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Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum)

Now found growing wild in many costal regions of Europe, alexanders was commonly cultivated in antiquity and the middle ages for its celery-like root and pepper-like seeds. The young shoots and leaves can also be eaten.
30 Seeds

Growing instructions
Hardy perennial. Best sown directly outside in autumn. Prefers a well dra...

Lions tale (Leonotis leonurus)

Rich in resin, the stimulating inflorescence of this plant is widely smoked by the Namas (Southern Africa). It is also makes a desirable infusion.
50 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 expec...

Asian thorn apple (Datura metel)

In India datura metel is central to various rituals. In combination with hemp it is smoked in honour of Shiwa.
10 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....

Cape gooseberry (Physalis peruvianus)

The sweetly scented berries of this plant are considered a delicacy.
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....

Azuki bean (Vigna angularis)

East Asian bean with a sweet aromatic taste, also known as red soya. It is usually boiled or made into curd for filling pastries, very filling! Also good for drying.
50 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 a...

Arnica (Arnica chamissonis ssp. foliosa)

Medicine prepared from this species of daisy is used for bruises. It is relativly easy to cultivate.
250 Seeds

Growing instructions
These are very tiny seeds which should be mixed with finest sand for an even sowing. Do not cover, only press them in gently. Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual po...

Winter Cherry (Withania somnifera)

In traditional Hindu medicine (Ayurveda) ashawagandha (Winter Cherry) plays a similar role to that of ginseng in China.
200 Seeds

Growing instructions
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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...

Eggplant (Solanum melongena)

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Globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus)

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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....

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...

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)

Sap bleed from the toothed, fleshy leaves provides a remedy (aloe-gel) for many ailments: Brochitis, eye-infections, weak immune-system. Well known in American Indian culture.
10 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow seeds in sandy soil. Do not cover the small seeds, but press gentle into the earth. Keep seeds in constant moistu...

Scarlet Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis)

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Growing instructions
Sow the seeds directly outside in spring (or start your seeds indoors)....