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The flowers attract pollinators and other beneficial insects to the garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are described as a week perennial because the plants reportedly die in late summer of their second year, but my plants are still going several years later!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyers chamomile is not picky about soil, thriving in even poor compacted soils. Plants are drought tolerant too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is not commonly used in modern herbal medicine, but it can be drunk as a tea for its antispasmodic and emmenagogue effects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507582529790,"sku":"DYERS-CHAMO-J1K8","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.4445318015_jgws.jpg?v=1702967703"},{"product_id":"maximilian-sunflower-seeds-helianthus-35796","title":"Maximilian Sunflower Seeds - Helianthus maximiliani","description":"\u003cp\u003eExpected to restock December 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximilian sunflower is an excellent multi-purpose permaculture plant. It's a late bloomer, making it an important nectar source for pollinators late in the season. It can grow up to 8 feet tall in ideal conditions, making it an excellent privacy screen or wind break. They like moist but well draining soil in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds are small, but edible. The plants are quite deer resistant. The roots form a thick barrier that can keep grass from creeping into a garden. Toby Hemenway calls them a \"fortress plant.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants eventually grow to form a patch that produces a lot of biomass useful for mulch and composting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50% of sales from this variety go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovereignseeds.org\/\"\u003eSovereign Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, an Indigenous-led initiative dedicated to the revitalization of Indigenous seed and food sovereignty in so-called Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507582595326,"sku":"MAXIM-SUNFL-PG6K","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.4397805670_8i0k.jpg?v=1702967721"},{"product_id":"money-plant-seeds-lunaria-annua-54117","title":"Money Plant Seeds - Lunaria annua - Silver Dollar Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hardy cottage garden classic, Money Plant is usually grown for its beautiful papery silver seed pods, but almost all parts of this plant are edible! Being in the brassica family, the leaves taste like mustard greens- delicious! The beautiful purple flowers are also edible and add a pop of colour to salads, desserts, and drinks. The peeled roots are edible as well. The seeds can be made into a mustard substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst year plants form a low basal rosette of leaves, and flower and set seed in their second year. The flowers come out very early, providing important food for pollinators, notable syrphid flies whose larvae eat aphids. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen flowering they stand about 4-5 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoney plant grows well in part shade or full sun, making it an excellent multi-purpose vegetable for the forest garden. Money plant is not picky about soil. 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They are crunchy and succulent and not at all bitter even during the heat of the summer. The flavour is really mild, like lettuce. It fills the gap for leafy greens in mid summer when spinach and lettuce are bitter and bolting. The leaves are great in salads, smoothies, sandwiches, and cooked like spinach. It is a \"must-grow\" in my opinion!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFame Flower is related to purslane, a nutrient powerhouse, and is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, iron \u0026amp; potassium. It also contains mucilage which is hydrating. This plant is also called Java Ginseng, and is used medicinally in South America, Africa and Asia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBees and other pollinators love the flowers. Pests such as aphids do not seem to bother this plant at all. The flower stalks can reach about 3 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial in USDA Zones 8-10, but easily grown as an annual in other zones. May self seed- cut off flowers after blooming to prevent this.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507588657406,"sku":"FAME-FLOWE-3KQO","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.5622517335_2llp_37402d66-530e-49f2-ba7f-e6b51c47062d.jpg?v=1702972401"},{"product_id":"korean-bellflower-seeds-campanula-47215","title":"Korean Bellflower Seeds - Campanula takesimana","description":"\u003cp\u003eKorean Belflower is a clump-forming perennial with edible leaves, flowers, and roots. The enchanting bell-shaped flowers range from white to pink, most with maroon speckles in their throats, and bloom for much of the summer. Bumblebees love the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be grown in full sun or part shade, although a bit of shade keeps the leaves tender for longer going into summer. The plants grow around two feet tall when in bloom. Prefers average to well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves and flowers make great salad ingredients. The flowers can be used as a garnish or in cocktails. The roots are also edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant can spread, so it’s probably best to avoid planting it near special plants that it may overtake. 