Culinary Herbs | Reimer Seeds

Ajwain Seeds

HB107-250

75 days. Trachyspermum ammi. Annual. Open Pollinated. Ajwain. The plant produces excellent yields of flavorful leaves and seeds. It is a popular herb prized for its distinctive, strong, pungent, bitter taste with notes of thyme, oregano, anise, and a hint of mint. They resemble cumin and caraway seeds. It is a spice native to India, Iran, and parts of the Middle East, and is widely used in Indian, Pakistani, and Middle Eastern cooking. A spice used throughout India in pastries, fish, and curries. Also used in savory dishes, baked goods, and even sweet desserts. Ajwain is used as an effective medicine for treating indigestion. Also known as Ajowan, Bishop's Weed, and Carom. Suitable for containers. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 199940. A variety from Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean region.

$4.00 $3.50

Anise Seeds

HB1-500

125 days. Pimpinella anisum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Anise. The plant produces good yields of flavorful leaves and seeds. It is a popular herb variety prized for its small, oval, grayish-brown seeds with a sweet, aromatic flavor reminiscent of licorice, fennel, and tarragon. The scent is strongly reminiscent of licorice, with hints of Fennel and Tarragon. Leaves are used in salads, curries, soups, stews, sausages, sauces, and Moroccan dishes. It is good for baking Biscotti, cookies, breads, cakes, and pastries. It is also used for making drinks, Teas, liqueurs, and spiced beverages. It is also used to make candies, fruit compotes, or sprinkled on roasted vegetables. It is used to aid with an upset stomach and cough. It is one of the sweetest-smelling herbs on the market. It is also used in soaps, perfumes, and sachets because of its aromatic properties. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 649494. An excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the eastern Mediterranean and Southwest Asia.

$4.00 $3.50

Banquet Parsley Seeds

HB153-250

90 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Banquet Parsley. Open Pollinated. This semi-compact plant produces high yields of very favorable curled dark green parsley leaves. This is one of the finest varieties on the market. It is a popular curly leaf parsley variety known for its tightly curled, dark green leaves, rich flavor, and excellent performance in cooler weather. Excellent in salads, sauces, soups, and stews. It can be dried or used fresh. It shows good tolerance to cooler temperatures in late fall and overwintered plantings. Cold Tolerant. It is an excellent choice for herb gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Bay Laurel Seeds

HB193-10

Laurus nobilis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Bay Laurel. This evergreen tree or shrub produces high yields of glossy green bay leaves. The aromatic leaves are the foundation of fine cooking and are used with soups, stews, meats, fish, poultry dishes, and spaghetti sauce. It can be used fresh or dried for robust spice. The essential oil from leaves is used to alleviate arthritis and rheumatism and to treat earaches and high blood pressure. Also known as Sweet Bay, Bay Leaves, and Grecian Laurel. The small shrub plant is frost-sensitive. Heat Tolerant. Suitable for containers that can be moved indoors during winter. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. A variety from Italy.

$5.00 $4.50

Black Cumin Seeds

HB28-500

65 days. Nigella sativa. Annual. Open Pollinated. Black Cumin Seeds. The plant produces good yields of black aromatic seeds. It is a popular herb variety prized as a spice in Middle Eastern, Indian, and North African cooking. They have been used for thousands of years in Middle Eastern, Indian, and North African cuisines and traditional medicine. Used for making Russian rye bread and rolls. Seeds can be ground and used like Black Pepper, too. The seeds have been used to make medicine for thousands of years. It helps boost the immune system, fight cancer, prevent pregnancy, reduce swelling, and lessen allergic reactions. Drought Tolerant. These quality herb seeds are great for planting outdoors in your herb garden. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 691854. A variety from western Asia and the Mediterranean region.

Black Cumin Seeds to Grow in your Herb Garden. Follow the planting instructions below and use Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Mix for successful germination results.

