Herb Seeds

This Italian heirloom is very popular when cooking and for making pesto. The tender, dark green leaves are very fragrant and the plant is relatively slow to bolt, giving you additional harvest time. The plant grows 24 to 30 inches tall. 68 days.

Cilantro is a popular addition to salsa, Mexican, Asian and Caribbean foods. This selection is slow to bolt even under some heat stress. Sow every two weeks for a continual harvest. 52 days.

This beautiful dwarf dill plant has frilly leaves and reaches 16 to 18 inches. Yellow flowers add color to your vegetable garden and attract swallowtail butterflies. The leaves, stem and seeds can be used for seasoning. 60 days.

Fast growing and highly resistant to fusarium, you can have an advantage over similar varieties. Newton is very mild in flavor and has no licorice aftertaste and many consumers prefer it. Performs well in the ground, hydroponics and in a container. The large, bright green, crinkled leaves are perfect for a mozzarella basil bruschetta, and in your favorite soup, or fresh chopped herb. 60 days.

Aromatic leaves are used to flavor many foods, such as soups, vegetable dishes, and dill pickles. Mixed with sour cream or butter it can top potato dishes and it is also often mixed in salads. Best if used fresh. Plants reach 36 inches. 70 days.

Italian oregano is very aromatic, and is used as a flavoring around the world, particularly for Mediterranean dishes from Italy and Greece. Can be used dried or fresh. 90 days.

This All American winner boasts rich green leaves that grow up to 16 inches in height, with somewhat flat leaf stems. The distinct garlic flavor is used in soups, garnishes, and stir-fry chives, creamy sauces, and omelettes. Harvest chives at the base of the stem. 80 to 90 days.

Easy to grow and somewhat drought tolerant, thyme flavors sauces, soups, stews, rice dishes, vegetables and even fresh bread. Very popular in Italian, French and Mediterranean cuisine. In some climates it grows as a perennial between 6 and 12 inches in height. 90 days.

The large tender leaves have an anise flavor when fresh and a cinnamon scent after cooking. The pungent aroma is perfect for soup, stir-fry and green and red curries. This flavor is popular in many Asian chicken, pork, and seafood dishes. 64 days.

Sometimes called garden rocket, this variety can be harvested in just 35 days. It contains a peppery flavor and adds an appealing zest to salads. For a more nutty flavor, harvest when the leaves are small. Many people add it as a topping for pizza, or add it to sauces and pasta. Plant grows to be 8 to 10 inches tall. 35 days.

This Italian herb is more pungent than typical arugula. You can call this one the arugula lovers arugula. Holds up well in heat and humidity. 30 days for baby leaf, 50 days for full maturity.

Many cats have a great affection for catnip. Its essential oils can frenzy a cat as they are seduced by the chemical nepetalacton. The excitement is short-lived, and those who are susceptible will need to recuperate before indulging again. Keep in mind, not all cats like catnip. Transplant after the last frost in your growing area. Some people have recommended soaking the seed in water the night before planting.

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Intense lemon fragrances come from the delicate leaves which can be used for making tea or can be dried in a pleasant potpourri. Attractive plants reach 24 inches in height. 60 days.

Lavender vera is an herb and flower that is very attractive in the garden. It works as an herb for burns, insect bites, and ointments. It can just grow in a pot as an attractive flower, too. This variety flowers in the second year of growth as a perennial plant, which can survive in most parts of zones 5 to 9. It looks attractive as beds and borders in the garden as well.

These fast growing basil plants have a unique flavor that makes for an excellent tea leaf, poultry or seafood herb spice. If you really like the flavor, use in place of basil in your other menu items. Can be grown in containers and reaches 24 to 28 inches. 75 to 80 days.

Rosemary is an attractive herb that is perennial in zones 8-10 and annual in cooler regions. The leaves are used to flavor roasted vegetables, meats, roasted potatoes, soups, stews, and casserole dishes. Popular for plant sales. Sow generously, as rosemary seeds tend to have lower rates of germination. Drought tolerant.

Parsley Peione is a selection from Gigante d’Italia parsley which comes from Northern Italy. The improvement in this selection can be found in the larger leaves, uniformity in plant habit and more flavorful and sweet taste that is sought by chefs for a better dining experience. The large flat leaf type is dark green and plants reach 17 to 20 inches in height. Peione is used as a flavoring for soups, sauces, tabouli, and many other dishes. Germination takes 3 to 4 weeks. 60 to 70 days.

The use of chives dates back more than 5,000 years and they are very popular for culinary uses. They prefer well drained soil, and full sun. They can be started from seed in the garden when temperatures reach 60 degrees, or they can be started indoors in colder climates, and set in the garden after the last frost. The leaves of Nelly Chives are medium to fine in size, and are an attractive blue green color. The upright stalks are good for bunching, and the flower stalks (scapes), and flowers are edible. Nelly resists thrips and some farmers seed the Nelly around rocks that surround the garden to repel insects. Abundant nectar provided by flowers attracts pollinators. Transplant for earlier harvest. 40 days.

Red Rubin basil offers exceptional flavor that chefs appreciate. Yields are excellent and plants produce an abundance of 3 inch purple leaves. Flowers are edible. Attractive in salads, pasta, soup, and for garnish. Plants reach 20 to 24 inches in height. Suitable for container gardening. All-America Selections Winner! 65 days.

Black cumin is also called black caraway, fennel flower, or nigella. The fruit produce large capsules that have numerous seeds. Those seeds are used as a spice in curries, meat dishes, rice dishes, or even in homemade pickles. The flavor is slightly peppery, with hints of onion and oregano. Plants reach 8-12 inches. Seed pods can be harvested at 90 days once the pods start to turn brown and rattle when shaken. (Nigella sativa)

Greek Oregano is highly aromatic plus it has great flavor. The strength can vary between climates and soils, but normally it is pungent. The leaves are pointed and oval and can be very flavorful when dried. Prized by chefs, this variety is used in Greek and Italian cooking. Does well in zones 5-9. Plant your seeds indoors 40 days before the last frost just below the surface with a tiny amount of soil, and later expose them to light for 6 hours a day. After the last frost, plant them 12 inches apart in relatively dry soil. They do not like wet roots. Good for container growing. 45 days from transplant.