Vegetable Seeds Seeds For Sale In Charleston

The seed can be tricky to germinate, but once established the plant is tenacious. The tea has a great reputation as a wash for healing wounds and skin eruptions. Today it is primarily known for its astringent and tonic qualities.

(Puncturevine) This low growing vine likes moist, sandy soils. Bodybuilders use tribulus as a natural alternative to chemical anabolic steroids. Important diuretic herb in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for urinary problems, kidney and lower back pains...

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.

Medicinally, it prevents blood clotting. (Yellow sweet clover) Important forage crop. Salve or poultice is useful for swellings, boils, arthritis and rheumatism.

Finally, here is a lemon catnip that truly smells of lemons. For years we have carried ‘Lemon Catnip' and while it had a perceptable hint of lemon, it never quite lived up to its name.

(Paperbark) Source of cajeput oil, a pungent oil distilled from the leaves of this aromatic tree from Australia. It is used in the liniment Tiger Balm and in the decongestant Olbas Oil.

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.

(Huang shu kui; Yellow sichuan mallow)

Contains the same dyestuff as indigo, though in lower concentration. For ages the main source of blue dye in Europe, until the introduction of indigo in the 17th century. Because it is hardy (unlike indigo) woad is still grown for natural dyeing.

Stoked is a hybrid hot wax pepper. Stoked hot pepper plant's attractive fruit ripen from a glossy light yellow color to an attractive orange red at full maturity. Vigorous, medium-sized, upright plants produce good yields of hot wax peppers in just 60...

Exquisite flavor and tenderness makes Green Arrow ideal for fresh market or freezing, and efficient 24-28" vines need no trellising. This heavy yielder bears slim, straight pods packed with 9 to 11 small, deep green berries.

(Mousemelon; Sandita; Mexican sour gherkin)

(Yellow coneflower) The only yellow-flowering echinacea. Requires cold stratification for 1-2 months to break seed dormancy. Roots contain medicinal constituents similar to those found in .

Used by South American Indians to paint their bodies red. Seeds are source of natural bright-yellow food colouring, used in butter, margarine, cheese and other foods. Easy to grow shrub or small tree; nice compact bushy habit.

Excellent for stir fries, especially with egg, and for pickling and seasoning. In Chinese medicine the bark is used for diarrhea, dysentery, and flatulence. (Chinese cedar; Xiangchun) A Chinese delicacy and culinary oddity.

The sturdy plants grow 28" tall and offer good protection to the fruit which measure 7" long x 2" at the crown. This Italian sweet pepper produces heavy yields of wide-shouldered fruit that taper to a smooth point, and matures a week earlier than other...

The crisp and mild flesh is slow to turn pithy and its medium size top makes for easy bunching. Amethyst radish has a striking purple colored skin that contrasts beautifully with its bright white flesh.

Supremo is an early and productive hybrid Saladette that produces big yields of uniform large and extra-large fruit on a compact, determinate plant. Refer to the Quick Facts Chart for additional disease protection information.

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.

A much-loved lemon-scented herb gets a makeover with beautiful gold-infused leaves! The gold is most pronounced in spring and fades to green in summer. Like regular lemon balm, the fresh leaves give a burst of lemon when they are squeezed.

(Buddha fruit; Lou han guo) This is known as the "longevity herb" in China where the tea made with the dried fruits is commonly consumed. The fruits contain mogrosides, intensely sweet compounds that are as many as 300 times as sweet as sugar.

Pick Iznik cucumbers daily for best yield potential. Iznik is a parthenocarpic baby cucumber that can be used for field production or high tunnel production. Compact, gynoecious plants produce good yields of 4 to 4-1/2" fruit.

Famous European alpine herb unrivalled as a bitter tonic. Difficult to germinate: viability is usually quite low, never exceeding 40%. Root tincture made with brandy strengthens the human system, particularly in cases of weak digestion and lack of appetite.

Emerald Crown is a medium-maturing broccoli that produces uniform heads that make good weight. Emerald Crown produces high quality crown cuts and is best used for late summer plantings and fall harvest.

Dwarf non-climbing growth habit is ideal for borders, window boxes and hanging baskets. Peppery leaves and fragrant flowers are delicious added fresh to salads. Or for fun freeze the flowers in ice cubes for drinks.

Plants yield 6” medium dark green pods, with high quality interiors and excellent flavor. Velero is an attractive Romano-type bean that sets pods high on upright plants. High resistance to Bean Common Mosaic Virus and Curly Top Virus.

The bush plants produce attractive fruit that are best harvested at 5-6" in length. Supersonic is an extra-early, yellow straightneck summer squash with extremely high yield potential and continuous setting ability.