$4.00 $3.50

Black Mustard Seeds

HB52-500

Brassica sinapelis nigra. Annual. Open Pollinated. Black Mustard. The plant produces good yields of black mustard seeds. It is a popular herb variety prized for its small, dark brown to black seeds, which are used as a spice, especially in Indian, South Asian, and some European cuisines. The seeds are known for their intense, pungent, and spicy flavor. It is one of the three main types of mustard seeds used as a spice, alongside brown and yellow/white varieties. The seeds are ground and mixed with vinegar to make peppery brown mustard. It is used to flavor meats and as a spice for pickling. Rich in glucosinolates, compounds linked to potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Contain vitamins A, C, K, and folate. Also a good source of selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, and minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. Black Mustard is mentioned in the Bible. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

$4.00 $3.50

Borage Seeds

HB17-50

55 days. Borago officinalis. Annual. Open Pollinated. Borage. The plant produces good yields of flavorful leaves. The flower stalks and blooms are used as garnishes and to make summer lemonade drinks and desserts. The leaves and flowers are used in salads

$4.00 $3.50

Bouquet Dill Seeds

HB31-250

85 days. Anethum graveolens. Annual. Open Pollinated. Bouquet Dill Seeds produce abundant harvests of aromatic leaves and flavorful seeds. This popular and widely grown dill variety is valued for its early flowering, large seed heads, abundant feathery foliage, and exceptional culinary versatility. The seeds are ideal for pickling, while the fresh leaves enhance omelets, fish dishes, soups, salads, and many other recipes. Bouquet Dill also makes an attractive garnish, and the leaves can be dried for long-term storage without losing their distinctive flavor. An excellent choice for home herb gardens, kitchen gardens, and market growers. A premium variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Breadseed Poppy Seeds

HB163-1000

Papaver somniferum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Breadseed Poppy. The plant produces excellent yields of poppy seeds. It is a popular herb variety grown primarily for its edible seeds (used in baking), ornamental flowers, and decorative seed pods. Breadseed poppies are rewarding for gardeners interested in dual-purpose plants, beautiful early-summer color plus a harvest of baking seeds or decorative pods. The seeds are used on bread, cakes, and bagels. In Middle Eastern delicacies, such as halva. The seeds also yield high-quality oil used in salads and for making soap, ointments, and paints. It contains opium, morphine, and codeine, a source of pain control, coughs, and diarrhea. These quality herb seeds are great for planting outdoors in your herb garden. A variety from the USA.

How to Grow Poppy Seeds. Follow the planting instructions below and use Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Mix for successful germination results.

$4.00 $3.50

Caraway Seeds

HB18-250

Carum carvi. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Caraway Seeds. The plant produces excellent yields of flavorful seeds and leaves, which are used in bread, coleslaw, soups, meat dishes, and cheese. Also said to aid in indigestion. The seeds can be used as a flavoring in bread, cake, and apple pie. The young leaves are used in salads and soups. The mature leaves are eaten like spinach, and the roots are boiled and eaten like potatoes and added to soups. Seeds can be sown in spring and autumn. Very easy to grow. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 649444. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Champion Moss Curled Parsley Seeds

HB110-250

70 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Champion Moss Curled Parsley. The plant produces high yields of bright green curled parsley leaves. It is a popular variety of curly parsley known for its dense, deeply curled, dark green leaves that resemble moss. Excellent for drying, garnishes, soups, stews, sauces, and salads. Does well in hot weather. Heat Tolerant. A standard popular strain for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6379. An heirloom variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Chervil Seeds

HB29-100

60 days. Anthriscus cerefolium. Annual. Open Pollinated. Chervil Seeds produce abundant harvests of delicate parsley-like green leaves with a unique aromatic anise flavor. This classic culinary herb is widely used to enhance fish dishes, potatoes, soups, salads, and gourmet recipes. The edible flowers add a beautiful touch to salads and make an attractive garnish. Also known as French Parsley and Brussels Winter Chervil, this slow-bolting variety provides a longer harvesting period compared to many other herbs. An excellent choice for home gardens, herb gardens, containers, and kitchen gardeners. A premium open-pollinated variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Chives Seeds

HB132-250

85 days. Allium schoenoprasum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Chives Seeds produce abundant harvests of fresh, flavorful chives with a delicate mild onion-like taste. This versatile culinary herb can be enjoyed fresh or frozen for year-round use and is perfect for salads, baked potatoes, soups, omelets, sauces, stuffed eggs, cream cheese, and garnishes. Chives can be harvested repeatedly throughout the growing season, making them a reliable addition to any herb garden. Suitable for indoor growing, outdoor gardens, containers, patio pots, borders, and hydroponic systems. The attractive lavender flowers add beauty while attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Chives are also valued as a companion plant and are traditionally grown alongside carrots. An excellent choice for home gardens and kitchen gardeners. Listed by the United States Department of Agriculture (PI 261639). A premium variety from the USA.

