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<h2><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Tillandsia Ionantha Airplant Seeds</strong></span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#fb0101;font-size:14pt;"><strong>Price for Package of 5 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p><span>The Tillandsia Ionantha red is a very exclusive product. The Ionantha kind, in general, is one of the most common species within the epiphyte family of Tillandsia. Because of its small and compact form, it is very easy to use in flower arrangements and bouquets. Moreover, the Ionantha red is highly decorative and beautiful to combine and use for decoration purposes. The Tillandsia Ionantha red requires also very little care compared to other Tillandsia species, which makes it a great and easy-care product to have and work with.</span></p> <p><span>This particular species is native to Central and South America and mostly lives in desert-like climates. There are many types of Tillandsia Ionantha, for example: Ionantha Fuego (fire), Ionantha Scaposa, Ionantha Rubra and Ionantha Ionantha (which can be found in red color in the picture). Corsa Plant / we mainly have the Tillandsia Ionantha Ionantha in green and red color available with a height of about 8-10 centimeters! Also, the Tillandsia Ionantha Scaposa is currently available at Corsa Plant!</span></p> <h2><span>AIR PLANT CARE - HOW TO CARE FOR TILLANDSIA</span></h2> <p><span>Tillandsias grow differently than most other house plants, so they can be confusing to the beginner. They are really very hardy, and require much less attention than other house plants. The following simplifies the instruction but you can scroll down for much more specific information.</span></p> <p><span>Provided the atmosphere is not too dry they can survive with water misting and the occasional bath.</span></p> <p><span>Give them bright, filtered light</span></p> <p><span>Protect them from frosts.</span></p> <p><span>If you are growing them indoors and the air is dry, you will need (at minimum) to submerge the plant in water for 2-3 hours about every two weeks.</span></p> <p><span>In a shaded-house or unheated home, you can use a soaking mist once or twice a week in summer, once a month in cooler weather.</span></p> <p><span>You can fertilize by adding a pinch of Bromeliad or Orchid fertilizer to your mister.</span></p> <h2><span>AIR PLANTS IN GLASS GLOBES</span></h2> <p><span>Air plants in glass globes have become so popular that I get calls all the time about caring for them. Follow these simple instruction to enjoy your glass surrounded plant for many years. If you are looking for glass globes, find many unique designs in our shop.</span></p> <p><span>The larger the globe the more care you can give your plant.</span></p> <p><span>Water your plant when you first receive it by soaking 20-30 minutes. Take note of the size and color and you should see how happy the plant is. Keep this "picture" in your mind.</span></p> <p><span>Allow your plant to dry almost completely before placing in the globe.</span></p> <p><span>Mist your plant every 4-5 days with one spray for tiny globes, 2-3 sprays for globes 3-5 inches, more if the plant is in a large open globe. The key is to judge the drying time, the smaller the globe, the less circulation, the longer the plant will hold the moisture. If you over water the plant will die.</span></p> <p><span>Remember what your plant looked like after soaking? If it has lost that happy healthy look, take it out and soak it for 30 minutes to an hour, shake, allow to almost completely dry and replace in globe.</span></p> <p><span>Do not place your globes directly in front of a window where they get direct sun. Remember the glass will intensify the sunlight and the heat. Indirect light is best and some will even grow in low to moderate light.</span></p> <p><span>Favorite Plants for Globes: Ionantha Guatemala, Ionantha Rubra, Ionantha Scaposa, Ionantha Mexican, Ionantha Fuego, Funkiana, Argentea, Bulbosa Guatemala and Butzii.</span></p> <p><span>The following care instructions are more specific, so feel free to really dive-in! I have added things over the last year as I have learned.</span></p> <p><strong><span>LIGHT</span></strong></p> <p><span>Bright filtered light is the general rule, and the higher the humidity of the air the higher light will be tolerated. Outdoors the silvery-leafed varieties (ex: Xerographica, Harissii) can usually be grown in full sun, but in an un-shaded greenhouse or close to un-shaded glass in a sunny room or conservatory the same plant will quickly burn because the air dries out like an oven. In a very sunny spot indoors they may need daily misting or weekly soaking depending on which method you prefer. For more information, read our detailed post about the effects of Summer Sun on your air plants.</span></p> <p><strong>ARTIFICIAL LIGHT</strong></p> <p><span>Full spectrum artificial light (fluorescent) is best. Plant should be no further than 36" from the fluorescent tubes and can be as close as 6". A four-tube 48" fixture works well. Bulbs can be any full spectrum type Gro-Lux, Repta-Sun, Vita-Lite, etc. Light should be set with a timer, 12 hours per day.</span></p> <h2><span>WATERING YOUR AIR PLANTS</span></h2> <p><span>Thoroughly wet your Tillandsia 2-3 times per week; more often in a hot, dry environment; less often in a cool, humid one. In conditions of extreme drying, and consequent moisture loss, Tillandsia cannot get replacement water from their roots like a terrestrial plant, or draw on internal reserves like a succulent.</span></p> <p><strong><span>TYPE OF WATER</span></strong></p> <p><span>The Water you use is important. Never use distilled water! Softened Water is a not good either because of the salt content. Filtered water, tap water that has sat long enough for the chlorine to dissipate, and bottled water are all fine. Pond Water and aquarium water works well as long as they aren't over crowded with fish and/or reptiles.</span></p> <p><span>Outdoors you may never need to water Tillandsias if you live in humid Southeast or Florida. Indoors, the hotter and drier the air, the more you need to water. Plants should be given enough light and air circulation to dry in no longer than 3 hours after watering. Wind can be a detriment as the plant dries too quickly. Remember that inside with a window fan as well. If the plant dries within a very short period of time, it is not hydrating at all. Spray misting is insufficient as the sole means of watering but may be beneficial between regular waterings in dry climates to increase the humidity.</span></p> <p><span>If the plant is in a shell, be sure to empty the water out. Tillandsias will not survive in standing water. Under-watering is evidenced by an exaggerating of the natural concave curve of each leaf. After wetting your plants thoroughly, turn them upside down and gently shake them. I have found that the water that collects near the base is detrimental if left to long. I have lost many plants that way while learning. One last thing about watering your air plant - It is much better to water in the morning than at night. Air plants absorb the Carbon Dioxide from the air at night instead of the day time. If the plant is wet, it does not breath therefore, unless it can dry quickly at night, plan on morning baths.</span></p> <p><strong><span>AIR CIRCULATION</span></strong></p> <p><span>Following each watering, Tillandsias should be given enough light and air circulation to dry in 4 hours or less. Do not keep plants constantly wet or moist. Do not allow them to dry too quickly though. 1-3 hours is optimum. Also if the air is hot, a breeze acts to cool the plant and keep it from becoming overheated. Air circulation is important.</span></p> <p><strong><span>TEMPERATURE</span></strong></p> <p><span>Optimum temperature range for Tillandsias is 50 - 90 degrees F. I have kept my plants outside during 40 degree F. weather but only for a night or two knowing it would be warm during the day. Most tillandsia will die with frost. Learn here how to acclimate your plants to the outdoors after their indoor winter holiday.</span></p> <p><strong><span>FERTILIZER</span></strong></p> <p><span>Use Bromeliad fertilizer (17-8-22) twice a month. It is great for blooming and reproduction! We offer our specially tested Air Plant Fertilizer right on our website. Other water-soluble fertilizers can be used at 1/4 strength (Rapid Grow, Miracle-Grow, etc.) if Bromeliad fertilizer is not available. Note Here: If you use pond water or aquarium water, Don't use fertilizer. Soaking the plants in these waters is a natural fertilizer and can help revive plants that are in distress.</span></p> <p><strong><span>GROWTH CYCLE</span></strong></p> <p><span>Bromeliad Tillandsia have a life cycle of one plant growing to maturity and blooming. Before, during or after blooming (depending on the species) your plant will start producing offsets (Pups), most plants will produce between 2 - 8 pups. Each plant will flower once in its lifetime, remember that each pup is a plant and it will bloom. Flowers can last from several days to many months, depending on the species, and different species bloom at different times depending also on its care and environment. You can expect blooms from mid winter through mid summer depending on the plant.</span></p> <p><span>If you leave your plant to clump just remove the leaves of the mother plant as she starts to dry up, just pull the leaves out with a gentle sideways tug, if the leaf resists, its not dead yet, so just trim any dried areas instead. Once you've fully removed the mother plant, the gap that's left will quickly be filled in by the other plants growing &amp; spreading.</span></p> <h2><span>REMOVING AIR PLANT PUPS</span></h2> <p><span>To remove the pups, they should be at least 1/3 to 1/2 the size of the mother plant. Hold both mother and pup at their bases and gently twist in a downward motion. If this does not happen easily, you may need to remove the pup by cutting downward as close to the mother as possible. Do not discard the mother plant yet, as long as she is still alive she will continue to produce more pups for you. Often taking several years after blooming before she finally dies.</span></p> <h2><span>MOUNTING YOUR TILLANDSIA</span></h2> <p><span>Tillandsias can be grown basically anywhere, on rocks, in a seashell or on coral, in ceramic or pottery, attached to wood (not pressure treated wood this is impregnated with copper, and copper will kill your plant). When considering what you are going to do with your plant don't forget that you have to be able to water it and it has to be placed somewhere that it will get sufficient light.</span></p> <p><span>Try not to put Tillandsias in containers that hold water, they need to dry out. If you do place your plant in something that holds water, empty out the excess after watering your plant. The same thing applies when mounting your plant. Do not surround your plant with Moss. It will hold too much water and will rot your plant.</span></p> <h2><span>ATTACHING YOUR AIR PLANT</span></h2> <p><span>You can use glue, wire, fishing line, twisty ties, nails or staples. Nails and staples can only be used on plants with a woody stolon or with sufficient roots. DO NOT staple your plant on its fleshy parts as it will kill it. Try to use a waterproof glue such as Liquid Nails, E6000, or hot glue, allowing the glue to cool for 5 seconds. Do not not use superglue or copper wire as these will kill your plant.</span></p> <h2><span>CARING FOR YOUR NEW PLANTS AFTER SHIPPING</span></h2> <p><span>When you receive our plants, please remove from the shipping package and soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour, submerge upside down. Shake gently to remove excess water, Place in bright light and allow to dry. Do not fertilize plants for 3 weeks following their arrival but be sure to follow directions for light and water.</span></p>

