing vine, ideal for covering antenna towers. Well known flavouring for beer.

Profusion of lavender-blue flowers with dark eyes -- 100 flowers per plant! Ancient love potion.

Whole seeds are used to season pickles, sausages and sauerkraut. (Mustard cress; Yellow mustard) True companion to curled cress for salads and sandwiches. The well known condiment is prepared from ground mustard seeds.

A very nice leaf celery with finely cut, dark green glossy leaves. Use it like parsley and surprise your guests with its rich celery flavour and aroma. More compact than other leaf celeries, reaching only 25-50cm (10-20") in height.

Egg-shaped squash with flesh that really does look like spaghetti. Delicious served hot with spaghetti sauce, cheese or butter, or chilled in salads. Melons keep for 1-2 months.

Plants should be spaced 7-12 inches apart as they will spread to about 9-12 inches. In milder climates, it can easily thrive into December and January. The showy purple flowers are edible! Their fragrance has a wintergreen overtone, and may be added to...

Approximately 30 seeds per packet. Crimson Sweet Watermelon is famous for it's flavor. Melon will be devoured in no time flat. Fine-grained flesh with small seeds. Disease resistant.

The tassels produce buckets of seeds that can popped like popcorn or ground into flour. Spectacular food plant often grown just for its ornamental value. The young leaves can be cooked like spinach.

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...

Studies show that the seeds have a tranquilizing and hypnotic effect, and are analgesic and anticonvulsive. They are said also to nourish muscles and enrich bone marrow. Used to treat irritability, insomnia and anxiety.