Herb Seeds Vegetable Seeds For Sale In Midland

Very tender with distinctive bittersweet flavour. (Chinese spinach; Hinn choy) Young leaves are eaten either cooked or raw like spinach, but contain more calcium and iron. Stems can be cooked like asparagus.

Sow seeds outdoors in shallow trenches in Spring, thinning seedlings to six to nine inches apart when they appear. According to Gerard, the daisy was once known as bruisewort, for its ability to soothe bruises when the leaves were applied externally.

Plants tend to be a little stronger and more uniform than other bush varieties. A most attractive form of bush basil with larger leaves (1 cm) and uniform dense globular little bushes.

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

Said to improve circulation and blood, thereby strengthening the brain and memory. Main value is a tonic, particularly for the digestive system.

Can be cut several times before the bolt and need to be reseeded. Sow every 10-25 days from early spring to early fall. Unlike some other fresh greens, the curled leaves don't easily fall flat in tossed salads.

A refreshing lemonade drink can be made from the fruits by soaking them in water for 10-30 minutes. The leaves, roots and fruits are astringent and can be used for colds, stomachache, diarrhea, dysentery, and as a gargle for sore throat.

Also helpful for bladder problems and ulcers. Valuable for respiratory and gastrointestinal problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and diarrhea. Used externally for skin problems, including ringworm, shingles, and varicose ulcers.

ERFURTER is rich in medicinal mucilage, up to 10%. Noted for soothing irritations and inflammations of the skin, throat, eyes, lungs and urinary organs.

(Moldavian Balm) A tall plant with handsome dark green lemon-scented leaves, its appearance is reminiscent of hyssop or lavender, with showy lavender-blue flowers reaching 45cm/18”.

Golden yellow flowers. Slow to germinate. In warm areas where French tarragon will not grow, this is an excellent substitute. Makes a stimulating tea. (Mexican tarragon; Mexican marigold) Sweet-smelling leaves and flowers with a flavour similar to tarragon.

Delicious stuffed like bell peppers with meat and rice and baked. (Vegetable gourd) Small 8cm/3in melons taste like a sweet winter squash.

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

It is currently under investigation as a possible perennial oilseed crop. Ht. 1-2m/3-6ft. This tall perennial sunflower puts on a spectacular show in August and September with masses of large yellow-gold flowers.

Roots are excellent for flavouring soups, stews, or steamed to serve with butter or sauce. Roots 20-25cm/8-10 long; flat leaves. Standard variety. Both leaves and its slender, parsnip-like root are used.

They are a challenge to grow from seeds, and take a few years to get established, but they are well worth the effort. Two or more plants are needed for pollination. But there is renewed interest in this, North Americas largest native fruit.

Beautiful double upright trumpet-like flowers are purple and white. They are also used externally in the form of poultices or ointments for the treatment of aches, pains, arthritis, and rheumatism, All parts of the plant are poisonous if used improperly,...

Traditionally used in all spring soups and salads. Curled leaves make a handsome garnish. Can improve every dish in which parsley is used. Luscious green leaves have special subtle flavour.

(Horseradish tree; Drumstick tree) Small tree native to India and Arabia and widely cultivated throughout the tropics. Almost every part of this tree is used for food. In the West, moringa has become popular "superfood" for its extraordinary nutritional...

The flavour is fruity and smokey, and while they have some heat, the pickled fruits are perfect for those who do not like their chiles to start a fire. Brazilians pickle them in vinegar and love to toss them in salads, on pizzas, or any spicy dish in...

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 drip. One triterpenoid glycoside has been shown to have an antifungal effect against...

The seed tape is 15 ft. Plant extra for the lunchbox. L and has approximately 415 seeds. Super-fun for snacking with a crisp texture and sweet taste. Scarlet Nantes Carrot grows nearly-coreless carrots in just 9 weeks.

Freezes well with no loss of color or flavor. Tender pods cook up sweet and crunchy. Approximately 175 seeds per packet. Tall with no staking needed. Oregon Sugar Pod II Snow Pea has small vines that grow 24 to 30 in.

Approximately 100 seeds per packet. Stonehead Hybrid Cabbage award winning heirloom with great reliable flavor. It resists yellowing and black rot. And won't split. It has a tightly packed head and with a short core.

Like its grey cousin, S. Likes to be pruned; perfect plant to shape into your own masterpiece! Aromatic sprigs are placed among clothing to repel moths. Chamaecyparissus, it is particularly effective in knot gardens when clipped as low hedges.

Striking head of star-like pistils, suspended by delicate cup-like calyces.

(Winter cress; Land cress) Upland cress is a fast-growing alternative to watercress. It is delicious like watercress in sandwiches and salads but does not require damp growing conditions as watercress does.