UT 13

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> </head> <body> <h2><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Irish Moss, Carrageen Moss Seeds (Chondrus Crispus)</strong></span></h2> <h2><span style="color: #f90707; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Price for Package of 10 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p><span>Chondrus crispus—commonly called Irish moss or carrageen moss (Irish carraigín, "little rock")—is a species of red algae which grows abundantly along the rocky parts of the Atlantic coast of Europe and North America. In its fresh condition this protist is soft and cartilaginous, varying in color from a greenish-yellow, through red, to a dark purple or purplish-brown. The principal constituent is a mucilaginous body, made of the polysaccharide carrageenan, which constitutes 55% of its weight. The organism also consists of nearly 10% protein and about 15% mineral matter, and is rich in iodine and sulfur. When softened in water it has a sea-like odour and because of the abundant cell wall polysaccharides it will form a jelly when boiled, containing from 20 to 100 times its weight of water.</span></p> <p><span>Chondrus crispus is a relatively small sea alga, reaching up to a little over than 20 cm in length. It grows from a discoid holdfast and branches four or five times in a dichotomous, fan-like manner. The morphology is highly variable, especially the broadness of the thalli. The branches are 2–15 mm broad, firm in texture and the color ranges from light to dark green, dark red, purple, brown, yellowish, and white. The gametophytes (see below) often show a blue iridescence at the tip of the fronds[1] and fertile sporophytes show a spotty pattern. Mastocarpus stellatus (Stackhouse) Guiry is a similar species which can be readily distinguished by its strongly channelled and often somewhat twisted thallus. The cystocarpic plants of Mastocarpus show reproductive papillae quite distinctively different from Chondrus.[2] When washed and sun-dried for preservation, it has a yellowish, translucent, horn-like aspect and consistency.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Distribution</span></strong></p> <p><span>Chondrus crispus is common all around the shores of Ireland and can also be found along the coast of Europe including Iceland, the Faroe Islands [3] western Baltic Sea to southern Spain.[2] It is found on the Atlantic coasts of Canada[2][4] and recorded from California in the United States to Japan.[2] However, any distribution outside the Northern Atlantic needs to be verified. There are also other species of the same genus in the Pacific Ocean, for example, C. ocellatus Holmes, C. nipponicus Yendo, C. yendoi Yamada et Mikami, C. pinnulatus (Harvey) Okamura and C. armatus (Harvey) Yamada et Mikami.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Ecology</span></strong></p> <p><span>Chondrus crispus is found growing on rock from the middle intertidal zone into the subtidal zone,</span></p> <p><span> all the way to the ocean floor. So it is very hard for sunlight to reach it.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Uses</span></strong></p> <p><span>Chondrus crispus is an industrial source of carrageenan, which is commonly used as a thickener and stabilizer[7] in milk products such as ice cream[8] and processed foods, including lunch meat. In Europe, it is indicated as E407 or E407b. It may also be used as a thickener in calico-printing and for fining beer or wine. Irish moss is frequently used with Mastocarpus stellatus (Gigartina mamillosa), Chondracanthus acicularis (G. acicularis) and other seaweeds, which are all commonly found growing together. Carragheen and agar-agar are also used in Asia for gelatin-like desserts, such as almond jelly. Presently, the major source of carrageenan is tropical seaweeds of the genera Kappaphycus and Eucheuma.</span></p> <p><span>In Ireland and parts of Scotland (where it is also known as (An) Cairgean in Scottish Gaelic), it is boiled in milk and strained, before sugar and other flavourings such as vanilla, cinnamon, brandy or whiskey are added.[10] The end-product is a kind of jelly similar to pannacotta, tapioca, or blancmange.[11] Similarly, in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago Gracilaria spp is boiled with cinnamon and milk to make a thick drink called Irish Moss that is believed to be an aphrodisiac.[12] In Venezuela it has been used for generations as a home remedy for sore throat and chest congestion, boiled in milk and served with honey before bed.</span></p> <p><span>Irish moss is commonly used as a clarifying agent or finings in the process of brewing (beer), particularly in homebrewing. A small amount is added to the kettle or "copper" where it is boiled with the wort, attracting proteins and other solids, which are then removed from the mixture after cooling along with the copper finings.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Life history</span></strong></p> <p><span>Chondrus crispus undergoes an alternation of generation life cycle common in many species of algae (see figure below). There are two distinct stages: the sexual haploid gametophyte stage and the asexual diploid sporophyte stage. In addition, there is a third stage- the carposporophyte, which is formed on the female gametophyte after fertilization. The male and female gametophytes produce gametes which fuse to form a diploid carposporophyte, which forms carpospores, which develops into the sporophyte. The sporophyte then undergoes meiosis to produce haploid tetraspores (which can be male or female) that develop into gametophytes. The three stages (male, female and sporophyte) are difficult to distinguish when they are not fertile; however, the gametophytes often show a blue iridescence.</span></p> </body> </html>

