Hedgehog Cucumber

100-200 seeds per pack. An ornamental cucumber relative bearing strange 2", spiny, striped fruits. Vining plant. Perennial in warm climates or annual elsewhere. The fruits last long off the vine and are great for decoration. Fruits are not generally considered edible. The vine has some traditional African medicinal uses. #2490

Kachra

12-20 seeds per pack. A very interesting wild melon native to India. Bears small, bulgy melon fruits that ripen to orange-green. Fruits are eaten raw and cooked and the seeds are used in curries. Fruits have medicinal uses and the caterpillar resistant plants can be crossed with common muskmelons. Annual. #2437

Sudanese Melon

10 seeds per pack. A strange, prickly melon native to Sudan. Fruits ripen to a green-yellow, with prominent spines and look a little like the horned melon. Ripe fruits can be used as decoration. The vines also exhibit large, tuberous roots. Rare, collectors species. #2449

Horned Melon

10-20 seeds per pack. A true oddity, from its knobby orange skin to its bright green flesh. Tastes somewhat like a cucumber but when sugar is added to the watery flesh, a sweet treat is the result. Related to watermelons and cantaloupes, the horned melon is a vining plant, easily grown in a warm summer garden. view plant information bulk quantities are also available #104

10 seeds per pack. The wild progenitor of the C. maxima group of squashes. This species is of main interest as a curiosity, for cucurbit breeding and for possible medicinal uses. The striped, green fruits can grow to 5" and have a bitter taste. #2448

Acchocha

5 seeds per pack. An exotic Andean South American member of the cucumber/melon family yielding cucumber-like fruits that can grow up to 6-8" long. Fruits have a number of edible uses, both raw and cooked, and have a flavor akin to artichoke. Fast growing vine to 8-12 feet. #2442

Red Tree Tomato

10-20 seeds per pack. Seeds are from a red fruited variety. Very fast-growing shrub/tree to 10-15ft. Produces many stalks of glossy, egg shaped fruits up to 4" long. In its native South America, the tree tomato is usually used to flavor drinks or is eaten boiled and sometimes fresh. Will grow very well in any subtropical climate, hardy to 28F. Fruits in 8-12 months. view plant information #105

Tree Tomato

10-15 seeds per pack. Seeds produce red, amber or yellow fruits. Very fast-growing shrub/tree to 10-15ft. Produces many stalks of glossy, egg shaped fruits up to 4" long. In its native South America, the tree tomato is usually used to flavor drinks or is eaten boiled and sometimes fresh. Will grow very well in any subtropical climate, hardy to 28F. Can fruit in 8-12 months. #186

Kalahari Podberry

5 seeds per pack. A medium sized tree bearing edible, red-brown, velvet skinned fruits. Has attractive, glossy foliage and ornamental inflorescences. Medium sized tree can grow up to 50 ft. Native to parts of Africa. Likely not frost hardy. #3000

Sherbet Tree

NEW! 8 seeds per pack. An African fruit tree bearing 1", velvet skinned, red-brown fruits with a dry, orange pulp. The pulp is said to taste like sherbet and is popular amongst locals in the tree's native range. Native to southern parts of Africa. Grows to 15-40 feet. Sensitive to freezes, though it may be suitable for nearly frost-free subtropical environments. #3044

Elephant Apple

8 seeds per pack. Large, tart flavored fruit weighing up to a couple of pounds. The tree is well-known and cultivated in many tropical areas for its fruits. The fruits are edible out of hand when ripe, and used unripe to make chutneys and jams. Leaves are long, glossy green, and along with its ornate yellow-white flowers bestow a stately appearance to this tree. view plant information #762

South African Star Apple

5 seeds per pack. A small fruited shrub native to South Africa. Bears 1cm, velvet red-black fruits with edible fruits. Short shrub growing to 5-25 feet. Pretty in flower, with small, cream-white pendulous flowers. Dioecious. Hardy to frost and some freeze. view plant information #2458

