‘Ocimum basilicum’ 65 daysThai basil is a type of sweet basil that has been cultivated to provide a distinctive set of traits preferred in Asian cuisine. It has an identifiable licorice flavor not present in sweet basil and its flavor is more stable under high or extended cooking temperatures than that of sweet basil. Thai basil exhibits small narrow leaves and purple stems with a mauve (pink-purple) flower. One cultivar commonly grown in the United States is ‘Queen of Siam’. There are three types of basil commonly used in Thai cuisine. Thai basil is the cultivar most often used for Asian cooking in Western kitchens. The English common name is Thai basil but in Thai kitchens the plant is called “”Bai Horapa”” or simply horapa . Thai holy basil also called “”Bai Gka-prow”” or kraphao may be the basil that Thai people love most a variety of Ocimum tenuiflorum. The third species of basil found in Thai cooking is the least used and has undertones of lemon in both scent and taste. Thai lemon basil is called “”Bai Maeng-lak”” or simply maenglak. Basil is used in several different Asian cultures. Thai holy basil is a variety of Tulasi which is worshiped in India and is also often called “Holy basil”. Both Thai holy basil and Tulasi have smaller softer slightly hairy leaves and an aroma akin to that of cloves. In Vietnam the most common basil cultivar with purple stems is called cinnamon basil and its name describes its flavor and scent. “Ocimum basilicum ‘Genovese’ 75 daysOne of the most popular herbs it is now cultivated in all temperate climates throughout the world. Of all the basils to grow and there are about 150 varieties Genovese basil is one of the best because it yields 7 to 8 cuttings and makes the best pesto. In Italy it is considered a sign of love. When a woman puts out a pot of basil it means she is ready to receive her suitor. In France it is called herbe royale. In India it is sacred dedicated to Vishnu and Krishna. In Victorian times it was sent for best wishes in nosegays called tussie-mussies. Herbalists recommend Basil tea for stomach cramps vomiting and constipation. Basil has been described as having a slight sedative action which would explain why it is sometimes recommended for nervous headaches and anxiety. Instead of an after-dinner mint try an after-dinner cup of basil tea to aid digestion and expel gas. Your order will be shipped in the next 1-2 business days. We ship with USPS First Class Envelope. Delivery might take between 5-10 business days. * NO TRACKING PROVIDED. * You can add Tracking for $3.25 additional
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Marigold – French Petite Mix/ Sparky or Crackerjack seeds, GMO Free, grown in MN
Give Crackerjack marigolds a warm mid-spring start to protect them and encourage large healthy growth. Crackerjack marigold seeds germinate best in temperatures of 70 degrees F or higher. Too much fertilizer and water support foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
Pepper Sweet Mini Belle Orange – 20 Seeds/ non GMO/organically grown in MN
Tiny peppers ripen into hues ranging from cherry red to luminous yellow/red/orange; Will fit nicely into small garden spaces and patio planters. Plant seeds indoors about 2 months before the last spring frost. Sow in a container of potting soil. Place the container in an area with 75 to 80 degrees F for germination. Water the soil to keep it moist. Days to germination 5-10. Maturity 60 days from transplant. Height 16″-24″. planting depth 1/8″ We carefully select our produce varieties for excellent taste and quality. Our produce is grown without pesticides or herbicides resulting in highly nutritious food and healthy soil. *Your order will be shipped in 1-2 business days. *We ship with USPS First Class Envelope. *Delivery might take between 5-10 business days.
