Nigella Sativa

Nigella ‘Miss Jekyll Blue' makes a nice companion plant for roses and Asiatic lilies. Beautiful sky blue blooms late spring to early summer. The seed pods are used in dried flower arrangements, and the seeds are edible.

Whimsical, balloon-shaped seed pods dry readily/easily. Flowers attract and feed bees as well as other beneficial insects. Fall sow where winters are mild. Packet: 50 seeds.Sow in early spring when soil temperatures reach 60°F (16°C).

Named for the famous Dutch Delft blue pottery. Blue splashes on flower petals in varying shades of blue and gray, and intricate deep-purple centers. Produces unusual seed pods, which can be used in fresh or dried arrangements.

Germination may take up to 30 days. Seeds should be buried 2 times their narrowest dimension and covered with finely raked soil or vermiculite unless otherwise noted. Harvest in the morning when flowers are their freshest and petals are just opening.

In the garden, also known as love in a mist plant (), offers an interesting, peek-a-boo flower to be glimpsed through showy bracts. These are supported by a thread-like leaf structure, known as a ruff, on the cultivar love in a mist plant.

Sow indoors and cover lightly. Some varieties can take over a month to germinate so mark your rows, keep them moist, and for larger seeds like sunflowers, use bird netting. Balloon-like seedheads form after the flowers fade for an extended show.

For leafy herbs snip off flower buds as they appear. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before anticipated transplant date. These undemanding plants will reach 8-10 inches tall with a very similar look to its Love-in-a-Mist cousin.

Whether you are for or against Genetically Modified Organisms (and everyone seems to have an opinion), you have to agree that Golden Rice is a special case. Growing your own food is a sure-fire way to ensure you have good, healthy food.

There is a belief that eating the seed will make a woman's breasts plumper. * Nigella sativa oil contains an abundance of conjugated linoleic (18:2) acid, thymoquinone, nigellone (dithymoquinone), melanthin, nigilline, damascenine, and tannins.

There is a belief that eating the seed will make a woman's breasts plumper. * Nigella sativa oil contains an abundance of conjugated linoleic (18:2) acid, thymoquinone, nigellone (dithymoquinone), melanthin, nigilline, damascenine, and tannins.

Don't add fertilizer unless your soil is extremely poor. Part of my garden each spring. However, I had much better luck scattering the seeds where I wished them to grow. I was as smitten with them as I was with the flowers.

So you do not transfer disease to the plant, disinfect your pruning tools by wiping the blades off with alcohol and allow the blades to dry before using. To apply, pour a cup of prepared solution into the soil around the base of each plant.

Worldwide shipment. Our bulbs are Dutch bred and acclimatized to colder environements so they are easier to stand colder weather.(-10C max). Please, take contact for prices, conditions and more information.

Seeds used in curries and bread, although its close cousin black cumin is better. Seeds stored with clothing repel insects. Valued in perfumery trade. (Love-in-a-mist) Finely divided leaves create a mist effect surrounding the lovely blue flowers.

Fine foliage and upright growth makes this a neat, "go to" edger, combined with pinks, sweet alyssum and california poppies.Coming Soon Petite lavender starry flowers bloom in masses in spring to summer.

Prefers sunny locations with well-drained soil. The ornate blue-dappled white flowers resemble famous Dutch pottery made in and around the town of Delft since the 16th century. Ht. 70-90cm/28-36in.

However, the black seeds used for culinary purposes come from a less grandiose species with petals more cream colored and fewer in number. (It's rather blah to be honest.) The seeds of this plant are called nigella, black caraway, and kalonji, though...

The oil will be ready for sale at 1.8.06 We offre black cumin oil ( nigella sativa oil ), cold pressed.

* A typical 100 g parsnip contains 75 Calories (230 kJ) of energy. Most parsnip cultivars consist of about 80% water, 5% sugar, 1% protein, 0.3% fat and 5% dietary fiber. Its long tuberous root has cream-colored skin and flesh and can be left in the ground...

* A typical 100 g parsnip contains 75 Calories (230 kJ) of energy. Most parsnip cultivars consist of about 80% water, 5% sugar, 1% protein, 0.3% fat and 5% dietary fiber. Its long tuberous root has cream-colored skin and flesh and can be left in the ground...

Seed pods are fluted, a great conversation piece! Height 18-24”. A unique alien like yellow bloom mix, for great filler in bouquets.

Medicago Sativa Alfalfa has been used by the Chinese since the sixth century to treat kidney stones, and to relieve fluid retention and swelling. It is a good laxative and a natural diuretic.

* The oat (Avena sativa), sometimes called the common oat, is a species of cereal grain grown for its seed, which is known by the same name (usually in the plural, unlike other cereals and pseudocereals).

Classic and non-bitter 'Buttercrunch' has a rich yet mild flavor with a buttery, almost velvety texture.Coming soon! Delicious in salads, added to sandwiches, or used as wraps for delicate finger foods.

* The oat (Avena sativa), sometimes called the common oat, is a species of cereal grain grown for its seed, which is known by the same name (usually in the plural, unlike other cereals and pseudocereals).

Distinctive white with blue/purple streaks. Seed pods are burgundy and green, a great accent to bouquets. Height 18-24”. Uniquely beautiful, and easy to grow.

An amazingly beautiful lettuce that is also disease resistant and delicious in cool weather. Glossy deep maroon ruffled leaves are high in health-giving anthocyanins, and make a colorful addition to spring salads.