Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Baton Rouge

An improved, more aromatic selection similar to ‘Citronella'.

Leaf juice is reputed to have blood cleansing properties, to strengthen weak lungs, and to fight colds, diarrhea and similar digestive complaints. Poultice of fresh leaves on wounds prevents infection.

The foliage has a strong pungent aroma and bitter taste owing to the presence of camphor and terpenoids. A decoction of leaves was used for pneumonia, and an infusion was widely used for coughs and colds, fever, sore throat, and runny nose.

Strongest scent and flavour of all the Thai basils. Superb variety, excellent for Vietnamese and Thai cooking.

(Butterfly weed) Bright orange-red flowers are worthy of attention as an ornamental. Roots act specifically on the lungs as an expectorant and anti-inflammatory. Valuable for all chest complaints, including pleurisy.

There is evidence that at least several species of Rudbeckia have immunostimulatory activity similar to echinacea. Rudbeckia works well planted into a mid or rear garden bed filler.

They can even be candied. Feast for the eyes -- pleasing to the palate. Borage, Calendula, Heartsease, Nasturtium, Citrus Marigold. Herbs with edible flowers to add to salads, omelettes, desserts, and drinks.

Young leaves are processed to make fermented, semi-fermented or green teas/beverages. (Cha; Chai) The world's most important caffeine beverage. Can be grown indoors in a cool window.

Ht. 75cm/30”. Requires cold stratification for 1-2 months to break seed dormancy. (Yellow coneflower) The only yellow-flowering echinacea. Roots contain medicinal constituents similar to those found in .

Sweet basil, borage, roquette, bronze fennel, sugar beet, red leaf lettuce. Mesclun is commonly defined as a mixture of salad greens. Heat tolerant; suited for mid-summer sowings. Sowing successively every ten days will produce a regular supply of tasty...

Sow direct in spring or start early indoors and transplant out. (Egyptian spinach; Jew's mallow) Vegetable green popular throughout the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Leaves are minced and cooked with coriander and garlic and served as a puree on rice...

Flowers look like white umbrellas mounted on strong, straight stems. Impressive in fresh floral arrangements! Casablanca is also a fine garden flower for tall borders. (Honeyplant) Commercial variety for the cutflower market.

Young leaves are mild spinach substitute: beneficial for those who must avoid the calcium-sequestering oxalic acid in spinach. Interesting Mexican vegetable green. D8410 Info sheet and recipe: free on request with order.

Darkest of the purple basils. Leaves somewhat smaller than Rubin basil and less prone to lean. Height 50cm/20”.

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(Flue-cured Tobacco; Bright Tobacco) Commercial variety grown in Ontario, developed by crossing Delgold, the longtime industry standard, with an American variety. Improvements include lower nicotine content and better resistance to disease.

Produces masses of rosy pink flowers on mounds of aromatic grey green foliage. Ht. 60cm/24”.

Medicinally similar to marshmallow. (Tree mallow) Purple flowers yield an excellent natural colouring for drinks and herbal teas. Also great in salads.

This strain of the lowly dandelion boasts tender fleshy leaves, topping all other fruits and vegetables for iron content. Enjoy in a spring salad, or cooked like spinach. Treat as a biennial -- sow one year, pick the next.

(Cape gooseberry; Husk cherry; Goldenberry)

May be eaten raw or dried, first discarding thick skins and seeds. Prefers sandy soil. Interesting cactus, winter hardy in Ontario. Difficult to germinate; may take two years. Bears edible fruits (pears) having pleasant, sweet, somewhat acid taste.

Very easy to grow. (Saltwort; Land seaweed) One of the oldest vegetables of Japan, traditionally used in sushi and salads, and it is served as a bed for fish and meat. It can be cut into 5-8cm/2-3" lengths and eaten raw or steamed, or it can be blanched...

Stems are strong, straight and uniform for easier harvest. Excellent garden annual for tall borders. Ht. 100-125cm (40-50in). When plants are in bloom it looks like the angels draped celestial white lace everywhere.

Chamaecyparissus, it is particularly effective in knot gardens when clipped as low hedges. Rare species with green foliage reminiscent of rosemary in appearance. Likes to be pruned; perfect plant to shape into your own masterpiece! Aromatic sprigs are...

Airy masses of small white flowers (50% doubles) in summer. Excellent as cutflowers in floral arrangements and bouquets.

Source of commercial chocolate substitute used in making health food candy bars. Handsome dark green leaves; fine specimen plant for sunny window or greenhouse. Germination is slow and sporadic.