MHS 101 CC

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<h3><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Zebra Grass Seeds (Miscanthus sinensis Zebrinus) </strong></span></h3> <h3><span style="color:#d0121a;font-size:14pt;"><strong>Price for Package of 10 seeds.</strong></span></h3> <p><strong>Culture</strong></p> <p>Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soils from well-drained sandy soils to the heavy clays present in much of the St. Louis area. Prefers moist soils. Best in full sun. Less vigorous with decreased flowering and tendency to flop in too much shade. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity. Clumps slowly expand in circumference by short rhizomes, but typically retain tight clump shape. Foliage should be left standing throughout the winter for visual interest and crown protection. Cut foliage close to the ground in late winter just before new shoots appear. Propagate by division of the crown. This grass will reseed to the point of being somewhat invasive in the milder parts of its growing range. Mulch helps prevent reseeding.</p> <p><strong>Noteworthy Characteristics</strong></p> <p>Miscanthus sinensis, commonly known as Chinese silver grass, Japanese silver grass or eulalia grass, is a clump-forming warm season grass that typically grows to 3-7’ tall. It is native to lowlands and lower alpine areas in Japan, Korea and China. It has escaped gardens and naturalized in over 25 states in the Central and Eastern U.S. east of the Mississippi River plus in several western States including Colorado and California.</p> <p>This grass features a dense clump of upward-arching stems and leaves which give it a rounded, fountain-like appearance. Linear leaves (to 3-4’ long and 3/8” wide) have tapered tips, serrate margins and whitish to silvery midribs. Foliage often turns attractive shades of yellow to orange by mid-fall before gradually fading to beige-tan for winter. Pink to red flowers in feathery, whisk-like, loose terminal panicles (8-10” long) bloom above the foliage from late August to October. Flower panicles gradually turn beige by mid-fall as the seeds mature. Flower panicles and foliage both retain good arching shape, beige color and ornamental interest throughout winter, with enhanced attractiveness often coming from a covering of new fallen snow.</p> <p>Miscanthus sinensis will spread somewhat invasively in the landscape, particularly in some of the milder areas of its growing range. It often initially spreads to disturbed sites such as roadsides, railroad right-of-ways or woodland margins. Invasive potential for the species is significant, but is of less concern for many of the numerous ornamental cultivars, some of which are sterile.</p> <p>Genus name comes from the Greek words miskos meaning a stem and anthos meaning flower in reference to the stalked spikelets.</p> <p>Specific epithet means Chinese.</p> <p>This grass was once included in the genus Eulalia, but was subsequently reclassified to the genus Miscanthus with retention of its common name of Eulalia grass by many gardeners.</p> <p>'Zebrinus', knows as zebra grass, is a clump-forming grass noted for its horizontally banded foliage which is reminiscent of both the popular M. s. 'Strictus' and M. s. 'Puenktchen'. However, 'Zebrinus' clumps are rounded, tend to flop and often need support, whereas 'Strictus' and 'Puenktchen' both feature spiky, upright leaf blades in narrower clumps which usually do not need staking. 'Zebrinus' typically forms a substantial foliage clump to 4-6' tall, however it sends up flower stalks to 2' above the foliage clump, thus bringing the total height of the grass to 6-8' tall when in flower. Features dark green leaves with zebra-striped, golden yellow bands extending horizontally across the leaves at irregular intervals. Foliage gradually fades to tan after frost. Tiny pink/copper-tinted flowers appear in tassel-like inflorescences above the foliage in late summer, gradually turning into silvery white plumes in fall. Flower plumes persist well into winter providing good winter interest.</p> <p><strong>Problems</strong></p> <p>No frequently occurring insect or disease problems. In some areas of the U.S., miscanthus mealybug and miscanthus blight are becoming significant problems. Miscanthus mealybug causes stunted growth and is difficult to eradicate because it lives inside the stems. Miscanthus blight is a fungal disease which attacks the blades and sheaths. Leaf rust may occur.</p> <p>'Zebrinus' clumps may need staking and are susceptible to collapsing in winter from heavy snows.</p> <p>Common Name: zebra grass, Maiden Grass Zebrinus, Eulalia Zebrinus, Chinese Silver Grass, Japanes Silver Grass, Zebra-Striped grass.</p> <p>Type: Ornamental grass</p> <p>Family: Poaceae</p> <p>Zone: 5 to 9</p> <p>Height: 5.00 to 8.00 feet</p> <p>Spread: 4.00 to 6.00 feet</p> <p>Bloom Time: August to February</p> <p>Bloom Description: Pinkish white</p> <p>Sun: Full sun to part shade</p> <p>Water: Medium</p> <p>Maintenance: Low</p> <p>Flower: Showy</p> <p>Leaf: Colorful</p> <p>Other: Winter Interest</p> <p>Tolerate: Drought, Erosion, Dry Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution</p>

