Organic Seeds Plants For Sale In Norwalk

High yielding, with tender, meaty flat pods, slow to develop fibre and seeds. Good for freezing and canning.

(Ye kui) Edible plant with traditional use as a medicinal herb. The leaves are tender and make a very nice alternative to lettuce in salads. Medicinally, the plant contains mucilage and is used for its soothing, anti-inflammatory and laxative properties.

Normally kale is planted in fall for winter growing but this variety does well in hot summer weather too. Blue-green crinkled leaves are delicious in salads, steamed or sauteed. Exceptionally hardy, surviving harsh winters without protection.

Lovely oakleaf-shaped leaves in hues of burgundy, maroon and crimson. Stands heat well and does not become bitter.

Long standing variety with thick, textured, dark green leaves very rich in iron and perfect for salads, soup or lightly steamed. Rich flavour without the strong metallic overtone as some heat tolerant varieties have.

Studies show that the root extract greatly increases the work capacity of muscles and normalizes blood sugar levels quickly after exertion, and improves memory and learning. (Leuzea) Siberian perennial with remarkable metabolic and tonic effects.

The sweet and mild flavour is reminiscent of asparagus, mushrooms, and beans. A red-podded variation on the yardlong or asparagus bean. The long beans are like young string beans without the annoying string.

Important herb of the Orient: cough remedy is prepared from the roots; wholesome young foliage added to salads. Interesting profuse blue flowers resemble balloons just before opening.

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.

Dense dark green doubly curled leaves. Excellent for flavouring and garnishes. Suitable for home gardens and commercial production.

Full of health benefits! Broccoli has become a popular sprout because of its delicious flavor. In 1998 Johns Hopkins University declared broccoli sprouts and other crucifer sprouts to be particularly high in sulforaphane, a glucosinolate shown to have...

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

Dwarf, compact version of dill. Finely cut foliage. For fresh use as dillweed, or allowed to go to seed for dill pickles.

Sow direct in the garden in spring. Like the red deer tongue variety, this is a very nice leaf lettuce with tongue-shaped leaves. The flavour is pleasantly sharp and nutty and the texture is quite good for fresh salad use.

An heirloom seed that produces a pear-shaped golden-yellow fruit, resistant to splitting and cracking.

Ground pods and a little soap in water is a useful insect-repellent for the garden. Red hot chiles, 5-10cm/2-4” long and 1cm/0.5” in diameter, are indispensable in Mexican, Indonesian and Italian dishes.

White skinned pumpkin with dark orange flesh, suitable for jack-o-lanterns and pies! Great halloween novelty, as outer skin can be painted on mature fruits of 30cm/8-10”, weighing about 10-16lbs/5kg.

The crunchy texture works well in stir fries and Asian noodle dishes. Indian heirloom that is really, really delicious! The fruits start off white and turn golden-yellow and then to a russet brown.

Since 1934 this has been the standard green variety for home gardens. Young leaves can be added raw to salads and larger leaves are steamed, stir-fried or sauteed with olive oil and garlic or onion.

(Hibiscus) Lovely flowers known throughout the tropics for their flavouring qualities. Tea made with the fleshy calyces has a lemony flavour and beautiful ruby colour. Requires a long hot growing season.

Prolific variety with blood red roots and red-tinged green tops. Low in geosmin, the substance that gives other beetroot varieties an unpleasant earthy taste. Resistant to downy mildew.

This pepper has been grown by the African-American community around Philadelphia and Baltimore for years, where its heat and full-bodied flavour are treasured for fish and shellfish.

You can count on this reliable and vigorous variety to produce a bumper crop of large, delectable bulbs. The flesh is tender and delicious, and won't become woody even if harvest lags a bit late.

Leaves provide a unique seasoning for meats and dressings. Cousin of anise-hyssop, has a familiar, sweet anise scent and flavour. Spread 18in (45cm). Consists of tall deep-purple flower spikes and mint-like leaves.

An heirloom variety with large 40-pound dark-green oval fruits speckled with bright-yellow star and moon-shaped splashes. The bright red flesh is very sweet. The leaves are also speckled.

Some call this pea the "Queen of the Orient" because it is so often added to stir fries. The sweet crisp fresh pods are excellent in salads. Vines need support. Ht. 90-150cm/3-5ft.