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Unlike lemon balm, Moldavian Dragonhead keeps its lemony flavour well when dried. It can also be used as a culinary spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollinators love these flowers. I originally sourced these seeds after reading that they are one of the top honey plants for bees you can grow. The honey potential is a whopping 180-445 lbs\/acre! The sugar content of the nectar is very high at 20-30%. A perfect gift for the beekeeper or pollinator lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Moldavian Balm to bring more bees to your garden to increase the yield of your vegetables. The plants look great in an herb garden, pollinator garden, cottage garden, medieval garden, or border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest the flowering tops when the blooms are just starting to open. Strip leaves from the stalk after drying. 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Can also be used in cooking, baking, and flavouring meats and fruit dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour and scent is like a combination of mint, eucalyptus, rosemary and lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollinators love these flowers. Grow hyssop to bring more bees to your garden to increase the yield of your vegetables. 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Keep picking the flowers or deadheading to keep the plant blooming all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTango cosmos flowers and leaves are edible and medicinal. Studies show the plant has \u003cspan\u003eantioxidant, antimalarial, antibacterial, antiparasitic, and liver-protecting properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year's seeds were grown by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ntamtqencommunity.garden\/\"\u003eNtamtqen Community Garden \u0026amp; Food Hub\u003c\/a\u003e on the traditional unceded territory of the Smelqmix (Similkameen) People, home of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band of the Syilx Nation. 100% of proceeds will go back to their organization.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507589935358,"sku":"TANGO-COSMO-5TMJ","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/IMG_9675.jpg?v=1731468460"},{"product_id":"strawflower-mix-seeds-xerochrysum-26345","title":"Strawflower Mix Seeds - Xerochrysum bracteatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis strawflower mix is a combination or Sultane mix, Apricot Peach, Silvery Rose, and Copper Red offering a beautiful diversity of colours all summer long. 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It's a biennial that produces \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eshowy blue bell-shaped flowers in its second year. The roots can be harvested in the first fall, or early in the second year, and they taste like a crunchy, mild radish. The young shoots can be eaten like asparagus. The leaves are soft and mild to eat in the first year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI actually haven't had this plant self seed, despite producing many tiny seeds. 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Dry the whole flowers to infuse in oil for use in soothing skin treatments. The fresh petals make a great addition to salads, soups, and tea blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollinators of all kinds love calendula. When I'm out in my garden, it's actually difficult to get a photo of the blooms without a bee on it. It's an important early season food source for bees. I have also seen male solitary bees sleep in the flowers overnight. They climb into the bloom in the evening, allowing the flower to close over them at night. In the morning they fly away once it warms up and the flower opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis seed has been released under the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOpen Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) license to keep it out of the hands of multinational seed corporations, and keep it in the hands of the people. The pledge states: “You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict other's use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives.”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMore information on OSSI can be found at\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.osseeds.org\"\u003e osseeds.org\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46023776665854,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/IMG_8745.jpg?v=1732332318"},{"product_id":"common-camas-seeds-camassia-quamash-speenhw","title":"Common Camas Seeds - Camassia quamash - speenhw","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon camas, called speenhw in Hul'q'umi'num', is an important food plant of Indigenous Peoples on the West Coast that was extensively cultivated and traded with inland nations. It was\/is cultivated in fields with an overstorey of Garry Oak trees. The meadows need to be carefully tended and burned seasonally to keep shrubs from taking over. In many traditions, families owned specific patches of camas that they cultivated and harvested from. Local lore says that camas bulbs used to grow as large as your fist! Unfortunately it's rare to see bulbs of that size today. Camas is a plant that requires (or at least greatly benefits) from human relationships to grow well. Humans are a part of nature- let's participate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamas bulbs contain a healthy fibre called inulin. They need to be cooked long and slow to make them more digestible. Traditionally they have been cooked in pit ovens and slow cookers. Fermenting the bulbs like sunchokes may be an interesting preparation method to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamas makes showy periwinkle blue flowers, which are an important food source for many specialist pollinators. The plants like dry summers, and can tolerate shallow soils and wet clay soils in winter. The plants will die back in the summer. The young plants look like blades of grass and take several years to size up and flower when started from seed, but they are worth the wait!