Herbs Seeds For Sale In Hamilton

Apply 1 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 5 row feet, and 1 inch of compost. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before anticipated transplant date. Germinates at temperatures between 60-75°F.

Harvest and fertilize regularly to encourage vegetative growth. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before anticipated transplant date. They are easy to grow. Hardy herbs can be transplanted after the last frost.

Harvest and fertilize regularly to encourage vegetative growth. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before anticipated transplant date. They are easy to grow. Hardy herbs can be transplanted after the last frost.

Dried milky juice, called lactucarium or lettuce opium, was once used to induce sleep and to treat nervous disorders.

Soothing tisanes to collect the spirit. Anise-Hyssop, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Menthol Mint and Bergamot.

(Red root) Used as a tea substitute during the American Revolution. Indians made a wash for skin problems including skin cancer and venereal sores. A good gargle for mouth and throat sores.

The fresh leaves add a delicious bitterness to salads, sandwiches, pizza, and pasta. (Wild arugula) A beautiful wild arugula with deeply lobed leaves and purple-red veins.

Fertilize with Age Old Grow every 10-14 days for optimum growth. These seeds need a period of cold stratification for successful germination. Small seedlings such as thyme, savory and sweet marjoram may be successfully transplanted in small clumps.

(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.

Leaves can be harvested 3-4 times per year, cut at ground level.Leaves may be used fresh or dried. To dry, cut bundles into 1/4- 1/2" lengths. Spread one layer on a screen, allowing for air circulation.

Boiled root decoction was once used to bathe irritated eyes. Hardy in southwestern Ontario and coastal B.C. Source of yellow, gold and khaki dyes. Good hedge plant; has vigorous habit and withstands heavy clipping.

Large 10cm/4" roots are crispy, as you would expect, with a mild, almost sweet flavour. Does best in cool climates or sown late for fall harvest. (Roseheart radish; Red meat radish) It is totally the opposite of a typical radish: the outside is white...

Prefers wet locations. New research shows that it relieves the symptoms of hay fever and other seasonal allergies without the drowsiness that antihistamine drugs cause. Clinical studies show that it significantly reduces the risk of migraine attack, and...

(Red endive) Grows like Belgian endive. Rootstocks produce compact rounded heads of purplish red foliage when being forced after fall harvest of roots. The red colour, crisp, crunchy texture, and slightly bitter taste add distinction to any green salad.

An great purple basil for micro greens! Mostly purple plants, with 20% variegated or green plants make a great color combo. 1 1/2-3″ at full size.

Cultivated since 1500 BC in Greece and the Middle East for its distinctive sweet licorice flavour, anise is an annual that requires a long hot summer to bring the seeds to maturity.

The famous dessert melon of the tropics. Both the fruits and leaves are high in papain, an enzyme that aids digestion and is used in meat tenderizer. Dwarf variety 75cm/30”.

Requires full sun and light, sandy soil, but it will grow successfully in heavier soils if the drainage is good. It is an annual growing to 1.5 meters (5 ft.) tall, flowering from July to September.

Also great in salads. (Tree mallow) Purple flowers yield an excellent natural colouring for drinks and herbal teas. Medicinally similar to marshmallow.

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 popular red basil for home gardens! Reliable producer of dark red leaves. Fine flavor and aroma. Great for adding color to salads and meals.

Perfect for meadow or butterfly gardens, the whole plant is fragrant. It produces yellow, gold and green dyes with very good fastness and contains tannins, making it appropriate for treating leathers.

Leaves are dark green, medium fine curled. Suited also for potplant production. Very uniform mosscurled type suited for fresh-cut and processing use. Medium late maturity.

(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.

The fresh and dried leaves are used frequently in traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Plant in full sun. Plant seeds just under the soil surface and water. When I have a cold I like to hold a handful of leaves and hold them up to my nose.