Herb Seeds Vegetable Seeds For Sale In Stamford

Apt name as all parts exude a milky juice when cut. Used for asthma, painful cough and scrofula. Silk-like down of seeds is used to stuff pillows. Root and rhizome are anodyne (pain killing).

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

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

(Bead tree) Beautiful tree, native of China and India; much cultivated in southern U.S. Bark used as an emetic and to expel worms. Hardy along southern B.C. coast. Hard nuts are used for making rosaries.

There is hint of a bitter, grassy flavor but that is really secondary to the sensation. (Paracress; Electric daisy) Trendy chefs and bartenders love to play with this fun new ingredient! The striking button-like flowers can be added to salads and cocktails...

(Loofah) Known as the ‘dishcloth gourd' because the dried over-ripe fruits can be used to scrub dishes. Used in Chinese cuisine as a vegetable and in medicine for rheumatic pains.

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

Most popular everlasting; long cherished for wide colour range: crimson, salmon, rose, brown, yellow, and white.

Named after Yolo County in California where the Campbell Soup Company introduced this bell pepper in 1952. Fruits are dark green maturing to red. Still a reliable producer today. It quickly became popular among growers because of its improved resistance...

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

(Pipicha; Chepiche) Mexican herb like cilantro but ten times so. Unlike its distant cousin cilantro it does not bolt in hot weather, so it produces gorgeous fresh foliage all summer long.

Can improve every dish in which parsley is used. Luscious green leaves have special subtle flavour. Traditionally used in all spring soups and salads. Curled leaves make a handsome garnish.

Ready to use when 3-4 leaves have developed. (Mache; Feldsalat) Frequently found in summer salads in France and Germany. Pleasant alternative to lettuce or endive, possessing its own special piquant flavour.

Chamaecyparissus, it is particularly effective in knot gardens when clipped as low hedges. Rare species with green foliage reminiscent of rosemary in appearance. Like its grey cousin, S.

The seed tape is 15 ft. Ready to harvest in 65 days. Plant extra for the lunchbox. Scarlet Nantes Carrot grows nearly-coreless carrots in just 9 weeks. Super-fun for snacking with a crisp texture and sweet taste.

Can be used wherever sage is used when a more subtle flavour is desired. Summer savory is annual, unlike the perennial winter variety, and hence is easier and quicker to raise from seed.

(Common Elderberry) Source of fruit for elderberry wine, pie and jelly, possesses extraordinary powers as a virus and bacteria fighter. It is hardier than its American cousin, surviving in the far north, and throughout Europe and even parts of north Africa.

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

(Bellyache bush; Babantsidze) Attractive small bush with glossy red leaves revered for its for spiritual properties. The seeds are toxic and should not be used internally. It is also believed to protect against poisonous snakes and violence.

The flavour gets stronger the older the leaves get. Papalo is not cooked, only used fresh or added at the last moment. (Papaloquelite) Fabulous herb from Mexico. If you are a cilantro aficionado, this is a must!

Mouse Melon is a cucumber-type fruit that looks like tiny watermelons and is surprisingly crunchy with a refreshing, tart taste. Approximately 100 seeds per packet. Mouse Melons (also known as Mexican Sour Gherkins) are virtually carefree, have extremely...

(Chinese spinach) Callaloo is a popular Caribbean dish made from different leafy plants depending on local custom. Sow direct in the garden in spring. The young leaves are sweet and slightly tangy to the taste and are used like spinach in soups, salads...

Imperial Star Artichoke gives you 3 times the yield of older artichoke varieties. Approximately 25 seeds per packet. Thorn less for easy picking. Older types can take multiple seasons to produce what you get in just 1 season with Imperial Star.

Since earliest times used to dye wool bright yellow. Formerly recommended for gout and rheumatism.

A showy form of the venerable castor bean long used in medicine. Large tropical-looking foliage. Oil extracted from the seeds of the green form is a commonly used laxative for temporary constipation and acute diarrhea.

These peppers will mature to be sweet and delicious. Long, these spectacular growers are sure to be a colossal favorite in your garden. Measuring up to 8 in. These extraordinary green bell peppers mature to a beautiful rich red vegetable as the season...

An indeterminate, it continues to grow and produce fruit up until frost. Ready to harvest in 65 days. Fruits that are perfect for salads and snacking. Sungold Cherry Tomato is sweet, tasty and a brilliant sungold color.