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<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> <h2><strong>Water spinach seeds (Ipomoea aquatica)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 10 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p><i><b>Ipomoea aquatica</b></i><span> is a semi-</span>aquatic<span>, </span>tropical<span> plant grown as a </span>vegetable<span> for its tender shoots and it is not known where it originated. This plant is known in English as </span><b>water spinach</b><span>, </span><b>river spinach</b><span>, </span><b>water morning glory</b><span>, </span><b>water convolvulus</b><span>, or by the more ambiguous names </span><b>Chinese spinach</b><span>, </span><b>Chinese watercress</b><span>, </span><b>Chinese convolvulus</b><span> or </span><b>swamp cabbage</b><span>, or </span><i><b>kangkong</b></i><span> in </span>Southeast Asia<span> and </span><i><b>ong choy</b></i><span> in Cantonese.</span></p> <p>Water spinach will produce masses of tender shoots and leaves, rich in vitamins and minerals, and have a pleasant sweet flavor and a slightly slippery texture that contrasts well with the crispness of the stems when cooked. The leaves and shoots can be used raw in salads, steamed or stir-fried like spinach.</p> <p>Animal feed<br />Water spinach is fed to livestock as green fodder with high nutritive value—especially the leaves, for they are a good source of carotene. It is fed to cattle, pigs, fish, ducks, and chicken. Moreover, it is mentioned that in limited quantities, I. Aquatica can have a somewhat laxative effect.</p> <p>Medicinal use<br />I. Aquatica is used in the traditional medicine of Southeast Asia and in the traditional medicine of some countries in Africa. In southeast Asian medicine it is used against piles, and nosebleeds, as an anthelmintic, and to treat high blood pressure. In Ayurveda, leaf extracts are used against jaundice and nervous debility.[51] In indigenous medicine in Sri Lanka, water spinach is supposed to have insulin-like properties. Water extracts of I. Aquatica showed a blood sugar-lowering effect in Wistar rats. An aqueous juice of 100g plant material was given 30 minutes before eating glucose to diabetes 2 patients. After 2 hours it could be observed that blood glucose peak level was reduced by around 30%.</p> <p>Also antioxidant bioactive compounds and anti-microbial substances could be detected in water spinach.[53] Furthermore, plant extracts of water spinach inhibit cancer cell growth of Vero, Hep-2 and A-549 cells, though have moderate anti-cancer activity.</p> <p>Sowing and planting:</p> <p>Seed can be soaked for 24 hours before sowing to encourage germination. The soil temperature requirement for germination is 20 °C.</p> <p>When rainfall is low, frequent heavy irrigation is necessary for high-quality plants.</p> <p>To produce strong seedlings, seed should be sown 5-10 mm deep in trays with a potting mix deep enough to allow the plants to develop a good root system. Transplanting should take place when plants are 10-15 cm high, with four true leaves. The highest yields are obtained by spacing plants at 15x15cm. They can also be grown in rows about 30 cm apart with plants at 20 cm spacing within rows.</p>

P 9 (10 S)

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<h2><strong>Herb patience, monk's rhubarb seeds (Rumex patientia)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;" class=""><strong>Price for Package of 100 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>Rumex patientia, known as patience dock, garden patience, herb patience, or monk's rhubarb, is a herbaceous perennial plant species of the genus Rumex, belonging to the family Polygonaceae. In spring it is often consumed as a leaf vegetable in Southern Europe, especially in Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Serbia. It is also used in Romania in spring broths or sarmale.</p> <p>The leaves are known and highly valued in traditional cuisine, can be eaten raw or cooked, but do contain oxalic acid, so should not be eaten in excess (e.g. every day). The leaves can be used raw in salads, cooked in soups and stews, or layered in baked dishes like lasagna. The leaves are high in minerals and can be harvested at any time.</p> <p>Consumption of Rumex patientia stimulates mental and physical energy while being a barrier against bacteria that cause tooth decay, these qualities are supported by scientific research and studies.</p> <p>Plant with an erect stem, reaching 140 cm in height. The stem is thick, grooved, branching in the upper part.</p> <p>During the vegetation, it is harvested 2-3 times. In conditions of irrigation and feeding, it can grow in the same place for 3-4 years. It is suitable for growing in a protected area and in the open field.</p> <p>The lower leaves are oblong-lanceolate or ovate, with pointed or obtuse ends, ranging in size from 10 to 35 cm in length and 5-10 cm in width. groove on top. The upper leaves are relatively small, planted on short petioles, with lanceolate plates.</p> <p>The flowers are collected in a dense paniculate inflorescence formed by floral whorls of 10-16 flowers that make up leafless racemes. In the lower part of the pedicels, there are thickened joints.</p> <script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>

