Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In San Buenaventura Ventura

The plant grows to almost a meter (3ft) in rich, well-drained soil, bearing white flowers in umbels that attract butterflies. Best known for flavouring liqueurs such as anisette, ouzo, absinthe and sambuca.

California Indians so cherished the tea for general use that it was always available. (Mormon tea; Desert tea; Joint-fir) Reported to contain some ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, both potent central nervous system stimulants.

Only seeds may be imported into the U.S. (plants not permitted). Seeds will yield a mixture of male and female plants. Important medicinally for its calming effect. A pillow stuffed with hops flowers will overcome insomnia.

Under proper directions it is a useful sedative for cases of nervous motor disturbances. The active principle, coniine, has provided to be an effective insecticide against aphids and blowflies.

(Paper daisy) Handsome daisies with papery petals. Rich shades of chamois, pink, rose and cream.

Beautiful double upright trumpet-like flowers are purple and white. (Thornapple; Devils Trumpet) Beautiful hallucinogenic plants with a history of shamanic ritual use for divination, prophecy and sorcery.

Attracts butterflies. Charming European yellow wildflower similar to cowslip but larger. Root tea stops catarrh and acts to expel phlegm. Excellent for colds and coughs.

Prefers sandy or gravelly soil on a slope. Considered a ‘life medicine' by the Navajo people who have used it for menstrual pain, stomach ache, wounds, swellings and coughs. Brilliant red tubular flowers.

The infusion made from the pink flowers or leaves is used externally to moisturize and tone the skin and internally to soothe mucous membranes irritated and inflamed by coughs, stomach upsets and other intestinal problems.

Note: Lemongrass seeds are naturally low in germination because of imperfect pollination. Typical germination rates are 30-40%. Source of lemongrass oil used to flavour teas, ice cream, candy, pastries, desserts, chewing gum - among its many uses.

(Roscano; Barba di Frate) Traditional seasonal vegetable from Italy, now trendy in high end restaurants in Europe and North America. The plant looks like chives but its long succulent leaves are crunchy with a mild salty flavour that is a bit bitter and...

(Buckhorn plantain; Barbatella; Erba stella) In southern Italy this wild green with jagged lance-like leaves is added to tasty mixed salads called . Now what is the connection with cappuccino?

Used for all respiratory problems including asthma, bronchitis, excess mucus, and cough. Also against flu, inflamed kidneys, and diarrhea. Flowers reach 30cm/12in. While leaves form ground-hugging mats.

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

Best sown out at mid-summer as heads bolt during hot weather. Tender, crisp leaves are sweet and spicy. Delicious cooked or served raw. A unique addition to cole slaw. Tall cylindrical heads are pure white inside.

Native tree of southern Europe where it grows up to 20 m. Source of the richly delicious pine nuts used in pestos and other Mediterranean dishes. Attractive potplant; grows well in pots, but will not produce pine nuts unless grown where it can reach mature...

The fresh leaves are edible and are eaten like cress. (Spilanthes; Australian cress) Leaves have a mild numbing effect and are useful for toothaches. Also used as an antibiotic against candida.

Splendid golden-yellow fl. Tufts with large, bronze bracts.

Rich source of vitamins A, B and C. A sunny window suits this plant well. Shrub or small tree. Bears sweet; juicy, highly flavoured fruits, in a fine balance between acid, sugar and pectin.

Anthocyanin-free, so it is greener than most dills. Finely cut foliage. For fresh use as dillweed, or allowed to go to seed for dill pickles. Has strong flavour and high oil content.

Old English favourite for cottage gardens. Fragrant golden yellow flowers are delightful in potpourris and as cutflowers.

Produces largest tubers in tropical areas, but will produce equally tasty, smaller tubers in more temperate areas with a 4-5 month growing season. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before outdoor planting time.

Under study as a potential booster of the immune system. Showy American native with blue-violet flower spikes and majestic, upright growth habit. Used by Amerindians as a purgative, emetic, and anti-inflammatory.

Easy from seeds; for gardens or in containers. Here is a flower-herb-veggie that cuts across the genres, with its white-flecked leaves and showy edible red-burgundy flowers. The leaves and flowers have a hot watercress flavour and are great in salads;...

Requires a cold period (4-5 weeks at 5°C/40°F) or 24 hours in 40-70 ppm gibberellic acid for success. Maintain at 10-15°C/50-60°F until germination is complete. Famous European alpine herb unrivalled as a bitter tonic.

Best sown direct very early in spring as it prefers cool weather. Mildly narcotic colourless juice was used by Californian Indians to treat toothache. Brilliant orange flowers.

Climber with strong vines up to 2m/6ft high; for trellises, fences or poles. Spicy fragrance and gorgeous mix of colours. Young leaves make a pleasant pepper substitute in pepper-restricted diets.