Farm Seed Seeds For Sale In Lancaster

Animal studies suggest it strengthens endurance. 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.

Eaten fresh, or in jellies, preserves and pastes. Bears sweet; juicy, highly flavoured fruits, in a fine balance between acid, sugar and pectin. A sunny window suits this plant well.

Said to improve circulation and blood, thereby strengthening the brain and memory. Main value is a tonic, particularly for the digestive system.

Eyewash is reputed to strengthen weak eyes. Striking brilliant blue blossoms, infused in water, have both curative and calming action for nervous disorders.

Pea tendrils add a flair of color to your salad mixes, and dried yellow peas can be used in soups. Plant like garden peas: inoculate with proper inoculant, drill or broadcast, and cover 1-3" deep depending on soil moisture.

Seeds are darker and hotter than white mustard ( ). Condiment mustard most used in commerce for commercial prepared mustards and mustard powder. Now commonly used in place of black mustard ( ) because it is easier to harvest.

Succulent leaves are popular in France for salads, cooked greens or in soups. Good summer green performing best in hot weather. Tender green leaves. Much improved over its wild relative.

Curly, aromatic leaves are used to season soups and stews, or as a refreshing garnish. Something different from Europe. No blanching required.

Ht. 40-50cm (16-20in). Beautiful deep sky-blue flower spikes are nicely set against silvery green foliage. Excellent for dried arrangements and potpourris. It is heat and drought tolerant and very hardy.

Dried milky juice, called lactucarium or lettuce opium, was once used to induce sleep and to treat nervous disorders.

The short internodes -- the length of the stem between leaves -- are why this variety is one of the most compact and bushy genovese basils available. An outstanding genovese basil for pots.

It helps to protect the brain, the liver and the cardiovascular system. Almost every part of this tree is used for food. While it is a tropical tree, it can withstand a little frost, and does well in containers if the tap root is pruned.

Said to be anthelminthic, nervine and antispasmodic. (Cardinal flower) One of our favourite wildflowers which provides a briliant splash of red color in damp, partially shaded locations.

Edible and highly ornamental. (Rubra) Red-stemmed variety.

Medium sized leaves. Dark purple with little or no green colouration, much like the Dark Opal variety was before it deteriorated to greenish-purple. Strong flavour and scent. Excellent purple basil.

An unusual and potentially breathtaking component in a mixed border, herb garden, or rock garden, Dragonhead will do best in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil where there is no risk of over-watering.

Tomatillos will keep well through the winter if stored loose in a cool place. 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.

Excellent choice for fresh cilantro. Tolerates summer heat well and is bolt-resistant. This variety is also used for sprouting. (Chinese parsley) High yielding commercial variety with attractive glossy green leaves, uniform growth habit, and consistent...

A food and medicine plant going back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans who used the roots and the young shoots in spring like dandelion. Has diuretic, tonic and laxative properties, and is said to protect the liver from effects of excessive...

Cultivated in India and China since remote times for the oil used in cooking, medicine and as fuel for lamps. Excellent addition to green salads, and very palatable with butter. Do not disturb roots when transplanting.

For grain harvest, be aware that the grains (groats) do not ripen uniformly. For grain harvest, sow 3 months before fall frost. Once threshed, remove as much green plant material as possible, as this can shorten the grain's life by overheating.This item's...

But can be maintained at 1m/3ft with regular pruning. Do not use without medical supervision. Attractive shrub or small tree of the Caribbean with showy bell-shaped yellow flowers.

Effective laxative much in use by American herbalists. Usually taken in combination with with coriander to prevent cramps. Ht. 1-1.8 m/3-6 ft. Also used to expel worms and for fevers.

Medieval gardeners would only harvest the root on March 25, and only under certain conditions, but for modern usage the root can be harvested anytime in the spring and used fresh or dried.

Colors include red, yellow, orange, purple, pink, white and bicolors. A customer favorite and State Fair winner! State Fair Mix has jumbo 5″ flowers, a wide range of colors and tall, robust plants.

Makes a wonderful addition to borders or flower beds. A beautiful extra dwarf impatien plant! Tom Thumb is a wonderful impatien that grows no higher than 12 inches. Has a good tolerance for drought conditions and does great in containers.

When added to chicken feed, lutein-rich marigold flowers help make egg yolks turn a richer deeper colour. However, ‘Crackerjack', a non-hybrid variety, is rich in lutein, a compound that studies suggest may improve visual acuity in patients with retinal...