$3.00 $2.50

Cilantro Coriander Seeds

HB170-250

45 days. Coriandrum sativum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Cilantro Coriander Seeds. This early-maturing plant produces very aromatic leaves and seeds. It is a popular herb prized for its leaves and seeds. Cilantro leaves are known for their fresh, slightly citrusy flavor and are commonly used in Latin American, Chinese, Asian, and Caribbean dishes. The leaves are called Cilantro. They are ideal for garnishing salads, salsas, curries, and sauces. Coriander seeds, on the other hand, have a warm, spicy, and aromatic flavor and are often used ground in curries, pickles, breads, and spice blends. The seeds are called Coriander. A member of the Dill family. Excellent choice for an herb garden. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Cinnamon Basil Seeds

HB4-500

65 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Cinnamon Basil. The plant produces good yields of very spicy and cinnamon-flavored basil leaves. It is a popular herb variety prized for its warm, spicy cinnamon-like aroma and flavor combined with classic basil notes, often with hints of mint or anise. Used in sauces, salads, and Mexican dishes. It features deep green leaves (sometimes with purple tinges, striking violet or purplish-red stems, and lavender flowers. It is an attractive ornamental plant and a pollinator-friendly addition to your herb garden. Also known as Mexican Basil and Mexican Spice Basil. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty markets. A heirloom variety from Mexico.

$4.00 $3.50

Common Lemongrass Seeds

HB8-50

75 days. Cymbopogon flexuosus. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Common Lemongrass Seeds. The deliciously fresh, citrusy-lemon flavor of Lemongrass makes it a very popular herb for its many culinary uses. The plant produces good yields of grass-like herbs. It is used for flavoring soups, curries, and teas. Lemongrass oil is used to flavor ice cream, candy, pastries, desserts, and chewing gum. It is also used to treat digestive problems and fever. It is an important ingredient in cosmetics and perfumes. It is also a good insect repellent. Easy to grow. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from India.

$5.00 $4.50

Cumin Seeds

HB133-100

115 days. Cuminum cyminum. Annual. Open Pollinated. cumin seeds. The plant produces good yields of pungent flavor seeds. The foliage is similar to dill. Used in cheese, bread, beans, rice, sausages, and pickling. Seeds are used to aid in digestion. Excellent in Mexican, Indian, and Middle Eastern dishes. Used to make Curry Powder. An excellent choice for an herb garden. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

$4.00 $3.50

Cutting Celery Seeds

HB30-1000

85 days. Apium graveolens. Annual. Open Pollinated. Cutting Celery. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful leaves used fresh in salads, pasta, soups, stews, and mixed vegetables. It is a popular herb variety prized for its flavorful leaves and thin, hollow stems rather than thick, blanched stalks. It is easier and more forgiving to grow than standard stalk celery and has a bold celery flavor. It has a stronger, more assertive celery flavor and is much easier to grow. Great for making tomato juice. Also known as Leaf Celery and Herb Celery. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 181714. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Dandelion Seeds

HB157-750

95 days. Taraxacum officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. This strain forms lush heads of leaves that will rival your favorite lettuce. The leaves are tender, fleshy, and dark green. Nutrient-rich in calcium and zinc. Leaves can be eaten raw, boiled, stir-fried, and used in soup. The roots can be eaten raw, cooked, or roasted, and can be made into a coffee substitute. The flowers can be used to make fritters, tea, and dandelion wine. Research suggests that dandelion may offer several potential health benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, digestive support, and possible metabolic benefits. This is one of the safest herbs for regular use. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Dark Opal Purple Basil Seeds

