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<h2><strong>Small Red Cocona Seeds (Solanum sessiliflorum)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 5 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>A cultivar of Solanum sessiliflorum with tasty, small, brownish red fruits that is popular in the Amazon lowlands of Colombia and Peru for juicing and sauces.</p> <p>Solanum sessiliflorum, the cocona, is a tropical shrub of the family Solanaceae. The cocona plant has sturdy branches and huge, serrate and hairy leaves. Cocona closely resembles a number of close relatives, including naranjilla and pseudolulo. It can be distinguished from those plants by its lack of spines. It will hybridize with those and other close relatives. Cocona also lacks the characteristic purple coloring usually seen in the naranjilla. Its flowers resemble large potato flowers, with light green petals. Cocona is harvested in parts of South America around the Amazon rainforest such as Purús Province in eastern Peru.</p> <p>The fruit of cocona is a red, orange, or yellow edible berry. Cocona is native to the Andean region of South America, where it is occasionally cultivated for human consumption.</p> <p>Cocona can also be grown as an indoor ornamental plant in temperate climates, but it seems to be quite sensitive to spider mites, so care should be taken not to keep it in too dry air during winter. Like the naranjilla, coconas are highly sensitive to aphids and nematodes. As subtropical plants, they can endure cool weather but will be killed or severely damaged by frost. During summer, it can be grown outside or in a cold greenhouse. When grown from seed, coconas can bear fruit in as little as 9 months, or as long as 24.</p> <p>Solanum georgicum and Solanum hyporhodium were (and sometimes still are) included in this species, but they are generally treated as distinct today.</p>

V 132 (5 S)

5/ 5

<h2><strong>Japanese snake gourd seeds (Trichosanthes pilosa)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 5 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>A climbing plant in the pumpkin family with thin shoots, lobed leaves, and white flowers with frilly edges, followed by round, bright red fruits that hold seeds coated in slimy black mucus. Trichosanthes pilosa is widespread from the Himalayas to tropical eastern Asia to 1300 m. The roasted seeds are a popular snack in parts of Asia.</p> <p>Japanese snake gourd is a perennial, climbing plant producing stems that can sprawl over the ground or climb into other plants for support, attaching themselves by means of tendrils.<br />The plant is cultivated, especially in China, for its edible fruit and root, and also for traditional medicinal purposes</p> <p>Cultivation Details<br />Requires rich well-drained soil and plenty of moisture in the growing season.</p> <p>Edible Uses<br />An edible starch is obtained from the root.<br />The immature fruit is preserved in salt. The mature fruit is about 7cm long.</p> <p>Medicinal<br />Yields the protein hetero-trichosanthin, with 1.7 times the abortifacient activity of trichosanthin from the related species T. Kirilowii.</p> <p>Diuretic<br />The root is anodyne, antiphlogistic, blood purifier, depurative, febrifuge, and resolvent. It is used as a poultice or made into a decoction to treat abscesses, boils, fevers, sore throats, etc.<br />The fruit is used to treat coughs, diabetes, jaundice, etc.</p> <p>Other Uses<br />The dried fruit is rich in saponins and is used as a soap substitute.<br />An industrial starch is obtained from the root.</p> <p>Propagation<br />Seed - sow March in pots in a warm greenhouse in rich soil. Sow 2 - 3 seeds per pot and thin to the strongest plant. Grow them on fast and plant out after the last expected frosts. Give some protection, such as a frame or cloche, until the plants are growing away well.</p>

VG 32 (5 S)