UT 14

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<h2><strong>Purple Creeping Thyme Seeds (Thymus Serpyllum)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 50 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>One of the best low growing ground covers, Thymus serpyllum forms evergreen dense cushions 5 to 10cm (2 to 4in) tall. The stems creep along the ground rather than rise vertically and grow 10 to 30cm (4 to 12in) long.</p> <p>Blooming from May through to August with clusters of flowers in shades of purple-violet, the plants flower so prolifically, you can hardly see the evergreen leaves below.  There are very few ground covers that can be walked-on, but creeping thyme is one of them. It is suitable as a lawn substitute in small areas, an ideal ground cover to use between stepping stones or near to patios and walkways. Scented flowers.</p> <h3><strong>SOWING</strong></h3> <p>Sow: March - June / September - October</p> <p>Season: Perennial</p> <p>Height: 4 inches / 20 cm</p> <p>Width: 12 - 18 inches (30 - 45 cm)</p> <p>Bloom Season: May - September</p> <p>Bloom Color: Purple</p> <p>Position: Full sun to partial shade</p> <p>Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8</p> <p>Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil</p> <p>Plant Spacing: 12 inches / 25 cm</p>

MHS 111 (50 S)

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> </head> <body> <h2><strong>Edible Red Clover Seeds (Trifolium pretense)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 1000 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>Trifolium pratense, the red clover, is a herbaceous species of flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae, native to Europe, Western Asia, and northwest Africa, but planted and naturalised in many other regions.</p> <p>Red clover is a herbaceous, short-lived perennial plant, variable in size, growing to 20–80 cm (8–31 in) tall. It has a deep taproot which makes it tolerant to drought and gives it a good soil structuring effect.[3] The leaves are alternate, trifoliate (with three leaflets), each leaflet 15–30 mm (0.6–1.2 in) long and 8–15 mm (0.3–0.6 in) broad, green with a characteristic pale crescent in the outer half of the leaf; the petiole is 1–4 cm (0.4–1.6 in) long, with two basal stipules that are abruptly narrowed to a bristle-like point. The flowers are dark pink with a paler base, 12–15 mm (0.5–0.6 in) long, produced in a dense inflorescence, and are mostly visited by bumblebees.</p> <p><strong>Distribution</strong></p> <p>The red clover is native to Europe, Western Asia, and northwest Africa, but it has been naturalized in other continents, like North and South America. Specifically, the red clover was brought to Argentina and Chile over 100 years ago, although it is not clear how exactly it was introduced.[5] The red clover has become increasingly important as a source of economic stability in Chile, which has made the need for pollinators even more important.[6] One important pollinator, which was also brought from Europe, is Bombus ruderatus, or the large garden bumblebee. This bumblebee has been one of the important pollinators of red clover in South America and other countries such as New Zealand.</p> <h3><strong>Uses</strong></h3> <p>It is widely grown as a fodder crop, valued for its nitrogen fixation, which increases soil fertility. For these reasons, it is used as a green manure crop. Several cultivar groups have been selected for agricultural use, mostly derived from T. pratense var. sativum. It has become naturalised in many temperate areas, including the Americas and Australasia as an escape from cultivation.</p> <p>Due to its beauty, it is used as an ornamental plant.</p> <p>Red clover’s flowers and leaves are edible, and can be added as garnishes to any dish.[8] They can be ground into a flour.</p> <p>The flowers often are used to make jelly and tisanes, and are used in essiac recipes. Their essential oil may be extracted and its unique scent used in aromatherapy.</p> <h2><strong>Medical uses of the plant</strong></h2> <p>Trifolium pratense is used in traditional medicine of India as deobstruent, antispasmodic, expectorant, sedative, anti-inflammatory and antidermatosis agent.</p> <p>In alternative medicine, red clover is promoted as a treatment for a variety of human maladies, including symptoms of menopause, coughs, disorders of the lymphatic system and a variety of cancers. Several systemic reviews and meta-analyses concluded that red clover extract reduces the frequency of menopause hot flashes. Most added that further research needed to confirm the results. There is no evidence in the human trial literature that red clover has been tested for effects on cough, lymphatic system or cancer prevention/treatment. Dietary amounts of red clover are safe, but dietary supplement extracts may cause rash-like reactions, muscle ache, headache, nausea, vaginal bleeding in women, and slow blood clotting.</p> <p>Red clover contains coumestrol, a phytoestrogen. Due to its activity on oestrogen receptors, red clover is contraindicated in people with a history of breast cancer, endometriosis, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, uterine fibroids or other oestrogen-sensitive conditions, although some authors have suggested the high isoflavone content counteracts this, and even provides benefits in these conditions.</p> <p>Due to its coumarin derivatives, T. pratense should be used with caution in individuals with coagulation disorders or currently undergoing anticoagulation therapy.</p> <p>It is metabolised by CYP3A4 and therefore caution should be used when taking it with other drugs using this metabolic pathway.</p> </body> </html>

MHS 134 (3g)

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> </head> <body> <h2><strong>Hare's-tail Grass,  Bunnytail Seeds (Lagurus ovatus)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 10 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p><i><b>Lagurus</b></i><span> </span>is a genus of<span> </span>Old World<span> </span>plants in the<span> </span>grass family, native to the<span> </span>Mediterranean Basin<span> </span>and nearby regions, from<span> </span>Azores<span> </span>and the<span> </span>Canary Islands<span> </span>to<span> </span>Crimea<span> </span>and<span> </span>Saudi Arabia. It is also naturalized in<span> </span>Australia,<span> </span>New Zealand,<span> </span>Ireland<span> </span>and<span> </span>Great Britain, and scattered locations in the<span> </span>Americas.<span> </span>The only known species is<span> </span><i><b>Lagurus ovatus</b></i>, commonly called<span> </span><b>hare's-tail</b>,<sup id="cite_ref-BSBI07_4-0" class="reference"></sup><span> </span><b>hare's-tail grass</b><span> </span>or<span> </span><b>bunnytail</b>.<sup id="cite_ref-RHSAZ_5-0" class="reference"></sup><span> </span>It is also grown as an<span> </span>ornamental plant<span> </span>for its attractive flower panicles.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"></sup></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Description">Description</span></h2> <p><i>Lagurus ovatus</i><span> </span>is a clump-forming<span> </span>annual<span> </span>growing to 50 cm (20 in) tall by 30 cm (12 in) tall, with pale green grassy foliage and numerous short, oval green flowerheads, turning to a buff colour as they ripen, all summer long.<sup id="cite_ref-RHSAZ_5-1" class="reference"></sup><sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"></sup></p> <div class="thumb tright"> <div class="thumbinner"><img alt="" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/SeedsLagurus_ovatus.jpg/220px-SeedsLagurus_ovatus.jpg" width="220" height="267" class="thumbimage" /> <div class="thumbcaption"> <div class="magnify"></div> Seeds</div> </div> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Diagnostic_features">Diagnostic features</span></h2> <ul> <li>Awns<span> </span>are 8–20 mm</li> <li>Leaves<span> </span>and sheaths are softly pubescent</li> <li>Panicle<span> </span>measure 1–7 × 0.5–2 cm</li> <li>Spikelets<span> </span>are 7–10 mm</li> <li>Stems<span> </span>grow erect, up to 60 cm</li> <li>Chromosome number<span> </span>is (2<i>n</i>=14)</li> </ul> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Distribution">Distribution</span></h2> <p>Native to the<span> </span>Mediterranean<span> </span>and introduced into<span> </span>Britain, it is now thriving on sandy stretches in the islands of<span> </span>Guernsey<span> </span>and<span> </span>Jersey, occasionally found in<span> </span>Ireland<span> </span>and<span> </span>South Wales. It has become<span> </span>naturalized<span> </span>in County Wexford, Ireland, South Devon and West Sussex.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"></sup></p> <p>This plant is known or likely to be<span> </span>susceptible<span> </span>to<span> </span>barley mild mosaic bymovirus.</p> </body> </html>