Mini Pumpkin Ghost White/Hooligan F1/Wee Be Little/Jack be little/Lil Pump-KeMon
White mini Boo Ghost pumpkin seeds – TREATED SEEDS with Thiram ! Seeds can not be used for feed or oil processing. Mini pumpkin Boo : “Cucurbita Pepo” COLOR: Creamy White Skin / White Flesh PLANT SEEDS: In spring when soil warms to 60 F or more HARVEST: 93 Days HARDINESS ZONE: Annual PLANT HEIGHT: 12 – 18″ PLANT SPACING: 5 – 6′ LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun SOIL & WATER PREFERENCES: Average QUANTITY: 30 Seeds OTHER: Baby Boo is an adorable miniature white pumpkin. They are both edible & ornamental! The little guys measure 3″ wide x 2″ high. They have deep ribbing & can be flattened to more rounded in shape. Baby Boo Pumpkin plants are compact & are great for smaller spaces. They are also a super popular variety for market. Baby Boo Pumpkins make a wonderful fall decoration just as they are, or they can be carved or painted. The “white canvas” makes them a lot easier to paint than orange pumpkins. They are edible & look very cute stuffed. These pumpkins also store very well. Wee-Be-Little pumpkin about the size of a baseball, avg. 3-3 1/2″ diam., 10-14 oz., and very endearing. Slightly flat-round shape like a normal pumpkin. Bright orange rind, smooth enough for painting. Semi bush plants for close spacing. 1999 All-America Selections winner. Avg. yield: 8 fruits per plant. Lil Pump-Ke-Mon; 100 days; 100 days. The adorable, cheery fruit sport bone-white rinds adorned with vivid orange in the grooves with a little green thrown in. Plants set excellent yields of the uniform, 5 ½ inch wide by 3-inch high, squat fruit. Lil’ Pump-ke-mon brings its vibrant personality to your autumn decorations and fall feasts. Perfectly sized for individual servings. Your order will be shipped in 1-2business days. We ship with USPS First Class Envelope. Delivery might take between 5-10 business days.
Zucchini Summer Squash Round Ball – GMO FREE /Heirloom seeds/organically grown
45 days. Summer squashes are frost-tender warm-season annuals. Sow squash seeds in the garden-or set out seedlings started indoors-only after the soil has warmed to at least 60°F usually no sooner than 3 weeks after the last frost in spring. Start squashes indoors as early as 4 weeks before the last average frost date in spring. Sow seed indoors in biodegradable peat or paper pots that can be set directly in the garden so as not to disturb plant roots. Summer squashes grow best in air temperatures ranging from 60° to 75°F; established fruit will ripen in temperatures as high as 100°F but flowers will drop in high temperatures. Squashes are warm season crops and very sensitive to cold and frost. Summer squashes require 50 to 65 days to reach harvest. Planting and spacing. Sow squash seeds 2 to 3 inches deep. Sow squash in raised hills or inverted hills 4 to 5 seeds set 3 to 4 inches apart: thin to the two strongest seedlings. Space hills 6 to 8 feet apart. In rows plant 2 squash seed 10 inches apart in rows 3 to 5 feet apart; thin successful seedlings in rows to 3 feet apart. Thin seedlings by cutting off weak seedlings at soil level with scissors so as not to disturb fragile roots. Hills or mounds should be 6 to 12 inches tall and 20 inches across. Your order will be shipped in 1-2 business days. We ship with USPS First Class Envelope. Delivery might take between 5-10 business days.
Cucumber Mexican Mini Sour Gherkin seeds, non-GMO, organically grown in MN
Small Mexican mini cucumbers (Melothria scabra) not only taste, but also look very attractive. Growing them is very simple, both under glass and outdoors. The Mexican mini cucumber belongs to the cucurbit family.They are heat-loving and not frost-hardy.Cultivation is simple.Direct sowing is possible.Plant needs climbing aid. Mini cucumbers need it warm and humid to germinate well. Room temperature is good, but if that is not possible, a heat mat for plants placed under the pots will help. The cover of an aquarium is also warm, provided that it is still lit with tubes. Brightness cucumbers need only after they have already germinated. But after that, as much as possible. Your order will be shipped in 1-2 business days. We ship with USPS First Class Envelope. Delivery might take between 5-10 business days.