5/ 5

<div id="idTab1" class="rte"> <h2><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>PAPER MULBERRY Seeds (Broussonetia papyrifera)</strong></span></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Price for Package of 5 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>The paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera, syn. Morus papyrifera L.) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to Asia, where its range includes China, Japan, Korea, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Burma, and India. It is widely cultivated elsewhere and it grows as an introduced species in parts of Europe, the United States, and Africa. Other common names include tapa cloth tree.</p> <p><strong>Description</strong></p> <p>This species is a deciduous shrub or tree usually growing 10 to 20 meters tall, but known to reach 35 meters at times. The leaves are variable in shape, even on one individual. The blades may be lobed or unlobed, but they usually have toothed edges, lightly hairy, pale undersides, and a rough texture. They are up to about 15 to 20 centimeters long. The species is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The staminate inflorescence is a catkin up to 8 centimeters long with fuzzy male flowers. The pistillate inflorescence is a spherical head up to about 2 centimeters wide with greenish female flowers trailing long styles. The infructescence is a spherical cluster 2 to 3 centimeters wide containing many red or orange fruits. Each individual protruding fruit in the cluster is a drupe.</p> <p><strong>Uses</strong></p> <p>This plant has been cultivated in Asia and some Pacific Islands for many centuries for food, fiber, and medicine. It is a significant fiber crop in the history of paper. It was used for papermaking in China by around 100 AD. It was used to make washi in Japan by 600 AD. Washi, a Japanese handcrafted paper, is made with the inner bark, which is pounded and mixed with water to produce a paste, which is dried into sheets.</p> <p>Tapa cloth is a textile made from the inner bark in many Pacific Island nations. It was the main material for clothing in places such as Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and Tahiti until recent times, and it is still worn ceremonially. It is also used to make bags and bedding.</p> <p>The wood of the plant is useful for making furniture and utensils, and the roots can be used as rope.</p> <p>The fruits and cooked leaves are edible.</p> <p>The fruit, leaves, and bark have been used in systems of traditional medicine. For example, the bark and fruit of the species, known locally as jangli toot, are used as a laxative and antipyretic in rural Pakistan.</p> <p>The species is used as an ornamental plant. It tolerates disturbance and air pollution, so it has been useful as a landscaping plant on roadsides. It is a pioneer species that easily fills forest clearings, and it has been considered for reforestation efforts. It grows well in many climate types.</p> <p><strong>Impacts</strong></p> <p>The ability of the plant to readily colonize available habitat, particularly disturbed areas, has helped it become an invasive species in some regions. It spreads rapidly when male and female individuals grow together and seeds are produced. Seed dispersal is accomplished by animals that eat the fruits, and the plants can form wide, dense stands via their spreading root systems.</p> <p>This is considered to be one of the worst weeds in Pakistan, one of the most significant invasive plants on the Pampas in Argentina, and a dominant invasive in the forests of Uganda.</p> <p>The pollen is allergenic. It is reportedly a main culprit of inhalant allergy in Islamabad, where the species is a very common urban weed.</p> </div>

