Edible Leaf Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Columbus

The plant is noted for its effectiveness in treating catarrhal problems of many kinds and has also been used successfully in treating diarrhoea, haemorrhoids and infantile cholera.

* Sow in early spring or early fall. Matures in 45 days. * Spinach ( Spinacia oleracea ) is an edible flowering plant in the family of Amaranthaceae . It is native to central and southwestern Asia .

* Like most salsifies, the western salsify grows as an annual or occasionally biennial forb, reaching a height of typically 20–60 cm but sometimes almost a metre. * Western salsify is quite similar to the generally commoner meadow salsify, T.

* Coltsfoot is a perennial herbaceous plant that spreads by seeds and rhizomes . Tussilago is often found in colonies of dozens of plants. The flowers, which superficially resemble dandelions , appear in early spring before dandelions appear.

* Amaranthus cruentus is a common flowering plant species that yields the nutritious staple amaranth grain . * This species was in use as a food source in Central America as early as 4000 BC.

Aromatic and somewhat bitter. They are also used to give colour and flavour to glutinous-rice dumplings (Mochi). This species is also occasionally known as Felon Herb , Chrysanthemum Weed , Wild Wormwood , Old uncle Henry , Sailor's Tobacco , Naughty...

* Maca (Peruvian Ginseng) seedlings usually emerge about one month after sowing with the onset of the rainy season in October. After 260 to 280 days, it is formed to the harvestable hypocotyl.

* Succeeds in a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. This species is cultivatedas a vegetable in China. Plants are not very cold-tolerant, but they can beoverwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c.

It is said to deter Japanese beetle and tomato hornworms. * The flowers are rich in a sweet nectar and are very attractive to bees. It is used to colour vinegar. * They can be used as a pot-herb or be added to salads.

* A perennial mint with lemon-scented foliage and clusters of small white flowers in whorls in the leaf axils; the leaves are used in cooking--teas, soups--toilet water, soaps, and medicine; sun or part shade, grows well in dry sites; native to southern...

* The Sacred water lotus has been used in the Orient as a medicinal herb for well over 1,500 years. The root contains about 1.7% protein, 0.1% fat, 9.7% carbohydrate, 1.1% ash. * Under favorable circumstances its seeds may remain viable for many years,...

The pods are harvested when about 15 - 20 cm long and 2cm wide. It does well in humid tropics with high rainfall. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. Start seeds indoors and transplant outside when danger of frost is past.

* Like most salsifies, the western salsify grows as an annual or occasionally biennial forb, reaching a height of typically 20–60 cm but sometimes almost a metre. * Western salsify is quite similar to the generally commoner meadow salsify, T.

They should be harvested in the spring before the plant comes into flower. The fresh or dried leaves are used as a tea substitute. It is native throughout the cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe , northern Asia , and northern North America...

* Portulaca oleracea ( Common Purslane , also known as Verdolaga , Pigweed , Little Hogweed or Pusley ), is an annual succulent in the family Portulacaceae , which can reach 40 cm in height.

* Maca (Peruvian Ginseng) seedlings usually emerge about one month after sowing with the onset of the rainy season in October. After 260 to 280 days, it is formed to the harvestable hypocotyl.

The plant and its subspecies are common perennial weeds . * The leaves can be used as thickeners in soups etc, they can also be dried for later use. The other herbs included in the formula are Arctium lappa, Ulmus rubra and Rheum palmatum.

Fleshy, sweet and succulent. The taste somewhat resembles salsify or parsnips. * The root is boiled and eaten like salsify. * Oenothera biennis ( Common evening primrose or Evening star ) is a species of Oenothera native to eastern and central North America...

* Dandelion sprouts make a great micro-green. This will make them less bitter, but they will also contain less vitamins and minerals. The 5–45 cm long and 1–10 cm wide leaves are oblanceolate, oblong, or obovate in shape with the bases gradually narrowing...

It is also cultivated and naturalized in East Asia and in scattered locations in North America. In addition, the plant contains various antioxidants (in stem, leaf, and root tissues) that have potential long-term benefits for human health, although toxic...

110 days to harvest. To produce seed for future years the bulbs need to be left in place and mulched heavily over winter and allowed to grow until the second summer when they will produce flowers and seed.

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

It also grows on damper ground . * The tender young shoots are sometimes added to spring salads. It differs from other similar species in that it has 4 lobed flowers, whereas Small Scabious and Field scabious have 5 lobes and hence it has been placed...

The plant is noted for its effectiveness in treating catarrhal problems of many kinds and has also been used successfully in treating diarrhoea, haemorrhoids and infantile cholera.

The foliage is thin, and strap like. They contain sulphur compounds (which give them their onion flavour) and when added to the diet on a regular basis they help reduce blood cholesterol levels, act as a tonic to the digestive system and also tonify the...

Nutrition comes from the beets fiber, vitamins, minerals and unique plant derived anti-oxidants. They also are harvested long before the beets so you get two crops instead of one! * Mineral Rich in: Calcium: 114mg; Phosphorus: 34mg; Iron: 3.1mg * A phytochemical...

* The Sacred water lotus has been used in the Orient as a medicinal herb for well over 1,500 years. The root contains about 1.7% protein, 0.1% fat, 9.7% carbohydrate, 1.1% ash. * Under favorable circumstances its seeds may remain viable for many years,...