Sunflower seeds are technically the fruits of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus). The seeds are harvested from the plantâ??s large flower heads, which can measure more than 12 inches (30.5cm) in diameter. A single sunflower head may contain up to 2,000 seeds.
There are two main types of sunflower crops. One type is grown for the seeds you eat, while the other â?? which is the majority farmed â?? is grown for the oil.
The sunflower seeds you eat are encased in inedible black-and-white striped shells, also called hulls. Those used for extracting sunflower oil have solid black shells. Sunflower seeds have a mild, nutty flavor and a firm but tender texture. Theyâ??re often roasted to enhance the flavor, though you can also buy them raw. Studies found that consumption of seeds â?? including sunflower seeds â?? was linked to lower rates of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Sunflower seeds are a source of many vitamins and minerals that can support your immune system and increase your ability to fight off viruses.
Peat pellets are little disks of dehydrated peat that are held together by a biodegradable fine mesh netting. All you have to do is add water to rehydrate the soil and the pellets expand to create a self-contained pot.
Mustard seeds have been highly prized culinary oil-seeds being in use since earlier times. The seeds
are fruit pods obtained from the mustard plant, in the Brassica family.
Mustard are native to Asia Minor, but these days cultivated as one of the main commercial crop in
Canada, India, China, and temperate climates of the European region.
Black mustard seeds are a common ingredient in Indian cooking. They are often kept whole and fried
(or toasted) before adding to a dish or including in a stir-fry along with other aromatic ingredients.
White mustard seeds can be toasted to add to dishes or used for pickling. Mustard seeds can be
ground to make homemade mustard condiments.
Place the Seeding Disk in a tray and water gently with lukewarm water to expand the Seeding Disk. The coco substrate will be kept in shape by the thin net. Pour off all excess water carefully.
The seedling hole is on the top of the pellet, add one or more seeds and cover lightly with the substrate of the pellet. Seedlings or cuttings should be planted by using a dibble.
Place them in a bright and warm location such as on the windowsill. As soon as the seed has germinated lift the cover. Keep the coir pellets moist during germination, but avoid moisture build-up as this could rot the roots.
When the roots are growing through the net, transplant the Seeding Disk into a larger container or directly in the garden. Water in advance.
Please do not try to separate the net this will damage the roots. This net is a biodegradable net.
Coriander is a spice produced from the round, tan-colored seeds of the coriander plant. Coriander plant is a member of the parsley (Apiaceae) family. Coriander grows as a native plant around the world, specially in Sri Lanka. Coriander has several health benefits, it aids in fighting infections, rich in
antioxidants, improves heart and brain health.
When coriander flowers, it produces white flowers, with a hint of purple, and the round, light brown
seeds. FORMS : WHOLE/POWDER
Our premium quality Ceylon fenugreek seeds are used as a spice, supplement as well as a flavoring agent. Cooking with Fenugreek seeds is mainly accustomed to Sri Lankan and Indian kitchens while many other countries are also trying to adapt due to the many health benefits the spice has to offer.
Mainly used in preparing dhal curry, potato curry, vegetable dishes, and even pickles, fenugreek seeds can be used as whole or in powder form depending on what you are cooking. The flavor of our Ceylon fenugreek gives you a bitter-sweet mix with a hint of maple. You have to however use this spice with
caution and not add too much so that the dish is well balanced and does not end up being bitter. Dry roasting fenugreek brings out a sweet aromatic flavor as well. Many of the health benefits of fenugreek
include digestive problems, diabetes, obesity, ulcers, menopause, etc
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) comes from a small flowering herbaceous plant from the Apiaceae or Umbelliferae family, which also includes parsley, fennel and hemlock. The plant, which grows about 1 to 2 feet tall, is actually native to the Middle-East Asian region, but is now grown all over the world.
The aromatic seeds are the part of the plant that's most widely utilized. These cumin "seeds," which are actually the plant's small dried fruits, look very similar to caraway seeds. They're yellow-brown, oblong-shaped and longitudinally ridged. Cumin powder is made from these seeds.
You can actually use both whole and ground cumin seeds, which are both available all year round, for
culinary purposes. FORMS : WHOLE/POWDER
The dry fruits are known as coriander seeds. The word "coriander" in food preparation may refer solely to these seeds (as a spice), rather than to the plant. The seeds have a lemony citrus flavour when crushed, due to terpenes linalool and pinene. It is described as warm, nutty, spicy, and orange-flavoured.
Sesame seeds contain magnesium and other nutrients. Sesame seeds have been shown to prevent diabetes, and it can also improve plasma glucose in hypersensitive diabetics. The high copper content in sesame seeds prevents and relieves arthritis, and strengthens bones, joints and blood vessels.
Whole sesame seeds are high protein, essential fatty acids and fibre. They can be sprinkled onto salads, warm vegetables and meat or stirred into soups, stir fries and stews. They can also be incorporated into baking, adding a crunchy texture to loaves and buns. Whole sesame seeds have a higher mineral content than typical, hulled sesame seeds.
Whole sesame seeds can also be whizzed up in a blender to make dark tahini, which has a more nutty taste than typical light tahini. If you\'re a fan of spreads such as Tahini and Hummus, you\'ll love the taste and nutrition that fresh-ground sesame seeds provide.
we bring you pure black sesame seeds from sri lanka and we guarantee the quality and richness of our black sesame seeds harvested from fruitful agricultural lands in tropical island sri lanka.
Fiber / Gardening Range / Coco Peat Disk
A Coco Peat Disk is a compressed, biodegradable growing medium made from 100% natural coco peat (coconut coir). These disks expand when water is added, providing a nutrient-rich, well-aerated, and moisture-retentive environment for seed germination, plant growth, and hydroponics.
Benefits
High Water Retention: Holds moisture efficiently, ensuring consistent hydration for plant roots.
Excellent Aeration: Prevents root suffocation and promotes healthy plant growth.
100% Organic & Biodegradable: Free from chemicals, making it safe for the environment.
pH Balanced & Nutrient-Rich: Ideal for seed germination and plant development.
Easy to Use & Mess-Free: Simply add water, and the disk expands into a ready-to-use growing medium.
uses
Seed Germination: Ideal for starting seeds and root cuttings.
Hydroponic Cultivation: Works well in soilless farming systems.
Potting & Transplanting: Provides a lightweight, fertile base for potted plants.
Commercial Greenhouses & Nurseries: Used for large-scale plant propagation.
Pepper is the most widely used spice in the world and is known as the King of Spices.
Ceylon pepper's high Piperine content gives it a superior quality and pungency and also its strong aroma and flavor, making it a significant player
in the global spice market.
Black Pepper is a rich source of antioxidants. These antioxidants work to fight free radicals which are molecules generated both outsides and inside our body.
Piperine in Black Pepper helps reduce cholesterol uptake, and reduces the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL - Low-density lipoprotein) while simultaneously
increasing the levels of good cholesterol (HDL- High-density lipoprotein
It may lower blood pressure, improve breathing and aid weight loss.
Cardamom may help fight tumors, improve anxiety, fight bacteria and protect the liver...
