Treated Seeds Seeds For Sale In Canada

Stunning in flower beds! Flowers the first season if started early (Jan-Feb). Lovely variety with large purple wing-like bracts resting upon a sea of dark purple flowerheads. Ht. 35-40cm/14-16.

Sow in open ground in May; pull roots in October. Although the process is lengthy it is possible to extract molasses, and even sugar, at home from sugar beets grown in your garden.

Used for all respiratory problems including asthma, bronchitis, excess mucus, and cough. The whole plant has potent but underappreciated astringent, expectorant and diuretic properties.

Masses of flowers in spring are a mix of purple, pink and white. Leaves picked before the flowers appear are nutritious salad greens. This is the flower of deceit, giving off its lovely perfume only in the evening.

They can even be candied. Herbs with edible flowers to add to salads, omelettes, desserts, and drinks. Borage, Calendula, Heartsease, Nasturtium, Citrus Marigold. Feast for the eyes -- pleasing to the palate.

Easy to grow -- rather like tomatoes. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date for an early start. Tomatillos will keep well through the winter if stored loose in a cool place.

Impressive in fresh floral arrangements! Casablanca is also a fine garden flower for tall borders. Ht. 100-125cm (40-50in). Flowers look like white umbrellas mounted on strong, straight stems.

Prefers dry, well-drained sandy loam. Native of dry grasslands of Central Asia, Tibet, China and Mongolia. (Chinese ephedra) Properties and uses are similar to those of but contains the additional anti-inflammatory compound, ephedroxane.

Also used as a diuretic and to reduce excessive sweating. Purple flowers; grows up to 60cm/2 ft high. Animal studies suggest it strengthens endurance. Chinese medicinal herb noted for strengthening the spleen and building energy.

Leaves are delightfully honey-scented. Important beeplant in Australia.

Seeds can be ground and used with near abandon like black pepper. (Fennel flower; Russian caraway; Black caraway) Commonly featured in Indian dhals and equally at home in Russian rye bread! Aromatic black seeds resemble fennel in aroma and taste something...

Very hardy; prefers dry, well-drained location with full sun exposure. However, when used in its native, non-purified form, the dried herb is much safer and very popular in traditional Chinese medicine for dispersing conditions characterized by wind and...

Large tropical-looking foliage. Oil extracted from seeds is a commonly used laxative for temporary constipation and acute diarrhea. Caution: although the oil is safe, raw seeds are poisonous.

Recent research suggests it has powerful anti-viral properties. In South America, dried leaves are used to flavour soups, meats and vegetables. Tall (up to 2 metres) erect habit; rarely flowers in temperate zones.

Wonderful for bath and shower as it invigorates the skin without harsh abrasion. (Loofah) Known as the ‘dishcloth gourd' because the dried over-ripe fruits can be used to scrub dishes.

It is grown for smoking in some parts of Asia. (Aztec Tobacco) The wild tobacco used by North American Indians for thousands of years and still in use in native ceremonies. More potent than cultivated tobaccos, with more nicotine, it is a source of nicotine...

Grow in good soil in full sun. The European species is officially recognized in the German Pharmacopoeia for the treatment of kidney and bladder disorders and for its excellent diuretic and antiphlogistic activities.

Sow in a sunny spot, where it will get lots of moisture. Ht 24-60in (60-180cm). Deep taproot discourages relocation. Well known as a source for high quality yellow dye since ancient times; pigments used for oil paint as well as dyeing wool, cotton, and...

Dusty miller not only makes all the other plants in your garden look better, it is a boon to those facing tough gardening conditions and a beautiful plant in its own right, lighting up any garden space where it grows.

Purple-rose flowers in spring. Prefers wet locations. New research shows that it relieves the symptoms of hay fever and other seasonal allergies without the drowsiness that antihistamine drugs cause.

Improved strain for commercial production. Up to 0.5% hypericin; yields 2.5 tonnes/ha (1 ton/acre).

Leaves nearly pure purple-bronze; very little green. Significant improvement over the Dark Opal variety. Fine flavour and aroma.

Prefers sandy soil. Difficult to germinate; may take two years. May be eaten raw or dried, first discarding thick skins and seeds. Interesting cactus, winter hardy in Ontario. Bears edible fruits (pears) having pleasant, sweet, somewhat acid taste.

Improved plainleaf variety with dark green flat leaves and upright growth habit. Strong powdery mildew tolerance.