HB86-500

80 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Dark Opal Purple Basil. It is a popular herb variety prized for itsstriking deep purple to nearly black leaves, fragrant aroma, and culinary uses. The plant produces good yields of beautiful, shiny, deep purple basil leaves with pink flowers. Very fragrant and tasty, with a strong, peppery basil flavor. Used as a garnish, in salads, and to make flavored vinegar. Good type for drying. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens and gourmet chefs. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 852071. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Di Genova Basil Seeds

HB7-500

85 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Di Genova Basil. The plant produces good yields of beautiful 4" long aromatic dark green basil leaves. It is a popular basil variety prized for its flavorful, fragrant leaves. Very fragrant and tasty. Perfect for salads, sauces, and garnishes. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from Sicily, Italy.

$4.00 $3.50

Double Curled Parsley Seeds

HB174-100

70 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Double Curled Parsley. The plant produces good yields of dense dark green finely crumpled closely curled parsley leaves. Excellent for drying, garnishes, soups, and salads. Frost Tolerant. Suitable for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Dukat Dill Seeds

HB171-250

85 days. Anethum graveolens. Annual. Open Pollinated. Dukat Dill. The plant produces very flavorful leaves and seeds. It is a popular dill variety prized for its abundant, lush, blue-green, feathery foliage; sweet, mild, never-bitter, never-overly-pungent flavor; and high essential oil content. It is often called the sweetest dill. Seeds are used as a pickling spice, and leaves are used in omelets, fish dishes, and salads. Also used as a garnish. Leaves can be dried for later use. It produces more leaves than other varieties before bolting to seed, making it ideal for repeated foliage harvests. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Dwarf Greek Basil Seeds

HB117-500

85 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Dwarf Greek Basil. The plant produces good yields of fragrant green basil leaves with white flowers. It is a popular basil variety prized for its intense flavor, small leaves, and tidy, globe-like growth habit. Excellent as a garnish or seasoning for poultry, beef, stews, and soups. This variety is preferred by most chefs. It can be grown indoors in containers. Perfect for patio gardening. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

East Indian Lemongrass Seeds

HB58-250

85 days. Cymbopogon flexuosus. Perennial. Open Pollinated. East Indian Lemongrass. The plant produces good yields of clump-forming perennial grass-like herbs. It is a popular herb variety prized for its strong lemony aroma and flavor. It is used for flavoring soups, curries, and teas. Lemongrass oil is used to flavor ice cream, candy, pastries, desserts, and chewing gum. It is also used to treat digestive problems and fever. It is an important ingredient in cosmetics and perfumes. It is also a good insect repellent. Easy to grow. Excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 209700. A variety from India.

Note: Lemongrass seeds have a naturally low germination rate due to imperfect pollination. The outer husk must be removed prior to planting seeds.

$4.00 $3.50

Edible Wildflower & Herb Mix Seeds

HB196-500

100 days. Annual/Perennial. Open Pollinated. Edible Wildflower & Herb Mix. This seed mix includes a variety of colorful, tasty edible wildflowers and herbs. Includes Cilantro Coriander, Nasturtium, Chives, Dianthus, Borage, Calendula, Cornflower, Johnny Jump-Up, Pansy, English Daisy, Lavender Hyssop, and Lemon Mint. Suitable for borders, herb gardens, and flower gardens. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

English Thyme Seeds

HB72-1000

85 days. Thymus vulgaris. Perennial. Open Pollinated. English Thyme. The plant produces excellent yields of flavorful thyme leaves. Used in salads, stews, sauces, and pickles. Excellent for poultry and fish dishes. Suitable for containers, pots, small gardens, square foot gardens, patios, raised gardens, borders, rock gardens, herb gardens, and window boxes. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Evening Primrose Seeds

HB104-500

85 days. Oenothera biennis. Biennial. Evening Primrose. The plant produces good yields of yellow blossoms, which open and disperse a fragrant odor into the moonlit night air. It is a popular herb variety prized for the seeds and their oil, which is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid. Reported to be used in many medical uses, including women's health (PMS symptoms, menopause hot flashes/night sweats), skin health (e.g., eczema, dryness, acne), and diabetic neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, or other inflammatory conditions. Roots can be eaten as a vegetable, and the shoots as a salad. Suitable for landscaping too. Cold Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 443358, A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Fenugreek Seeds

