Vegetable Annual Plant For Sale In New Orleans

Most parsnip cultivars consist of about 80% water, 5% sugar, 1% protein, 0.3% fat and 5% dietary fiber. * The parsnip is native to Eurasia. It was used as a sweetener before the arrival in Europe of cane sugar.

* This variety is over 100 years old. * It was originally domesticated in India and Bangladesh from the wild nightshade, the thorn or bitter apple, S. (meaning: fried aubergines) or without yogurt as in patl?can ?ak?uka.

Overall Rating:. Available only within the contiguous US. Legend not only demonstrates tolerance of late blight, but is also one of the earliest maturing slicing tomato we know of.

* It matures in 90 days from seed and produces 3-4 lb. * The flesh is salmon-orange colored and firm and sweet. * Hearts of Gold is an Heirloom Variety of cantaloupe developed by Roland Morrill in 1895.

Moschata cultivars are generally more tolerant of hot, humid weather than cultivars of C. Grow them on fast and plant out after the last expected frosts. * The ancestral species of the genus Cucurbita were present in the Americas before the arrival of...

Serrano peppers are also commonly used in making pico de gallo, and salsa, as the chili is particularly fleshy compared to others, making it ideal for such dishes. * It is one of the most used chili peppers in Mexican cuisine.

Hot chile pepper with a fruity, almost mango-like flavour. Although the heat is definitely there, the taste is not edgy or bitter like some other hot peppers. After the initial hot and spicy kick, the flavour lingers well after the heat subsides.

Low mat-forming lemon-scented variety with delicate dark green leaves edged with cream. Excellent between paving stones in pathways, along borders and in rock gardens.

The sweetly fragrant flowers start out pure white and change to delicate pink as they mature. Flowers are earlier and last longer than other pink varieties. In the Lavender Capital of America, Sequim, Washington, there are spectacular displays of Melissa...

A straggly, slow growing shrub of dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean and North Africa. Capers, a fixture of Mediterranean cuisine for 2000 years, are made from the unopened flower buds of this plant.

Gardeners like it for its excellent shape and landscaping potential. This is the first eucalyptus species to be exploited commercially for its oil, which has a strong peppermint odour and flavour.

Soft downy woolly-grey leaves are soon overwhelmed by a shroud of white flowers -- so much so that you almost cannot see the leaves. (Jackpot tansy) Sensational variety from England.

Often sold as true oregano in Mexico and southern U.S. where its fine oregano flavour is used to great advantage in chilis and other Mexican dishes. Properly pruned, it will grow into a miniature tree in a bright window or solarium.

* The Borlotti bean, also known as the Roman bean or romano bean (not to be confused with the Italian flat bean, a green bean also called "romano bean"), is a variety of cranberry bean bred in Italy to have a thicker skin.

Pungent, woolly, grayish leaves. Large scarlet flowers.

An excellent choice for xeriscaping, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Its silky black-purple flowers set this plant apart: Beautiful wine-stained black blooms with paler star-shaped centers appear on towering spikes that can become 2.5m (8ft)...

(Lesser calamint) A regional favourite in Tuscany where it is added to mushroom dishes and green vegetables for its distinctive minty flavour. Sauteed zucchini or mushrooms with fresh nepitella, tomatoes, and garlic is served with roast or boiled meat...

(Rau ngo) A refugee of war, this remarkable little herb came to North America with the thousands who fled Vietnam in the 1970s. The scent and flavour of rau om have a beguiling floral character that is entirely unique among herbs.

(Dyer's chamomile) Fine border plant; profusion of yellow daisies in August. Yields excellent yellow or gold dyes for fabrics.

Has anti-bacterial properties. (Pipal) Sacred tree of Hindus and Buddhists; Buddha meditated non-stop for 7 years under a bo-tree until he reached liberation. Slow to germinate. Fine houseplant like Ficus benjamina.

Excellent contrast plant for grey santolinas; for borders, hedges, and knot gardens.

* It is grown for the edible leaves, and can be used as food or an ornamental plant for ground cover. As some of its names signify, it has similar flavour and texture properties to spinach, and is cooked like spinach.

A robust, fast grower, easily attaining a height of 90cm/30”. (Mount Lemmon marigold) Mexican native with a spectacular lemon-mint scent and flavour. Effective when used in mass plantings because it blooms freely throughout the summer.

It produces an abundance of medium sized round bright crimson tomatoes. * This heirloom variety was created by Rutgers University in the 1930's. It was used for canning, juice and fresh market.

Round leaves on almost trailing branches and attractive pink or purple flower bracts. Good aroma and sharp, bitter oregano flavour. Said to be a hybrid between and .

Latex juice mixed with vinegar is said to remove warts and corns. Decoction is useful for stomach pains and inflammation of the bilary duct. New research indicates it has potent anticancer properties.

Best used fresh, the leaves of this shrub or small tree have a strong curry aroma when bruised. A typical South Indian curry is made with mustard seeds, shallots and fresh curryleaf.