Blueberry Bush

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 6/11/2012. 5 seeds per pack. A southern African native shrub bearing small red purple fruits that are popular with birds. Unknown if (though probably) edible. Dense growth, small growth habit to 6-15 feet. Hardy to mild frosts, to zone 8. Very uncommon outside of its native range. #2464

Date Plum

8 seeds per pack. A deciduous tree bearing yellow-black fruits about the size of a walnut. Fruits have an excellent flavor when over-ripe, and when dried, have a date-like flavor. The fruits are esteemed in Asia and in much of the Middle East. The small tree is hardy to well below 0F (zone 5). Dioecious. #978

Monkey Plum

5 seeds per pack. A widespread plant throughout Southern Africa, bearing small, red to black fruits that have a mildly sweet flavor. The tree and fruits have many uses. Seeds are used as a coffee substitute and the plant is used in making local types of beer. There are also a number of medicinal uses. A shrubby tree up to 15 ft. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. Both are needed for fruit production. Unknown frost hardiness. #3001

Jackalberry

5 seeds per pack. A large and fairly common tree of the African savannas. Bears small, purple (when ripe) edible fruits that are very popular with animals and are harvested by local tribes. The fruits are a traditional food in many parts of Africa and have a number of uses. Flavor is somewhat lemon-like. Trees usually grow to 10-25 feet, but have been known to grow much higher. #2463

Crocodile Bark Jackal Berry

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 6/6/2012. 5 seeds per pack. A little known Diospyros, multi-stemmed and generally small in growth habit. Bears elongated, orange-red fruits of unknown edible quality. Native to southern portions of Africa. Creamy flowers are scented. Male and female trees are needed to produce fruits. Likely hardy to at least short frosts. #3009

Bladdernut

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 6/11/2012. 5 seeds per pack. A small, ornamental tree featuring cream colored fragrant flowers and small red fruits. The fruits have minimal pulp, but the seeds can be ground into a coffee substitute. Has glossy, attractive leaves and a compact growth habit. Grows to 10-20 feet. Tough once established. Hardy to some frost. view plant information #2466

Kei Apple

5 seeds per pack. 1-2", soft-skinned orange-yellow fruit with an acidic juicy flavor. Grows on a subtropical shrub that can be trained as a hedge. view plant information #183

Cardamom

10 seeds per pack. A clumping ginger relative bearing the important spice cardamom, used in curries and as a flavoring in a vast array of foods. Cardamom grows to 4-8ft and is hardy to the mid 30's (F). Flowering and fruiting happens best in humid/tropical climates. view plant information #970

Snow Banana

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 5/30/2012. 5 seeds per pack. A mainly ornamental banana and possibly the hardiest of all Ensete and banana species. The Snow Banana is a gorgeous plant with huge green leaves growing to several feet long, having red veins. The tubers of other Ensete species are edible and a popular food in some types of China. It is not known whether this species is used similarly. Grows to 15', will survive frosts and light freezes. #1523

Abyssinian Banana

5 seeds per pack. A popular ornamental plant that is closely related to the edible banana. Known for its huge leaves, which fan out from the top and grow to several feet long. Can produce small, banana-like fruits which are barely edible. However, the flower stalks and portions of the stem are edible. Shows mild frost hardiness. Very showy in the ornamental landscape. #2406

Culantro

250-500 seeds per pack. A tropical perennial or temperate annual, the aromatic culantro plant is used extensively in many regional Asian cuisines. Spicy-like flavor, a bit akin to cilantro, with which it is often confused. Easy to grow in pots or in the summer garden. #1588

Acai Palm

3 seeds per pack. A majestic tropical palm and the source of the now popular Acai fruit. The red fruits have come under serious investigation by nutritional beverage and food makers for their high vitamin and nutrition content. Trees bear thousands of fruits a season. A slender tropical tree to 90ft. Not frost hardy. view plant information #1214

White Acai Palm

4 seeds per pack. The very rare white fruited acai palm having green skinned fruits with light colored flesh. This variety is sought after but much less common than the purple type. Trees bear thousands of fruits a season. Not frost hardy. #3038

