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Watermint (Mentha aquatica)

Wild mint has a particularly strong aroma. Its essential oils are commonly used for flavouring toothpaste, chocolate, ice-cream etc.
400 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and plant them out after the last expected frosts....

Spignel (Meum athamanticum)

The Scottish highlands are home to this aromatic, white-flowered umbelliferous plant. The delicate leaves serves as a herb, but the roots may also be consumed. Spignel is also used for medicine.
100 Seeds

Growing instructions
Hardy perennial. Prefers a moist/well drained soil, and grows well in a half-shaded/sunny locatio...

Medlar (Mespilus germanica)

In Medieval Europe medlar was cultivated for its brown fruits, which were harvested after the first frost once rotting had set in and usually used in making jams and alcoholic drinks. It can be grown either as a lonely shrub or grafted onto hawthorn.
10 Seeds

Growing instructions
Hardy tree growing to 10m. Prefers a moist...

Mucuna (Mucuna pruriens)

The seeds of this tropical climbing plant are considered an aphrodisiac in India and the Amazon jungle. Medically recognised as containing a substance used in cases of Parkinsons disease.
5 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears...

Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum)

The ancient Eygptian loved sweet mandrake beer. In Medieval Europe (and later) many magical atributes were ascribed to the root of this plant, especially if its shape resembled a human form complete with arms and legs. Uprooting it personally was sure to cause certain death, but possessing it -and caring for it like a child- held the promise of wea...

Stock (Matthiola incana)

200 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and plant them out after the last expected frosts....

Autumn Mandrake (Mandragora autumnalis)

Mandragora autumnalis is a perennial herb with thick tuberous roots native to Southern Europe. The ancient Eygptian loved sweet mandrake-beer. In Medieval Europe (and later) many magical atributes were ascribed to the root of this plant, especially if its shape resembled a human form complete with arms and legs. Also see Mandragora officinarum, Com...

Oyster-leaf (Mertensia maritima)

Oysterleaf can be found growing wild on the coast of Scotland. Its fleshy leaves are rich in a flavour, which is comparable to oysters, anchovies, mushrooms and borage.
20 Seeds

Growing instructions
This plant is a cold-germinator. The sowing must be kept cold for a period of some weeks (refrigerator) or you sow them in v...

Ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum)

A very rare lettuce indeed! The slightly salty tasting leaves appear to be coated in ice crystals, although the plant originally stems from South Africa, thus preferring dry and sunny spots. Ice plant is fairly easy to cultivate.
200 Seeds

Growing instructions
This annual plant is easy to grow so long as it is in a sunny ...

Sweet ciceley (Myrrhis odorata)

Once a well known home remedy also used for flavouring brandy. Has a slight fennel flavour. Roots can be eaten like carrots.
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Growing instructions
This plant is a cold-germinator. The sowing must be kept cold for a period of some weeks (refrigerator) or you sow them in very early spring or autumn. Mix the seeds...

Winter Purslane (Montia perfoliata)

Winter Purslane originates from the North American coastline. It can be harvested until deep into the winter and tastes similar to Corn salad. Montia perfoliata is a nourishing vegetable that is rich in vitamin C.
750 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow the seeds directly outside in spring....

Indian mint (Monarda citriodora)

Indian mint gives off a delightful citrus scent and compliments many very differnt dishes.
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Growing instructions
Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and plant them out after the last expected frosts....

Darjeeling Banana (Musa sikkimensis)

The most cold tolerant Banana species.
5 Seeds

Growing instructions
For these bigger hard-shelled seeds, it is helpful for quicker swelling to grind the seed in dry sharp sand. Tropical plant for greenhouse or indoor growing. Sow seeds in moist and warm (27 °C / 80 F) slight acid soil....

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

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Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

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