Common Name

 


 


Calendula  Calendula officinalis

It is both antibacterial and anti fungal. We also use it to treat stomach pain and as a liver stimulant. It has no known side effects.

50+ seeds - $3.50


California Poppy  Eschscholzia californica

We have it as an annual and a short lived perennial all in the same bed. They choose for themselves.

 

100 seeds - $3.50


Caltrop  Tribulus terrestris

They strike easily from seed but as they have 'staggered' germination you must be careful not to toss out the potting mix on the garden once you have transplanted a few, as some seed will germinate two years later. It has no known side effects.

20+ seeds - $3.50


Cantelope    Cucumis melo

Summer fruiting Rock melon is the favourite in every fruit salad. The have lovely, moist, sweet orange flesh.

25+ seeds - $3.50


Cape Gooseberry  Physalis alkekengi

As only the fruit is used, there is only one harvest a year but as a fluid retention and kidney treatment, it is one of the best tasting remedies around.
30+ seeds - $3.50


Catnip   Nepeta cataria

An infusion of leaves and flowering tops is great for the common cold by reducing the temperature. We have found that it has a mild sedative action which is generally pleasant.

20+ seeds - $3.30


Ceylon Spinach  Basella alba

So named because of it's close similarity to spinach from a nutritional point of view, it is a summer vegetable that usually survives through most winters in warmer climates, but can be grown as an annual elsewhere.

Sold out due to unprecedented demand. We still have some potted seedlings left on our Nursery site but that is it for another month or so.

Casaba melon  Cucumis melo

These 'heirloom' seeds are reasonably easy to strike but you must beware of keeping them too wet in the beginning. The vine itself does not require much extra water but can burn in the summer heat if not well mulched.

20+ seeds - $3.50


Chervil  Anthriscus cereifolium

Beautiful, bright green, lush and delicate foliage, it enhances the garden with it's presence and adds it's flavour to every kitchen. It grows well through winter and spring but will not do well in the heat of summer. It also does extremely well in pots.

100+ seeds - $3.50


Chia    Salvia Hispanica
As a snack substitute for those who like to 'nibble' but are trying to watch their weight, it is wonderful. So easy to grow from seed and, once established, no care is needed.

1000+ seeds - $5.50


Chick Pea    Cicer arietinum

These medium sized annuals with their pairs of oval leaflets and their violet pea-like flowers are just wonderful to have scattered here and there around the garden.

10+ seeds - $3.50


Chickweed   Stellaria media

Ancient wisdom suggests that the saponins in Chickweed actually fade freckles and I guess it would be fun to try. As a skin treatment herb it is effective. We use it on any skin irritation that is accompanied by itching. As a tea it is a cleansing tonic and when taken occasionally and it can relieve mild constipation.

50+ seeds - $3.50


Chicory   Cichorium intybus

The young root is steamed as a vegetable or roasted and mixed with ground coffee to counteract coffee's stimulant effect. The leaves can also be used as a poultice for inflammation or as a salad herb.

20+ seeds - $3.50


Chinese Date  Ziziphus jujuba (Spinoza)

It is a deciduous tree and with its spines, leathery leaves and tiny yellow flowers it is not a visual pleasure in the garden, but then it fruits and it does not matter that it is not attractive.

10 seeds - $4.00


Chamomile  Matricaria recutita

The tea made from infusing the dried or fresh flowers is, actually, quite a calming tea. It seems to work on the digestive system by soothing nervous stress.

25+ seeds - $3.50


Cinqfoil  Potentilla erecta

This is a beautiful perennial to have in the garden. It's distinctive foliage is a lovely break in a mass garden. It flowers through most of spring and into early summer.

25+ seeds - $3.50


Cissus quadrangularis  Veld Grape

An odd little relative of the grape family, it looks like a thornless cactus with grape leaves stuck on. The herb however is a very potent one, becoming the darling of the 'bench press' set, for it's bone and muscle healing properties.

6 seeds - $8.50

All out until next harvest in summer sorry.


Clary Sage   Salvia sclarea
With it's hairy, wrinkled leaves and strange whorls of pink/blue/white flowers it is an unusual plant in any garden.

25+ seeds - $3.50


Coltsfoot   Tussilago farfara
Coltsfoot leaves can be eaten and are high in zinc, but we use it predominantly for it's catarrh relieving properties. We have used the dried leaves as a smoke to stop an asthma attack but we find that it works as well, if not as quickly as tincture.

 

Rootstock divisions available at the Nursery site

Cnidium monnieri      she chuang zi
A decoction or tincture of the seeds is very useful when blended with a carrier cream for eczema, skin rashes and ringworm. It has a high reputation in TCM as a preferred remedy for male infertility

30+ seeds - $3.50


Coffee  (Arabica)  Coffea arabica
Seed purchase is accompanied buy an outline for preparing your beans from the bush to the coffee pot. These are not seeds for the feint hearted or impatient as they can take up to 6 months to germinate, but they are rewarding when they do. Seedlings are available at our Plant Nursery

12+ seeds - $3.50

Seedlings available on the Nursery site


Cone Flower   Echinacea augustifolia
Echinacea is an important medicinal herb to have in your garden. Not only is it a pleasure to grow, its uses are limitless.

50+ seeds - $3.50


Coriander   Coriandrum sativum
The greens can be used through most of the year, the seeds are great in pickles and curries, and the root can be used in bean dishes and soups.

30+ seeds - $3.50


Cos Lettuce   Lactuca sativa
This is a lettuce that always stands up for itself. Quick to shoot and grow it is resistant to most of the usual pests that deter gardeners from trying lettuce.

30+ seeds - $3.50


Comfrey   Symphytum officinale
A poultice of the leaves is also useful in the healing of cuts and bruises and root tincture added to an ointment base has worked well for us in the treatment of arthritic joints.

Rootsets are available from our Nursery Site:
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Colic Root   Dioscorea villosa
This herbaceous perennial can be grown in the garden, against the fence, up a trellis, or in a pot as needs be.

5 Air Potatoes - $5.50


Cotton  Gossypium hirsutum

Cream to pink, showing like a bashful hibiscus, slowly disappearing into a large pod or capsule that seems to sit on the shrub for ages until it finally opens in the heat to reveal four large cotton balls.

30+ seeds - $3.50