VE 210 (100 S)

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<h2><strong>Merlot Cazard salad seeds</strong></h2> <h2><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Price for Package of <span>1g (approx. 950 seeds)</span> seeds.</span> </strong></h2> <p>The characteristic Lollo type of salad intended for production in the open field is not a classic type because it does not form a head. The weight of the leaf mass is 200-250 g.</p> <p>The color is medium burgundy and does not fade. It is easy to produce and is not a demanding variety. The leaves are without bitter substances, it is suitable for fresh as well as for mixed salad.</p>

VE 160 (1g)

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<h2><strong>Inka Beans Seeds</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;" class=""><strong>Price for Package of 20 (7g) seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>An old native variety of beans grown by the Inca people in Central America. It belongs to the type of colorful squat beans. Pods dark green. When ripe, they turn lemon yellow.</p> <p>The length of the pod is 7-10 cm with 4-6 grains. The grain is a light drape color with brownish-marble patterns. Vegetation length of 115 days. The young pods may also be harvested and cooked like green beans.<br>Plants remain low.</p><script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>

VE 151 (7g)

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<h2><strong>Babylon Bean Seeds</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 20 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p class="">Recommended for growing outdoors. It has an erect branch position, the stem of which is a well-kept plant that is not subject to lodging. <br>The pods have a regular shape of dark green color, round cross-section, and sweet taste.</p> <p>The length of the pod is 120-140 mm and the diameter is 7-8 mm. Due to the erect position of the branches and the high position of the pods, this variety is easy to pick.</p><script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>

VE 150 (3,5g)

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<h2><strong>Odir green beans seeds</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 20 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>Odir green beans are a medium-early variety, low, bushy green beans with yellow pods. The pods are wide, flat, 16 cm long. The seeds are medium in size and white in color. Attractive-looking beans are suitable for both fresh use and deep freezing.</p> <p>Green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an annual plant. When we talk about green beans as a plant, we actually mean the plant of ordinary beans, which is grown because of its immature pods, which can be green or yellow, and which also contain unripe fruits.</p> <p>The fruit of the green bean is a pod. It can be cylindrical, saber-shaped or sickle-shaped, and round, elliptical, semi-flat and flat in cross section. The root is less developed and is mostly in the surface layer of the soil. The root can reach a depth of 70cm. It forms a multitude of nodules on the veins with bacteria that bind free nitrogen from the air. The tree can be bumpy (high) or low (squat). In the form of tall trees can reach a height of up to 3m, and low forms develop a branched shrubby tree with short internodes, 30-45cm high. The leaves are spirally arranged along the tree. The flowers are gathered in an inflorescence, which grows in the axils of the petioles. The pod is a fruit of green beans and can be of different shape, color and size, depending on the variety and method of cultivation.</p> <p>Green beans are a crop that has a wide growing area. It grows best in a mild, moderately humid area. Green beans have great heat needs in all periods of their cultivation. Seeds germinate and germinate at temperatures above 10 ° C. In the early phase of development and growth, there is an extremely high need for light. In the absence of light, young plants elongate and this adversely affects growth and development.</p><script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>

VE 152 (4,5g)