UT 15

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> </head> <body> <h2><strong>Catmint - Catnip Seeds (Nepeta cataria)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 170+- (0,1 g) seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, catswort, or catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern and eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of China. It is also widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America. The common name catmint can also refer to the genus as a whole. The names catnip and catmint are derived from the intense attraction most cats have towards them.</p> <p>Nepeta cataria is a short-lived herbaceous perennial, growing 50–100 cm (20–39 in) tall and wide. It resembles a typical mint family member in appearance by having the characteristic square stem that members of the Lamiaceae plant family have,[6] but with brown-green foliage. The coarse-toothed leaves are triangular to ovate.</p> <p>The small bilabiate flowers can be white and finely spotted with pale purple or pink. They are showy and fragrant. The plant blooms from late spring through autumn.</p> <p><strong>Uses</strong></p> <p>The plant terpenoid nepetalactone is the main chemical constituent of the essential oil of Nepeta cataria. Nepetalactone can be extracted from catnip by steam distillation.</p> <p><strong>Cultivation</strong></p> <p>Nepeta cataria is cultivated as an ornamental plant for use in gardens. It is also grown for its attractant qualities to house cats and butterflies.</p> <p>The plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. It can be a repellent for certain insects, including aphids and squash bugs. Catnip is best grown in full sunlight and grows as a loosely branching, low perennial.</p> <p>Varieties include Nepeta cataria var. citriodora (or N. cataria subsp. citriodora), or "lemon catnip".</p> <p><strong>Attractant</strong></p> <p>The compound iridodial, extracted from catnip oil, has been found to attract lacewings which eat aphids and mites.</p> <p><strong>Repellent</strong></p> <p>Nepetalactone is a mosquito and fly repellent. Oil isolated from catnip by steam distillation is a repellent against insects, in particular mosquitoes, cockroaches and termites. Research suggests that, while ten times more effective than DEET,[17] it is not as effective as a repellent when used on the skin when compared with DEET or SS220.</p> <p><strong>Effect on humans</strong></p> <p>Nepeta cataria can be brewed to produce a herbal tea. It is also used as a culinary herb for many dishes. Catnip can also be ingested through smoking the herb. It has only a negligible effect on relaxation, like other herbal cigarettes.</p> <p>Catnip has a history of medicinal use for a variety of ailments. The plant has been consumed as a tea, juice, tincture, infusion or poultice, and has also been smoked. However, its medicinal use has fallen out of favor with the development of more commonplace pharmaceutical drugs.</p> <p><strong>Effect on cats</strong></p> <p>Catnip contains the feline attractant nepetalactone. Nepeta cataria (and some other species within the genus Nepeta) are known for their behavioral effects on the cat family, not only on domestic cats but also other species of cats.[21] Several tests showed that leopards, cougars, servals, and lynxes often reacted strongly to catnip in a manner similar to domestic cats and while lions and tigers can react strongly as well, they do not react as consistently.</p> <p>With domestic cats, N. cataria is used as a recreational substance for pet cats' enjoyment, and catnip and catnip-laced products designed for use with domesticated cats are available to consumers. Common behaviors cats display when they sense the bruised leaves or stems of catnip are rubbing on the plant, rolling on the ground, pawing at it, licking it, and chewing it. Consuming much of the plant is followed by drooling, sleepiness, anxiety, leaping about and purring. Some growl, meow, scratch or bite at the hand holding it.[26][27] The main response period after exposure is generally between five and fifteen minutes, after which olfactory fatigue usually sets in.[28]:p.107</p> <p>Cats detect nepetalactone through their olfactory epithelium, not through their vomeronasal organ.[29] At the olfactory epithelium, the nepetalactone binds to one or more olfactory receptors.</p> <p>Not all cats are affected by catnip;[21] roughly 33% are not affected by the plant.[30][31] The behavior is hereditary.</p> <p>Other plants that also have this effect on cats include valerian (Valeriana officinalis) and plants that contain actinidine.[32] Some domestic house cats that do not react to catnip may react to Tartarian honeysuckle in a manner similar to those that do.</p> <h2><a href="https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Catnip" target="_blank" title="Growing Catnip from Seeds" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong> Growing Catnip from Seeds</strong></a></h2> </body> </html>

MHS 88

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<h2><strong>Black Rice Royal Pearl Seeds</strong></h2> <h2 class=""><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 50 (1g) seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p><span>Royal Pearl Rice is an aromatic rice with a nutty aroma. The delectable taste and smell of this rice is perfect for all types of dishes especially Asian and Thai cuisine.</span></p> <p><span>Oryza sativa, commonly known as Asian rice, is the plant species most commonly referred to in English as rice. Oryza sativa is a grass with a genome consisting of 430Mb across 12 chromosomes. It is renowned for being easy to genetically modify, and is a model organism for cereal biology.</span></p> <p><span>Debates on the origins of the domesticated rice are numerous. In 2011, genetic evidence showed that all forms of Asian rice, both indica and japonica, sprang from a single domestication that occurred 8,200–13,500 years ago in China of the wild rice Oryza rufipogon.[5] A 2012 study, through a map of rice genome variation, indicated that the domestication of rice occurred in the Pearl River valley region of China. From East Asia, rice was spread to South and Southeast Asia.[6] Before this research, the commonly accepted view, based on archaeological evidence, is that rice was first domesticated in the region of the Yangtze River valley in China.</span></p> <p><span>The precise date of the first domestication is unknown, but depending on the molecular clock estimate, the date is estimated to be 8,200 to 13,500 years ago. This is consistent with known archaeological data on the subject.</span></p> <p><span>An older theory, based on one chloroplast and two nuclear gene regions, Londo et al. (2006) had proposed that O. sativa rice was domesticated at least twice—indica in eastern India, Myanmar, and Thailand; and japonica in southern China and Vietnam—though they concede that archaeological and genetic evidence exist for a single domestication of rice in the lowlands of China.</span></p> <p><span>Because the functional allele for nonshattering, the critical indicator of domestication in grains, as well as five other single-nucleotide polymorphisms, is identical in both indica and japonica, Vaughan et al. (2008) determined a single domestication event for O. sativa happened in the region of the Yangtze River valley.</span></p> <p><span>In 2003, Korean archaeologists alleged they discovered burnt grains of domesticated rice in Soro-ri, Korea, which dated to 13,000 BC. These antedate the oldest grains in China, which were dated to 10,000 BC, and potentially challenge the mainstream explanation that domesticated rice originated in China. The findings were received by academia with strong skepticism.</span></p><script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>