T 55

5/ 5

<h2><strong>Hyssop 1kg Seeds (Hyssopus officinalis)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #f80000;"><strong>Price for Package of 1.000.000 (1kg) seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>Hyssopus officinalis or hyssop is a(n) herbaceous plant of the genus Hyssopus native to Southern Europe, the Middle East, and the region surrounding the Caspian Sea. Due to its properties as an antiseptic, cough reliever, and expectorant, it is commonly used as a medicinal plant.</p> <p><strong>Characteristics</strong></p> <p>Hyssop is a brightly coloured shrub or subshrub that ranges from 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 in) in height. The stem is woody at the base, from which grow a number of straight branches. Its leaves are lanceolate, dark green in colour, and from 2 to 2.5 cm (0.79 to 0.98 in) long.</p> <p>During the summer, the plant produces bunches of pink, blue, or, more rarely, white fragrant flowers. These give rise to small oblong achenes.</p> <p><strong>History</strong></p> <p>A plant called hyssop has been in use since classical antiquity. Its name is a direct adaptation from the Greek ὕσσωπος (hyssopos). The Hebrew word אזוב (ezov, esov, or esob) and the Greek word ὕσσωπος probably share a common (but unknown) origin.[4] The name hyssop appears as a translation of ezov in some translations of the Bible, notably in verse 7 of Psalm 51: "Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean" (King James Bible), but researchers have suggested that the Biblical accounts refer not to the plant currently known as hyssop but rather to one of a number of different herbs, including Origanum syriacum (Syrian oregano, commonly referred to as "bible hyssop").[5][6][7] I Kings iv. 33 mentions that 'ezov' was a small plant. It was burned with the Red Heifer (Num. xix. 6) and used for purification of lepers (Lev. xiv. 4, 6, 49, 51; comp. Num. xix. 18; Ps. li. 9), and at Passover it was used to sprinkle the blood of the sacrificial lamb on the doorposts(Ex. xii. 22).</p> <p>Hyssop was also used for purgation (religious purification) in Egypt, where, according to Chaeremon the Stoic, the priests used to eat it with bread in order to purify this type of food and make it suitable for their austere diet.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation</strong></p> <p>The species as a whole is resistant to drought, and tolerant of chalky, sandy soils. It thrives in full sun and warm climates.</p> <p>Cultivars include 'Blue Flower'.</p> <p><strong>Harvest</strong></p> <p>Under optimal weather conditions, herb hyssop is harvested twice yearly, once at the end of spring and once more at the beginning of the fall. The plants are preferably harvested when flowering in order to collect the flowering tips.</p> <p>Once the stalks are cut, they are collected and dried either stacked on pallets to allow for draining or hung to dry. The actual drying process takes place in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, where the materials are mixed several times to ensure even drying. Drying herbs are kept from exposure to the sun to prevent discoloration and oxidation. The drying process takes approximately six days in its entirety. Once dried, the leaves are removed and both components, leaves and flowers, are chopped finely. The final dried product weighs a third of the initial fresh weight and can be stored for up to 18 months.</p> <p><strong>Essential oil</strong></p> <p>The essential oil includes the chemicals thujone and phenol, which give it antiseptic properties.</p> <p>Its high concentrations of thujone and chemicals that stimulate the central nervous system, including pinocamphone and cineole, can provoke epileptic reactions. The oil of hyssop can cause seizures and even low doses (2–3 drops) can cause convulsions in children.</p> <p><strong>Uses</strong></p> <p>The fresh herb is commonly used in cooking. Essence of hyssop can be obtained by steaming and is used in cooking to a lesser extent.</p> <p>The plant is commonly used by beekeepers to produce rich and aromatic honey.</p> <p>Herb hyssop leaves are used as an aromatic condiment. The leaves have a slightly bitter taste due to its tannins, and an intense minty aroma. Due to its intensity, it is used moderately in cooking. The herb is also used to flavor liqueur and is part of the official formulation of Chartreuse.</p> <p><strong>Herbal medicine</strong></p> <p>In herbal medicine, hyssop is believed to have soothing, expectorant, and cough suppressant properties. Hyssop can stimulate the gastrointestinal system.</p> <script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>

MHS 112 (1kg)

5/ 5

<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> <h2><strong>Round-headed garlic bulbs (Allium sphaerocephalon)</strong></h2> <h2><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Price for Package of 5 bulbs.</span></strong></h2> <p><i><b>Allium sphaerocephalon</b></i><span> </span>is a plant species in the<span> </span>Amaryllis family<span> </span>known as<span> </span><b>round-headed leek</b><span> </span>and also<span> </span><b>round-headed garlic</b>,<span> </span><b>ball-head onion</b>, and other variations on these names. Other names include Drumsticks, and in Germany, Kugellauch. Some publications use the alternate spelling<span> </span><i>A. sphaerocephalum</i>.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference">[2]</sup><span> </span>It is a hardy<span> </span>perennial plant.</p> <p><i>Allium sphaerocephalon</i><span> </span>is found in the wild across all parts of<span> </span>Europe<span> </span>except in the northernmost countries (Ireland,<span> </span>Netherlands,<span> </span>Scandinavia, and the<span> </span>Baltic States).<sup id="cite_ref-Davies1992_3-0" class="reference">[3]</sup><sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference">[4]</sup><span> </span>Its native range extends to northern<span> </span>Africa<span> </span>and to western<span> </span>Asia<span> </span>as far east as<span> </span>Iran.<sup id="cite_ref-ravenisgod_5-0" class="reference">[5]</sup><span> </span>It is also reportedly naturalised in<span> </span>New York State<span> </span>in the<span> </span>US.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference">[6]</sup><span> </span>In the<span> </span>UK<span> </span>it grows wild only in the<span> </span>Avon Gorge<span> </span>so is known locally as the<span> </span><b>Bristol onion</b>.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference">[7]</sup></p> <p>The species is prized by<span> </span>gardeners<span> </span>because of its striking floral display. The spherical "head" (technically an<span> </span>umbel) is borne on a long<span> </span>scape, up to 50 cm in height, usually in July. It can contain hundreds of deep purple flowers.<sup id="cite_ref-ravenisgod_5-1" class="reference">[5]</sup></p> <p>This plant has gained the<span> </span>Royal Horticultural Society’s<span> </span>Award of Garden Merit.</p> <p><i>Allium sphaerocephalon</i><span> produces egg-shaped bulbs. Small </span>bulblets<span> are present under the outer layer of the stem (making the plant potentially </span>invasive<span> when grown in gardens). Flowers are borne on a </span>scape<span> up to 50 cm in height, in a spherical to egg-shaped </span>umbel<span>, 1–6 cm in diameter, tightly packed with many flowers crowded together. The relatively small size of the umbel relative to the height of the stem makes this one of those described as 'drumstick alliums'. Individual flowers are reddish-purple and are occasionally replaced by bulbils (again making this a potentially invasive species).</span></p> <p><span></span></p>

