Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Seattle

Attractive British wildflower with masses of milky white or purplish flowers. Found mainly in the English and Scottish limestone areas. All parts are bitter. Used for gout, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, dropsy and cardiac ailments.

Like the green variety, the leaves are best used when young when they are sweet and slightly tangy. Sow direct in the garden in spring. Very easy to grow. They are popular in soups, salads, and in meat and fish dishes.

Universally despised as a pesky weed, the lowly dandelion is actually one of the more useful herbs around. Dried roots are very popular as a coffee substitute. Promotes bile secretion.

(Da huang; Chinese rhubarb; Turkey rhubarb)

(Da qing; Qiug dai) Contains indican and isatin B, both of which can be converted to indigo. Considered antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory. Leaves and roots are effective against flu, encephalitis, measles, hepatitis, and mumps.

Fast grower; successive sowings every two weeks will ensure continuous supply. Very easy to grow. (Garland chrysanthemum; Chopsuey green) Popular Oriental green with an unusual strong flavour.

Before sowing, chill sees at 5°C (40°F) for 3 days in moist sand. (Aoshiso) Decorative green foliage reminiscent of coleus. Cinnamon-scented leaves are popular in Japan for flavouring raw fish, bean curd, pickles and tempura.

Standard lettuce-leaf type grown in Italy. Large ribbed leaves, strong flavour.

Heavy yields and insect resistant. Stunning red-orange heirloom variety from Turkey. The small round fruit, 7cm/3" in diameter, are eaten when green, and when they turn orange they are good for stuffing.

Preferred variety of marigold for insect control. Compact plants are ideal for interplanting. Has double orange and maroon blossoms.

A member of the mint family, it has the characteristic square stems of mint, and a strong odour when crushed. Alcoholic drinks made with a variety of herbs such as fennel, costmary and rosemary were commonplace in Medieval Europe, and hops were not considered...

Impressive new series from Germany with abundant large flowers, 10-12cm/4-5 across. Excellent cutflower. Attracts butterflies. Good heat and drought tolerance. Ht. 70-80cm/28-32.

(Mousemelon; Sandita; Mexican sour gherkin)

Excellent lemon scent with larger leaves and more robust growth habit than the standard lemon basil variety. Up to 90cm/3ft with pink flowers.

Culture like other pumpkins. Hull-less seeds yield a medicinally-active oil used in Central Europe for inflammations, hypertrophy of the prostate, and for arteriosclerosis. Has high vitamin E content, and like evening primrose stimulates the synthesis...

In historic English ballads “Sweet William” is a nickname meaning a young man in love, and the dianthus is just as irresistible to anyone who encounters its unassuming charm and sweet fragrance in the summertime garden.

Grows like cucumbers. For stir fried dishes, parboil for 3 minutes to reduce bitterness. (Foo gwa; Bitter gourd) Squash-like fruit with an agreeably bitter, tangy flavour and edible peel.

Best sown outdoors in spring. Used for perfume, sachets and potpourris. Sweet ambrosial scent is legendary and more than makes up for the unimpressive yellowish flowers. As the story goes, Napoleon brought seeds back from Egypt for his wife Josephine...

For ages the main source of blue dye in Europe, until the introduction of indigo in the 17th century. Contains the same dyestuff as indigo, though in lower concentration. Because it is hardy (unlike indigo) woad is still grown for natural dyeing.

Famous European alpine herb unrivalled as a bitter tonic. Root tincture made with brandy strengthens the human system, particularly in cases of weak digestion and lack of appetite.

Captures the warm flavours and aromas of the sunny south of France where lavender hugs the hills and thyme is plentiful. A classic seasoning for chicken, vegetables or meat.

A 700 year history of use in Europe and numerous modern labs studies attest to the safety and efficacy of European goldenrod. The European species is officially recognized in the German Pharmacopoeia for the treatment of kidney and bladder disorders and...

Patients who are intolerant of digitalis. Grows to 6m/20ft. Often grown for hedging in the tropics or as pot plants in temperate areas. Like other oleanders, all parts are poisonous.

The young leaves can be cooked like spinach. The tassels produce buckets of seeds that can popped like popcorn or ground into flour. Spectacular food plant often grown just for its ornamental value.

Harvest and fertilize regularly to encourage vegetative growth. Hardy herbs can be transplanted after the last frost. They are easy to grow. Herbs feed the palate and the soul! They add color and contrast to the landscape, perfume our homes, heal our...

Fruits are used in Chinese medicine for fever, high blood pressure, insomnia, hepatitis and for sprains, swellings and bruises. Seeds should be soaked for 24 hours before sowing. Flowers used to flavour Chinese tea and a source of important essential...

A nice cool and mild flavor. Approximately 35 seeds per packet. Bears early, white-spined, 5 in. Low maintenance. Cukes in half the space needed for most vines. Bush Pickle Hybrid Pickling Cucumber is the perfect choice for small gardens and containers.