Quantity. 100 Gr. aprox. 1.000.000 seeds

Germination approx. 7- 14 Days to 20 °C germinate with light

100 gr Chamomile seeds (Chamomilla recutita)

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla and Chamomilla recutita) is a medicinal plant known from very ancient times for stomach problems and intestinal inflammations. Chamomile is an annual plant and should be planted anew each year. There are diseases or insect pests that affect this plant.

Flowers of this plant are harvested and the infusion of dried flowers has a healing effect against inflammation in the mouth and pharynx and stomach problems and flatulence. Chamomile used externally also has antibiotic and anti-inflammatory qualities.

Quantity  100 gr  approx. 60 Seeds

Germination irregular, seeds in cold stratification

Ginkgo seeds (Ginkgo biloba)

The gingko tree is often called " a living fossil", the Ginkgophytos (Ginkgo Plant) has existed since prehistoric times (aprox.hace 290 million years). Gingko biloba is currently the only existing representative of the family of Gingkophytos. Gingko, with typical fan-shaped sheet also called Fan tree and comes from eastern Asia, where it was cultivated over 1000 years ago as a temple tree in China, Japan and Korea. By 1730 it was brought to Europe by the Dutch as an ornamental tree. Gingko which grow to millenary is considered in Asia as a symbol of hope, harmony and energy. In Hiroshima where the famous ginkgo rose temple was destroyed by fire during the explosion of the atomic bomb in 1945, it resprouted again the same year. Gingko is bisexual, there are male and female plants, although sexual maturity is not reached until age 30. Furthermore the gingko tree can be grown as bonsai, although for this the type Tubifolia is used with a smaller leaf.

Soil: Gingko is not very picky about soil, nor is it susceptible to environmental pollution. Therefore the trees grow well in the city, although only male plants (multiplied by cuttings) are used, since the fruits in females release a slimy, smelly fluid in autumn. The tree has no problems with insect pests or fungi, virus or bacteria.

Light: Semi-shade to sun.

Multiplication: by cuttings and seeds. The seeds have to be undergo a cold period and also be sanded with sandpaper to succeed in germinating. Another method is to bury the seeds about 30 cm deep in the garden in winter, dig them up in spring and leave them in warm water until the end of April and then plant them about 3 cm deep.

In winter: withstands temperatures of up to – 30ºC below zero, but it loses its leaves in autumn. However, the young Ginkgo is very sensitive to frost and should therefore be protected under a cover of weeds. 

Uses:

In the kitchen: The roasted seeds are used in Japan as a snack. Chopped toasted kernels are also used in Asian cooking. Medicinal tea with leaves.

In the home: Gingko leaves between the pages of the books keep the bugs away.

Medicinal: Ginkgo extract is present in a large number of drugs, and because these can not still be synthesized large plantations are being planted in the US. Gingko leaves and seeds have a high adjuvant effect for the circulatory system and as an antioxidant .. Gingko is often used for the improvement of memory capacity (with senile dementia and Alzheimer). In Chinese medicine, the gingko also has a long tradition. The fruit can cause allergies.

Amount. 100 gr around 50.000 Seeds

Germination approx. 15 days at 20 °C

100 gr Chervil seeds (Anthriscus Cerefolium)

Chervil comes originally from Russia but is now cultivated worldwide. With parsley, chives and tarragon it makes up the famous French herbs "Fine herbs". Its flavor is a little anise but with a sweet touch. Chervil should always be used fresh for cooking as dried it loses its flavor completely. As a seasoning it can be used in sauces, meat and fish in herb butter and quark. If we want to keep the delicate flavor of chervil it should be frozen or even use it to flavor a vinegar.
 

Quantity 100 gr. aprox. 135 tubers
 

Tiger Nut, "chufa" Rhizomes (Cyperus esculentus) 

Syn: Chufa, Tiger nut, Amandes de terre, atadwe, Hab el Aziz, Erdmandel

The tiger nut can be eaten raw or cooked. In Spain, a milk-like drink called "Horchata" is made from the ground almond and is particularly popular here in the summer time. The taste is reminiscent of almonds and/or nuts.
Cultivation in the Valencia area is originally from  year 1300. Yes, hundreds of years back!  Even today, the center of the production of Chufa and Horchata is still in the area of Valencia.
Presumably, the Chufa tubers are among the foods that have already been used for 16,000 b.c. Roots of wild chufa have been found at Wadi Kubbaniya, north of Aswan, dating to around 16,000 BC.

In parts of Africa, the tubers are still sold today as a snack.

Quantity 100 gr. aprox. 60.000 Seeds
Germination: approx. 7 -14 days at 22 °C germinate with light

Cinnamon basil seeds (Ocimum basilicum)

Quantity 100 gr. aprox. 63.000 Seeds

Germination: approx. 7 -14 days at 22 °C germinate with light

Lemon basil seeds (Ocimum americanum)

Of all the lemon basils this has the most intense aroma. There are other varieties of lemon basil with less aroma. It flowers from June to September and the flowers are pale lilac. The garden plant reaches 50cm in height.

Quantity 10gr approx.  5.000 Seeds

Germination approx. 14-21 Days at 22ºC

10 gr Seeds Sea fennel , Rock samphire
(Crithmum maritimum L.)

Sea fennel , Rock samphire Seeds (crithmum L.)

This plant 10 to 50 cm in height is able to survive in resistant salty environments. It grows in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and in the Canary and Balearic Islands, even on the coast of the Black Sea. It is usually found in cliffs areas and crevices in the rocks. It flowers from July to October. Its flowers are yellow with five petals arranged umbeliforme way. The fleshy leaves of sea fennel are rich in vitamin C and it used to be collected in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries on European shores. Many sailors took pickled samphire on their trips because of its effect against scurvy. Its spicy flavor is reminiscent of common fennel and goes perfectly with salads. For frying breaded vegetable for (for fish, cheeses and grilled meat) and Risotto it is also an exceptional condiment.

Soil: It likes rocky substrates but also grows well in pots and in the garden. It is a hardy plant.

Light: Full sun.

Multiplication: by cuttings is easy and also by seeds. Must be covered with a thin layer of substrate.

In Winter: Best in the garden, weather resistant to temperatures of 0 ° C. In pots placed in a cool place away from heat sources.

Uses:

In the kitchen: In salads, canned vinegar in the risotto, as chips or Wok. Its use is common in traditional Greek cuisine, English, Majorca and the Canary.

In the home:

Medicinal: Aside from its antiscorbutic properties the "L'Universite de Bretagne Occidentale" found in some studies that it has a high content of antioxidants.

Quantity 10gr approx.  10.000 Seeds

Germination approx. 14-21 Days at 22ºC

Seeds Goji (Lycium Barbarum)

Goji fruits are used both in the kitchen and in traditional Chinese medicine. The Gojis (fresh or dried) are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. To maximise these properties the plant should be grown in a sunny place. Now in their second year our plants have already produced their first fruit. The Goji bush reaches a height of 1 meter and is resistant to temperatures up to -20 ° C. In Chinese medicine it is used for improving the immune system, hypertension and diabetes.