Organic Seeds Plants For Sale In Downey

Leaves are thick and glossy with a hint of mustard flavour. Try bite-sized slices stir fried with tofu, meat and seasonings. (Bok choy) Popular standard ingredient in many Chinese dishes like chow mein and wonton soup.

Very tender, delicious flavour and crunch. Succulent leaves used in salads, stir frys, sauteed or in casseroles. Beautiful technicolour ornamental edible Swiss chard with big bright green leaves and stems in shades of either red, orange, purple, yellow...

Small round fruited heirloom tomato, yellow with a blush of pink, and a slight peach-like fuzz. Perfect for slicing, salsa or in salads. Indeterminate vines. Kim at Richters grew it in her garden and says that it is very prolific: one or two plants are...

Try adding chopped young leaves and flowers to salads or summer drinks. Known as the Herb of Gladness for its exhilarating effect. On those sweltering summer days, cool off with iced borage tea, adding honey and lemon juice to taste.

Its glossy leaves are painted with veins of creamy white which, according to tradition, originated from the milk of the Virgin which once fell upon a plant. Striking plant. Important tonic herb for the liver.

Said to increase bodily resistance to infection by strengthening the immune system. (Coneflower) Highly regarded blood purifier used in the treatment of diseases caused by impurities.

(Dalmatian sage) The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring rich meats like pork or duck. Grey-green pebbly leaves, pale blue flowers The most commonly grown culinary variety.

Peppery leaves and fragrant flowers are delicious added fresh to salads. Flowers all summer in full sun or partial shade. Double flowers of light yellow, orange and deep red. Dwarf non-climbing growth habit is ideal for borders, window boxes and hanging...

(Roquette) Strong tasting spinach-like green common in Mediterranean markets. Popular in salads, or cooked and served like spinach.

(Strawberry popcorn) This little mahogany-red corn is so cute! Just 5-7cm/2-3" long, the ears actually look like strawberries. They are gorgeous for fall decorations, and of course they are great for popping.

Bitter free cucumber at all slicing stages. Harvest young fruits at 8cm/2-3” for making pickles. Mature fruits are attractive, smooth skinned, medium green in colour 18cm/6-7” long, 5cm/2” diameter.

Pods, about 12cm/5" long, turn yellow, then orange, and then bright red. A good dependable choice for cooler areas where other hot peppers do not do well. Versatile hot banana pepper that can be served stuffed, fried, pickled, or just added fresh to salads.

Large-leaf type from the Genoa area of Italy, the pesto capital of the world.

This is a "radish green" grown for its spicy leafy greens and not for bulbous stems typical of other radish varieties. Very easy to grow. The fresh greens, with their pink stems and smooth lobed leaves, are gorgeous when added to salads or used as a garnish.

Cool weather crop, so harvest leaves young during hot weather to avoid bitterness. Extra finely cut, lacy leaves with mild, nutty-flavour, delicate crispy ribs and cream coloured hearts are fast growing and are a great addition to salads, adding flavour,...

Plants are taller, more vigorous and higher yielding. All-America Selection for 2015. Award-winning variety with bigger, broader leaves than regular garlic chives. Excellent for Asian stir-fries or fresh-chopped in salads, omelettes or anywhere regular...

Traditional crop of the Hopi Indians of Arizona, not only for food, but also for its spiritual and ritual significance. It has 20% more protein than white or yellow corn and has a lower glycemic index.

A stunning basil with large burgundy flower bracts. With its colour, strong fragrance, and long deep purple stems, this also makes an excellent cutflower. And it may be resistant to downy mildew according to one report.

Flavour is reminiscent of celery, and of the famous yeast extract, Maggi. Also gives the character to vegetable, meat and fish dishes. Leaves possess excellent flavouring qualities for soups, stews and casseroles.

Ideal for making pumpkin pies, this variety has the relatively dry flesh preferred by bakers. The fruits will be ready to harvest in 105 days. Varieties have been selected for their exceptional performance.

Seeds add fresh, spicy flavour to soups and stews. Variety grown for its seeds. Main ingredient in chili sauces, curries and exotic dishes.

Like the yellow variety, this is a distinctive small disk-like squash with scalloped edges, like a toy top or a flying saucer. They can be steamed whole, or hollowed out, stuffed and baked, or they can be sliced, sauteed in butter until golden brown.

Leaves provide a unique seasoning for meats and dressings. Cousin of anise-hyssop, has a familiar, sweet anise scent and flavour. Consists of tall deep-purple flower spikes and mint-like leaves.

(Wild carrot) Infusion is used in the treatment of dropsy, chronic kidney disease and bladder afflictions. Leaves applied with honey soothe external sores and ulcers.

The plant is far more important for its culinary uses. The seeds also yields a good quality oil used for salads, soap, ointments and paints. (Breadseed poppy) Source of opium and the narcotic alkaloids, morphine and codeine, used to control pain, coughs...