Herb Seeds Vegetable Seeds For Sale In Boston

Source of important resin. Suited for indoor pot culture. In the food industry it is used as a stabilizer, emulsifier and flavour fixative, and it is common in chewing gum and candy.

(Chinese ephedra) In Chinese medicine this species is considered equivalent to and is used for the same purposes. Native of dry, rocky regions of Central Asia, Tibet, China and Mongolia.

It is a rich source of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. While it is a tropical tree, it can withstand a little frost, and does well in containers if the tap root is pruned. Roots are used like horseradish, and the leaves are eaten as greens, in curries,...

Traditional Maori remedy for kidney and bladder complaints, and to combat the miseries of the common cold. Attractive New Zealand shrub called the Tea Plant by Captain Cook because of the agreeably bitter tea his men made from the leaves.

Ht. 30-90 cm/1-3 ft.X5385 Promotes clear vision, and relieves swelling, soreness and redness of the eyes caused by liver inflammation. Also used for high blood pressure, headaches, and dizziness.

Socrates is the most notable to die in this manner. Juice was used in early times to execute criminals. Under proper directions it is a useful sedative for cases of nervous motor disturbances.

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

Coffee substitute costing pennies a pound. Large roots, roasted and ground, can be adulterated with your favourite brand or enjoyed alone as a nourishing caffeine-free drink. Roasting directions included with each order.

Easy to grow, just sow the seeds where the plants are to grow. Prefers full sun.Ht. 30-60cm/1-2ft. Its net effect on the palate is hearty, down-to-earth, and so good! Try it in stuffings, stews, salads, salsas, or on poultry, fish, devilled eggs, or even...

Do not use without medical supervision. Like other oleanders, all parts are poisonous. Often grown for hedging in the tropics or as pot plants in temperate areas. Patients who are intolerant of digitalis.

Improved tetraploid strain of German chamomile for commercial production. Erect, sturdy growth habit and larger flowers containing up 0.7% essential oil high in bisabolol and other medicinal compounds.

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.

In India a renewable bio-fuel is made from the seeds. Seeds and leaves have a strong purgative action and poisonous if used internally. Used externally for skin parasites, venereal disease, herpes, and as a dressing for wounds.

Repeat sowings till mid-August for continuous supply. Pleasant alternative to lettuce or endive, possessing its own special piquant flavour. Ready to use when 3-4 leaves have developed.

Said to be 5-6 times more potent medicinally than Scotch broom. Shrub of Mediterranean climatic zones; naturalized in California. Fragrant flowers yield a yellow dye.

Bodybuilders use tribulus as a natural alternative to chemical anabolic steroids. Important diuretic herb in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for urinary problems, kidney and lower back pains and as an aphrodisiac.

It is a favourite of gardeners for its ferny leaves and clusters of bloom, mixing well with other unfussy perennial blooms in cottage and meadow gardens. A relative of meadowsweet, it is more tolerant of dry conditions than other members of its family,...

Approximately 130 to 300 seeds per 1 oz. Noted for dependable yields. Hefty orange-gold fruits weigh 15 lbs. And have a flattened bottom to keep them from tipping over. Connecticut Field Pumpkin will treat you to some really big jack-o'-lanterns next...

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

Long, slender fruit with an edible peel. Can be eaten without fear of indigestion, stomach pains or heartburn. Start early indoors, plant out with support.

Sometimes the texture of modern curled parsleys can be tough, a feature added by design to withstand long shipping and to extend shelf-life. The leaves can be quite a chore to chew! But Favorit is different -- it is a curled parsley with a softer texture...

(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.

Produces seeds the second year. COMMON biennial strain. Traditionally used in ryebread, buns and cakes, as well as in soups and stews. Anti-flatulent. Fresh leaves, used as a garnish, add flavour to vegetables.

(Desert sage; Basin sagebrush) This iconic sagebrush of the American West is a pale-grey shrub that can reach 1m/3ft in height. But the traditional use of sagebrush internally must have been carefully limited because the plant oils are known to be toxic...

Graceful sprays of small papery flowers; white, yellow, blue, lavender and rose.

Disease resistant. Fine-grained flesh with small seeds. Deep crimson flesh is bursting with sweetness. Melon will be devoured in no time flat. Crimson Sweet Watermelon is famous for it's flavor.

Lovely fast growing vine with dark sky-blue flowers. Ideal for walls, trellises or tall fences. Used by the Aztecs as a hallucinogen in religious ceremonies.