P 475 AS

5/ 5

<h2><strong>Spelt Seeds (Triticum spelta)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for a Package of 30 (1g) seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p style="margin: 0.5em 0px; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Before sowing, remove the seed coat.<br />Spelt</strong> (<em>Triticum spelta</em>), also known as <strong>dinkel wheat</strong> or <strong>hulled wheat</strong>, is a species of wheat that has been cultivated since approximately 5000 BC.</p> <p style="margin: 0.5em 0px; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: #ffffff;">Spelt was an important staple food in parts of Europe from the Bronze Age to medieval times. Now it survives as a relict crop in Central Europe and northern Spain, and it has found a new market as a health food. Spelt is sometimes considered a subspecies of the closely related species common wheat (<em>Triticum aestivum</em>), in which case its botanical name is considered to be <em>Triticum aestivum</em> subsp. <em>spelta</em>. Like common wheat, it is a hexaploid wheat, which means it has six sets of chromosomes.</p> <h2><span id="History">History</span></h2> <p>In Greek mythology spelt (ζειά [zeiá] in Greek) was a gift to the Greeks from the goddess Demeter.<sup id="cite_ref-6">[6]</sup> The earliest archaeological evidence of spelt is from the fifth millennium BC in Transcaucasia, north-east of the Black Sea, though the most abundant and best-documented archaeological evidence of spelt is in Europe.<sup id="cite_ref-autogenerated1_7-0">[7]</sup> Remains of spelt have been found in some later Neolithic sites (2500–1700 BC) in Central Europe.<sup id="cite_ref-autogenerated1_7-1">[7]</sup><sup id="cite_ref-8">[8]</sup> During the Bronze Age, spelt spread widely in central Europe. In the Iron Age (750–15 BC), spelt became a principal wheat species in southern Germany and Switzerland, and by 500 BC, it was in common use in southern Britain.<sup id="cite_ref-autogenerated1_7-2">[7]</sup></p> <p>References to the cultivation of spelt wheat in Biblical times (see matzo), in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia and in ancient Greece are incorrect and result from confusion with emmer wheat.<sup id="cite_ref-9">[9]</sup> Similarly, the Ancient Roman grain denoted by the Latin word <em>far,</em> although often translated as "spelt", was in fact emmer (<em>Tr. dicoccum</em>).<sup id="cite_ref-10">[10]</sup></p> <p>In the Middle Ages, spelt was cultivated in parts of Switzerland, Tyrol, Germany, northern France and the southern Low Countries.<sup id="cite_ref-11">[11]</sup> Spelt became a major crop in Europe in the 9th century AD, possibly because it is husked, unlike other grains, and therefore more adaptable to cold climates and is more suitable for storage.<sup id="cite_ref-12">[12]</sup></p> <p>Spelt was introduced to the United States in the 1890s. In the 20th century, spelt was replaced by bread wheat in almost all areas where it was still grown. The organic farming movement revived its popularity somewhat toward the end of the century, as spelt requires less fertilizer.<sup id="cite_ref-13">[13]</sup> Since the beginning of the 21st century, spelt has become a common wheat substitute for making artisanal loaves of bread, pasta, and flakes.<sup id="cite_ref-14">[14]</sup> By 2014, the grain was popular in the UK with the crop being grown there as well as in Kazakhstan and Ukraine, with shortages reported.</p> <h2><span id="Products">Products</span></h2> <div> <div><img alt="" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/05215_Spelt_bread%2C_Sanok.JPG/220px-05215_Spelt_bread%2C_Sanok.JPG" decoding="async" width="220" height="293" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/05215_Spelt_bread%2C_Sanok.JPG/330px-05215_Spelt_bread%2C_Sanok.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/05215_Spelt_bread%2C_Sanok.JPG/440px-05215_Spelt_bread%2C_Sanok.JPG 2x" data-file-width="800" data-file-height="1067" style="border-width: 1px; border-image-width: initial;" /> <div> <div></div> Wholegrain spelt bread from Poland</div> </div> </div> <p>In Germany and Austria, spelt loaves and rolls (<em>Dinkelbrot</em>) are widely available in bakeries as is spelt flour in supermarkets. The unripe spelt grains are dried and eaten as <em>Grünkern</em> ("green grain"). In Poland, spelt breads and flour are commonly available as health foods and easy to find in bakeries.^{[<em><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (June 2021)">citation needed</span></em>]}</p> <p>Dutch <em>jenever</em> makers distill with spelt.<sup id="cite_ref-21">[21]</sup> Beer brewed from spelt is sometimes seen in Bavaria<sup id="cite_ref-22">[22]</sup> and Belgium,<sup id="cite_ref-23">[23]</sup> and spelt is distilled to make vodka in Poland.</p> <br />