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> </head> <body> <h2><strong>Colorful Indian Pea, Blue Sweet Pea Seeds (Lathyrus sativus)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 6,5 g (30) seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>Lathyrus sativus, also known as grass pea, blue sweet pea, chickling pea, chickling vetch, Indian pea, white pea and white vetch, is a legume (family Fabaceae) commonly grown for human consumption and livestock feed in Asia and East Africa.[4] It is a particularly important crop in areas that are prone to drought and famine, and is thought of as an 'insurance crop' as it produces reliable yields when all other crops fail. The seeds contain a neurotoxin that causes a neurodegenerative disease when the seeds are consumed as a primary protein source for a prolonged period.</p> <h3><strong>Cultivation</strong></h3> <p>Lathyrus sativus grows best where the average temperature is 10–25 °C and average rainfall is 400–650 mm (16–26 in) per year. Like other legumes, it improves the nitrogen content of soil. The crop can survive drought or floods,[3] but grows best in moist soils. It tolerates a range of soil types from light sandy through loamy to heavy clay, and acid, neutral, or alkaline soils. It does not tolerate shade.</p> <h3><strong>Uses</strong></h3> <p>Seed is sold for human consumption at markets in Florence. Consumption of this pulse in Italy is limited to some areas in the central part of the country, and is steadily declining.</p> <p>Flour made from grass peas (Spanish: almorta) is the main ingredient for the gachas manchegas or gachas de almorta.[6] Accompaniments for the dish vary throughout La Mancha. This is an ancient Manchego cuisine staple, generally consumed during the cold winter months. The dish is generally eaten directly out of the pan in which it was cooked, using either a spoon or a simple slice of bread. This dish is commonly consumed immediately after removing it from the fire, being careful not to burn one's lips or tongue.</p> <p>Due to its toxicity, it is forbidden in Spain since 1967 for human consumption. It can be sold as animal feed but it cannot be displayed near other flours valid for human consumption (BOE-2484/1967. September 21st. Paragraphs 3.18.09 a and b and 5.36.16 b)</p> <p>Grass pea flour is exceedingly difficult to obtain outside of Castilla-La Mancha, especially in its pure form. Commercially available almorta flour is mixed with wheat flour because grass peas are toxic if consumed in significantly large quantities for prolonged periods of time.</p> <p>The town of Alvaiázere in Portugal dedicates a festival lasting several days to dishes featuring the pulse. Alvaiázere calls itself the capital of Chícharo, the name of this pulse in Portuguese.</p> <p>Immature seeds can be eaten like green peas. L. sativus needs soaking and thorough cooking to reduce toxins.</p> <p>The leaves and stem are cooked and eaten as chana saga (Odia: ଚଣା ଶାଗ) in parts of Odisha, India.</p> <p><strong>Seed ODAP characteristics</strong></p> <p>Like other grain legumes, L. sativus produces a high-protein seed. The seeds also contain variable amounts of a neurotoxic amino acid β-N-oxalyl-L-α,β-diaminopropionic acid (ODAP).[7][8] ODAP is considered the cause of the disease neurolathyrism, a neurodegenerative disease that causes paralysis of the lower body: emaciation of gluteal muscle (buttocks).[3] The disease has been seen to occur after famines in Europe (France, Spain, Germany), North Africa, and South Asia, and is still prevalent in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Afghanistan (panhandle) when Lathyrus seed is the exclusive or main source of nutrients for extended periods. ODAP concentration increases in plants grown under stressful conditions, compounding the problem.</p> <p>The crop is harmless to humans in small quantities, but eating it as a major part of the diet over a three-month period can cause permanent paralysis below the knees in adults and brain damage in children, a disorder known as lathyrism.</p> </body> </html>

VE 47 S (6.5g)

