Nitrogen Fixing Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In San Francisco

* It is sown as quickly as possible after the removal of a grain crop at the rate of 20-22 kg/ha. It grows rapidly in spring, and yields an abundant crop of green food, particularly palatable to live stock.

* It is widely grown as a fodder crop, valued for its nitrogen fixation, which increases soil fertility. * It is a perennial plant to USDA Zone 6. For these reasons, it is used as a green manure crop.

Thick growing and winter hardy. * White clover ( Trifolium repens ) is a species of clover native to Europe , North Africa , and West Asia . Thrives in moist soil conditions, Prefers medium fertility soils with a pH between 6.0 - 6.5. Plants produce uncertain...

* Tenderette produces 5 inch pods over the whole summer, and not just all at once. It is resistant to common bean mosaic virus and New York 15 virus. This will ensure the continued production of more pods by the plant.

* Crotalarias are grown in the tropics as green manure cover crops due to their nitrogen fixing capabilities and drought tolerance. * They are occationally grown as ornamentals for their yellow flowers and interesting rattling seed pods.

* The common name is Sweetfern or Sweet-fern, a confusing name as it is not a fern. * Comptonia is a monotypic genus (containing only Comptonia peregrina ) in the family Myricaceae , order Fagales .

Used for bearings, turnery, cabinet work, ornamental uses etc. * Beautiful 2" golden yellow pealike flowers in pendulous clusters to 8", in May; pod, to 7", has four wings; evergreen or semideciduous compound leaves; native to both Chile and New Zealand.

* A decidious Tree growing to 22 m (72ft 2in) at a fast rate. * Native to temperate forests, stream-banks, swamps and roadsides in northeastern Asia and Japan.

* Ononis spinosa is a plant belonging to the family Fabaceae , that is commonly known as spiny restharrow or just restharrow . * The whole plant is pleasantly scented when bruised.

* Crotalarias are grown in the tropics as green manure cover crops due to their nitrogen fixing capabilities and drought tolerance. * They are occationally grown as ornamentals for their yellow flowers and interesting rattling seed pods.

* Trifolium campestre , commonly known as Hop Trefoil and Low Hop Clover , is a species of clover native to Europe and western Asia , growing in most areas, but specifically thriving on dry, sandy grassland habitats, as well as in fields, woodland margins,...

European alder ALGL2 Summary Duration Perennial Growth Habit Tree Native Status L48 (I), CAN (I) Federal T/E Status National Wetland Indicator FACW- Morphology/Physiology Active Growth Period Spring and Summer After Harvest Regrowth Rate Bloat None C:N...

* Lathyrus tuberosus is a perennial plant with edible tubers 3 to 5 cm (1.2 to 2.0 in) long attached to its roots. * Lathyrus tuberosus, also known as the tuberous pea, tuberous vetchling, earthnut pea, or aardaker, is a small, climbing perennial plant,...

The compound leaves of this plant appear leaden due to their dense hairiness. * Plants have an extensive root system, they tolerate poor dry soils and are also wind resistant, they are used as a windbreak and also to prevent soil erosion.

Specimens in wetter areas are more tree-like with bigger leaves. Cerifera' s root system is fire-resistant. * The fruit is a source of food for a lot of bird species, including the Northern Bobwhite Quail and the Wild Turkey .

* Caragana arborescens , or Caragana or Siberian peashrub or Siberian peashrub , is a species of legume . Typically, it has a moderate to fast growth rate, being able to grow one to three feet during the first year after trimming.

* Yellow flowers bloom in spring and summer and produce fruit in pods typically containing one seed. Consequently, hay containing the plant must be properly dried and cured, especially in wet environments.

* Native to southern Italy (including Sardinia ) and Corsica. * Bacteria on the roots fix atmospheric nitrogen - whilst this enables the tree to grow well in quite poor soils it also makes some of this nitrogen available to other plants growing nearby.

They have a flavour similar to mushrooms when sauteed. Slightly sweet, it contains 20% or more protein, which is about 12 times that of potatoes. Mature seeds are eaten cooked. The pods are harvested when about 15 - 20 cm long and 2cm wide.

Its dark green leaves can be used much like spinach, raw in salads or steamed. It is best if gathered before flowers appear. * Like other formerly foraged greens, corn salad has many nutrients, including three times as much vitamin C as lettuce, beta-carotene,...

Numerous lavender rays surround a yellow center. Flowers violet blue or white. The stems are densely covered with sharp-pointed, deeply cut leaves which appear fern-like. Tahoka-daisy is a low, spreading, 6-12 in.

Australis is the most commonly cultivated species in its genus, and is also cultivated beyond its native continent in other areas such as Great Britain, where it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

* This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.

Its strongly irritant action within the gut is thought to stimulate the cough reflex and increase the production of a more fluid mucus within the respiratory passages[ * An herbaceous perennial, erect; with 3/4"white or pinkish fragrant flowers in terminal...

The root is analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, sedative, tonic. * The common name of bugbane is in reference to the odoriferous insect repellant properties of this plant.

* The tops can also be eaten when young as greens or in soups. * Purple Top White Globe Turnip is an outstanding Heirloom variety. * High in Vitamins! * This is a very easy to grow and rewarding vegetable.

* This shrub has a typical size of three to five meters - 9-15 feet in height. Betula is the genus for birch, and the species name refers to the birch-like leaves. * The wood of the shrub extremely hard and reddish, from which the common name comes.