Vegetable Seeds Seeds For Sale In Evansville

The European species is officially recognized in the German Pharmacopoeia for the treatment of kidney and bladder disorders and for its excellent diuretic and antiphlogistic activities.

Ht 24-60in (60-180cm). Deep taproot discourages relocation. Well known as a source for high quality yellow dye since ancient times; pigments used for oil paint as well as dyeing wool, cotton, and silk up until the Middle Ages.

Good summer green performing best in hot weather. Leaves are a light golden colour. Much improved over its wild relative. Succulent leaves are popular in France for salads, cooked greens or in soups.

Flower clusters can be steamed like broccoli or fried in egg batter with mozzarella cheese. 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...

Young shoots are eaten raw, mixed with coconut, or cooked with other greens. Height 75cm/30” Bright yellow flowers. Indonesian favourite with a strong, pungent scent and flavour.

Indigeneous folk remedy for colds and headache, and for urinary and venereal diseases. Pleasant thirst-quenching tea. California Indians so cherished the tea for general use that it was always available.

(Creosote bush) Effective antibiotic against bacteria, viruses and other parasites. Has been included in remedies for cancer.

Graceful sprays of small papery flowers; white, yellow, blue, lavender and rose.

Leaf juice is reputed to have blood cleansing properties, to strengthen weak lungs, and to fight colds, diarrhea and similar digestive complaints. Poultice of fresh leaves on wounds prevents infection.

Prefers full sun.Ht. 30-60cm/1-2ft. Easy to grow, just sow the seeds where the plants are to grow. Has overtones of pine, citrus, mint and anise, all wrapped up in a complex nexus of aromas and flavours.

Used for all respiratory problems including asthma, bronchitis, excess mucus, and cough. Also against flu, inflamed kidneys, and diarrhea. Flowers reach 30cm/12in. European native with neat rosettes of hairy leaves and lemon-yellow flowers.

Sometimes used like clary sage. (Meadow sage) Large, very showy, bright blue flowers.

Used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products, and as a top-quality industrial lubricant that may replace sperm whale oil. Oil squeezed from the nuts has proved so valuable it is called the new “liquid gold” of the West, and jojoba “prospectors”...

Both the fruits and leaves are high in papain, an enzyme that aids digestion and is used in meat tenderizer. The famous dessert melon of the tropics. Dwarf variety 75cm/30”.

Main value is a tonic, particularly for the digestive system. Said to improve circulation and blood, thereby strengthening the brain and memory.

Use powdered for sauces, soups, stews. Cayenne type, 5-7cm/2-3” long, 5-7mm across. Heat: 15,000-30,000 Scoville units.

(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.

Resistant to FW (0,1,2) and PM (1,2). It has shown improved netting, which is an important advantage for fall plantings or under stressful conditions where the netting can be weak.

Height 30-60cm/1-2ft. Succulent leaves are delicious boiled with salt and pickled in vinegar and spices. (Sea fennel) Aromatic herb found growing along European seashores. Has potential in the treatment of obesity.

Spicy fragrance and gorgeous mix of colours. Immature green seeds can substitute for capers, and in tossed salads flowers add an interesting touch. Young leaves make a pleasant pepper substitute in pepper-restricted diets.

Non-invasive, unlike the European mugwort. Ht. 90-150cm/3-5ft. Indeed, the Royal Horticultural Society has honoured it with an Award of Garden Merit, and it is an excellent as a cut or dried flower.

Also used for diarrhea, piles, hemorrhages, and has a reputation as an anti-cancer herb. A neat fleshy plant for dry areas and rock gardens; bluish-green leaves and showy crimson flowers.

It is a shiso like the better known green and purple forms except the leaves have both green on top and purple underneath. (Ear Shiso) The Japanese grow this aromatic herb for its flower tips and buds, and for its leaves.

According to Gerard, the powder snuffed up the nose was prescribed to ‘cleanse the head of tough slimy humours.' White or pinkish flower clusters inspire its other name, the Pearl.

In traditional medicine it is used for inflammation of the tongue, headache, diarrhea, veneral disease, skin sores, and cancer. It is believed to suppress fire which may explain why it is often planted around shrines or around homes for protection, particularly...

The round to oval shaped fruit measure 3/4 to 1" in diameter, are red in color and have a firm, rich texture. Piccola Rouge produces big yields, 15-20 fruit per cluster, of sweet tomatoes that have sugar levels that measure 9 to 11 brix.

Well suited for home gardens and commercial fresh herb production. A beautiful chervil of the Brussels Winter type, with shiny dark green flat leaves and a nice dense growth habit.