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<h2 class=""><strong>Velvet Bean Seeds (Mucuna pruriens)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 5 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p><i><b>We have in offer Mucuna pruriens with white and black seeds. Choose under the color option seeds color.</b></i></p> <p><i><b>Mucuna pruriens</b></i><span> is a tropical </span>legume<span> native to Africa and tropical Asia and widely naturalized and cultivated.</span><sup id="cite_ref-GRIN_2-0" class="reference"></sup><span> Its English </span>common names<span> include </span><b>monkey tamarind</b><span>, </span><b>velvet bean</b><span>, </span><b>Bengal velvet bean</b><span>, </span><b>Florida velvet bean</b><span>, </span><b>Mauritius velvet bean</b><span>, </span><b>Yokohama velvet bean</b><span>, </span><b>cowage</b><span>, </span><b>cowitch</b><span>, </span><b>lacuna bean</b><span>, and </span><b>Lyon bean</b><span>.</span><sup id="cite_ref-GRIN_2-1" class="reference">[2]</sup><span> The plant is notorious for the extreme itchiness it produces on contact,</span><sup id="cite_ref-ReferenceA_3-0" class="reference"></sup><span> particularly with the young foliage and the seed pods. It has agricultural and horticultural value and is used in </span>herbalism<span>.</span></p> <p>The plant is an annual climbing shrub with long vines that can reach over 15 metres (50 ft) in length. When the plant is young, it is almost completely covered with fuzzy hairs, but when older, it is almost completely free of hairs. The leaves are tripinnate, ovate, reverse ovate,<span> </span>rhombus-shaped or widely ovate. The sides of the leaves are often heavily grooved and the tips are pointy. In young<span> </span><i>M. pruriens</i><span> </span>plants, both sides of the leaves have hairs. The stems of the leaflets are two to three millimeters long (approximately one tenth of an inch). Additional adjacent leaves are present and are about 5 millimetres (0.2 in) long.</p> <p>The flower heads take the form of axially arrayed<span> </span>panicles. They are 15–32 centimetres (6–13 in) long and have two or three, or many flowers. The accompanying leaves are about 12.5 millimetres (0.5 in) long, the flower stand axes are from 2.5–5 millimetres (0.1–0.2 in). The bell is 7.5–9 millimetres (0.3–0.4 in) long and silky. The<span> </span>sepals<span> </span>are longer or of the same length as the shuttles. The crown is purplish or white. The flag is 1.5 millimetres (0.06 in) long. The wings are 2.5–3.8 centimetres (1.0–1.5 in) long.</p> <p>In the fruit-ripening stage, a 4–13 centimetres (2–5 in) long, 1–2 centimetres (0.4–0.8 in) wide, unwinged, leguminous fruit develops. There is a ridge along the length of the fruit. The husk is very hairy and carries up to seven seeds. The seeds are flattened uniform ellipsoids, 1–1.9 centimetres (0.4–0.7 in) long, .8–1.3 centimetres (0.3–0.5 in) wide and 4–6.5 centimetres (2–3 in) thick. The<span> </span><i>hilum</i>, the base of the<span> </span><i>funiculus</i><span> </span>(connection between placenta and plant seeds) is a surrounded by a significant<span> </span><i>arillus</i><span> </span>(fleshy seed shell).</p> <p><i>M.pruriens</i><span> </span>bears white, lavender, or purple<span> </span>flowers. Its seed pods are about 10 cm (4 inches) long<sup id="cite_ref-Rätsch_4-0" class="reference">[4]</sup><span> </span>and are covered in loose, orange hairs that cause a severe itch if they come in contact with skin. The itch is caused by a protein known as<span> </span>mucunain.<sup id="cite_ref-Reddy_5-0" class="reference">[5]</sup><span> </span>The seeds are shiny black or brown<span> </span>drift seeds.</p> <p>The dry weight of the seeds is 55–85 grams (2–3 oz)/100 seeds.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Uses">Uses</span></h2> <p>In many parts of the world,<span> </span><i>Mucuna pruriens</i><span> </span>is used as an important<span> </span>forage,<span> </span>fallow<span> </span>and<span> </span>green manure<span> </span>crop.<span> </span>Since the plant is a<span> </span>legume, it<span> </span>fixes nitrogen<span> </span>and fertilizes soil. In<span> </span>Indonesia, particularly<span> </span>Java, the beans are eaten and widely known as 'Benguk'. The beans can also be fermented to form a food similar to<span> </span>tempe<span> </span>and known as<span> </span>Benguk tempe<span> </span>or 'tempe Benguk'.</p> <p><i>M. pruriens</i><span> </span>is a widespread fodder plant in the tropics. To that end, the whole plant is fed to animals as<span> </span>silage, dried hay or dried seeds.<span> </span><i>M. pruriens</i><span> </span>silage contains 11-23% crude protein, 35-40% crude fiber, and the dried beans 20-35% crude protein. It also has use in the countries of<span> </span>Benin<span> </span>and<span> </span>Vietnam<span> </span>as a biological control for problematic<span> </span><i>Imperata cylindrica</i><span> </span>grass.