Agostino Reghitto Genovese

Mild, classic Genovese flavor but with less anise flavor. Good for pesto. This variety is from the family of Steve Foisie and is named for his grandfather, Agostino Reghitto, who emigrated from Italy in 1902 and settled in Washington State. Agostino founded the Colonial Gardens Company in Washington in 1902, which raised vegetables to sell at the Tacoma and Olympia markets. Steve Foisie donated this variety of basil to SSE in the late 1980s. While it's unknown if this variety came with the family when they originally emigrated from Italy, Steve and his sister Sue recall that their mother, Della (Reghitto) Foisie (Agostino's daughter) grew basil each year without fail. SSE Accession # 111004

Aloe vera

A succulent native to the Arabian Peninsula, but which now grows wild in some locales. Have grown it off and on for over 30 years but only learned a few years ago that it not only tolerates watering, but actually needs much more than most growers realize. Also it can tolerate some sun, but not heavy, mid-day sun. Easily spreads underground; start with one and with moist soil and good care, will produce tiny new shoots nearby. Has many medicinal uses and I don't want to ever be without one. Shipped with tracking.

Apple Mint

Apple scented mint. Reproduces by seed and by subsurface runners. 10"-20" tall, very aromatic. Root cuttings

Ashwagandha

annual, dried roots used as a ginseng-like tonic in Ayurvedics, berries coagulate milk in cheese making, light dependent germinator

Ashwagandha

PayPal only. USA addresses only. Order arrives via first class envelope, absolutely no international shipping.

Ashwagandha

Scientific name Withania somnifera; versatile medicinal herb from India; bright red seed pods resemble those of asparagus; germinates and grows well in MO Ozarks summers; easily uprooted for winter growing indoors. Root is used in Ayurveda. Leaves also have medicinal action. Seeds are reportedly used in cheesemaking, as a vegetarian rennet-substitute. Seeds unavailable currently. Plants available in various sizes--small, @ $25, medium @ $35, or large @ $50. Shipping is your choice--UPS or USPS, both of which are with tracking. Email for questions.

Astragalus

Herbaceous perennial. Chinese herb, King of the tonic roots, takes 3 years to produce sizable roots.

Aton

Very healthy and productive; distinctive aroma and flavor;

Basil a Foglia di Lattuga

Lettuce leaf basil. Large, medium-green leaves are strongly blistered and mildly glossy. Broadly ovate leaves average 6.5" long and 3.8" wide. Plants are erect and measure 10-14" tall. White flowers. SSE Accession # 111006

Basil, Holy

Holy Basil ( KRISHNA ) Purple leaf (50 seeds)

Basil, Holy

Rama Holy Basil (green) and Krishna Holy Basil (purple) Used mostly for medicinal tea. All parts of the plant are considered medicinal. Has a nice, slightly peppery taste, more so in the Krishna plant but both are a wonderful and healthy drink. Please state which variety, Holy Basil (green) or Krishna Holy Basil (Purple), when ordering. Note *** These are very tiny seeds harvested from organically grown and secluded plants.

Basil, Sweet

Basilico bolloso napoletano

Large leaves, up to 3" x 4". Smell and taste much like Genovese. Easily grown indoors. From Seeds of Italy.

Black Cumin

Nigella sativa. Annual flower grown for its aromatic black seeds used in cooking. Also known as kalonji in India, and charnushka in Eastern Europe where seeds flavor the top of rye bread. 2025 seed.

Borage