Crop Plant Seeds For Sale In Des Moines

* The large stalks are topped by deep green leaves. * Fordhook is a well known and very popular variety of Swiss Chard. Excellent for use in salads or steamed. It is cold hardy as well as tolerant of heat.

To prevent greening, cover exposed crowns.Blights can reduce yield and quality. Generally the best harvest period lasts about 3 weeks (longer in cool, fall weather), after which time the roots may crack or the taste and appearance may decline.

Packet will cover 300 to 400 square feet. The mix is a balance of rapidly growing winter rye for erosion control and weed suppression plus Austrian winter pea for nitrogen fixation and aesthetic color during the winter.

To prevent greening, cover exposed crowns.Blights can reduce yield and quality. Provide fertile growing conditions and avoid ground recently in sod if possible. Skin is dark purple with a bright orange interior.

The seed is rich in carbohydrates, it can be dried, then ground and used as a flour in breads, puddings, as a thickener in soups etc. * Sweet chestnut has been listed as one of the 38 substances used to prepare Bach flower remedies, a kind of alternative...

* Myrtus communis, the Common Myrtle, is used in the islands of Sardinia and Corsica to produce an aromatic liqueur called Mirto . Crowns of myrtle are used in the Ukrainian wedding ceremony.

* Oats are an easily grown crop that succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in full sun. It has a floury texture and a mild, somewhat creamy flavour. Oats are a nutrient-rich food associated with lower blood cholesterol when consumed regularly.

Organic matter is the food component of soil. This mix of 60% Austrian Field Peas, 25% Oats and 15% Hairy Vetch is a fusion of well-rounded, soil-improving varieties to maximize the benefits of cover crops for your garden.

* It has a mild aromatic flavour that is suggestive of aniseed. * Chervil ( Anthriscus cerefolium ) is a delicate annual herb related to parsley . * The leaves are ready for harvesting in about 8 weeks from sowing, the plant responds well to cut and come...

* There is an art to growing the giants so don't be discouraged if you don't get pumpkins weighing hundreds of pounds on your first try. GOOD LUCK! * The world record holder weighed in at 2009 pounds!

* Produces an abundance of long yellow sweet peppers from mid summer until frost.

It is a deep rooted bunchgrass and will bring soil nutirtnts from the depths to the surface. * It is virtually endophyte free. * Fawn Tall Fescue handles traffic well. * Developed in Oregon in 1954 for increased yield of high quality forage in pastures.

* This is a very easy to grow and rewarding vegetable. * High in Vitamins! * The tops can also be eaten when young as greens or in soups. * Purple Top White Globe Turnip is an outstanding Heirloom variety.

Tabacum is sensitive to temperature, air, ground humidity and the type of land. The dried leaves can also be used, they remain effective for 6 months after drying. * All parts of the plant contain nicotine, this has been extracted and used as an insecticide.

If necessary, thin young seedlings to ¾–2" apart, depending on type or root size desired. For minimum soil compaction, use raised beds with 2 or 3 rows 16–24" apart, beds 5–6' on center.

Good for any climate. Perfect for eating fresh, freezing and canning. * Golden Wax bean produces excellent yields of golden yellow wax beans. It provides continuous pods throughout the season.

After being dried they are cooked in water to make a sweet aromatic porridge that is called 'mazamorra' in S. In Peru, maca is prepared and consumed in various ways, although traditionally it always is cooked.

* Trifolium campestre , commonly known as Hop Trefoil and Low Hop Clover , is a species of clover native to Europe and western Asia , growing in most areas, but specifically thriving on dry, sandy grassland habitats, as well as in fields, woodland margins,...

* The fruits, stems and roots are diuretic, febrifuge and sedative. In China, Actinidia chinensis is nowadays dispersed in the entire southeast of the country. * The origin of Actinidia chinensis is supposed to be the northern Yangtse river valley.

* Linseed has a long history of medicinal use, its main effects being as a laxative and expectorant that soothes irritated tissues, controls coughing and relieves pain. * Flax was extensively cultivated in ancient Ethiopia and ancient Egypt .

When fully ripe it can be eaten raw. The leaves are 6-12 cm long and 2.5-5 cm broad, with a serrated margin. The flowers are produced in early spring, 2 cm diameter with five white petals.

These eight genomes pair as four distinct sets, of two different types, with little or no pairing between sets. * Its natural range is confined to North America, in the United States (including Alaska) and Canada, although a popular variety called "Little...

This squash is very tender and full of flavor. It is one of the earliest producing crookneck squash on the market that produces all summer long. * Golden Summer Crookneck is a bush type plant that yields of buttery-yellow squash with narrow curved neck...

Sprinkle the soil surface to keep moist. Nantes are medium length and cylindrical. If necessary, thin young seedlings to 3/4-2" apart, depending on root size desired. If soil moisture during germination is an issue, we recommend using pelleted seed.

In addition to this benefit, legume green manures (peas, beans, clovers, favas and vetch) act as a host for the bacteria that fix and make nitrogen available for your vegetable or fruit crops.

Conservation Plant Characteristics Acer saccharum Marsh. * A decidious Tree growing to 30 m. Sugar maple ACSA3 Summary Duration Perennial Growth Habit Tree, Shrub Native Status L48 (N), CAN (N) Federal T/E Status National Wetland Indicator UPL, FACU Morphology/Physiology...

This purple variety also boasts high levels of anthocyanin, which can slow clotting and prevent heart disease. Delicious raw, cooked or steamed. 85 days, Stunning, large, bright purple cauliflowers.