VE 108 BR (1g)

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> </head> <body> <h2><strong>Become our seed supplier</strong></h2> <h2><strong>What does it take to become our seed supplier?</strong></h2> <p>In order to become our supplier, you need to have a video and pictures of the fruits of the plants you offer us, with your personal details and a date on paper that will be clearly visible (with your name and email address you use for PayPal).</p> <p>If it is a vegetable (tomato, pepper, cucumber ...) you need to know the exact name of the variety, because if you use any other name and we cannot find the information on the internet, then we are not interested in those seeds.</p> <p>You will need to send us a smaller amount of seed (20) so that we can perform seed germination testing. After that, we can arrange a further purchase of the seed from you.</p> <p>We make payments exclusively through PayPal (there is no other payment option).</p> </body> </html>

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<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> <h2><strong>Spanish broom Seeds (Spartium junceum)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 10 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>Spartium junceum, the Spanish broom, rush broom, or weaver's broom, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.</p> <p>It is the sole species in the genus Spartium, but is closely related to the other brooms in the genera Cytisus and Genista. There are many binomials in Spartium that are of dubious validity (see below).</p> <p>The Latin specific epithet junceum means "rush-like", referring to the shoots, which show a passing resemblance to those of the rush genus Juncus.</p> <p>Distribution and habitat<br />This species is native to the Mediterranean in southern Europe, southwest Asia, and northwest Africa, where it is found in sunny sites, usually on dry, sandy soils.</p> <p>Description<br />S. junceum is a vigorous, deciduous shrub growing to 2–4 m (7–13 ft) tall, rarely 5 m (16 ft), with main stems up to 5 cm (2 in) thick, rarely 10 cm (4 in). It has thick, somewhat succulent grey-green rush-like shoots with very sparse small deciduous leaves 1 to 3 cm long and up to 4 mm broad. The leaves are of little importance to the plant, with much of the photosynthesis occurring in the green shoots (a water-conserving strategy in its dry climate). The leaves fall away early.[9] In late spring and summer shoots are covered in profuse fragrant yellow pea-like flowers 1 to 2 cm across. In late summer, the legumes (seed pods) mature black and reach 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long. They burst open, often with an audible crack, spreading seed from the parent plant.</p> <p>Invasive species<br />Spartium junceum has been widely introduced into other areas and is regarded as a noxious invasive species in places with a Mediterranean climate such as California and Oregon, Hawaii, central Chile, southeastern Australia, the Western Cape in South Africa and the Canary Islands and Azores. It was first introduced to California as an ornamental plant.</p> <p><strong>Uses</strong><br />The plant is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and in landscape plantings. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.</p> <p>In Bolivia and Peru, the plant is known as retama, (not to be confused with the genus Retama), and has become very well established in some areas. It is one of the most common ornamental plants, often seen growing along sidewalks in La Paz.</p> <p>Retama has made its way into the ethnobotany of the indigenous Aymara and Quechua cultures.</p> <p>The plant is also used as a flavoring, and for its essential oil, known as genetic absolute. Its fibers have been used for cloth and it produces a yellow dye.</p>

T 85 (10 S)

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<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> <h2><strong>Brown Aromatic, Jasmine Rice Seeds Heirloom Non-Gmo</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 20 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p><span>Jasmine rice (Thai: </span><span>ข้าวหอมมะลิ</span><span>, rtgs: Khao hom mali, Thai pronunciation: [kʰâːw hɔ̌ːm malíʔ]; Chinese: 泰国香米; Tàiguó xiāngmǐ) is a variety of fragrant rice (also known as aromatic rice). Its fragrance, reminiscent of pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius) and popcorn, results from the rice plant's natural production of aromatic compounds, of which 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline is the most salient. In typical packaging and storage, these aromatic compounds dissipate within a few months. This rapid loss of aromatic intensity leads many Southeast Asians and connoisseurs to prefer each year's freshly harvested "new crop" of jasmine rice.</span></p> <p><span>Jasmine rice is a variety of Oryza sativa. The name "jasmine" refers to the color of the rice, which is as white as the jasmine flower.</span></p> <p><span>Jasmine rice is grown primarily in Thailand (Thai hom mali or Thai fragrant rice), Cambodia (angkor kra'oup or Cambodian jasmine rice), Laos, and southern Vietnam. It is moist and soft in texture when cooked, with a slightly sweet flavor. The grains cling and are somewhat sticky when cooked, though less sticky than glutinous rice (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa), as it has less amylopectin. It is about three times stickier than American long-grain rice.</span></p> <p><span>To harvest jasmine rice, the long stalks are cut and threshed. The rice can then be left in a hulled form called paddy rice, de-hulled to produce brown rice, or milled to remove the germ and some or all of the bran, producing white rice.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Types</span></strong></p> <p><span>Thai jasmine rice and Cambodian rice share many of the same characteristics and grow mainly in neighboring geographic areas on opposite sides of the northeastern Thai-Cambodian border. Cambodian jasmine rice is cultivated in Cambodia and processed as white (milled and polished) and brown rice. Distinct Cambodian jasmine rice varieties include these three, phka rumduol, phka romeat, and phka rumdeng. Recent DNA fingerprint analysis, carried out with 18 markers, shows that all three varieties possess 18 known fragrance alleles. Two varietals (phka rumduol and phka rumdeng) are distinctly Cambodian with 17 markers in identical positions, with Thai jasmine rice and one fragrance marker each in a different position. The analysis of Cambodian phka romeat shows all 18 markers in identical positions with the trademarked Thai jasmine rice Thai hom mali.[8]</span></p> <p><span>Jasmine rice, though grown in Laos and southern Vietnam, is not the predominant rice variety. Glutinous rice is grown in Laos, and regular Oryza sativa predominates in Vietnam.</span></p> <p><span>Thai jasmine rice from Thailand has a slender shape and a jasmine scent.[9]:12-13 The two types of Thai jasmine rice are white and brown.[10] The vast majority of jasmine rice exported overseas to North America and Europe is Thai jasmine rice, with a small minority from Vietnam. In Thailand it is thought that only Surin, Buriram, and Sisaket Provinces can produce high quality hom mali.</span></p> <p><strong><span>White jasmine rice</span></strong></p> <p><span>White jasmine rice is white, has a jasmine flower aroma and, when cooked, a slightly sticky texture.[9]:8-13 The aroma is caused by the evaporation of 2-Acetyl-1-pyrroline.[9]:8-13</span></p> <p><strong><span>Brown jasmine rice</span></strong></p> <p><span>Brown jasmine rice retains the light tan outer layer on the rice grain. It has greater health benefits than white jasmine rice because it still has the bran. Brown jasmine rice has a flavor like oats and contains gamma oryzanol which can decrease cholesterol in blood vessels.[14] Brown jasmine rice has vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B, and beta-carotene and it contains antioxidants which support the working of nervous system.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Glycemic index</span></strong></p> <p><span>Jasmine rice has a glycemic index of 68-80.[16] Foods with a glycemic index of 70 or lower are preferred in the diet of diabetics due to their slower absorption which prevents large spikes in blood sugar after consumption. Not all rice has a high glycemic index. Basmati rice, for example, has a relatively low glycemic index of 59. However, it is uncommon for rice to be eaten alone. It is usually eaten with other foods that can reduce its glycemic index by 20-40 percent.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Culinary uses</span></strong></p> <p><span>Steamed jasmine rice is ideal for eating with stir fries, with grilled, fried, or braised food items, and in soups (when cooked slightly drier by adding a little less water during cooking). It often doesn't fare well when used for fried rice, as it is too soft and soggy when still warm. More experienced cooks will use rice that has been cooled down first for making fried rice.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Recognition</span></strong></p> <p><span>At the 2017 World Rice Conference held in Macau, Thailand's hom mali 105 (jasmine) rice was declared the world's best rice, beating 21 competitors.[19] Thailand had entered three rice varieties in the competition. This marks the fifth time in the last nine years that Thai jasmine rice has won the honour.[20] The judges of the competition were chefs from Macau restaurants. Criteria were taste and the shape of the rice grains. Cambodia finished second, Vietnam third.</span></p>