HB39-250

75 days. Trigonella foenumgraecum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Fenugreek. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful seeds. The golden-yellow seeds are used as an ingredient in curry powder. They have a distinctive, bitter, nutty flavor with a sweet aftertaste reminiscent of maple syrup, due to a compound called sotolon. The clover-like leaves are used in vegetable dishes, and dried leaves are used in many Indian dishes and pickles. They've been used for thousands of years as a spice in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisines. Also used is a medicinal herb that aids digestion and promotes healing. Also called bird's foot or Greek hayseed. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 135859. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Fernleaf Dill Seeds

HB33-250

1992 All-America Selections Winner! 85 days. Anethum graveolens. Annual. Open Pollinated. Fernleaf Dill. It is a popular dwarf dill variety prized for its compact size, abundant fern-like foliage, and slower bolting compared to standard dill. This small plant produces very flavorful dark blue-green leaves and seeds. Seeds are used as a pickling spice, and leaves are used in omelets, fish dishes, and salads. Also used as a garnish. Leaves can be dried for later use. Also known as Dwarf Fernleaf Dill. The small plant is suitable for containers and small gardens with limited space. An excellent choice for herb gardens and specialty markets. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Fino Verde Basil Seeds

HB112-500

63 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Fino Verde Basil. This small, compact bush plant produces very flavorful, tiny basil leaves. It is a popular Italian heirloom variety prized for its compact growth, tiny aromatic leaves, and intense sweet-spicy basil flavor. It has a strong, classic sweet basil taste with pungent spicy notes favored by chefs, especially for pesto. The plant is very slow to bolt, 3 weeks later than Genovese Basil. Leaves have a sweet, pungent flavor similar to that of Spicy Globe Bush Basil. Used in sauces, salads, and Italian dishes. Very attractive, excellent potted plants and landscaping borders. A variety from Italy.

$4.00 $3.50

Florence Fennel Seeds

HB37-250

90 days. Foeniculum vulgare. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Florence Fennel Seeds. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful, large fennel. It is a popular herb variety prized for its mild, sweet anise flavor and used extensively in Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. The bulbs are crisp and flavorful with a sweet, mild anise flavor. Excellent for seasoning sauces and sausage, or for cooking and sautéing as a vegetable. Fresh leaves are served in salads, sauces, fish, and egg dishes. Also known as Bulb Fennel and Finocchio. An excellent choice for herb gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 2063. An heirloom variety native to the Mediterranean region.

$4.00 $3.50

Forest Green Parsley Seeds

HB56-250

75 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Forest Green Parsley. The plant produces good yields of bright green aromatic curled parsley leaves. It is a popular heirloom variety of curly parsley known for its compact, upright growth, long stems, and deeply curled, dark green leaves. It stays dark green all summer. Adds color to soups, salads, and gourmet dishes. It can also be used as a garnish. Heat Tolerant. Good regrowth after multiple harvests. An excellent choice for herb gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. An heirloom variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

French Thyme

HB102-1000

85 days. Thymus vulgaris. Perennial. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of very aromatic blue-green leaves with pale lavender flowers. This variety is greyer and sweeter than English Thyme. Used in salads, stews, sauces, pickles, poultry, and

$4.00 $3.50

Garlic Chives Seeds

HB49-100

90 days. Allium tuberosum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Garlic Chives Seed. The plant produces high yields of ¼" wide garlic chives. The flat leaves have a strong garlic-onion flavor. Excellent for gourmet cooking, salads, eggs, soups, dips, spaghetti sauces, potato salads, vinegar, Oriental dishes, stir fry, and garnishes. It can be used fresh or dried. Easy to grow and transplant. Suitable for containers and hydroponic gardening. The white flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects while discouraging other insects from chewing up other vegetable plants. They have been used in Chinese medicine since the 16th century to warm the kidneys and treat lower back and knee pain. Also known as Chinese Chives and Chinese Leek. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

$3.00 $2.50

Genovese Basil Seeds

HB5-500

88 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Genovese Basil. The plant produces beautiful, large, 2" long aromatic dark green Basil leaves. It is a popular basil variety prized for its large, tender, dark-green leaves that have a rich, sweet flavor and strong aroma. Very fragrant and tasty. It is widely considered the most popular and best basil for making authentic pesto from Genoa, Italy, as it has a balanced sweet-spicy profile with hints of clove, pepper, anise, and mint, stronger and more intense than many milder sweet basil types. Great for making sauces, stews, and salads. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 652065. An heirloom variety from Italy.

