Vegetable Seeds Seeds For Sale In Ottawa

Ht. 5-9m/15-25ft. Prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. It is a small tree with fragrant showy pink flowers in summer. It is gaining a reputation among western herbalists as a fast and highly effective treatment for depression, anxiety, insomnia,...

Ready to use when 3-4 leaves have developed. Pleasant alternative to lettuce or endive, possessing its own special piquant flavour. Repeat sowings till mid-August for continuous supply.

Aruba's erect, vigorous plants produce a highly uniform crop of elongated 3 - 4 lobed fruit that have thin walls and measure 7-1/2" x 2-1/2". Aruba peppers ripen from a pale lime green to bright red.

The seed can be tricky to germinate, but once established the plant is tenacious. It produces yellow, gold and green dyes with very good fastness and contains tannins, making it appropriate for treating leathers.

Young leaves are mild spinach substitute: beneficial for those who must avoid the calcium-sequestering oxalic acid in spinach. Flower clusters can be steamed like broccoli or fried in egg batter with mozzarella cheese.

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

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

(P.V.P. applied for.) Wolf Cultural Information: Because this variety has such a large and vigorous vine, the breeder recommends that growers plan for a final stand of at least 6' in the row, with 12' between the rows.

Infusion of the leaves and flowers is used to relieve severe headaches. Sometimes used to make ointments for sores, skin ulcers and itchy skin. Can cause dermatitis or stomach upset in some sensitive people.

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

Large yellow flowers. Fern-like leaves; height up to 1.5m/5ft.

Its vigorous, upright plant produces bulbs that have a fresh, fruity taste. While the leaves are still young and tender, they can be cooked with the tops. Good holding ability. This hybrid kohlrabi produces smooth, light green bulbs that grow to be about...

In Egypt, the oil expressed from the seeds is said to be an aphrodisiac. Seeds possess hallucinogenic alkaloids. Source of the famous dye “Turkish Red”, a characteristic colour of Persian carpets.

Dried roots are very popular as a coffee substitute. Promotes bile secretion. Universally despised as a pesky weed, the lowly dandelion is actually one of the more useful herbs around.

The attractive yellow-orange squash are uniform, have a blocky oval shape, weigh approximately 1-1/2 to 2 lbs. And have good storing ability and shelf life. The vine has a space-saving, compact habit and holds up well to offer exceptional productivity.

Sow direct in spring or start early indoors and transplant out. Leaves are minced and cooked with coriander and garlic and served as a puree on rice with chicken, rabbit, lamb or fish.

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

Used in soups, cake, bread, cheese, and is a standard ingredient of commercial curry powders. Flavour resembles caraway but is hotter. Requires a long warm growing season; should be started indoors in colder climates.

Solid colored gourds mingled with multicolored fruit bearing random or striped patterns. All gourds are small and very warted. Small Warted Mix gourd is decorative mixture that contains a pleasing variety of shapes and colors.

Absinthe is the most famous anise-flavoured drink, and during the 19th century it was the favourite drink of Degas, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Wilde. Drinks containing oil of anise remain transparent until water is added, causing the oil to "bloom" in a milky...

(Jewels of Opar; Fameflower; Tu ren shen)

Petite woolly rosettes of leaves resemble a cat's foot. Lovely in rock gardens. Improves the appetite by stimulating bile flow, gastric juices and pancreatic secretions.

A 700 year history of use in Europe and numerous modern labs studies attest to the safety and efficacy of European goldenrod. Grow in good soil in full sun. It is used to treat bladder and kidney stones and inflammation and to prevent the same.

Tall, vigorous plants have a semi-open habit which allows for easy harvest of its intense green colored, husk covered fruit. Tamayo is adaptable to growing regions and its fruit set and size excel.

It curls when growing and can get 24 to 30" long. It matures quite late and is a full vining type. A good roadside novelty item and often used for pies and processing. This squash variety is actually a relative of butternut types but with a long neck...

Phat Jack vines produce attractive dark orange fruit that reach an extra-large size, exceeding 50 lb.! The tall, round fruit have medium ribbing and thick handles that give it a traditional Jack-O-Lantern look.

Fruit in only This melon allow growers to get a jump on the competition, because it outperforms all other early melon varieties. Its oval shaped fruit has slight suturing and medium coarse netting.