Exotic Seeds

Mescal plant (Agave americana)

An agave native to Central America, which was formally believed to flower only once a century, but does in-fact blossom every 20-30 years. The liqueur or mescal obtained from its sap is known as the real tequila providing it stems from the Mexican state of Jalisco in which the town of Tequila leis. Fermanted sap also provides pulque.
20 Seeds...

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....

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...

Sinicuiche (Heimia salicifolia)

An Aztec sacrament, an infusion made from the leaves is said to cause relaxing intoxication with distorted hearing and yellow tinged vision. It was also used as a fertility control.
400 Seeds

Growing instructions
This small shrub should be gown as a pot plant in the north. Tolerates no frost. Prefers a well-drained sandy ...

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....

Prickly pear

The figs harvested from this particular cactus are regarded as a delicacy in many southern countries. In Mexico the succulent leaves are prepared like vegetables.
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 tempe...

Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Best eaten raw, Thai basil lends its spicy flavour to traditional Vietnamese noodle soup, pho.
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 or grow as a potplant....

Yard long bean (Vigna unguiculata)

Before the garden bean was imported from Latin America, this African variety was cultivated in Europe. If met with the warm conditions it requires, the pods will grow up to one meter in length.
30 Seeds

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

Tree tobacco (Nicotiana glauca)

Rare and beautiful, nicotiana glauca does not actually contain nicotine, but analog alcalides. The unusual bush or tree has leathery blue vaned leaves, which are smoked for ritual perposes by Navajo Indians.
500 Seeds

Growing instructions
These are very tiny seeds which should be mixed with finest sand for an even sowing....

Angles trumpet (Brugmansia suaveolens)

A tropical nightshade with large, white, scented trumpet blossoms and a hallucinogenic effect. Caution: The whole plant is very poisonous and is particularly dangerous for children!
10 Seeds

Growing instructions
Brugmansias are be grown as pot plants in the North. Bottom heat greatly speeds u...

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...

Betelnut (Areca catechu)

In Asia Betelnuts are sliced and chewed in a wad of betel pepper sometimes with lime. In fact there are many ingredients, which can be added according to individual preference. Often these additives are grown in specialised betel gardens amongst betelpepper plants... The uplifting package turns teeth and saliva red and dulls the appetite.
5 ...

Coffee (Coffea arabica)

Seeds of the Coffee plant are the source of the beverage coffee. Coffee is widely cultivated in tropical countries. The plant ranks as one of the world's major commodity crops and is the major export product of many countries.
10 Seeds

Growing instructions
Tropical plant for greenhouse or indoor growing. Sow seeds in mois...

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...

Tree-tomato (Cyphomandra betacea)

Despite its name this bushy Brazilian plant does not carry real tomatoes. The red, egg-shaped fruits are nevertheless worth their while either eaten raw or made into jams and jellies.
30 Seeds

Growing instructions
Tropical plant for greenhouse or indoor growing. Sow seeds in moist and warm (27 °C / 80 F) slight acid soil....

Habanero pepper (Capsicum chinense)

World famous for their uncompromising heat, Mexican habanero chillies are handled with great caution, minuscule amounts of the tiny fruits spice up a large variety of Mexican dishes.
40 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow seeds late winter to early spring indoors. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 20 °C (68 °F). Po...

Mate (Ilex paraguariensis)

In Paraguay, South Brazil and North Argentine mate-tea seems to be a national drink. Traditionally the infusion is sipped through a metal straw -the bombilla- from a cuia, (hollowed-out pumpkin). A very refreshing drink which dampens the appetite. Fresh leaves have a stimulating effect if chewed.
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Robusta Coffee (Coffea canephora)

Coffea canephora is commonly referred to as Robusta Coffee. Robusta is a lower-growing and caffeine-rich variety that is used in espresso blends. Coffea canephora is more hardy and disease-resistant, and grows better in the sun than arabica.
10 Seeds

Growing instructions
Tropical plant for greenhouse or indoor growing. ...

Kona Coffee (Coffea arabica 'Kona')

Original Hawaiian Kona coffee seeds.
10 Seeds

Growing instructions
Tropical plant for greenhouse or indoor growing. Sow seeds in moist and warm (27 °C / 80 F) slight acid soil. Cover seed with a layer of soil equal to the diameter of the seed....

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....