Feijoa

10-15 seeds per pack. Oval shaped green fruit with highly aromatic, perfume smelling flesh tasting like a combination of guava, strawberry, pineapple, and mint. Eaten fresh or in salads and drinks. Small shrub produces an abundance of fruit and beautiful edible flowers. Hardy to 15F, prefers cool winters and moderate summers. view plant information #108

Gamboge

NEW! 1 seed per pack. Yellow fruited mangosteen relative with fruits 3" across, having a white-yellow, juicy, acidic-sweet pulp. Tree is hardy to brief frosts, grows in both subtropical and tropical climates. Trees tend to be heavy bearers once fruiting cycles begin. Seeds cannot be stored and should be planted on receipt. view plant information #643

West African Gardenia

5 seeds per pack. An exotic gardenia native to West Africa. The fruits are supposedly edible and eaten locally in areas where the plant is native, though little information about their uses is available. Features ornamental yellow flowers. Shrubby growth up to 6-10 ft. Unknown frost hardiness. #3005

Genip

4 seeds per pack. Large brown fruit with edible pulp flavored somewhat like an apple or quince. Tropical tree, likes humid climates, probably not frost hardy. Popular in parts of the Caribbean and South America and used for juice, ice cream, and liqueurs. Seeds have a naturally shriveled look. view plant information #704

White Raisin Bush

5 seeds per pack. An edible raisin bush similar to Grewia flavescens. Bears small red-brown fruits with a pleasant, acidic flavor. A small shrub, growing to a few feet, it is also attractive for its profuse, small, yellow, star-shaped flowers. Hardy to light frosts. #2496

Brandy Bush

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 6/14/2012. 5 seeds per pack. A small 1/2" red-brown fruit traditionally used to brew beer and to flavor alcohol. Similar in form to some of the other raisin bushes, with shrubby growth to several feet. Flowers are yellow to orange. Tough shrub once established. Unknown frost hardiness, but likely hardy to at least short frosts. #2493

West Indian Elm

NEW! 10-15 seeds per pack. An interesting tropical tree, found widely throughout the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America. The tree is best known for its wide ranging medicinal applications as well as its use in carpentry. The fruits are edible, smell strongly of honey and are hard shelled and lacking much pulp. Grows to 30-120 feet. Probably hardy to very brief frosts. #673

Kaffir Plum

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 5/26/2012. 7 seeds per pack. Small, red fruit with a nice, tart-acid flavor. Fruits are eaten fresh or used in jellies. Tree is hardy to the mid 20's, grows to 15-25ft. A native of South Africa. Leaves are glossy and form in multiple leaflets. view plant information #751

Roselle

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: n/a. 10-15 seeds per pack. A plant of many edible uses, the roselle is also a pretty, ornamental type of hibiscus. The bright red calyces are widely used to flavor beverages and color foods. The popular Latin American beverage "Jamaica" is made from roselle. The calyces are rich in vitamin C and contain a number of other nutrients. Can be grown as an annual. Hardy perennial, will stand some frost. #1529

Dragon Fruit, Red

12-15 seeds per pack. Large, strangely shaped red fruit with sweet flavored pulp. The fruit has recently become a popular flavoring for beverages and there is much interest in growing the fruit as a commercial crop. This is the red pulped variety. The plant is a vining cactus growing either out of the soil or as an epiphyte, with aerial roots. Plants are tolerant of short frosts and can be grown in subtropical climates. They are very tolerant of (and grow better in) dry conditions. Can be grown as a house plant. #197

Dragon Fruit, White

50 seeds per pack. Large, strangely shaped red fruit with sweet flavored pulp. The fruit has recently become a popular flavoring for beverages and there is much interest in growing the fruit as a commercial crop. This is the white pulped variety. The plant is a vining cactus growing either out of the soil or as an epiphyte, with aerial roots. Plants are tolerant of short frosts and can be grown in subtropical climates. They are very tolerant of (and grow better in) dry conditions. Can be grown as a house plant. view plant information #169

Yerba Mate

25-40 seeds per pack. A subtropical holly, native to South America and the source of the famous yerba mate tea. The dried leaves and twigs are steeped into tea. A shrubby, small to medium sized tree up to 15-30 ft. Not hardy to freezes, but should tolerate short frosts and temperatures to near 32F. Seeds have short viability and can be difficult to germinate. A very limited offering. view plant information #273

