Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Stockton

Excellent for dillweed production. Dark green leaves, bushy habit, and slow to bolt. Finely cut foliage. For fresh use as dillweed, or allowed to go to seed for dill pickles.

(Bishopsweed) Known to the ancient Egyptians as a treatment for skin diseases this humble wild plant of the Nile valley was recently catapulted to the forefront of modern cancer research.

One triterpenoid glycoside has been shown to have an antifungal effect against candida. An infusion of the flowering tops is used, often in conjunction with echinacea for urinary problems, and for upper respiratory infections, mucus congestion and postnasal...

Seeds and leaves have a strong purgative action and poisonous if used internally. In India a renewable bio-fuel is made from the seeds. (Termite plant; Babantsi; Bio-diesel plant) Impressive-looking small tree cultivated as an ornamental throughout Africa.

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

A very nice leaf celery with finely cut, dark green glossy leaves. Use it like parsley and surprise your guests with its rich celery flavour and aroma. More compact than other leaf celeries, reaching only 25-50cm (10-20") in height.

Seeds are slow and sporadic to germinate, taking a month or more. As startling as gac is to those unfamiliar with it, the people of Vietnam know it well and revere it as the "fruit from heaven".

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

Produces seeds the second year. Anti-flatulent. Spicy caraway seeds add European character to all cabbage dishes, including coleslaw and especially sauerkraut. Has highest oil content.

Attractive hardy Mediterranean shrub. Yellow flowers bear bladder-like pods which when squeezed go off with a bang. Like true senna ( spp.), its leaves have purgative properties, but the effect is much less drastic.

Seeds should be soaked for 24 hours before sowing. Germination best at 20-25C/70-80F. (Cape jasmine; Zhi zi) Wonderfully scented white flowers used by the floral industry in arrangements and corsages.

Amerindian herb, used as a general tonic, emetic, diuretic, and for coughs, asthma and gonorrhea.

Beautiful sage from southern Europe with giant silver-gray woolly leaves. Excellent sage for the silver or grey garden. In Lucania, in southern Italy, the young leaves are traditionally collected during the procession of the Black Madonna in May and September...

Root and rhizome are anodyne (pain killing). Used for asthma, painful cough and scrofula. Apt name as all parts exude a milky juice when cut. Young shoots are eaten like asparagus.

It is easily grown from seed sown directly into the garden. One or two drops of fresh juice dropped into the eye are said to remove cataract. If the plant blooms, it is best to remove the unprepossessing yellow flowers to maintain the foliage.

Bush type with small leaves and a highly uniform dwarf compact habit. Excellent for pots and borders.

The roots are tonic, diuretic and diaphoretic. Tea made from the roots is said to improve male potency and promote muscular development. The roots are also a source of the insecticide rotenone.

Not only is it versatile in the kitchen, but its purple-veined leaves add ornamental interest in the garden. Tall twining vine matures in about 75 days. (Lablab) Most of this legume vine from India is edible: the pods, leaves, flowers, dried seeds, sprouted...

According to Greek legends, this flower sprang from the blood of Adonis. Formerly used as a cardiac stimulant like digitalis but is much stronger. Brilliant crimson and black flowers in June-July.

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

Fertilize with Age Old Grow every 10-14 days for optimum growth. Germination code: (1) Also available as a plant. The German-type Chamomile is the most prolific producer of flowers.

Lovely variety with large purple wing-like bracts resting upon a sea of dark purple flowerheads. Stunning in flower beds! Flowers the first season if started early (Jan-Feb). Ht. 35-40cm/14-16.

Fertile, well-drained soil provides the best results. These seeds need a period of cold stratification for successful germination. May be slow and erratic to germinate. Fertilize with Age Old Grow every 10-14 days for optimum growth.

Socrates is the most notable to die in this manner. 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.

Infusion is excellent for stopping internal and external hemorrhages. Recommended for excessive menstruation.

Disease resistant. 120cm/4ft x 90cm/3ft. (Japanese rose; Saltspray rose) Hips are tomato-red and are large, up to an inch across. Easy to grow, tolerates part shade, and is very hardy.

The tender young shoots can be boiled and buttered, creamed, added to quiches, or rolled up in crepes. Striking in the garden too, reaching 2-3ft/60cm. (French spinach) Ancient Greek and Roman spinach-like green, and still popular in France today.