Burdock, Takinogawa,  Arctium lappa (125 days)  An important staple in numerous Asian cuisines. This is the most popular Japanese variety and in deep soil can grow gorgeous roots that are 3-4’ long! Smaller roots are excellent peeled and grated into salads, while larger roots are delicious in soups and stir-fry. SSF. Packet (1/2g. ≈ 40 seeds) ...

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Burdock, Watanabe Early (100 days)  Arctium lappa - Burdock, also called gobo, is highly prized as a nutritious delicacy in Japan and is a traditional Asian vegetable. Watanabe early generally matures faster than Takinogawa and has the same rich flavor, however the roots tend to be a bit shorter. Plants can grow up to 3' tall. A spring sowing guarantees summer and fall harvests. Packet (.7 g. ≈ 40 seeds) ...

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Calendula, Alpha (55-60 days)  Calendula officinalis Big and bright orange flowers with multiple rows of ray florets. 'Alpha" has a high resin content and the 2-3" flowers make it an excellent medicinal variety. Calendula petals can be eating raw or dried as a fun accompaniment to any dish. Self sows readily. For best results direct sow when soil temperatures have warmed to about 70 degrees.  Packet 1g (~ 90 seeds)          Ounce (~3,000 seeds)...

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Calendula, Resina (65 days) Calendula officinalis This strain was developed by medicinal herb pioneer, Mark Wheeler, at Pacific Botanicals in his quest for the highest resin content calendula variety.  Has a balance of orange and yellow flowers with mostly single layer of petals.  Useful for making infused oils for herbal salves and burn ointments.  Grow in part to full sun and will reach to 30".  Space 12" apart and pinch at 9".  HOO Packet (1g ~ 90 seeds)        Ounce (~3,000 seeds)...

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Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis   A charming herb garden staple that is very easy to grow once established. Top growth is annual, then it dies back in the winter, only to rise again with vigor early in the spring. Wonderful fresh or dried in tea and praised for its calming effects. Beekeepers have used it to rub inside of a new hive when capturing wild swarms. DBF Packet (0.2 g ≈ 300 seeds) ...

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Mint, Moldavian Balm Dracocephalum modavicum (100 days)   Easy to grow native medicinal from Europe that is also called Dragonshead, which refers to the shape of its large showy purple flowers. Highly aromatic, the flowering tops can be harvested and used in tea to support recovery from colds. Long flowering period and fairly upright growth habit to 30”. SSF Packet: (0.2g ~100 seeds)...

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Nettles Urtica diocia-(75 days) Perennial.   Also commonly called Stinging Nettles, this herb is a staple for tea, medicine making and as a delicious substitute for spinach in a variety of recipes. If you are not familiar with this plant, BE FOREWARNED!, as it has “spines” that sting you and can cause a burning, stinging sensation in that area. The spines lose their potency once steamed or put in tea – so you can enjoy it as food when cooked. Some folks enjoy nettle pesto. Can spread from root runners so plan and plant accordingly. Multiple medicinal uses. High in Iron. SSF Packet :(1/4g.) ...

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Valerian  Valeriana officinalis – Perennial   We have found that common Valerian naturalizes quite well here in western Oregon, dying back in winter and re-growing vigorously in spring, then flowering in May with 5-6’ tall flower stalks with open clusters of diminutive but very aromatic pink/white flowers. The roots are traditionally used as sedative, painkiller and sleep aid. The flowers are also used in the making of one of the Biodynamic compost preparations.  HOO Packet Weight: (.1g ≈ 100 seeds)...

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