Marshmallow “Althaea officinalis” dry leaf, dry root or 50 seeds/Medicinal Herb
All Mallows contain abundant mucilage and the Arab physicians in early times used the leaves as a poultice to suppress inflammation. The leaves flowers and the root of A. officinalis (marshmallow) all have medicinal properties. The leaves which are collected in summer as the plant begins to flower have demulcent expectorant diuretic and emollient properties. It is generally used in ailments of the lungs and the urinary systems specifically in urethritis and kidney stones. The root which is harvested in late autumn has demulcent diuretic emollient and vulnerary properties. It is generally used for digestive and skin problems specifically inflammations of the mouth, gastritis peptic ulce,r enteritis and colitis. It increases the flow of breast milk and soothes the bronchial tubes. It has been used to treat constipation as well as irritable bowel syndrome. Marshmallow aids in the expectoration of difficult mucous and phlegm. It helps to relax and soothe the bronchial tubes making it valuable for all lung ailments. It is an anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory for joints and the digestive system.It is often used externally with cayenne to treat blood poisoning burns and gangrene.*References: Gaia Garden. *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. *Your SEEDS order will be shipped in the next 1-2 business days. *We ship SEEDS with USPS First Class Envelope. *Delivery of SEEDS might take between 5-10 business days. *NO TRACKING PROVIDED. *You can add Tracking for SEEDS at $3.25 additional
Husk Tomato-Ground cherry, Yellow husk tomatillo/purple tomatillo seeds/organic.
‘Physalis peruviana’. Also known as Husk Tomato, The Ground Cherry Tomato is an interesting and versatile native American fruit that was regarded as a delicacy by the Pilgrims. The tasty, cherry-sized fruits grow inside papery husks on short plants. The fruit is enjoyed fresh, dried, and in pies and preserves. Kept in the husk in a cool, dry place, it can be stored well into the winter. Planting guide: Start indoors 8 weeks before time to set in open ground. Cover thinly, then pack firmly and water. When plants are about 2 inches high, transplant to 3 inches apart in flat or pot. After danger of frost, set 2 to 3 feet apart in garden, but before doing so, harden the plants by gradually exposing them to the outdoor air for about a week. Tomatillos (Physalis ixocarpa) and husk tomatoes (Physalis pruinosa or Physalis pubescens) belong to the same family as tomatoes, Solanaceae. Other members of this important family include potato, eggplant, peppers, and petunias.Like tomatoes, there is a fair amount of variety within these species. Though the fruits are smaller than most tomatoes, the plants of tomatillos and husk tomatoes are not petite. Both bush and trailing varieties can grow between two and four feet in height and breadth. Most resemble tomatoes in leaf and flower shape.Husk tomatoes are also called ground cherries, strawberry tomatoes, Chinese lanterns, bladder cherry, aklekengi, and Cape gooseberry. These names hint at a shared feature of tomatillos and husk tomatoes, husk-enclosed fruits. Both species produce small fruits, similar to cherry tomatoes, surrounded by husks that resemble paper lanterns. ‘Physalis Ixocarpa’ Purple tomatillos are uniquely beautiful and rare to find. They’re small and round like a golf ball, with an average diameter of one or two inches at maturity. Like all tomatillos, the Purple tomatillo is encased in a papery husk, which turns from green to brown and splits open as the fruit matures. We carefully select our produce varieties for excellent taste and quality. Our produce is grown without pesticides or herbicides resulting in highly nutritious food and healthy soil. We ship with USPS First Class letter. Your order will be shipped in 1-2 business days. Delivery might take between 5-10 business days.
Artichoke ‘Green Globe’ or Purple Romagna – 30 seeds
The main producers are Italy, Spain, and France. These are inedible in older larger flowers. Though technically perennials which normally produce the edible flower only during the second and subsequent years, certain varieties of artichoke can be grown from seed as annuals, producing a limited harvest at the end of the first growing season, even in regions where the plants are not normally winter hardy.