$4.00 $3.50

German Winter Thyme Seeds

HB129-1000

95 days. Thymus vulgaris. Perennial. Open Pollinated. German Winter Thyme. The plant produces high yields of aromatic Thyme leaves. Used in salads, beans, soups, stews, sauces, pickles, and French & Italian dishes. Excellent for poultry and fish dishes too. Medicinal herb used to treat sore throats and coughs. It is also used as tea and massage oil. This is a winter-hardy variety. It has the ability to overwinter in colder climates better than many other thyme types. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Giant Italian Parsley Seeds

HB151-250

85 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Giant Italian Parsley. The plant produces good yields of massive, thick stalks and rich-flavored, dark green leaves. This Italian flat leaf variety has a richer flavor than curled Parsley. Excellent in salads, sauces, soups, and stews. Leaves can be dried or used fresh. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Italy.

$4.00 $3.50

Gigante Catalogno Parsley Seeds

HB149-250

78 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Gigante Catalogno Parsley. The plant produces good yields of rich-flavored, dark green parsley leaves. It is a popular Italian heirloom flat-leaf parsley. It produces large, smooth, dark green leaves with a rich, aromatic flavor that is stronger than that of Curled Parsley varieties. It can be dried or used fresh. Great for culinary use in sauces, salads, soups, pestos, and garnishes. It's high in vitamins A, C, E, and K. Suitable for containers. Also known as Gigante d'Italia Parsley and Gigante di Napoli Parsley. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Italy.

$4.00 $3.50

Golden Purslane Seeds

HB187-1000

50 days. Portulaca oleracea sativa. Annual. Open Pollinated. Golden Purslane. This low-growing plant produces good yields of golden colored leaves. It is a popular herb variety prized for its high nutritional value, rich in omega-3 fatty acids (ALA), vitamins A, C, and E, beta-carotene, calcium, iron, and antioxidants. It is an easy-to-grow, heat-loving annual succulent prized as an edible leafy green and sometimes for its small yellow flowers. Used in salads and can also be steamed or added to soups and stews; an excellent addition to a stir-fry. It also makes an attractive garnish, too. Purslane is also effective in treating oral lichen planus. Its leaves are used to treat insect or snake bites, boils, sores, pain from bee stings, bacillary dysentery, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, postpartum bleeding, and intestinal bleeding. The plant grows in poor soil and in hot weather. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 2123. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Greek Oregano Seeds

HB54-1000

90 days. Origanum vulgare. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Greek Oregano. The plant produces excellent yields of very flavorful dark green Oregano leaves with white flowers. It is a popular oregano variety prized for its culinary use, as it has a more aromatic, spicy, and robust flavor than common oregano, making it ideal for Greek, Italian, and Mediterranean dishes. It is one of the best-tasting Oregano varieties around. The flowers are edible and can be used in the same manner as the herb. The flowers are especially tasty in pasta salads, green salads, and pizza toppings. Attracts beneficial insects. Suitable for containers, indoor pots, and herb gardens. It can also be used for medicinal purposes, as the fresh leaves are chewed to relieve toothaches, indigestion, or a lingering cough. Plants should be divided every 3 years. These quality herb seeds are great for planting outdoors in your herb garden and suitable for indoor planting. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 384485. A variety from Greece.