<sup id="cite_ref-tropical_7-1" class="reference">[7]</sup><span> </span><i>M. pruriens</i><span> </span>is said to not be invasive outside its cultivated area.<sup id="cite_ref-tropical_7-2" class="reference">[7]</sup><span> </span>However, the plant is invasive within conservation areas of South Florida, where it frequently invades disturbed land and<span> </span>rockland hammock<span> </span>edge habitats. Cooked fresh shoots or beans can also be eaten. The plant contains relatively high (3–7% dry weight) levels of<span> </span>L-DOPA; some people are sensitive to L-DOPA and may experience nausea, vomiting, cramping, arrhythmias, and hypotension. Up to 88% of the L-DOPA can be extracted from<span> </span><i>M. pruriens</i><span> </span>by boiling and soaking for approximately 48 hours. The efficiency of the process can be slightly improved by using approximately 0.25-0.50% sodium bicarbonate.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference">[8]</sup></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Traditional_medicine">Traditional medicine</span></h3> <p>The seeds of<span> </span><i>Mucuna pruriens</i><span> </span>have been used for treating many dysfunctions in Tibb-e-Unani (Unani Medicine).<sup id="cite_ref-Amin_9-0" class="reference">[9]</sup><span> </span>It is also used in<span> </span>Ayurvedic medicine.</p> <p>The plant and its extracts have been long used in tribal communities as a toxin antagonist for various snakebites. It has been studied for its effects against bites by<span> </span><i>Naja</i><span> </span>spp. (cobra),<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference">[10]</sup><span> </span><i>Echis</i><span> </span>(Saw scaled viper),<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference">[11]</sup><span> </span><i>Calloselasma</i><span> </span>(Malayan Pit viper) and<span> </span><i>Bangarus</i><span> </span>(Krait).<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact">[<i><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (November 2019)">citation needed</span></i>]</sup></p> <p>It has long been used in traditional<span> </span>Ayurvedic<span> </span>Indian medicine in an attempt to treat diseases including<span> </span>Parkinson's disease.<sup id="cite_ref-DoubleBlind_12-0" class="reference">[12]</sup><span> </span>It has been investigated in low income regions of the world as an alternative treatment for Parkinson's disease due to its high content of<span> </span>L-dopa.<sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference">[13]</sup><span> </span>Mucuna prurien seeds have been recognized for their ability to significantly alleviate neurotoxocity induced by Parkinson's disease.<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference">[14]</sup></p> <p>Dried leaves of<span> </span><i>M. pruriens</i><span> </span>are sometimes smoked.<sup id="cite_ref-Rätsch_4-1" class="reference">[4]</sup></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Itch-inducing_properties">Itch-inducing properties</span></h2> <p>The hairs lining the seed pods contain<span> </span>serotonin<span> </span>and the protein<span> </span>mucunain<span> </span>which cause severe<span> </span>itching<span> </span>when the pods are touched.<sup id="cite_ref-ReferenceA_3-1" class="reference"></sup><sup id="cite_ref-toxicology_15-0" class="reference"></sup><sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"></sup><span> </span>The calyx below the flowers is also a source of itchy spicules and the stinging hairs on the outside of the seed pods are used in some brands of<span> </span>itching powder.<sup id="cite_ref-ReferenceA_3-2" class="reference">[3]</sup><sup id="cite_ref-joglekar_17-0" class="reference">[17]</sup><span> </span>Scratching the exposed area can spread the itching to other areas touched. Once this happens, the subject tends to scratch vigorously and uncontrollably and for this reason the local populace in northern Mozambique refer to the beans as "mad beans" (<i>feijões malucos</i>). The seed pods are known as "Devil Beans" in Nigeria.<sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"></sup></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Pharmacology">Pharmacology</span></h2> <p>The seeds of the plant contain about 3.1–6.1%<span> </span>L-DOPA,<sup id="cite_ref-toxicology_15-1" class="reference"></sup><span> </span>with trace amounts of<span> </span>serotonin,<span> </span>nicotine, and<span> </span>bufotenine.<sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"></sup><span> </span>One study using 36 samples of seeds found no<span> </span>tryptamines<span> </span>present.<sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference">[20]</sup><span> </span><i>M. pruriens</i><span> </span>var.<span> </span><i>pruriens</i><span> </span>has the highest content of L-dopa. An average of 52.11% degradation of L-dopa into damaging<span> </span>quinones<span> </span>and reactive oxygen species was found in seeds of<span> </span><i>M. pruriens</i><span> </span>varieties.</p> <script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>

