Vegetables Seeds For Sale In International

Lovely variety with large purple wing-like bracts resting upon a sea of dark purple flowerheads. Stunning in flower beds! Flowers the first season if started early (Jan-Feb). Ht. 35-40cm/14-16.

Sow in open ground in May; pull roots in October. Although the process is lengthy it is possible to extract molasses, and even sugar, at home from sugar beets grown in your garden.

European native with neat rosettes of hairy leaves and lemon-yellow flowers. The whole plant has potent but underappreciated astringent, expectorant and diuretic properties. Also against flu, inflamed kidneys, and diarrhea.

Leaves picked before the flowers appear are nutritious salad greens. Masses of flowers in spring are a mix of purple, pink and white. When in flower, it is used as a gland stimulant and an aphrodisiac.

They can even be candied. Herbs with edible flowers to add to salads, omelettes, desserts, and drinks. Feast for the eyes -- pleasing to the palate. Borage, Calendula, Heartsease, Nasturtium, Citrus Marigold.

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date for an early start. Tomatillos will keep well through the winter if stored loose in a cool place. Easy to grow -- rather like tomatoes.

Ht. 100-125cm (40-50in). Flowers look like white umbrellas mounted on strong, straight stems. Impressive in fresh floral arrangements! Casablanca is also a fine garden flower for tall borders.

Native of dry grasslands of Central Asia, Tibet, China and Mongolia. Prefers dry, well-drained sandy loam. Saponin content is somewhat lower than . (Chinese ephedra) Properties and uses are similar to those of but contains the additional anti-inflammatory...

Purple flowers; grows up to 60cm/2 ft high. Animal studies suggest it strengthens endurance. Also used as a diuretic and to reduce excessive sweating. Rhizomes are used to treat diarrhea, fatigue, lack of appetite and vomiting related to deficiencies...

Important beeplant in Australia. Leaves are delightfully honey-scented.

(Fennel flower; Russian caraway; Black caraway) Commonly featured in Indian dhals and equally at home in Russian rye bread! Aromatic black seeds resemble fennel in aroma and taste something like peppery nutmeg.

(Chinese ephedra; Cao ma huang) A long time holy grail for Richters, we are very pleased finally to be able to offer seeds of the true Ma huang from Inner Mongolia. However, when used in its native, non-purified form, the dried herb is much safer and...

Oil extracted from seeds is a commonly used laxative for temporary constipation and acute diarrhea. Large tropical-looking foliage. Caution: although the oil is safe, raw seeds are poisonous.

(Huacatay) ‘Weedkiller' plant. In South America, dried leaves are used to flavour soups, meats and vegetables. Tall (up to 2 metres) erect habit; rarely flowers in temperate zones.

(Loofah) Known as the ‘dishcloth gourd' because the dried over-ripe fruits can be used to scrub dishes. Wonderful for bath and shower as it invigorates the skin without harsh abrasion.

Requires full sun and light, sandy soil, but it will grow successfully in heavier soils if the drainage is good. (Aztec Tobacco) The wild tobacco used by North American Indians for thousands of years and still in use in native ceremonies.

A cocktail of chemical constituents has been found to be medicinally active, including flavonoids, saponins and glycosides. An infusion of the flowering tops is used, often in conjunction with echinacea for urinary problems, and for upper respiratory...

Ht 24-60in (60-180cm). Deep taproot discourages relocation. Sow in a sunny spot, where it will get lots of moisture. The yellow pigment is found primarily in the seeds, although can also be extracted from the leaves.

It is somewhat shade tolerant, but needs sun to bring out its best colour. If the plant blooms, it is best to remove the unprepossessing yellow flowers to maintain the foliage. Thin out seedlings as they appear and pinch young plants back to encourage...

Clinical studies show that it significantly reduces the risk of migraine attack, and relieves asthma and chronic bronchitis. Prefers wet locations. Purple-rose flowers in spring. Traditionally used since the Middle Ages for whooping cough and as a mucus-reducing...

Up to 0.5% hypericin; yields 2.5 tonnes/ha (1 ton/acre). Improved strain for commercial production.

Significant improvement over the Dark Opal variety. Leaves nearly pure purple-bronze; very little green. Fine flavour and aroma.

Difficult to germinate; may take two years. May be eaten raw or dried, first discarding thick skins and seeds. Prefers sandy soil. Bears edible fruits (pears) having pleasant, sweet, somewhat acid taste.

Improved plainleaf variety with dark green flat leaves and upright growth habit. Strong powdery mildew tolerance.