$4.00 $3.50

Green Purslane Seeds

HB188-1000

50 days. Portulaca oleracea sativa. Annual. Open Pollinated. Green Purslane. This low-growing plant produces good yields of green colored leaves. It is a popular herb variety prized for its nutritious, succulent leafy green, often grown from seeds as a heat-tolerant summer salad crop. Used in salads and can also be steamed or added to soups and stews; an excellent addition to a stir-fry. It is high in Vitamins A, B, and C. It also makes an attractive garnish, too. Purslane is also effective in treating oral lichen planus. Its leaves are used to treat insect or snake bites, boils, sores, pain from bee stings, bacillary dysentery, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, postpartum bleeding, and intestinal bleeding. The plant grows in poor soil and hot weather. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 2122. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Hamburg Rooted Parsley Seeds

HB74-100

85 days. Petroselinum crispum. Open Pollinated. Hamburg Rooted Parsley. The plant produces excellent yields of 8" long white roots. The large edible white roots are smooth and have a mild parsley flavor. Easy to grow. It is used by many European cooks for salads, soups, and stews. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

$3.00 $2.50

Horehound Seeds

HB42-100

85 days. Marrubium vulgare. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Horehound. The plant produces good yields of fuzzy horehound leaves with small white purple or pink flowers. It is used to make horehound candy and tea. Used medicinal to relieve coughs, and sore throats, treat bronchitis and Whooping cough, and relieve gas. Also used topically to heal wounds. Excellent bee attractant. A hardy member of the mint family. A variety from Europe.

$4.00 $3.50

Hyssop Seeds

HB43-1000

85 days. Hyssopus officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Hyssop. The plant produces high yields of Hyssop. It has bright blue violet flowers. It is a popular herb variety used in soups, stews, salads, and soothing tea. Also, medicinal uses to treat colds, the flu, bronchitis, sore throat, bruises, burns, and antiviral conditions, especially for Herpes simplex. Essential oils are used in perfumes. Excellent for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Also known as Syrian Oregano. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 104370. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

$4.00 $3.50

Italian Dark Green Parsley Seeds

HB57-250

78 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Italian Dark Green Parsley Seeds. The plant produces good yields of rich-flavored, shiny, dark green flat parsley leaves. It has more flavor than curled varieties. Excellent drying variety with a strong parsley flavor and crisp stems. Great for soups, stews, and sauces. Also known as Dark Green Italian Parsley and Plain Leaf Italian Parsley. An excellent choice for home gardens, United States Department of Agriculture, PI 700857. A heirloom variety from Italy.

$4.00 $3.50

Italian Flat Leaf Parsley Seeds

HB160-100

78 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Italian Flat Leaf Parsley. The plant produces good yields of flat dark green parsley leaves. Excellent drying variety that has a strong parsley taste. One of the most popular varieties used for seasoning in Italy. Repels asparagus beetles. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Italy.

$4.00 $3.50

Italian Large Leaf Basil Seeds

HB10-100

78 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Italian Large Leaf Basil. The plant produces excellent yields of very flavorful and tender large 4" long medium-dark basil leaves. Preferred by chefs because it is sweeter and less clover like than other varieties. Used in sauces, salads, and Italian dishes. An excellent choice for home gardens

$4.00 $3.50

Italian Oregano Seeds

HB122-1000

90 days. Origanum vulgare. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Italian Oregano. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful dark green Oregano leaves. It is a popular perennial herb prized for its milder, sweeter flavor compared to the stronger, more pungent Greek oregano. It has a mild peppery taste and a pungent, minty scent. It is one of the best-tasting Italian Oregano varieties around. Excellent for pizza and Italian dishes. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from Italy.

$4.00 $3.50

Italian Rosemary

HB179-100

85 days. Rosemarinus officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of very aromatic needle-like leaves. This variety germinates faster and more uniformly than other varieties. Leaves have a delicious flavor and are fragrant. Excellent fresh or dried. Used to flavor salads, chicken, turkey, meats, stews, soups, seafood, roasted vegetables, stuffing, and sauces. Also is used for treating headaches, and circulation. Used medicinally as a massage oil for rheumatism or aching joints. It traditionally symbolizes happiness, protection, and love, and medieval brides often wore rosemary or carried it in their bouquets. Rosemary is a perennial known to live 15 to 20 years. Cold Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Italy.

$4.00 $3.50

Kantikari

HB91-100

95 days. Solanum xanthocarpum. Annual. Plant produces a root used for treatment of cough, sore throats, asthma, toothaches, and chest pain. This herb has a high concentration of solasodine, product used in manufacturing cortisone and sex hormones.

