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Nicotiana sylvestris Tobacco Wild Drooping tubular white fragrant flowers, large tobacco plant. Sow on compost surface at 20-25C.
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Nettle has many Magic herb powers, the power of protection, lust, healing, purification and exorcism.
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Common Perennial Urtica dioica - Common Nettle, Stinging Nettle, Native British Seed Hgt 50-150cm Flowers June to September A very under rated and useful plant for culinary, medicinal, dyestuff, fibre, oil and liquid plant food. The leaves have small hairs that sting causing irritation to the skin. The stinging is neutralised by either drying or cooking, they are then safe to use as an edible plant. This plant is an excellent attractor to wildlife and provides nutritious food. The sting can be relieved by rubbing the effected area with dock leaves. The plant was used in manufacturing cloth from as early as the Bronze age. Culinary the leaves are used young, being picked before June, cooked and can be used as a vegetable like spinach, and added to soups and stews. Young shoots are used to make nettle beer and dried leaves as a herbal tea. A medicinal herb used for treating anemia, stemming internal bleeding, skin and hair problems. It is grown commercially for chlorophyll obtained from the leaves and stems. Sow seed in a cold frame in spring. Position plants in nitrogen rich fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. 1 gram approx 7,000seeds £1.35 Av 1 gram pkt
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Small Annual Urtica urens Hgt 60+cm Flowers May to October Wild flower/Herb Native British Burning Nettle A very under rated and useful plant for culinary, medicinal, dyestuff, fibre, oil and liquid plant food. The leaves have small hairs that sting causing irritation to the skin. The stinging is neutralised by either drying or cooking, they are then safe to use as an edible plant. This plant is an excellent attractor to wildlife. The sting can be relieved by rubbing the effected area with dock leaves. The plant was used in manufacturing cloth from as early as the Bronze age. Culinary the leaves are used young, being picked before June, cooked and can be used as a vegetable like spinach, and added to soups and stews. Young shoots are used to make nettle beer. A medicinal herb used for treating anaemia, bites, stings, burns and stemming internal bleeding, also used for scalp and hair problems. A green dye is obtained from the leaves and stems. Sow seed in a cold frame in spring just covering the seed. Position plants in nitrogen rich fertile soil in full sun. 1 gram Av 2,500 seeds £1.35 Av 1 gram pkt
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Nicotiana sylvestris Tobacco Wild Drooping tubular white fragrant flowers, large tobacco plant. Sow on compost surface at 20-25C.
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Nipplewort Hardy annual Lapsana communis Hgt up to 150cm Flowers June to August Native of wood edges, hedges, waste ground, walls and cultivated ground. The flower heads are made up of lemon-yellow ray florets. The young leaves can be used in salads or cooked like spinach and used in soups, when used in the young leaf stage is best as a cut and come again crop. Grows in full sun to semi shade. Sow during spring where they are to grow lightly cover seed. Av 350 seeds
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Olive see
Olea europea
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Orach Red Plume
Annual Atriplex hortensis - Orache, Mountain Spinach Orach leaves are used raw or cooked used as spinach, the seed is believed to be a good source of vitamin 'A'. Makes an ideal garden ornamental. In the middle ages the plant was used for lung and liver ailments. £1.20 Av 100 herb seeds
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Oregano Greek
Perennial Origanum Greek Oregano is found in the mountains of Greece, very different from normal Oregano having a fiery aroma. An important flavouring in Mediterranean cooking in salad dressings, legumes and vegetables and included in strong flavoured dishes with chillies, onions and garlic. An excellent ground covering plant for sunny sites. A very aromatic plant that can be grown on a sunny windowsill. £1.15 Av 1,500 seeds
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Parcel
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Parcel Apium graveolens - Zwolsche krul - Par-cel - Leaf Celery Parcel looks just like parsley but tastes like celery as well, use in soups, salads and garnish, try it and you will love it. The leaves are finely cut and resemble parsley. Sow from spring until mid/late summer outdoors when the soil is warm in situ or in trays/pots indoors. Plant out in full sun to partial shade 30 cm apart. For pot plants use 15-20cm pots keep moist. £1.25 Av 400 seeds
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Parsley has the magical powers of lust, protection and purification.
