Edible Leaf Plant Seeds For Sale In Allentown

* Generally grown as an annual to produce desired onions for eating. 110 days to harvest. * These are the sweet white onions famous raw on hamburgers and salads. To produce seed for future years the bulbs need to be left in place and mulched heavily over...

* Because western salsify is a widespread plant, it has a large number of alternative common names. Young stems, when 5 - 10cm high, and the bases of the lower leaves - raw or cooked.

* Wild celery has a long history of medicinal and food use. The plant grows to 1 m tall. The leaves are pinnate to bipinnate with rhombic leaflets 3–6 cm long and 2–4 cm broad.

It acts principally on the digestive and nervous systems, easing flatulence, stomach cramps, colic and indigestion. * Ocimum basilicum , or Sweet Basil, is a culinary herb of major importance.

Excellent late season home garden variety. When plants are well established thin to 2 to each hill. Seed can also be started indoors for an earlier harvest. Mature in 90-95 days. Planting guide: Plant after danger of frost in hills 6 to 8 feet apart.

The plant is typically between 10 - 30 cm in height. The flowers, which superficially resemble dandelions , appear in early spring before dandelions appear. The leaves, which resemble a colt's foot in cross section, do not appear usually until after the...

Spinach may survive over winter in temperate regions. * This Heirloom variety has been around over 100 years , has long deep green leaves high in iron, vitamins and antioxidants. * Sow in early spring or early fall.

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

* The fruit is the basis of Blue raspberry flavor, a popular flavor for candy, syrups and other sweets. * A refreshing tea can be made from the leaves - it is high in vitamin C. A black raspberry, it is a very well flavoured fruit that can also be dried...

* Seed - surface-sow in spring to early autumn in situ. Autumn sowings succeed in mild areas. English language common names include garland chrysanthemum, chrysanthemum greens, edible chrysanthemum, crowndaisy chrysanthemum, chop suey green, crown daisy,...

They are eaten cooked or ground into a powder and used for making cakes etc. * It is an important crop for subsistence farmers in Africa. * The mild-flavoured leaves (cooked as a spinach) are rich in vitamins and minerals.

* Penthorum sedoides is widely distributed in the United States and Canada. * The cooked leaves can be used as a potherb. The plant is noted for its effectiveness in treating catarrhal problems of many kinds and has also been used successfully in treating...

* The species is divided into six subspecies, five of which have many hollow stinging hairs called trichomes on the leaves and stems, which act like hypodermic needles, injecting histamine and other chemicals that produce a stinging sensation when contacted...

* Umbellularia californica is a large tree native to coastal forests of California and slightly extended into Oregon .

A pleasant mild flavour, with a similar texture to the leaves, they make a pleasant and pretty addition to the salad bowl. * Malvus sylvestris is a spreading herb , who is an annual in North Africa , biennial in the Mediterranean and a perennial elsewhere...

The leaves can also be finely chopped and added to salads. This bitterness can be reduced by blanching the shoots as they appear from the ground. The cooked young shoots, harvested when about 5cm long, have a flavour similar to green peas but with a slight...

A lemon-flavoured tea can be made from the fresh or dried leaves. * Lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ), not to be confused with bee balm , Monarda species, is a perennial herb in the mint family Lamiaceae , native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean...

Clip small leaves in 3-5 weeks, depending on time of year and speed of growth. Suited for early spring and fall plantings as it is fast growing. For bunching and full size: Sow 10 seeds/ft., 1/2" deep, rows 12-18" apart.

You will want to try this for yourself. Unique French Charentais type cantaloupe. One of the best tasting melons has orange flesh. Small sized melons weigh 2-2 1/2 pounds and won't go to waste.

* The seed is used in pinole or ground into a meal and used as a thickener in making bread or mixed with flour in making bread. * Shadscale fruits and leaves provide important winter browse for both domestic livestock and native herbivores.

Wholesome and nutritious.A peppery taste. * The root is boiled and eaten like salsify. The taste somewhat resembles salsify or parsnips. * Oenothera biennis ( Common evening primrose or Evening star ) is a species of Oenothera native to eastern and central...

The plants prime use is as a diuretic where it is effective in ridding the body of stones and in treating jaundice, dropsy, cystitis etc. In modern cooking, parsley is used for its leaf in much the same way as coriander (which is also known as Chinese...

* The leaves are used for flavouring rice dumplings. * Requires a well-drained sandy soil and a sunny position. Established plants are drought tolerant.

Clip small leaves in 3-5 weeks, depending on time of year and speed of growth. High resistance to downy mildew races 1-13, 15. For bunching and full size: Sow 10 seeds/ft., 1/2" deep, rows 12-18" apart.

This variety was the All America Selection Winner in 1949. It is never pithy and stays crunchy in the refrigerator. It's flavor is mild and is great fresh, in salads or sandwiches.

* The fruits are beautiful hanging on the vines so it is recommended to grow on a trellis if possible. * This wild cucumber has edible fruit which are very tasty when green and extremely bitter when yellow and fully ripe.

Mulch where temperatures go below 0°F (-18°C).Water during dry spells and side-dress with compost or a balanced fertilizer once or twice during the growing period, if necessary.Clip leaves when needed.