Herb Seeds Vegetable Seeds For Sale In Santa Rosa

Elite variety for commericial production, rich in proazulene, a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. The proazulene add a distinctive blue colour to the essential oil. High yielding variety for medicinal use.

Still a reliable producer today. Fruits are dark green maturing to red. It quickly became popular among growers because of its improved resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and because its extra bushy foliage helps protect fruits from scalding caused by...

Research evidence suggests that contains compounds that can lower blood cholesterol. Amerindians once burned dried stems over skin to relieve neuralgia and rheumatism. Very robust and tall, with rigid stems; Lespedeza blooms late in the growing season,...

Ht. 45-90cm/18-36". Grows in coastal areas from northern California to southern B.C. Excellent for moxa, and as such it is decidedly less harsh than the common mugwort, . It is more yin-like, and burning moxa made with this mugwort helps to soothe the...

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

Best sown outdoors in spring. As the story goes, Napoleon brought seeds back from Egypt for his wife Josephine and she so loved the plant that she called it "mignonette" or "little darling." It later became a favourite in Victorian England especially...

With antibiotic resistance on a sharp rise worldwide finding new antibiotics that work in new ways is an urgent priority. The plant also has potent herbicidal properties, and new herbicides now on the market were inspired by compounds found in it.

Easy to grow and will produce a good crop of leaves to make tea and to add to potpourris. Note: Lemongrass seeds are naturally low in germination because of imperfect pollination. Also important in cosmetics and perfumery.

Universally despised as a pesky weed, the lowly dandelion is actually one of the more useful herbs around. Dried roots are very popular as a coffee substitute. Promotes bile secretion.

Source of commercial chocolate substitute used in making health food candy bars. Handsome dark green leaves; fine specimen plant for sunny window or greenhouse. Germination is slow and sporadic.

Cayenne type, 5-7cm/2-3” long, 5-7mm across. Use powdered for sauces, soups, stews. Heat: 15,000-30,000 Scoville units.

Brazilians pickle them in vinegar and love to toss them in salads, on pizzas, or any spicy dish in need of a kick. The name translates as "little beak" in reference to the small pointy ends at the bottom of the fruits.

They are said also to nourish muscles and enrich bone marrow. Studies show that the seeds have a tranquilizing and hypnotic effect, and are analgesic and anticonvulsive. (Suan zao ren; Sour date kernel) Hailed the anti-stress herb, seeds are used in Chinese...

Requires a long warm growing season; should be started indoors in colder climates. Flavour resembles caraway but is hotter. Used in soups, cake, bread, cheese, and is a standard ingredient of commercial curry powders.

The effects of this plant are well described by Castaneda in . Long history of use as a hallucinogen by the Mexican Indians.

Height 75cm/30” Young shoots are eaten raw, mixed with coconut, or cooked with other greens. Bright yellow flowers. Indonesian favourite with a strong, pungent scent and flavour.

Historically, however, its popularity hinged for centuries on its use by home brewers, hence the name "alehoof," or ale herb. Ground ivy was one of the most popular herbs for brewing prior to the 16th century, and for years a battle was waged in public...

The well known condiment is prepared from ground mustard seeds. Sow 4 days after cress to mature concurrently. Whole seeds are used to season pickles, sausages and sauerkraut. (Mustard cress; Yellow mustard) True companion to curled cress for salads and...

In Chinese medicine, the seeds strengthen the spleen and counteract damp heat, and are used for edema, diarrhea, rheumatoid arthritis and difficult urination. Nutritious soft-shelled seeds are widely consumed in macrobiotic cuisine.

Up to 90cm/3ft with pink flowers. Excellent lemon scent with larger leaves and more robust growth habit than the standard lemon basil variety.

Contains 0.3% parthenolide. Long stems, suitable for cutflowers. Dense double white pompon type.

Used to make , a liqueur or aperitif similar to absinthe, often taken before or after meals to help to stimulate the digestion. It is made by steeping the flowering tops of black wormwood in vodka or pure grain alcohol, producing a natural pale gold color.

This herb has lots of potential for experimentation! Peppery flavour is hot, but does not linger. Served on sashimi (sliced raw fish), tempura, and sushi. (Azabu-tade; Cultivated smartweed) Popular Japanese herb used for sushi.

They keep up to six months! Start seeds in March. (Horned melon) Quite unlike other cucumbers, this one has small orange spiny fruits, 8-13cm/3-5” long, possessing a subtle banana-lime flavour.

Traditionally used for fevers, inflammation, diarrhea, excessive menstruation and cancer. One of the four ingredients of the Essiac anti-cancer remedy. Although leaves are small and time-consuming to gather, they are delicious to eat.

Amerindian herb, used as a general tonic, emetic, diuretic, and for coughs, asthma and gonorrhea.