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was hesitant to offer seeds of this variety because of its significance to Indigenous Peoples in the area. But after hearing some incredible presentations from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.qwustenuxun.com\/\"\u003eJared Qwustenuxun Williams\u003c\/a\u003e (Quw'utsun chef, Indigenous food champion, and more), I felt empowered to offer these seeds in an attempt to encourage more people to grow this plant. What I heard from Qwustenuxun is that Indigenous foods should be more widely available to everyone living on these unceded Indigenous territories, but there is not the supply available to make this a reality. There should be restaurants and institutions serving these foods. He encouraged farmers and gardeners from all backgrounds to grow these plants, and make them available to chefs and restaurants. We need both supply and demand for these important Indigenous foods to make a resurgence in local cuisines. Be a part of it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'll be experimenting with different ways to cultivate camas, with the hopes of making it available for the community to eat. If you have any insights into growing camas in a market garden context, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI collected these seeds beside a highway growing alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cicadaseeds.ca\/products\/barestem-desert-parsley-seeds-lomatium-nudicaule-%E1%B8%B5exmin-q-uxmin\"\u003eDesert Parsley\u003c\/a\u003e, somewhat near where a river meets the ocean, so I believe these plants may have been cultivated by the First Peoples of the area for many years. I made sure to replant seeds while I was harvesting, and I look forward to the seeds finding new homes in soils where they can be used for food and medicine without worry about road runoff. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% of sales from this variety go to Indigenous Food Sovereignty projects. 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It's a mainstay of Cherokee cuisine, and produces delicious leafy greens almost year round. The photo of the leaves was taken in early March- they start growing early! The cheerful yellow flowers bloom in fall atop towering stalks, and are a welcome food source for bees, and later birds enjoy the seeds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves have a delightfully aromatic and herbal flavour akin to daisy leaves. They can be harvested in spring and late summer\/fall. They are best cooked as they have a slightly rough texture, but they can also be eaten raw in salads. Summer harvests of leaves may also be possible in shady sites, or if the flower stalks are cut off to help the plant focus on producing tender new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSochan has a wide native range including the southeast of Canada and the central and eastern US. It's at home in moist or wet sites with rich soils, often woodland edges or beside ponds and other bodies of water. Because it grows over six feet tall, it makes a great plant for the back of a border or a cottage garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appreciates watering during dry summers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSochan will spread via rhizomes, which I encourage since it's such a tasty and pretty perennial vegetable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, sochan has been embraced by Koreans and is now being cultivated commercally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% of sales from this variety go to Indigenous Food Sovereignty projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46035442041086,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/IMG_4791.jpg?v=1732673926"},{"product_id":"corrales-azafran-safflower-seeds-carthamus-tinctorius","title":"Corrales Azafran Safflower Seeds - Carthamus tinctorius - False Saffron","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Mexico heirloom annual multi-purpose crop adapted to drought and heat. Yellow-orange flowers attract pollinators. Flowers are an inexpensive saffron substitute and used for natural dyeing. They also dry well for everlasting bouquets. Attractive white seeds are pressed for cooking oil. Leave plants for fall bird food - seeds are enjoyed by chickadees, cardinals, Steller's Jays, and others. Requires minimal watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds are grown by our friend Skye at Tardigrade Seeds on Salt Spring Island, BC. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTardigrade Seeds: Solutions for Dry Conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate change makes farming and gardening a struggle. \u003cem\u003eTardigrade Seeds \u003c\/em\u003especializes in heat and drought-adapted varieties of favorite vegetables and unique international crops. We offer artisanal, natural seeds for changing times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown with hope on our Salt Spring Island farm. Start using less water and having more success - Grow Tardigrade Seeds!