Vegetables Plants For Sale In California

Requires bright light and humid, moist conditions. Called "shell ginger" because the flowers appearing in the second year resemble sea shells. The rhizomes are sedative and have been shown to have kavalactones like those responsible for the sedative properties...

There is evidence it may have immune- enhancing properties like echinacea (to which it is a common adulterant). Diuretic for kidney and bladder complaints, and for gonorrhea. American prairie native used medicinally by Indians.

(Waterclover; Fern Clover; Sak)

'Gold Crisp' has a more delicate, ascendant habit; very nice in windowboxes, hanging baskets and strawberry jars. For many years we listed this as 'golden oregano' but now that name is applied to the following variety.

For a twist, try the delicious young leaves in salads. Horseradish is one of the bitter herbs eaten at Passover. For homemade prepared horseradish, peel roots into cubes and puree in a food processor, adding white vinegar and salt to taste.

All plant parts can be used to produce yellow, bronze and grey dyes. Good remedy for coughs, hoarseness and bronchitis. Striking yellow flower stalks rise from a woolly leaf base in the second year.

Beneficial effect on kidneys, liver, and endocrine system. (Chinese milkvetch; Huang qi) One of the most important Chinese medicinal herbs, especially for its immune enhancing properties.

Introduced in 1982, it is a diploid cross between Brewers Gold and a high alpha-acid male with good storage properties (USDA65009 X USDA63015M). The lupulin is high and of a good yellow-orange colour.

Ht. 60-90 cm (2-3 ft). Hybrid between and . Lovely peach and yellow bicolor flowers appear from late spring till frost.

Has the same insect-repelling properties as other tansies. Soft downy woolly-grey leaves are soon overwhelmed by a shroud of white flowers -- so much so that you almost cannot see the leaves.

Nice lemon scent. Plant has ruffled leaves and upright growth habit.

Also makes a nice easy-to-grow indoor foliage plant. Ht. 60-150cm (2-5ft). A popular landscaping plant in Australia where it forms dense masses of lush fragrant foliage. While it sometimes flowers and sets seeds in warm tropical conditions, the seeds...

(Eleuthero ginseng; Ci wu jia) Species used by Russian cosmonauts and athletes to improve endurance. Possesses powerful tonic and restorative properties and was found to relieve the effects of mental and physical stress.

In truth, it sold itself.” When I was still in business, I sold a ton of it. In Jim Westerfield's words: “All of our gourmet food customers invariably raved about the delicious aroma and flavor of this beautiful mint hybrid.

Now a protected herb in Germany due to overcollection of plants in the wild. Applied externally in the form of salves or rubs, it is considered one of the best remedies for wounds available to modern herbalists; however internal use is no longer recommended...

Japanese research shows that this variety has potent anti-tumour effects. (Japanese burdock) Japanese vegetable with powerful medicinal properties. Peel, slice, and cook 30 minutes, drain and cook again for 10 minutes.

European delicacy. Flowerbuds made up of thick fleshy scales and solid hearts are cooked and served drenched with melted butter. Beautiful artichokes are ready in August/Sept. Start early indoors Feb/March and transplant out in April/May when frosts are...

Plant with strong menthol scent. Fine houseplant with attractive, almost circular, wavy-edged, fleshy leaves.

For a tree, it is extremely fast growing, but can be kept as an annual bedding plant or as a container plant if it is pruned to keep its growth in check. (Lemon gum) The lemon gum is a tall tree native to Australia with smooth pink, gray or green bark...

The juice is also used internally for ulcers. Fresh leaves can be split and gel applied to treat minor burns, sunburn, wrinkles, insect bites, minor cuts, scratches, and skin irritations.

Valuable remedy for kidney problems. Indians and pioneers used it to induce sweating to break fevers. (Gravelroot) Tall graceful native of eastern U.S. Leaves emit a vanilla-scent when crushed; flowers rosy-purple.

A favourite in container gardens, it may be happiest in hanging baskets, trailing straight down 1m (3 ft) or more. (Creeping Charlie) Lovely scalloped green leaves dappled with splashes of white, a ground cover plant that gleams in shady, out of the way...

Showy hop-like pink flowers similar to Kent Beauty but longer and more impressive. Forms almost perfect globe-like balls when grown in baskets. Striking ornamental variety with a mild oregano flavour and aroma.

Outstanding prolific, heavy bearing variety that often will produce two crops a season. The fruits are small to medium in size and the flesh is a luscious red colour and very sweet.

(Japanese horseradish) Glorious wasabi, that pungent green horseradish-like condiment from Japan, a must for sushi and sashimi, is finally available to grow in your own garden. Myths that wasabi would not grow outside of Japan have been firmly rebuked...

Stunning effect of masses of mauve flowers set against gray-green leaves edged with creamy yellow margins. It casts quite a spell! Perfect for containers, as edging, and in rock gardens.

Raising caper bush from seed is not for the novice; germination is slow and typically less than 30%. Capers, a fixture of Mediterranean cuisine for 2000 years, are made from the unopened flower buds of this plant.