Organic Seeds Seeds Plants For Sale In Norfolk

Its use in food may related to ancient medicinal use. The fresh leaves are like "grassy turpentine" but when simmered in a pot of black beans, the flavour "mellows to a rich, grounding presence that more and more chefs are finding addictive," according...

The flavour is mild and very pleasant. Medicinally, the plant contains mucilage and is used for its soothing, anti-inflammatory and laxative properties. The leaves are tender and make a very nice alternative to lettuce in salads.

(Mexican chia; Chia sage; Spanish sage)

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Ht. 60-75cm (24-32”). Popular variety with large medium dark green leaves from 2.5” to 4” long. It is similar to Genovese basil but the scent and taste are sweeter and milder.

Very showy blue flowers. Many of its traditional uses are supported by clinical studies. (Huang-qin) Important Chinese medicinal herb: prescribed for fevers, colds, hypertension, insomnia, headaches, hepatitis, diphtheria, shingles, and other ailments.

The green-yellow flesh, with occasional pink streaks, is very meaty and even buttery in texture. “Aunt Ruby” is Ruby Arnold of Greeneville, Tennessee, who grew this family heirloom for years.

Introduced by Burpee over 100 years ago this large-fruited variety is still popular today. Smooth black oval fruits are 16cm/6.5" long, 13cm/5" across, and average 1kg/2lb. Holds well and retains good color.

Introduced prior to 1864. Very productive pole bean with meaty pods of distinctive flavour, rich in vitamins A and C, iron and calcium with very good keeping qualities.

(Pot marigold) Flower petals give delicate flavour and strong colour to salads, omelettes and cheese, and is used as a saffron substitute for rice. Invaluable in first-aid skin lotions and ointments.

Double flowers of light yellow, orange and deep red. Or for fun freeze the flowers in ice cubes for drinks. Dwarf non-climbing growth habit is ideal for borders, window boxes and hanging baskets.

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

Rich in vitamin A, this early maturing, brilliant orange colour, coreless crispy variety is of exceptional sweet flavour! Great for juicing, freezing or fresh use.

If allowed to grow for seven days, wheat reaches the "grass" stage when it can be juiced for a nutritious drink. When sprouted in darkness for two or three days, wheat sprouts are tender and sweet, with a taste similar to watermelon.

Fruits are ready to eat when 15-20cm/6-8" long. Bushy plants take minimum space, perfect for crowded city gardens. Excellent for cooking and for freezing. A zucchini squash with greenish-black skin and tender creamy-white flesh.

Crunchy Sprouts contain amino acids and are high in Vitamins A, C, E, iron, calcium, phosphorous and potassium. They are great sprinkled over a salad, and can be mixed into soups and other dishes to add flavor and crunch.

The aroma and flavour are maybe a bit too mild for purists, but for folks unafraid to try something different we think Corsican is worth a look. We love it in Elizabeth Hodges´ recipe .

Fruits are 10-12cm/4-5" long. Indian heirloom that is really, really delicious! The fruits start off white and turn golden-yellow and then to a russet brown. Will climb 2m/6ft up a trellis.

Now researched for its analgesic, antipyretic, and antibacterial qualities. Ht 12-30in (30-80cm). Treatments are thought to harmonize spleen and liver meridians, treat “wind-moist” conditions as well as combat migraines and rheumatism.

Tomatoes are bright red, the size of golf balls, and come even in cool weather. The name is pronounced "stoo-peetz-eh". Excellent for salads and sandwiches. Indeterminate vines, potato-leaf type.

Adapts well to different growing situations and does well in spring or autumn. A beautiful spinach with succulent oval dark green leaves that stand upright, ready for easy harvest.

Clover sprouts contain the most significant dietary sources of isoflavons of any sprout variety. Clover sprouts are very similar to alfalfa sprouts and are sweeter when they are yellow.

An heirloom Italian cultivar with sweet flavour, bright red nicely rounded shape. The interior flesh, when sliced, is beautifully marked in alternating rings of cherry red and creamy white, making it very attractive sliced raw.

Although recognized as sacred by Hindus, this variety is often confused with sacred or holy basil ( ). Recently it has been sold incorrectly in America under the name . Possibly a natural hybrid between and .

But the green ripe tomatoes are delicious, fleshy, and "very fine for slicing and frying and especially for making delicious conserves." Fruits are medium-large, 10-16 ounces. Indeterminate vines.

They were chosen because they mature later in the season, so you can donate your harvest in one or two trips. Plus, most of the crops have a long shelf life to accommodate the needs of many food shelves.