Annual Horticultural Plant Seeds For Sale In West Covina

Spinach may survive over winter in temperate regions. Matures in 45 days. The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to triangular-based, very variable in size from about 2-30 cm long and 1-15 cm broad, with larger leaves at the base of the plant and small...

* Sow seed early spring in a rich compost in a greenhouse, placing 2 - 3 seeds in each pot. * The pulverized root is used as a poultice for headaches. Succeeds in ordinary garden soil.

* In 2007, Guinness World Records certified that the Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) was the world's hottest chili pepper, 400 times hotter than Tabasco sauce! * Bhut Jolokia pods are unique among peppers, with their characteristic shape, and very thin skin.

Seed can be slow to germinate, especially from the earlier sowings, it is best to mark the rows by sowing a few radishes with the parsnips. Since most of the vitamins and minerals are found close to the skin many will be lost unless the root is finely...

The naturalized variety is typically tubular, bright red, about 1.25 in (3.2 cm) long. Spreading growth to 12". Cultivated varieties include orange-red, pink, salmon, red, white, and scarlet, and include bi-colored varieties.

It is ready to harvest in about 60 days from sowing and does well in cool weather in the spring and early summer. It is slow to bolt as summer progresses so it can be grown later in the spring than many varieties.

Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally. In particular it is an excellent herb for treating various digestive disorders, nervous tension and irritability and is also used externally to treat skin problems.

The dried leaves can also be used, they remain effective for 6 months after drying. Tabacum is sensitive to temperature, air, ground humidity and the type of land. It is found only in cultivation, where it is the most commonly grown of all plants in the...

* This is an annual herb growing erect to approach half a meter in maximum height, its stem with linear leaves 2 to 4 centimeters long. It is a readily available ornamental plant for the flower garden.

* In Canada, dill is a favorite herb to accompany poached salmon. * In Poland, where dill is called "koper," it is one of the most popular herbs used in the kitchen, and, along with parsley and chives, is used for various purposes.

It is also used as an antidote to poisonous mushrooms. * In tropical and subtropical climates, eggplant can be sown directly into the garden. The fruit is said to be very nutritious.

* Besides the use for ornamental purposes, Job's tears grains are useful as a source of food (cereals) and folk medicine. Lacryma-jobi is not closely related to barley (Hordeum vulgare).

Ageratum mexicanum Hort. ) is a cool-season annual plant often grown as a bedding plant in gardens . * Ageratum houstonianum ( Flossflower , Bluemink , Garden Ageratum , Blueweed , Pussy Foot ) syn.

* It was an All American winner in 1964. Oval to round fruit with red sweet flesh and small seeds, maturing in 85 days. * Crimson Sweet is a heirloom variety that has been around a long time.

Cool nights assist germination. The seed usually germinates in 10 - 21 days at 18°c. * The plants are pollinated by bumblebees , and the flowers close over the insects when they enter and deposit pollen on their bodies.

The flowering shoots contain about 0.5% essential oil, this is used as a food flavouring. * The leaves can be used fresh or dried. It is used more often than winter savory, as winter savory is thought to have a slightly more bitter flavor.

* This gourd is often dried when ripe and used as a percussion instrument called an ipu heke in contemporary and ancient hula. Taken with Achyranthes spp the seed is used to treat aching teeth and gums, boils etc.

* Plants grow in sandy soils in open areas and are often found on disturbed ground. * The species range in the eastern part of the USA is increasing as plants are used in landscaping.

They can also be sprouted and used in salads. They are eaten cooked or ground into a powder and used for making cakes etc. * This species was in use as a food source in Central America as early as 4000 BC.

* Sweet pea ( Lathyrus odoratus ) is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus in the family Fabaceae ( legumes ), native to the eastern Mediterranean region from Sicily east to Crete .

Pollinator magnet draws discriminating butterflies, bees, and nectar-seeking hummingbirds. Flowering and flowering from July right into October, easy-growing 12 inch variety's mass of glowing, golden blooms pretty much submerges the alluring fernlike...

* Meaty beefsteak fruits have few seeds and little cracking. * Fruits ripen throughout the season. * The heirloom tomato that started a movement! * Pink fruits grow to 1-2 lbs. * Potato leaf plants.

It is also a good detoxifier, helping the body to get rid of toxins via the urine and therefore helping in the treatment of a wide range of diseases such as rheumatism. The plants prime use is as a diuretic where it is effective in ridding the body of...

* Native to the Mediterranean region, statice (also commonly called notchleaf status) is noted for producing clusters of papery, funnel-shaped flowers in summer. * Excellent as a fresh cut flower and for dried arrangements.

Because of this, lemongrass oil can be used as a lure when trapping swarms or attempting to draw the attention of hived bees." It is also suitable for use with poultry, fish, beef, and seafood.

* Seed - pre-soak for 12 hours in warm water and sow the seed in mid spring in a warm greenhouse. * Peanuts can be used like other legumes and grains to make a lactose-free milk-like beverage, peanut milk.

* Sow the seed in mid spring or late summer to early autumn in a sunny border outdoors and only just cover the seed. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 3 weeks. * The California poppy ( Eschscholzia californica ) is native to grassy and open areas from...