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing: Best direct seeded, but can be transplanted with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplanting: start 3-4 weeks before average last frost date. Sow seeds 1\/2\" deep and keep at 15-20° C. Transplant once plants have put on some growth and before taproot is too long to handle. Space 2-3' apart in rows or blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect seeding: Sow 2-3 seeds 1\/2\" deep, 2-3' apart in rows or block, around the average last frost date. Thin to strongest plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing tips: Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Safflower does not tolerate wet, saturated conditions. Small plants tolerate light frost. Early growth is slow, so be patient. Keep area weeded and watch for slugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry growing (growing without watering or minimal watering): Safflower is native to hot, dry areas and its roots can penetrate up to 10' deep, ideal for dry growing. Started in mid-spring, when weather has warmed a bit and the soil still has lots of moisture allows safflower's roots to get well-established before the soil starts to dry out in summer. Watch for signs of wilting in the hottest part of the day. On our sandy soils, I have only seen safflower display water stress once: I had it growing in a greenhouse and forgot to open the doors during the height of the summer. When I realized what had happened and went inside, the temperature was 57° C. I opened the door, and the safflower recovered in half an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47584406372606,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/Safflower1.jpg?v=1764799810"},{"product_id":"sokoyokoto-lagos-spinach-celosia-argentea","title":"Sokoyokoto Lagos Spinach - Celosia argentea - Efo Shoko - ṣọkọ̀ yòkòtò.","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA stunning dual-purpose food+flower crop that takes the heat and laughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom Skye, the grower: \"Celosia argentea, the “plumed cockscomb”, is a common ornamental flower in the Amaranth family. But what is less known is that in some parts of the world the leaves are a staple cooked green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis culinary variety — “Sokoyokoto Lagos Spinach” — tolerates heat and drought. Leaves can be eaten raw but are much better cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you to Edmund Frost, who produced our stock seed. He says that “the cooked greens have a taste and texture similar to spinach” and notes its resilience to pests and disease. I have been impressed how well it grows despite my benign neglect.\u003cbr\u003eAfter a period of vegetative growth, the plant sends up showy spikes of pink to magenta flowers that last quite a while. I’d like to try it as a dry flower.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLagos spinach is a culturally important leafy green from Nigeria and West Africa that's been gaining popularity on Turtle Island. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's essential for making \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEfo Riro, a Nigerian stew, and is one of the most important leafy greens in West Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds are grown by our friend Skye at Tardigrade Seeds on Salt Spring Island, BC. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTardigrade Seeds: Solutions for Dry Conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate change makes farming and gardening a struggle. \u003cem\u003eTardigrade Seeds \u003c\/em\u003especializes in heat and drought-adapted varieties of favorite vegetables and unique international crops. 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Space plants 12-18” apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDry growing (growing without irrigation):\u003cbr\u003eWe haven’t irrigated either of the two times we’ve grown Sokoyokoto. It hasn’t seemed to struggle too much, producing a decent amount of leaves and flowers each time. Authorities regard it as having medium drought tolerance. 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The plant contains mucilage which can thicken soups and stews. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedicinally, musk mallow is mostly used for its mucilage to soothe digestion and respiratory issues like coughs and sore throats. Both the leaves and flowers can be used in teas, cough syrups, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollinators love the flowers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47593412329726,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/IMG_8732.heic?v=1765143894"},{"product_id":"nodding-onion-seeds-allium-cernuum","title":"Nodding Onion Seeds - Allium cernuum - Qw'exwiyuts","description":"\u003cp\u003eNodding onion is a tasty drought tolerant plant native to much of Turtle Island (North America). They usually stay under 1.5' tall, so make an attractive plant for the front of an ornamental border, or as a companion plant to other larger perennials. They bloom around June in the PNW. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves can be used like chives, and the flowers make an attractive, onion flavoured garnish. The bulbs are rather small can can be eaten as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen grown from seed, you may get flowers in the first year. Nodding onion will slowly clump out over time, and can be divided in fall or spring by pulling the bulbs apart individually or in clumps. Prefers soil that drains. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlants may go dormant in summer but will green up again with fall rains, making them look nice throughout most of the winter. Deer-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds contain light pink and dark pink flowers, and were grown near other allium species, so hybrids are possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll proceeds from the sale of these seeds will go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cicadaseeds.ca\/pages\/projects-we-support\"\u003eIndigenous Food Sovereignty projects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47593418555646,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/47722B9F-CB54-47A8-A792-7DECC6F44ED7.jpg?v=1765145622"},{"product_id":"chwinamul-seeds-doellingeria-scabra-aster-scaber-korean-aster-취나물","title":"Chwinamul Seeds - Doellingeria scabra - Aster scaber, Korean Aster, Chamchwi, 취나물","description":"\u003cp\u003eChwinamul is a delicious aromatic perennial leafy green from Korea. The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked and have a wonderful aromatic flavour that's a bit bitter. The plants are covered with sprays of small, daisy-like flowers in summer. Plants grow about 4 feet tall when blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChwinamul leaves are often used in Korean cuisine as herbal side dishes, called namul. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYoung leaves can be eaten fresh, and the larger, older leaves can be dried for future use. To eat the dried leaves, soak in water, then saute with some oil and add seasonings of your choice, and eat as a side dish or add to rice bowls, etc. The leaves can also be used for wraps (ssam), deep fried, or fermented in kimchi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally it is wild harvested from the mountains, but is so popular that nowadays it's farmed widely. Plants seem to enjoy full sun or part shade, and seem to need watering in dry summer to get established, although I've heard other say it's drought tolerant once established. Plants die back to the ground in winter, and emerge around April in our garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds can be tricky to start and I'm not sure of the best method. Please see the \"Growing Instructions\" tab below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have limited seed stock this year but hope to have lots more in winter 2026!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47593479700734,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/4A6F4851-3D8A-4D07-ABB4-68CA6648B308.jpg?v=1765156113"},{"product_id":"wilson-creek-rhubarb-seeds-rheum-rhabarbarum-copy","title":"Showy Milkweed Seeds - Asclepias speciosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eMilkweed is an incredible perennial vegetable and pollinator support plant, native to the Western half of Turtle Island (North America). It's drought tolerant, easy to grow, and supplies many different vegetables spring through summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shoots, flower buds, flowers, and young seed pods are edible and tasty. Milkweed must be cooked before eating, although a few flowers raw are likely ok. As with any new vegetable, eat a small amount to start with, as some people seem sensitive to milkweed. Fresh plants exude a sticky milky sap, so wear gloves when harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia Alan Bergo, the Forager Chef, here are ideas on how to eat many parts of milkweed: The young leaf shoots, and the plant tops with developing flowers buds can be blanched like asparagus, the flower buds can be steamed like broccoli, or made into capers. The opened flowers are sweet and can be infused into drinks or vinegars. The young seed pods can be blanched and\/or fried. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/foragerchef.com\/guide-to-milkweed\/\"\u003eSee all Alan's recommendations and recipes here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilkweed can be a vigorous grower and spread by rhizomes, although this species is supposed to spread less aggressively than \u003cem\u003eAsclepias syriaca \u003c\/em\u003e(common milkweed).  I've heard people recommend avoiding planting it in the middle of your veggie garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of these seeds: These seeds were collected by my dear friend Jakub Amler, who I met at Ntamtqen Community Garden \u0026amp; Food Hub. He collected these seeds while on a hunting trip on land of the Smelqmix (Similkameen) People. Many thanks Jakub!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by Justin Meissen via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Showy_milkweed_%2822212985642%29.jpg\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47699359695102,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/Showy_milkweed__22212985642.jpg?v=1768521040"},{"product_id":"lemon-balm-seeds-melissa-officinalis","title":"Lemon Balm Seeds - Melissa officinalis","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon balm is an easy to grow medicinal and culinary herb with a gentle lemony flavour, with qualities that calm nerves, fight viruses, and support digestion. It likes moist soil with a bit of shade in hot summers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest as needed throughout the season for medicine, hot or iced teas, green and fruit salads, ice cream, etc. I especially love using it in Southeast Asian dishes such as Laab where cilantro and mint are called for. Lemon balm can be dried but doesn't hold its scent and properties that well when stored, so it's a great herb to have in your garden for fresh use! Plus it's a deer-resistant plant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon balm will self sow vigorously, so chop plants back after flowering to prevent this if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe latin name \u003cem\u003eMelissa\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the Greek word for honey bee, because the flowers attract so many bees! 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