VE 178 B (5 S)

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> </head> <body> <h2><strong>Devil's cherry seeds (Atropa belladonna)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 5 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>Atropa Belladonna, or <span style="color: #000000;"><strong>devil cherry</strong></span>, has been used for more than two millennia as a medicine, cosmetics, poison, and witch plant. Belladonna is a perennial, seeded, branched plant that grows up to 1.5 meters in height, with leaves 12-13 cm long and a purple stem. It dies in winter and sprouts again in spring.</p> <p>For centuries, witches have used it in formulas, Venetian women in general, and especially "night ladies" for widening the eyes, and it is currently used as a remedy against motion sickness, IBS, and other intestinal disorders. Belladonna was also used to poison entire armies in the war. It is said that Satan personally took care of this plant and his little "devil's cherries".</p> <p>Contains psychotropic/toxic/life-saving alkaloids, including atropine. This plant is a medicine, a hallucinogen, and a poison. Death can (and does happen) from ill-informed people, for example, by eating too many ripe berries in pies, so don’t do that. The berries are delicious (I ate them myself and they are quite tasty). This is a plant that is the primary ingredient of the secret formula-drink "Flying Formula" that witches have used for centuries.</p> <p>This herb can really make you feel like your soul is traveling, but consuming too much can be fatal. It can also be used as an antidote for gas poisoning.</p> <p>Culture</p> <p>It can be propagated by sowing seeds or cuttings, although the use of seeds is more recommended. The seeds should be put in hot water a few hours before sowing. They need time to germinate and they need high humidity and heat, and while maintaining all the necessary conditions, germination is not great. Plants will appreciate the compost substrate with manure and a humid, shady environment. Nitrates and ammonia salts are the best fertilizer to double the number of alkaloids.</p> </body> </html>

MHS 58 (5 S)

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<h2><strong>Black Hokkaido pumpkin Seeds</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;" class=""><strong>Price for Package of 10 (2g) seeds.<br></strong></span></h2> <p>The black Hokkaido pumpkin comes to us from faraway Japan and is very rare in this color, black-orange. The fruit weighs 1 to 2 kilograms and has aromatic flesh whose taste can resemble chestnuts and is highly valued in culinary circles. Few people know that this edible pumpkin has almost conquered Europe, and in our country, only experts mention it as an edible delicacy, although it is an extremely rich source of beta-carotene. Hokkaido Pumpkin also attracts with its appearance. Its shiny black-orange bark is very captivating and admirable. In Germany, it has become a real hit and a healthy fad in healthy organic farming. Demand for this type of vegetable is growing as is the number of macrobiotics.</p> <p>It is rich in vitamins and minerals and has a low caloric value. It is excellent in supplementing the menu, and especially good for digestive or stomach problems. Hokkaido pumpkins are harvested at physiological maturity, while zucchini are harvested immature. And this is the advantage of this Pumpkin because in full maturity it contains significantly more nutrients than greens. It is long and easy to store, so it can be a good source of nutrients even in winter when other vegetables are used processed or stored with anti-spoilage agents. As it is eaten both in autumn and during winter, it can be baked, cooked less often, but also cooked in a fine jam. Some also eat them raw as an exotic addition to fruit and other salads. The tastiest fruits are picked after the first frosts when the leaves turn yellow. They should be picked with a handle because then they are easier to store and transport while retaining nutritional value.</p> <p>Connoisseurs and top gourmets claim that Hokkaido Pumpkin takes on a better taste by standing. Dietitians consider it a gold mine of minerals and vitamins, and because of its easy digestibility, they especially recommend it to children and the elderly, as well as those with a sensitive stomach and digestive system. The seeds are very nutritious, so we wash, dry, and store them for the winter. Only hard bark is not for use, but skilled Japanese use it to make simple decorations.</p><script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>

