Vegetables Treated Seeds For Sale In International

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

A traditional source of molasses and sugar. Cool weather crop; roots attain maximum sugar content in the fall. 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...

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

When in flower, it is used as a gland stimulant and an aphrodisiac. This is the flower of deceit, giving off its lovely perfume only in the evening. Masses of flowers in spring are a mix of purple, pink and white.

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

Resembles green tomatoes and ground cherries, but neither is a substitute for the tomatillo. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date for an early start. A fixture in Mexican salsa verde, the mildly hot green sauce served with tacos and chile...

It is earlier to flower and more uniform than the standard form. Ht. 100-125cm (40-50in). (Honeyplant) Commercial variety for the cutflower market. Impressive in fresh floral arrangements! Casablanca is also a fine garden flower for tall borders.

Saponin content is somewhat lower than . (Chinese ephedra) Properties and uses are similar to those of but contains the additional anti-inflammatory compound, ephedroxane. Prefers dry, well-drained sandy loam.

Rhizomes are used to treat diarrhea, fatigue, lack of appetite and vomiting related to deficiencies of spleen or stomach. Purple flowers; grows up to 60cm/2 ft high. Chinese medicinal herb noted for strengthening the spleen and building energy.

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

Seeds can be ground and used with near abandon like black pepper. Its legendary healing powers are summed up in the Arab proverb, “In the black seed is the medicine for every disease except death.”

However, when used in its native, non-purified form, the dried herb is much safer and very popular in traditional Chinese medicine for dispersing conditions characterized by wind and cold, such as chills, fever, headache, cough and wheezing.

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

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

Wonderful for bath and shower as it invigorates the skin without harsh abrasion. Used in Chinese cuisine as a vegetable and in medicine for rheumatic pains. (Loofah) Known as the ‘dishcloth gourd' because the dried over-ripe fruits can be used to scrub...

It is grown for smoking in some parts of Asia. More potent than cultivated tobaccos, with more nicotine, it is a source of nicotine sulfate, an insecticide for the control of aphids, thrips, whiteflies and mites.

Grow in good soil in full sun. A cocktail of chemical constituents has been found to be medicinally active, including flavonoids, saponins and glycosides. It is used to treat bladder and kidney stones and inflammation and to prevent the same.

The yellow pigment is found primarily in the seeds, although can also be extracted from the leaves. Ht 24-60in (60-180cm). Well known as a source for high quality yellow dye since ancient times; pigments used for oil paint as well as dyeing wool, cotton,...

Dusty miller not only makes all the other plants in your garden look better, it is a boon to those facing tough gardening conditions and a beautiful plant in its own right, lighting up any garden space where it grows.

Prefers wet locations. Clinical studies show that it significantly reduces the risk of migraine attack, and relieves asthma and chronic bronchitis. New research shows that it relieves the symptoms of hay fever and other seasonal allergies without the...

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

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

Bears edible fruits (pears) having pleasant, sweet, somewhat acid taste. Difficult to germinate; may take two years. Interesting cactus, winter hardy in Ontario. Prefers sandy soil.

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