Vegetable Seeds Seeds For Sale In Lubbock

Contains anthraquinone glycosides, principally barbaloin, which are responsible for the purgative action. Attractive succulent from South Africa. Also, an ingredient of the ‘Swedish Bitters' popularized by European herbalist Maria Treben.

The roots were used for many conditions including diarrhea, stomach ache, toothache, coughs, sore throat, fever, and the flu. The compound responsible for the sweetness is glycyrrhizin, a substance 50 times as sweet as sugar.

In the 16th and 17th centuries the candied roots, called “kissing comforts,” were considered aphrodisiac, and were given, with all due discretion, to older people suffering from “loss of vital force” and shortness of breath.

Impressive annual variety with intense rose-purple flowers arranged in spikes. Mildew resistant. The leaves have a pleasant mild lemon scent and flavour. The mass of colour is so striking Bergamo was awarded the Fleuroselect Gold Medal for 2008.

They have unusually high vitamin C content. Climber with strong vines up to 2m/6ft high; for trellises, fences or poles. Immature green seeds can substitute for capers, and in tossed salads flowers add an interesting touch.

Formerly used as a cardiac stimulant like digitalis but is much stronger. According to Greek legends, this flower sprang from the blood of Adonis. Brilliant crimson and black flowers in June-July.

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

Easy to use: chopped roots are soaked in water and stirred to a lather. Roots contain 2% saponin, a soapy substance valuable in shampoos; leaves a fine sheen to hair. Spectacular towering spikes of creamy white flowers.

Try five different pumpkin varieties, ranging from mini to extra-large, and save!

Delicious stuffed like bell peppers with meat and rice and baked. (Vegetable gourd) Small 8cm/3in melons taste like a sweet winter squash.

Flamingo is a beautiful, sweet salad pepper with a bright color. The vigorous hybrid pepper plant is resistant to TMV and prolific. Its smooth, tapered fruit are a good size (3-1/2 x 3-1/2" ) They have a waxy finish and turn from ivory-yellow to orange-red.

Recommended as a tonic in spring when the leaves are most potent. Up to 40cm/16in with showy white flowers appearing in late spring or early summer. Leaves are used in salads, sandwiches and any dish where a garlic flavour is desirable.

The thick walls and uniform blocky shape of the fruit lends well to boxing. This extra-large, high yielding pepper offers inter­mediate resistance to BLS (races 1-10). Strong plants offer good protection for a concentrated set of attractive green fruit.

Juice was used in early times to execute criminals. Under proper directions it is a useful sedative for cases of nervous motor disturbances. Socrates is the most notable to die in this manner.

The sweet, mild flavor of Candy can be enjoyed late into winter if the bulbs are properly cured and stored in a cool, dry area. This hybrid is a cross between a short-day and a long-day onion, for production in all areas of the U.S. Candy is less pungent...

Chamaecyparissus, it is particularly effective in knot gardens when clipped as low hedges. Rare species with green foliage reminiscent of rosemary in appearance. Like its grey cousin, S.

Also in soups, salads and stews. Chopped leaves are excellent with oily fish, such as mackerel, eel and salmon, for they improve digestibility. Fennel tea is given to infants for its calming and anti-flatulent effects.

Trident ripens from dark green to red and fruit maintain size and quality across multiple harvests. Trident is an adaptable, high yielding Ancho pepper that produces extra-large fruits, 3½”W x 6½-7”L.

The tubers can be eaten like Jerusalem artichoke but are smaller, and the seeds can be eaten as a snack or sprinkled on salads. Because it develops dense clusters of roots, it is excellent for erosion control on slopes.

Papery daisy-like blossoms, over 100 to a plant, in shades of pink, rose, red, purple and white.

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

Hill up the soil around the beets as they grow to keep them from turning green. Something different to try in the garden. The completely white beets won't ever stain your clothes or your tablecloth! This heirloom beet from Holland has a delicious, sweet...

We urge everyone to try it. Proven effective against herpes. Fresh chopped leaves are also interesting in salads, soups and stews. A truly delightful tea made from the dried leaves is our favourite anytime tea as it both stimulates the heart and calms...

Helps overcome stomach weakness. Has a faint thyme-like aroma. Infusion of leaves makes a pleasant cordial tea. New research shows it is a good skin and wound remedy.

Plants are sturdy with dark green leaves. (R400MR) A superior mushroom-type variety with large kernels that pop into ball and mushroom shaped flakes, excellent for caramel and kettle corn.

Lewis green beans have an excellent eating quality and an excellent disease package that includes resistance to BCMV-1 (US 1), Beet Curly Top Virus, Halo Blight and Rust along with intermediate resistance to Bacterial Brown Spot.