VG 4 (2g)

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<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>

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> </head> <body> <h2><strong>Kiwano Seeds African Horned Melon (Cucumis metuliferus)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 10 or 25 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p><i><b>Like every year, this year we sowed kiwano again and provided fresh seeds for you. We hope you enjoy the exotic taste of kiwano ...</b></i></p> <p><i><b>Cucumis metuliferus</b></i>,<span> </span><b>horned melon</b>,<span> </span><b>spiked melon</b>, or<span> </span><b>kiwano</b>, also<span> </span><b>African horned cucumber</b><span> </span>or<span> </span><b>melon</b>,<span> </span><b>jelly melon</b>,<span> </span><b>hedged gourd</b>,<span> </span><b>melano</b>, is an annual<span> </span>vine<span> </span>in the<span> </span>cucumber<span> </span>and<span> </span>melon<span> </span>family,<span> </span><i>Cucurbitaceae</i>. Its<span> </span>fruit<span> </span>has<span> </span>horn-like<span> </span>spines, hence the name "horned melon". Ripe fruit has orange skin and lime green, jelly-like flesh with a refreshingly fruity taste, and<span> </span>texture<span> </span>similar to a passionfruit or pomegranate.<span> </span><i>C. metuliferus</i><span> </span>is native to<span> </span>Sub-Saharan Africa.<span> </span>It is now grown in the<span> </span>United States,<span> </span>Portugal,<span> </span>Italy,<span> </span>Germany,<span> </span>Chile,<span> </span>Australia, and<span> </span>New Zealand.</p> <p>Kiwano is a traditional food plant in Africa. Along with the Gemsbok cucumber (<i>Acanthosicyos naudinianus</i>) and Tsamma (Citron melon) it is one of the few sources of water during the dry season in the<span> </span>Kalahari Desert.<span> </span>In northern<span> </span>Zimbabwe<span> </span>it is called<span> </span><i>gaka</i><span> </span>or<span> </span><i>gakachika</i>,<span> </span>and is primarily used as a snack or salad, and rarely for decoration. It can be eaten at any stage of ripening, but when overripened, it will burst forcefully to release seeds.</p> <p>The fruit's taste has been compared to a combination of banana and<span> </span>passionfruit<span> </span>or a combination of<span> </span>banana, cucumber, and<span> </span>lime.<span> </span>A small amount of salt or sugar can increase the flavor. Some also eat the peel, which is very rich in<span> </span>vitamin C<span> </span>and<span> </span>dietary fiber.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Germination">Germination</span></h2> <p>Seeding optimum germination temperatures are between 20° and 35 °C (68° to 95 °F). Germination is delayed at 12 °C (54 °F), and inhibited at temperatures lower than 12 °C or above 35 °C. Thus, it is recommended to sow in trays and transplant into the field at the two true leaf stage. The best time for transplanting into an open field is in the spring when soil and air temperatures rise to around 15 °C (59 °F).</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Pests_and_diseases">Pests and diseases</span></h2> <p>It was found that kiwano is resistant to several root-knot nematodes, two accessions were found to be highly resistant to<span> </span>Watermelon mosaic virus<span> </span>(WMV-1), but very sensitive to the<span> </span>Squash mosaic virus<span> </span>(SqMV). Some accessions were found to succumb to<span> </span>Fusarium wilt. Resistance to<span> </span>Greenhouse whitefly<span> </span>was reported. Kiwano was reported to be resistant to<span> </span>Powdery mildew, however in Israel powdery mildew as well as the Squash mosaic virus (SqMV) attacked kiwano fields and measures had to be taken</p> </body> </html>

PK 26 (10 S)