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Hikuri (Echinocereus triglochidiatus)

Holy cactus of the Tarahumara, with beautiful blossoms.
30 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow seeds in sandy soil. Do not cover the small seeds, but press gentle into the earth. Keep seeds in constant moisture with temperatures of about 20 °C (68 °F). In winter, the dormant period, plants should be watered very carefully. In ...

Kurrajong (Brachychiton diversifolium)

A lesser known Australian plant which contains caffeine. Aborigines know to eat the the roots of young plants and use the seeds as a coffee substitute.
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Growing instructions
Tropical plant for greenhouse or indoor growing. Sow seeds in moist and warm (27 °C / 80 F) slight acid soil....

Italian parsley (Petroselinum crisp. var. neapol.)

Original flat leaf parsley has a far more intense flavour than the common crinkly kind we are accustomed to.
800 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....

Lettuce 'Kasseler Strünkchen' (Lactuca sativa)

An ancient form of lettuce, which was cultivated back in ancient Egypt, this plant is far more robust than its offspring and the longish leaves can also be treated as a vegetable. Heirloom variety (read more about Heirloom plants).
500...

Mullein (Verbascum densiflorum)

3000 Seeds

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Jack-by-the-hedge (Alliaria petiolata)

Depending on the time of year this herb may taste more of garlic or cress! The un-pealed roots are very similar to horse-radish.
200 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 very early spring or autumn. Mix the see...

Buckhorn (Plantago coronopus)

In Tuscany this wild plant is regarded highly as an important ingredient of many a salad. It is quite small and sports feathered leaves, which are decorative as well as tasty. When wetted it becomes gelatinous and serves as an efficient laxative.
1500 Seeds

Growing instructions
Annual or hardy perennial growing to 0.3m. ...

Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)

Cumin has been cultured since the time of the Minoans! It is an umbelliferous plant baring aromatic seeds which are used for flavouring cheeses, cakes, liqueurs but perhaps best known as an ingredient in curry powder.
300 Seeds

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

Kohlrabi 'Superschmelz' (Brassica oleracea)

100 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....

Sweet flag (Acorus calamus)

A marshland plant with orange scented leaves, used since Hippocrates day (460-377) BC for toothache and dysentery. An infusion made from its roots is good for the stomach. Calamus was used by the Cree-Indians in divine worship and is also mentioned in the Bible as providing the holy oil for anointing altar and sacred vessels in Exodus
40 Seed...

White Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius)

Another medieval plant, the root of which can be baked or boiled and devoured with its peel- unlike black salsify. Heirloom variety (read more about Heirloom plants).
100 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow the seeds dir...

Lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)

A tropical grass yielding an oil smelling of lemon (malabar oil), which finds much use in Asian cooking. It thrives best in a warm climate.
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Growing instructions
Tropical plant for greenhouse or indoor growing. Sow seeds on soil surface and keep moist (but not soggy) and warm (!). Prefers a sunny location. Tole...

Houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum)

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Growing instructions
Sow seeds in sandy soil. Do not cover the small seeds, but press gentle into the earth. Keep seeds in constant moisture with temperatures of about 20 °C (68 °F). In winter, the dormant period, plants should be watered very carefully. In summer they may be watered more often....

Onion 'Shimonita' (Allium fistulosum)

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Carrot 'Paris Market' (Daucus carota)

A little round carrot (23 cm diameter) which grows best in earth with a high clay content. Its roots are small and round with a gentle sweet aroma. Heirloom variety (read more about Heirloom plants).
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Salad 'Neckarriesen' (Lactuca sativa) BIO

250 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....

St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)

St John's wort is known to have a positive stimulating effect. It is widely used as a herbal treatment for depression. In Germany, it is commonly prescribed for mild depression, especially in children, adolescents, and where cost is a concern. Oil extracts are used both internally and externally.
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Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum)

Holy basil is a common sight in Indian temple gardens. The sacred plant has a sweet aroma which conjours up a distant memory of cloves. In Uruguay it is used as a fertility control.
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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 a...

German garlic (Allium senescens)

Allium senescens is an old German vegetable. It is mostly cultivated for the small bulbs. They have a sweet taste with peppery scent and a hint of garlic. The leaves can be used just like chives.
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Growing instructions
Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true ...

Root Chervil (Chaerophyllum bulbosum)

An umbelliferous plant with small white flowers and a carrot-like tap route, which is used for flavouring soups etc. The aroma intensifies the longer the plant is stored. Heirloom variety (read more about Heirloom plants).
200 Seeds...