Seeds For A Bible Garden
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Seeds for a Bible Garden
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
2228 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
7866 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
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