20-40 seeds per pack. A small berry fruit related to and similar to the Garden Huckleberry. This species is quite similar to J. procumbens and may be a variant of it. Short plant grows to 1-2 feet with yellow flowers. Annual. #2443

Henna

50-100 seeds per pack. Fast-growing, small tropical shrub or bush. Produces the dye henna which has a wide variety of uses and has recently become popular as a temporary tattoo. Plants will not take frost, but do well in desert-like conditions. Easily container grown. view plant information #188

Luffa cylindrica

15-25 seeds per pack. Grow your own sponge! Vining melon that produces 12-24" long edible gourds. Fruits can also be dried and the inside membrane used as a sponge, the luffa. Grow as an annual. view plant information #510

Lychee

2 seeds per pack. Very popular fruit with an exotic sweet flavor and white translucent flesh. Skin is red and slightly spiny. Trees will survive some frost, to 28-32F. Protect from hard freezes. Lychees grow well in both tropical and subtropical climates. Medium sized tree usually to 25-40ft. view plant information #109

Goji Berry

50-100 seeds per pack. An important, traditional Chinese fruit and medicinal plant, the goji berry is a small, red berry born in abundance on a low-growing shrubby tree. This species and L. barbarum are extremely similar, with this species being grown in Southern regions and L. barbarum grown in cooler, Northern regions. Fruits have a sweetish, slightly licorice flavor. The shoots and leaves are also eaten, and have a wide range of purported medicinal benefits. bulk quantities are also available #1543

Desert Wolfberry

15-25 seeds per pack. A small fruited, wild wolfberry, native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and northern Mexico. The tiny red berries are edible and reportedly taste somewhat like tomatoes. A shrub, growing up to 8 feet, and very tough once established. Hardy to 10F, drought and heat resistant. #2467

Khirni

10 seeds per pack. A lesser-known Sapodilla relative which is native to India. Bears small, cylindrical, 1" fruits that have a pleasant sweet flavor. Fruits are considered a delicacy by many and are sometimes found in the markets of India. Medium to large sized tree can grow to 40+ feet. Very mildly frost hardy. #1595

Lowveld Milkberry

5 seeds per pack. An African native sapote with small, yellow, reportedly edible fruits. Very little information is available about this species and it is uncommon outside of its native range. Tree, growing to 25-35 feet. Has ornamental leaves, furry, and arranged in distinct rosettes. Likely not freeze hardy. #2470

Mexican Sour Cucumber

15-25 seeds per pack. An interesting cucurbit bearing grape-sized fruits with the flavor of a cucumber. Native to portions of Mexico, the fruit is also notable for looking much like a miniature watermelon. Fruits can be eaten fresh and have a sour aftertaste. Once found in cultivation, but has become uncommon in recent years. Annual. #2424

Spanish Cherry

5 seeds per pack. Medium-small, orange-red colored sapote relative with sweet flavored pulp. The flowers are fragrant and sometimes used in perfumes. The Spanish Cherry is a quick grower and provides and abundance of pretty fruits in season. Hardy to around 28F. view plant information #752

Coastal Red Milkwood

NEW! 5 seeds per pack. A native African member of the sapote family bearing small, edible red fruits. Grows with a bushy or medium sized tree habit. Found wild in Southern Africa. Plants make attractive ornamental specimens and do well in cooler coastal conditions. Hardy to around 32F. #3046

Noni

10 seeds per pack. White knobby fruit growing on a small tropical shrub/tree. The fruits are extensively used for their medicinal and health benefiting properties. Can be container grown. view plant information #196

Horseradish Tree

5 seeds per pack. A widely cultivated an extremely useful tropical tree. Many parts of the tree are edible, from leaves--which contain vitamin C, to the long, immature pods which are eaten as a vegetable. Edible oil is obtained from the seeds and the flowers have a mushroom-like flavor. The tree also has variety of alleged medicinal benefits. Hardy to about freezing and also grows well in hot, arid climates. #1509