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Parsley Envy Petroselinum crispum Parsley Envy Summer/Autumn Variety. Attractive with fully curled piquantly flavoured compact heads . Ideal for drying. This is one of the best moss curled selection available. RHS Award of Garden Merit £1.25 Av 900 seeds
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Parsley Plain Leaved or French
Perennial Petroselinum hortense Parsley Plain or French is the true parsley variety. Reputed to have better flavour than the many curled varieties. Can be grown indoors in pots on a sunny windowsill. Approx 400 seeds per gram
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Parsley Italian Giant
Organic Sourced Sow February to July Harvest June onwards A cooking herb for pot or outdoor plot. Vigerous, aromatic plant with bright green plain leaves. Early sowings can be made indoors in pots or trays under glass @ 13C later sowings outdoors in situ. The thinnings can be potted for winter use. Always harvest 2cm above the soil to encourage new growth. Can be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill.
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Pennyroyal
Perennial Mentha pulegium Once one of the most popular of the mint family having a strong peppermint scent. A medicinal and Magical herb with the powers of peace, protection and strength. Pennyroyal has mauve-blue flowers. Do not take this peppermint tea if Pregnant. £1.15 Av 1,200 seeds
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Scarlet
Pimpernel Annual Anagallis arvensis subsp.arvensis Hgt 6 - 30cm Flowers June to August Origin Somerset. Scarlet Pimpernel, beautiful coloured scarlet flowers with a purple eye in pairs that close in the afternoon. Also known as poor mans weather glass as the flowers only fully open in sunshine. Habitat waste ground cultivated ground and sand dunes. One of the few scarlet wild flowers. Av 500 seeds
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Pleurisy Root
Perennial Ascelpias tuberosa - Butterfly weed Pleurisy root is an ornamental plant having bright orange-yellow flowers. A medicinal herb. Culinary herb but is poisonous if used in large quantities. Prefers a sunny sheltered position in the UK. Sow in greenhouse Autumn, Winter and early Spring, germination approx 3 months grow on in greenhouse for first year planting out in spring. £1.55 Av 45 seeds
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Papaver somniferum
On average 1,500 to 2,000 seeds per gram
A culinary and medicinal herb, a narcotic, sedative herb used for relieving pain
and relaxing spasms.
Poppy The Giant Papaver.Somniferum giganteum (Opium Poppy)
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Poppy
Hens and Chickens
Papaver.Somniferum (Opium Poppy) 80cm
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Poppy Field
Annual Papaver rhoeas - Field Poppy, Flanders Poppy, Corn Poppy, Common Poppy Hgt 20 - 60cm Flowers May to August Common poppy, Corn Poppy or field poppy have solitary scarlet flowers, they were once a common site in cornfields. Habitat Cultivated and waste ground. During the setting of flowers the plant is mildly toxic. 1 gram approx 7,000 seeds
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| Prickly Lettuce annual Lactuca serriola Hgt can grow to over 1m Flowers July to September Habitat waste ground, road verges and cultivated beds. A medicinal and edible wildflower or herb. The leaves were once used raw or cooked when young but they become bitter with age. Small yellow flowers, spiny stem that contains a milky sap. Av 500 seeds
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Primrose
Perennial Primula Vulgaris Hgt 10 - 20cm Flowers December to May Pale yellow flowers. Habitat hedgerows damp soils and woodlands. A medicinal and culinary herb that relieves pain, relaxes and promotes healing. Magical herb of love and protection. Av 50 seeds
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Purple Loosestrife
Perennial Lythrum salicaria Hgt 60 - 120cm Flowers June to August Redish purple flowers in dense spikes. Habitat A waterside plant, marshes, fens and wetland areas. Av 2,000 seeds
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Purslane Golden
Annual Portulaca oleracea The golden counterpart of green Purslane. A salad herb, the red stems contrast well with yellow/golden leaves. stems and leaves can be pickled for winter use. Purslane has the magical powers of happiness, luck, love and sleep. £1.15 Av 300 seeds
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Purslane Green
Annual Portulaca oleracea Sprawling plant with fleshy stalks and rosettes of leaves on tips. Use fresh Purslane leaves in salads and can be cooked like spinach. £1.15 Av 600 seeds
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Pyrethrum
Perennial Dalmatian pellitory - Tanacetum cinerariifolium also known as Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium The dried flowers of Pyrethrum are used as an insecticide and fumigant. The flower buds are picked when they are in full bloom this is when they have the highest pyrethrin content. A good insect repellent for the garden. Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Sow seeds spring onwards. 0.25 gram approx 200 seeds
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The information in the above list is intended for general information and interest, if you wish to use herbs for medicinal purposes consult a Doctor in all cases prior to using herbs to treat yourself.
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