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At the request of many of our
customers, we have created a list of seeds for plants that are listed in the
Bible. We have only listed seeds for plants that will do well in a wide variety
of climates and conditions, if there is a plant mentioned in the Bible that is
not listed here, it is probably because the plants will only grow well in a
certain region, or because seeds for these plants are not commercially
available.
BG02 CAPPER BUSH ( Capparis spinosa )
A spiny
shrub that grew in profusion around the hills of Jerusalem, Egypt and in the
Desert. It's pickled bud produces the commercial caper. It can be grown in
greenhouses and inside in containers in the North, and outside in the South.
5 seeds $2.50
D2228 COMMON OLIVE ( Olea europaea )
The olive
branch is mentioned several times in the Bible ( Ps. 52:8 ), ( Zech. 4:3 ), (
Deut. 33:24 ), ( Job 29:6 ) and ( Job15:33 ) A most useful tree that can be
grown in any temperate climate. It also can be grown in containers. The tree
itself is attractive and usually becomes gnarled with age. It bears the olive of
commerce that reach up to 1+" in dia. and are filled with oil. The flowers are
tiny and yellow, the foliage a light grey-green. 5 seeds $2.50
BG01 COMMON GRAPEVINE ( Woodland Grape ,Vitis spec.
)
The grapevine is mentioned often in the bible ( Isa. 5:7
), ( Isa. 27:2,3, 6), ( Jer. 48:11 ), (Zeph. 1:12 ), ( Matt. 9:17 ) and in other
verses. We are not sure of the botanical variety of grape that described in wine
making and vineyards in the bible. But as almost all grapevines look alike, we
settled on a wild form of grape that is found wild in many parts of the US and
has a tart, delicious flavor. These plants are hardy to zone 5, possibly to zone
4. 20 seeds $2.50
P35 EDIBLE DATE PALM ( phoenix dactylifera )
The
edible date palm was a prominent plant in biblical times. It was the largest
native tree in Egypt as no forest or timber trees grew in the rainless regions.
It was a very valuable source of food and provided welcome shade for travelers.
References to the palm can be found in ( Lev. 23:40 ), ( Exodus 15:27 ) and ( I
Kings 6:29 ). This palm is grown commercially throughout the Middle East for
its delicious and abundant fruit. It can be easily grown indoors. Outside, it
will grow to a height of 80 ft. with a 12" trunk that is coverer with attractive
leaf scars. The leaves are feather shaped with a beautiful gray-green
coloration. It is a fast grower. Everyone should have one of these plants.
10 seeds $2.25
D7866 CEDAR OF LEBANON ( CEDRUS LIBANI )
The
Cedar of Lebanon is a grand tree that was very prominent around Lebanon and
considered to be the cedar mentioned in the bible ( Ps. 29:1-11 ). It is a large
tree to 120 ft., very aromatic and lives for many years. It is a beautifully
dome shaped tree that is hardy and can be grown in the US as far north as
Boston. 5 seeds $1.95
B1728 RUSSIAN OLIVE ( ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA
)
This is considered to be the oil tree mentioned in the
bible ( Isa. 41:19, 20 ) and was known as wild olive in ancient times. It's
hard, fine grained wood was much used for wood carving. Although its fruits are
used in drinks and to make preserves, it is more sought after for its white
shoots and silver undersides of leaves. Trains well. 5 seeds $1.95
HR310 ANISE ( PIMPINELLA ANISUM )
Mentioned in
Matt.23:23. Leaves and seeds used to flavor licorice. Delicious in salads. Seeds
often used in applesauce, cakes, breads, soups and stews. 50-100 seeds $1.75
HR420 CORIANDER ( CHINESE PARSLEY )
Mentioned in
Exo.16:31 and Numb. 11:7. Dried powdered seeds used to season pickles and meat.
50 seeds $1.75
HR440 CUMIN ( CUMINUM CYMINUM )
Mentioned in
Isa. 28:24-29. Seeds are dried, crushed and used in Mexican dishes for its hot,
pungent flavor. 100 seeds $1.75
HR145 HYSSOP ( HYSSOPUS OFFICINALIS )
Mentioned
in Ex. 12:22. Similar to mint flavor, use small amount in salads and other
dishes. 50 or more seeds $1.75
H470 BLACK MUSTARD ( BRASSICA NIGRA )
In the
bible, the Kingdom of God is compared to a mustard seed, one of the smallest of
seeds, which cast into the garden grows into a tree ( actually a large plant )
which shelters the birds seeking rest. Hot, spicy seeds are also used in Indian
dishes or crushed to make mustard. 100+ seeds $1.75
HR187 RUE ( RUTA GRAVEOLENS )
One of the plants
mentioned by Jesus in his rebuke of the Pharisees. Much used in salads and as
flavoring in cheese dishes. 50 seeds $1.75
BG03 REED AND BULRUSH MIXTURE
We thought that it
would not be appropriate to offer seeds for a bible garden without offering
seeds for Reeds and Bulrushes. After a little research, we put together a
mixture of Sparganium eurycarnum ( Great Bur Reed ), Scirpus acutus ( Hardstem
Bulrush ) Scirpus fluviatilis ( River Bulrush ) Scirpus validus ( Great Bulrush
) and Scirpus atrovirens ( Dark-green Bulrush ). 100 seeds $2.50
H225 Stinging Nettle ( Urtica unens )
Considered
to be one of the nettles listed in the bible. A perennial plant found growing
wild all over the world. Grows from 2-7 ft. tall. The bristly hairs of the plant
act as a hypodermic, injecting an irritant substance under the skin when
touched. A decoction of the root makes an external treatment that when applied
to the scalp is said to treat baldness. A decoction of the plant is good for
diarrhea. Dwarf Nettle is said to be helpful for rheumatic problems and colds.
15 seeds $1.95
