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California Blackeye #46 plants are more erect than California Blackeye #5. Bred by the UCLA and released in 1987. The seeds are a typical blackeye type of Southern peas with cream-colored seed coats and black pigments around the eyes.

Fragrance similar to that of ripe apples.

(Spilanthes; Australian cress) Leaves have a mild numbing effect and are useful for toothaches. Also used as an antibiotic against candida. The fresh leaves are edible and are eaten like cress.

Properly dried and stored, the root powder will retain its potency for years. The ground-hugging plant develops fleshy roots that are eaten as a vegetable or are dried and ground to a powder for medicinal use.

When dried the fruits can be powdered and used as a seasoning, and can substitute for European sumac ( ) in spice mixtures such as zaatar. A refreshing lemonade drink can be made from the fruits by soaking them in water for 10-30 minutes.

If using for Nitrogen fixation we highly recommend using a cowpea inoculant. Try with for maximum Nitrogen fixation. A “cream pea” type variety, they are generally used at the fresh shelling stage.

May be eaten raw or dried, first discarding thick skins and seeds. Bears edible fruits (pears) having pleasant, sweet, somewhat acid taste. Interesting cactus, winter hardy in Ontario.

Used for perfume, sachets and potpourris. As the story goes, Napoleon brought seeds back from Egypt for his wife Josephine and she so loved the plant that she called it "mignonette" or "little darling." It later became a favourite in Victorian England...

Used for dropsy, respiratory catarrh and skin eruptions. Was once a potent symbol of romance for courting couples. (Johnny jump up) Old English favourite with charming small purple, lavender and yellow flowers.

Captures soil nutrients in the fall to release in spring when worked into the soil. The best choice for fast, cool-season germination. Prevents erosion and builds organic matter in the soil! Plant early to late fall; in mild climates fall through early...

With antibiotic resistance on a sharp rise worldwide finding new antibiotics that work in new ways is an urgent priority. Compounds extracted from the leaves are at least as effective as the antibiotics ampicillin, gentamycin and tetracycline.

Unlike ordinary spinach, its spreading branches produce succulent leaves and stemtips of very fine flavour throughout the season, long after all other varieties finish. In fact, the more they are picked, the more they produce.

The young leaves and petals can be added to salads. According to Gerard, the daisy was once known as bruisewort, for its ability to soothe bruises when the leaves were applied externally.

Fascinating as a specimen plant or where grown for therapeutic use. Modern cases of poisoning are rare, and henbane's reformed reputation has made it a respectable garden dweller at last, albeit with an unsavory past.

Frost will kill the cowpeas. Broadcast up to 120 lb./acre, 1/2 to 1″ deep. Iron and Clay has long taproots that help withstand drought conditions. A fast growing plant that can reach 3′.

Can be applied directly on sensitive tissues without irritation. The oil has proven antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties which makes it valuable for skin infections, burns, bruises, cuts, herpes, warts, yeast infections, gingivitis and many...

Red clover may be the best choice for frost seeding; it is extremely cold hardy and does well in most soils and growing conditions. Large plant with big leaves makes it an ideal grazing crop.

Sweet basil, borage, roquette, bronze fennel, sugar beet, red leaf lettuce. Sowing successively every ten days will produce a regular supply of tasty salad greens. Mesclun is commonly defined as a mixture of salad greens.

(Cleavers) Fresh juice or infusion is applied to skin diseases and eruptions with good success. Said to remove freckles. Roots produce a red dye.

It is late maturing and was developed as a renewable biofuel resource for the southern U.S. Recommended for pasture mixes, erosion control and soil stabilization. Alamo originates from Live Oak County, Texas.

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Attracts butterflies. Root tea stops catarrh and acts to expel phlegm. Charming European yellow wildflower similar to cowslip but larger. Excellent for colds and coughs.

It is resistant to powdery mildew and barley yellow dwarf virus. Great straw strength and a high test weight. Widely adapted variety of barley! High yielding, good standing six-rowed barley.

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

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

Use it wherever parsley is used -- you can't go wrong with it. The flavour hints of anise but is never overbearing and it can liven up many dishes including salads. Like parsley, the fresh leaves are chopped and added at the last minute to traditional...

Both will winter kill in northern areas if oats are not allowed to re-seed. Can be a source of revenue for market farmers.http://www.johnnyseeds.com/farm-seed/cover-crop-mixes/peas-and-oats-mix-organic-cover-crop-seed-3685G.32.htmlThis item's size, weight,...