VE 227 (20 S)

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<h2><strong>Bladder Campion Seeds (Silene vulgaris)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 10 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p><i><b>Silene vulgaris</b></i><span>, the&nbsp;</span><b>bladder campion</b><sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"></sup><span>&nbsp;or&nbsp;</span><b>maidenstears</b><span>,</span><sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference">[4]</sup><span>&nbsp;is a plant species of the genus&nbsp;</span><i>Silene</i><span>&nbsp;of the family&nbsp;</span><i>Caryophyllaceae</i><span>. It is native to&nbsp;</span>Europe<span>, where in some parts it is eaten but is also widespread in North America, where it is a common wildflower in meadows, open woods, and fields.</span></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Gastronomy">Gastronomy</span></h2> <p><span>The young shoots and the leaves may be used as food in some countries of the&nbsp;Mediterranean&nbsp;region. The tender leaves may be eaten raw in salads. The older leaves are usually eaten boiled or fried, sauteed with garlic as well as in omelets.</span></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Crete_and_Cyprus">Crete and Cyprus</span></h3> <p>In<span>&nbsp;</span>Crete,<span>&nbsp;</span>it is called Agriopapoula (Αγριοπάπουλα) and the locals eat its leaves and tender shoots browned in<span>&nbsp;</span>olive oil.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference">[7]</sup></p> <p>In<span>&nbsp;</span>Cyprus,<span>&nbsp;</span>it is very widely eaten, so much that it has, in recent years, come back into being cultivated and sold in shops in bunches. Two of the common Cypriot names are<span>&nbsp;</span><i>Tsakrostoukkia</i><span>&nbsp;</span>and<span>&nbsp;</span><i>Strouthouthkia</i><span>&nbsp;</span>(στρουθούθκια).</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Italy">Italy</span></h3> <p>In Italy the leaves of this plant may be used also as an ingredient in<span>&nbsp;</span>risotto. It is commonly known as<span>&nbsp;</span><i>sculpit</i>,<span>&nbsp;</span><i>stridolo</i>, or by the obsolete scientific name<span>&nbsp;</span><i>Silene inflata</i>, as well as<span>&nbsp;</span><i>s-ciopetin</i>, or<span>&nbsp;</span><i>grixol</i><span>&nbsp;</span>in<span>&nbsp;</span>Veneto, and<span>&nbsp;</span><i>nenkuz</i>, or<span>&nbsp;</span><i>sclopit</i><span>&nbsp;</span>in<span>&nbsp;</span>Friuli.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Spain_(La_Mancha)">Spain (La Mancha)</span></h3> <p>Formerly in<span>&nbsp;</span>La Mancha<span>&nbsp;</span>region of<span>&nbsp;</span>Spain, where<span>&nbsp;</span><i>Silene vulgaris</i><span>&nbsp;</span>leaves are valued as a<span>&nbsp;</span>green vegetable, there were people known as<span>&nbsp;</span><i>"collejeros"</i><span>&nbsp;</span>who picked these plants and sold them. Leaves are small and narrow, so it takes many plants to obtain a sizeable amount.</p> <p>In La Mancha the<span>&nbsp;</span><i>Silene vulgaris</i><span>&nbsp;</span>leaves, locally known as<span>&nbsp;</span><i>"collejas"</i>, were mainly used to prepare a dish called<span>&nbsp;</span><i>gazpacho viudo</i><span>&nbsp;</span>(widower gazpacho). The ingredients were<span>&nbsp;</span>flatbread<span>&nbsp;</span>known as<span>&nbsp;</span><i>tortas de gazpacho</i><span>&nbsp;</span>and a<span>&nbsp;</span>stew<span>&nbsp;</span>prepared with<span>&nbsp;</span><i>Silene vulgaris</i><span>&nbsp;</span>leaves.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference">[8]</sup><span>&nbsp;</span>Other dishes prepared with these leaves in Spain include<span>&nbsp;</span><i>"potaje de<span>&nbsp;</span>garbanzos<span>&nbsp;</span>y collejas"</i>,<span>&nbsp;</span><i>"huevos revueltos<span>&nbsp;</span>con collejas"</i><span>&nbsp;</span>and<span>&nbsp;</span><i>"arroz<span>&nbsp;</span>con collejas"</i>.</p> <h3>Serbia</h3> <p>In Serbia, dried flowers are used to make tea and treat women's diseases.</p><script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>

MHS 35 (10 S)