MHS 89 (1 g)

5/ 5

<h2><strong>Purple African Blue Basil Seeds</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for a Package of 100 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>Ocimum kilimandscharicum has a strong camphor scent, inherited from Ocimum kilimandscharicum (camphor basil), it's East African parent. The concentration of camphor is 22% (compared with 61% for O. kilimandscharicum). The concentration of the other major aroma compounds, linalool (55%), and 1,8-cineole (15%) are comparable to many basil cultivars.</p> <p>It has similarities to both Thai and sweet basil, yet has a flavor all its own. Its long, pink flowers also make a striking garnish. Although not yet widely known as a useful culinary herb, it shows potential for wider popularity. When added to a dish, it can taste like more than one herb has been used.</p> <p>The leaves of African blue basil start out purple when young, only growing green as the given leaf grows to its full size, and even then retaining purple color.</p> <p>It is also taller than many basil cultivars. These blooms are very good at attracting bees and other pollinators.</p>

MHS 92 (0.13 g)

5/ 5

<h2><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Japanese Pittosporum, Mock Orange, Japanese Cheesewood Seeds (Pittosporum tobira)</strong></span></h2> <h2><span style="color: #fb0303; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Price for Package of 10 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p><span>Pittosporum tobira is a species of flowering plant in the Pittosporum family known by several common names, including Australian laurel, Japanese pittosporum, mock orange and Japanese cheesewood. It is native to Japan, China, and Korea, but it is used throughout the world as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as cut foliage.</span></p> <p><span>It is an evergreen shrub which can reach 10 m (33 ft) tall by 3 m (10 ft) broad,[2] and can become treelike. It can also be trimmed into a hedge. The leaves are oval in shape with edges that curl under and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) in length. They are leathery, hairless, and darker and shinier on the upper surfaces. The inflorescence is a cluster of fragrant flowers occurring at the ends of branches. The flower has five white petals each about a centimetre long. The fruit is a hairy, woody capsule about 1 cm wide divided into three valves. Inside are black seeds in a bed of resinous pulp.</span></p> <p><span>The binomial qualifier tobira derives from the Japanese name for the plant.</span></p> <p><span>This shrub is a common, drought-tolerant and fairly hardy landscaping plant. Many cultivars have been developed, including dwarf forms and the popular 'Variegata', which has variegated leaves. It is used for hedges, living privacy screens, and indoor and outdoor planter boxes. The stems, leaves, and dried fruits are used in flower arrangements.</span></p> <p><span>The species and the cultivar 'Variegatum' have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.</span></p> <p><span>Common pests of this plant include various aphids, mites, and leafhoppers, the cotton cushiony scale (Icerya purchasi), and root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.). It can be attacked by the pit-making pittosporum scale (Planchonia arabidis). It is vulnerable to the fungal plant pathogen Erythricium salmonicolor, which causes galls and the dieback disease known as pink limb blight.</span></p>

T 13 (10 S)