Also known as the linseeds their plants have been long used for making clothes. More recently it has become apparent that the seeds of this blue flowering plant are very nutritious. Flax is cultivated mostly in Canada, Russia and the Ukraine as they require loam and fertile soils for...

Chia seeds have been cultivated in South America for generations and in recent years have become very popular in the United States. In the UK Chia seeds till now have been an ingredient for some breads in very tiny amounts. However, now the policies have been changed so Chia can get its place...

Almond tree seeds which we call almond nuts are probably one of the most nutritious types of nut. If we look at the almond trees we see beautiful flowers, strength and aromas used in production of perfumes. The beginnings of this plant are in the seed which provides the initial nutrients for...