Pepper Hot Ornamental Filius Blue/Goldfinger/Prairie Fire/ Poinsettia /non GMO
No tracking provided on purchases under $15.00, we ship with USPS First class envelope, it might take between 7-14 business days for the delivery. *Filius Blue – ‘Capsicum annuum’ / Open Pollinated Each bushy little plant produces a mass of highly ornamental, quite small, round peppers that mature from green to bluish-purple to bright red. The plants are so exotic looking, they work well as decorative specimens in containers or a floral border. The immature fruits are exceptionally piquant at 40,000 – 58,000 SHU’s. As they mature, the fruits become sweeter and milder. 80 days from transplant. *’Capsicum Annuum’ GoldfingerCapsicum Goldfinger grows just a little bit taller than the Filius Blue ornamental pepper, and it produces finger-shaped yellow fruits. Ornamental Peppers are also known as Christmas Peppers. *’Capsicum Annuum’ Prairie FireAnother common name is for Capsicum Annuum is Christmas Pepper. These charming Christmas Pepper plants make a great gift to give! The pepper plants do well being grown indoors. Place the Ornamental Pepper plant in a sunny window and keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Capsicum plants also make excellent bedding and border plants during the summer. After danger of frost has passed, transplant outdoors and pinch the seedling back to encourage a bushier plant. Ornamental Pepper plants are very attractive in the front of the border or grow them in containers for the deck and patio. For Christmas Pepper plants being given as gifts, sow Capsicum Annuum seeds in August for plants that are loaded with peppers at Christmas. For the best fruits at Christmas, grow the plants outdoors and bring them in before frost. The peppers will mature in 90-100 days. *’Capsicum Annuum’ Poinsettia Hot pepper on plants that resemble a poinsettia flower.Hot, deep red, 3″ fruits grow pointing upwards in a bouquet form that resembles a poinsettia flower. Harvest in about 85 days. Certified Organic Seed. This pepper is an edible ornamental variety. The long thin 3in fruits which resemble an eagles claw, grow upright in clusters on a compact plant forming a dramatic display. They matures from light green to a range of reds (90 days). The peppers have a very intriguing hot flavor, eaten fresh or dried for hot pepper powder and flakes. *Cherry peppers are an ideal size for pickling or brining and they also make for an excellent garnish on a dish. 80 Days from transplant. Tall heavy yielding plants; Germinate at 75-80 F. Heavy crops of round RED HOT peppers. VERY HOT, nearly round deep green 1 to 1-1/4 inch fruits turn cherry red. Walls are medium thick. Continuous fruiting over a long season. Cherry peppers remain some of the most popular peppers to grow at home since they don’t require a large space. They do need full sun and should definitely not be planted until after the last frost of the year. Frost can kill young seedlings quite easily. Although its rare different species of peppers can be cross-pollinated by bees. If you’re hoping for fairly mild peppers make sure to not plant them next to any hot ones or you might end up with hot peppers instead. Cherry peppers are an ideal size for pickling or brining and they also make for an excellent garnish on a dish. They should be thought of as merely good for pickling or for decoration since they are quite tasty. While pickling is certainly a viable way to treat cherry peppers consider slicing them in halves for green or pasta salads. You can use either pickled or fresh peppers for this purpose. They are also excellent added to three bean salads on top of pizza or in sweet and sour dishes. A popular trend with cherry peppers is to make deep-fried poppers. These are normally peppers that have been filled with cheese coated and fried and you can simply pop them in the mouth. *The Bulgarian Carrot has a crunchy texture with a sweet yet tangy flavor, and they produce a burst of heat. They have a resemblance to the bright orange carrot, with its pointy shape and fluorescent orange skin. The fruity pepper grows to three to four inches tall, with the plant growing to about two feet. They ripen from green to yellow, and then finally orange. This plant does well in cooler climates. 70+ days. Plant seeds indoors about 2 months before the last spring frost. Sow in a container of potting soil.Soil temperature for germination: 25-29°C (78-85°F). Seeds should sprout in 14 – 21 days. Your order will be shipped in the next 1-2business days. We ship with USPS First Class Envelope. Delivery might take between 5-10 business days. * NO TRACKING PROVIDED. * You can add Tracking for $3.25 additional