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<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> <h2><strong>Water spinach seeds (Ipomoea aquatica)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 10 seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p><i><b>Ipomoea aquatica</b></i><span> is a semi-</span>aquatic<span>, </span>tropical<span> plant grown as a </span>vegetable<span> for its tender shoots and it is not known where it originated. This plant is known in English as </span><b>water spinach</b><span>, </span><b>river spinach</b><span>, </span><b>water morning glory</b><span>, </span><b>water convolvulus</b><span>, or by the more ambiguous names </span><b>Chinese spinach</b><span>, </span><b>Chinese watercress</b><span>, </span><b>Chinese convolvulus</b><span> or </span><b>swamp cabbage</b><span>, or </span><i><b>kangkong</b></i><span> in </span>Southeast Asia<span> and </span><i><b>ong choy</b></i><span> in Cantonese.</span></p> <p>Water spinach will produce masses of tender shoots and leaves, rich in vitamins and minerals, and have a pleasant sweet flavor and a slightly slippery texture that contrasts well with the crispness of the stems when cooked. The leaves and shoots can be used raw in salads, steamed or stir-fried like spinach.</p> <p>Animal feed<br />Water spinach is fed to livestock as green fodder with high nutritive value—especially the leaves, for they are a good source of carotene. It is fed to cattle, pigs, fish, ducks, and chicken. Moreover, it is mentioned that in limited quantities, I. Aquatica can have a somewhat laxative effect.</p> <p>Medicinal use<br />I. Aquatica is used in the traditional medicine of Southeast Asia and in the traditional medicine of some countries in Africa. In southeast Asian medicine it is used against piles, and nosebleeds, as an anthelmintic, and to treat high blood pressure. In Ayurveda, leaf extracts are used against jaundice and nervous debility.[51] In indigenous medicine in Sri Lanka, water spinach is supposed to have insulin-like properties. Water extracts of I. Aquatica showed a blood sugar-lowering effect in Wistar rats. An aqueous juice of 100g plant material was given 30 minutes before eating glucose to diabetes 2 patients. After 2 hours it could be observed that blood glucose peak level was reduced by around 30%.</p> <p>Also antioxidant bioactive compounds and anti-microbial substances could be detected in water spinach.[53] Furthermore, plant extracts of water spinach inhibit cancer cell growth of Vero, Hep-2 and A-549 cells, though have moderate anti-cancer activity.</p> <p>Sowing and planting:</p> <p>Seed can be soaked for 24 hours before sowing to encourage germination. The soil temperature requirement for germination is 20 °C.</p> <p>When rainfall is low, frequent heavy irrigation is necessary for high-quality plants.</p> <p>To produce strong seedlings, seed should be sown 5-10 mm deep in trays with a potting mix deep enough to allow the plants to develop a good root system. Transplanting should take place when plants are 10-15 cm high, with four true leaves. The highest yields are obtained by spacing plants at 15x15cm. They can also be grown in rows about 30 cm apart with plants at 20 cm spacing within rows.</p>

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<h2><strong>Rakthashali Red Rice Seeds</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 100 (3,6 g) seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>Rakthashali, a rare rice variety. One of the rarest red rice varieties with high medicinal value and believed to be extinct in this part of the world. Rakthashali, also called Red Sali, Chennellu, Raktasali is widely mentioned in Puranas and ancient texts of Ayurveda as having properties potent enough to cure many ailments. Ayurveda says this variety of rice, dating its use back to more than 3,000 years, is good for the Tridoshas, such as Vatha, Pitha, and Kafa.</p> <p>Rakthashali was a rice variety with the most nutrient and herbal value. Its herbal properties are yet to be documented properly. It is one of the rarest rice varieties. The unavailability of Rakthashali rice has made Ayurveda practitioners to prescribe Njavara rice variety for various ailments. There are sections of people who falsely propagate Njavara as having the properties of Rakthashali.</p> <p>Ayurveda considered red rice (rakta shali) the best among the other rice varieties, due to desirable property as they had the power to redress the imbalance in the tridosha or humours whose imbalance in the body causes various types of diseases. In recent times, interest in red rice has been revived because of the presence of antioxidants. The antioxidant and scavenging activity of red rice is higher than that of white rice.</p> <p>There are many myths about the origin of Rakthashali in different cultures, including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Indian. But the myths apart, history says Rakthashali was the most preferred rice of yesteryear kings and aristocrats.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Varieties">Varieties</span></h2> <p>Varieties of red rice include:</p> <ul> <li><i>Oryza longistaminata</i>, also known as red rice</li> <li><i>Oryza punctata</i>, also known as red rice</li> <li>Red rice, also known as<span>&nbsp;</span>weedy rice, a low-yielding rice variety that persists as a weed in fields of better-quality rice</li> <li>Rakthashali, a rare rice variety</li> <li>Thai<span>&nbsp;</span>Red Cargo rice, a non-glutinous long-grain rice variety</li> <li>Bhutanese red rice, medium-grain rice grown in the Kingdom of Bhutan in the eastern Himalayas</li> <li>Camargue red rice, a relatively new variety of rice cultivated in the wetlands of the Camargue region of southern France</li> <li>Matta rice<span>&nbsp;</span>Kerala Matta rice, also known as Rosematta rice, Palakkadan Matta rice, Kerala Red rice, and Red parboiled rice, is an indigenous variety of rice grown in Palakkad District of Kerala. It is popular in Kerala and Sri Lanka, where it is used for<span>&nbsp;</span>idlies<span>&nbsp;</span>and<span>&nbsp;</span>appams, and eaten plain.</li> <li>Ulikan or mini-angan, heirloom red rice from<span>&nbsp;</span>Ifugao<span>&nbsp;</span>and<span>&nbsp;</span>Kalinga,<span>&nbsp;</span>Philippines</li> <li>Arroz da terra, an heirloom red rice cultivated in Northeastern<span>&nbsp;</span>Brazil<span>&nbsp;</span>(States of<span>&nbsp;</span>Rio Grande do Norte<span>&nbsp;</span>and<span>&nbsp;</span>Paraíba) since the 16th century.</li> </ul> <p>Dishes<br>Red Rice, a traditional Gullah Lowcountry dish, similar to West African jollof rice.</p><script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> </head> <body> <h2><strong>Rice Seeds (Mix Colors Integral)</strong></h2> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Price for Package of 100 (3,6 g) seeds.</strong></span></h2> <p>This pack contains several varieties of different color integral rice (see picture).</p> <p>Integral rice is a whole grain and a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, and manganese, and is high in fiber. White rice, unlike brown rice, has the bran and germ removed, and therefore has different nutritional content.</p> <p>It has been found that germinated grains, in general, have nutritional advantages. Germinated brown rice (GBR), developed during the International Year of Rice, is brown rice that has been soaked for 4–20 hours in warm 40 °C (104 °F) water before cooking. This stimulates germination, which activates various enzymes in the rice, giving rise to a more complete amino acid profile, including GABA. Cooked brown rice tends to be chewy; cooked GBR is softer, and preferred particularly by children.</p> <p>Integral rice generally needs longer cooking times than white rice, unless it is broken. Studies by Gujral and Kumar in 2003 estimated a cooking time between 35 and 51 minutes.</p> </body> </html>

VE 102 IR (3,6g)