Vegetable Seeds Seeds For Sale In Calgary

(Cardinal flower) One of our favourite wildflowers which provides a briliant splash of red color in damp, partially shaded locations. Said to be anthelminthic, nervine and antispasmodic.

Purple, pink and white, clover-like flowers. Neat bush habit.

(Chinese ephedra) Properties and uses are similar to those of but contains the additional anti-inflammatory compound, ephedroxane. Prefers dry, well-drained sandy loam. Saponin content is somewhat lower than .

Seeds will yield a mixture of male and female plants. Tall growing vine, ideal for covering antenna towers. Only seeds may be imported into the U.S. (plants not permitted). Well known flavouring for beer.

Because it develops dense clusters of roots, it is excellent for erosion control on slopes. Ht. 1-2m/3-6ft. Native of the Great Plains, and now naturalized throughout much of North America, it was used by the Sioux and the Lacota for food.

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

Medicinally similar to marshmallow. Also great in salads. (Tree mallow) Purple flowers yield an excellent natural colouring for drinks and herbal teas.

Attractive lacy foliage topped by clusters of small purple flowers. Thrives in shady, damp places. A tea made from the herb is recommended as part of the fresh vegetable juice diet devised to combat cancer by Rudolf Breuss.

Proven effective against herpes. Suited for bulk herb field production. A truly delightful tea made from the dried leaves is our favourite anytime tea as it both stimulates the heart and calms the nerves.

(Mousemelon; Sandita; Mexican sour gherkin)

It is also looked at for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial qualities. Homey bees love this herb, and for beekeepers having this around adds a light fragrance to the honey. Attractive honey plant with masses of white flower spikes, rich in nectar.

The fruit can put on good length and still retain their cylindrical shape. Upright and open bush plants produce good yields of dark green fruit that have attractive flecking, a shiny appearance and great eye-appeal.

Cross Country is a widely adapted, vigorous vine that per­forms well under stress. Fruit are dark green and blocky to slightly tapered in shape with good brine quality. Its strong disease package and adaptability make Cross Country an excellent choice...

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

Native of dry, rocky regions of Central Asia, Tibet, China and Mongolia. Requires full sun and well drained, sandy loam. (Chinese ephedra) In Chinese medicine this species is considered equivalent to and is used for the same purposes.

A hybrid Pak Choi with attractive spoon-shaped stalks, ivory white stems, and dark green leaves. It has shown moderate tolerance to cold temperatures.

Also used for high blood pressure, headaches, and dizziness. Promotes clear vision, and relieves swelling, soreness and redness of the eyes caused by liver inflammation. Ht. 30-90 cm/1-3 ft.X5385

Well known as a grain, cover crop and beeplant; not so well known is its medicinal value. The infusion made from the flowering tops is high in rutin which combats arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries and veins).

The vines are vigorous but open enough for easy harvest. This gynoecious slicer produces 7" blocky shaped fruit that are smooth, straight and cylindrical. Intermediate resistance to CMV, ZYMV,WMV, PRSV Anthracnose, ALS, Scab and PM

This is an All America Selections winner! Diva has a crisp flesh that is both non-bitter and delicious. The slender, tapered fruit have tender skin that is smooth, glossy and bright green.

The fruit have a green calyx and are produced on plants that reach 3' in height. Its slender fruit has few seeds, tender skin and a sweet flavor when they are harvested at a 3 to 4" length.

This vigorous, purple, Italian Large Leaf type produces flat 3" long leaves on 18-24" plants. This high yielding variety has a great flavor and a copper colored tinge to its purple leaves.

They can be brewed into beer or roasted to make a delicious coffee-like beverage. Nutritious soft-shelled seeds are widely consumed in macrobiotic cuisine. In Chinese medicine, the seeds strengthen the spleen and counteract damp heat, and are used for...

The striking purple color of Amethyst draws attention at farm stands and farmers' markets. The attractive and straight pods also have a uniform color. Amethyst is a purple podded specialty bean that is produced on a vigorous bush plant.

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

The attractive fruit are a pale yellow color and have a hint of green to them at the young stage. Its vigorous, bush plant has an open habit for ease of harvest, is resistant to powdery mildew, and has intermediate resistance to Zucchini Yellows Mosaic...

This is the major variety grown in the U.S. for chopping into soups and for fresh market sales. The bright green tapered pods are entirely spineless and of high quality. Vigorous and productive, the plants grow 4' tall.