Organic Dyers’ Woad Seeds – Isatis Tinctoria
organic pepper and herb seeds to share/purchase! email research (at) thelab.blue
- papaloquelite
- ancient Aztec herb consumed fresh (flavor disappears if dried).
- elecampane
- American blue vervaine
- fish pepper
- The Fish Pepper is thought to have its origins in the Caribbean. It then made its way into North America and was first documented in the early 1800s along the East Coast. The pepper was named from the cuisine in which it was primarily used, namely seafood dishes.
- The Fish pepper was passed down through generations and was likely cultivated by African-American slaves during the 19th century. The pepper became popular in the Mid-Atlantic region, especially in Baltimore. While the region became more urban, the Fish pepper began to lose popularity. It was nearly lost altogether but was saved by a painter named Horace Pippin, who traded rare seeds
- buena mulata
- “saved” by African-American folk painter Horace Pippin
- more to list coming soon!