Uses Seed Farm Seed For Sale In New Haven

Has adaptogenic and immune-enhancing properties similar to ginseng. Hardy climbing vine, to zone 5. Sometimes referred to as ‘Chinese Prozac'. (Wu-wei-zi) Chinese medicinal; astringent and demulcent berries are used to treat nervous conditions, chronic...

Early maturing and good standing with very high yields. Sow at 3-4 lb./1,000 sq.ft., or about 150 lb./acre. For grain production, sow seeds in early spring for a late summer harvest.

Often called banana pepper, this is a milder version of the 'Hungarian Hot Wax' pepper (listed in the herb section). The fruits go from green to yellow, to orange and red as the fruits ripen, but they are best used when bright yellow.

Ornamental, aromatic and edible -- this basil has it all! Plants are remarkably uniform (for a basil) at about 40cm/15” tall and wide. Terrific for containers and garden plantings.

Handsome dark green leaves; fine specimen plant for sunny window or greenhouse. Germination is slow and sporadic. Source of commercial chocolate substitute used in making health food candy bars.

The effect is striking, as if masses of butterflies have gathered in the garden. Ht. 40-45cm/16-18”. Impressive French stoechas lavender with elongated wing-like magenta petals extending from dark bracts on slender stalks.

(Roseheart radish; Red meat radish) It is totally the opposite of a typical radish: the outside is white and the inside is red! The outside colour starts out green but turns a bright white as the radishes mature.

(Yard long bean; Dow gauk) Stringless bean with a mildly sweet flavour. Excellent stir fried. Beans will grow from 60cm/2ft-90cm/3ft long but pick them when they're tender (40cm/16in long).

Thrives in dry open areas. Sulphur yellow flowers. Ideal for diarrhea and as a soothing application to burns. Rhizomes are rich in tannin.

Considered antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory. Leaves and roots are effective against flu, encephalitis, measles, hepatitis, and mumps. (Da qing; Qiug dai) Contains indican and isatin B, both of which can be converted to indigo.

Very easy to grow. Sow outdoors anytime from spring to autumn. Serve with a little butter or oil for a wonderful treat. It can be cut into 5-8cm/2-3" lengths and eaten raw or steamed, or it can be blanched briefly in salt water.

(Hoja de colico)

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

Improvements include lower nicotine content and better resistance to disease. Its slightly thinner and lighter leaves cure well, producing a high quality tobacco with a light flavour.

The flowers start earlier than other bergamots and last through August. Impressive annual variety with intense rose-purple flowers arranged in spikes. Mildew resistant. Ht. 45-60cm (18-24in).

Sweet-scented, deep violet flowers are candied as decoration for puddings, cakes and ice cream. Important source of perfume. Old garden favourite.

Elite is a bush type cream southern pea that produces heavy yields of 7″ pods. A bush cowpea that has heavy yields of delicious peas. If using for Nitrogen fixation we highly recommend using a cowpea inoculant.

Specific charges will be displayed during checkout.Cut the plants near the base when most of the green color has turned brown and the seeds are hardening (no longer milky).If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace...

Easy to use: chopped roots are soaked in water and stirred to a lather. Spectacular towering spikes of creamy white flowers. Roots contain 2% saponin, a soapy substance valuable in shampoos; leaves a fine sheen to hair.

It was much more successful as a medicinal, entering the US Pharmacopoeia (1831-42). Roots are a valuable antiseptic for infections of the mouth, throat, respiratory system, and the skin.

An important commercial spice crop in India where the pungent, aromatic seeds are in great demand in curries, pickles, confectionery and beverages. Potent antifungal against pathogenic fungi.

Studies show that the seeds have a tranquilizing and hypnotic effect, and are analgesic and anticonvulsive. (Suan zao ren; Sour date kernel) Hailed the anti-stress herb, seeds are used in Chinese medicine to calm the mind and preserve chi energy.

D8410 Info sheet and recipe: free on request with order. Young leaves are mild spinach substitute: beneficial for those who must avoid the calcium-sequestering oxalic acid in spinach.

(African marigold) Although better known by the misnomer, ‘African marigold', this Central American annual is a popular bedding plant available in many ornamental hybrid forms. When added to chicken feed, lutein-rich marigold flowers help make egg yolks...

Beautiful hallucinogenic plants from South America where they have a history of shamanic ritual use for divination, prophecy and sorcery. Angels trumpets are popular in containers for the patio, balcony or deck.

It grows wild along the coast but the monks were known for growing it in their gardens. The plant looks like chives but its long succulent leaves are crunchy with a mild salty flavour that is a bit bitter and a bit sour.