$3.00 $2.50

Korean Mint Seeds

HB3-1000

85 days. Agastache rugosa. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Korean Mint. The plant produces good yields of flavorful green mint leaves with beautiful purple flowers. It is a fragrant, herbaceous perennial in the mint family. The leaves smell like licorice. Used in salads, stir fry, and for seasoning meats and other dishes. Also makes a pleasing tea. It is known to help treat fevers and aid in digestion, chest ailments, and many other conditions. Excellent for aromatic cut flowers. Easy to grow. Attracts beneficial insects and butterflies. Also known as Korean Licorice Mint, Huo Xiang, and Giant Hyssop. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from China, Korea, and Japan.

$4.00 $3.50

Leisure Coriander Seeds

HB93-250

47 days. Coriandrum sativum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Leisure Coriander. This early-maturing plant produces very pungent leaves and seeds that are used for culinary purposes. It is a popular herb variety prized for its slow bolting characteristic, making it excellent for extended harvests. This variety is extra slow-bolting and is great for hot-weather regions. Used in seasoning soup, salsa, salads, pickles, meats, and fish. Excellent in Mexican, Chinese, and Latin American dishes. Start harvesting when the plant is 6" tall. The best thing is to use fresh leaves, as their flavor disappears when dried. Great for garnishing or decorating attractive dishes. The leaves are called Cilantro, and the seeds are called Coriander. Also referred to as Chinese Parsley. An excellent choice for herb gardens. A member of the dill family and native to the Mediterranean region.

$4.00 $3.50

Lemon Basil Seeds

HB9-500

75 days. Ocimum citriodorum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Lemon Basil. The plant produces good yields of beautiful, shiny basil leaves. It is a popular herb variety prized for its distinctive sweet-lemon scent and tangy citrus flavor, which is stronger than that of regular basil. Leaves have a lemony scent and flavor that is excellent for flavoring chicken dishes. Used in vegetable dishes, salads, pestos, tomato dishes, cheeses, omelets, tea, fish/chicken dishes, curries, and making herb vinegar. Also known as Citrus Basil. Suitable for container gardens. An excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from India.

$4.00 $3.50

Lettuce Leaf Basil Seeds

HB145-500

85 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Lettuce Leaf Basil. This bush plant produces good yields of very flavorful and tender basil leaves. It is a popular heirloom sweet basil variety prized for its exceptionally large, crinkled, light-green leaves that can reach 4–6 inches in length and width, resembling lettuce leaves. Used in sauces, salads, veal, poultry, fish, vegetables, and gourmet dishes. Leaves can be used dried, fresh, or frozen. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 92043. A variety from Japan.

$4.00 $3.50

Licorice Basil Seeds

HB136-500

75 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Licorice Basil. The plant produces high yields of basil leaves with purple flowers. It is a popular basil variety prized for its distinct sweet, licorice-like aroma and taste. Excellent with fish, salads, gourmet dishes, teas, desserts, garnish, and Asian dishes. Used to treat headaches, stress, digestive health, and inflammation. Also known as Persian Basil and Anise Basil. Suitable for containers. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Licorice Seeds

HB59-50

Glycyrrhiza glabra. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Licorice. The plant produces good yields of licorice. It is used for cooking as well as medicinal uses. Used to make delicious candy, liquor, and sweetener for tea. Gglycyrrhizin, the sweet compound), is 50 times sweeter than sucrose! Also known to help with the treatment of throat, stomach, urinary, and intestinal problems. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

$4.00 $3.50

Lime Basil Seeds

HB11-1000

60 days. Ocimum americanum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Lime Basil Seeds. The plant produces good yields of 2" long lime-flavored basil leaves. Excellent with salads and fish dishes. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Thailand.

$4.00 $3.50

Long Island Mammoth Dill Seeds

HB34-250

75 days. Anethum graveolens. Annual. Open Pollinated. Long Island Mammoth Dill. The plant produces high yields of very flavorful Dill leaves and seeds. It is a popular heirloom dill variety prized for its tall, vigorous growth, large feathery foliage, and abundant, sizable seed heads, making it excellent for pickling, fresh herbs, and culinary uses. Seeds are used as a pickling spice. Leaves are used in omelets, fish dishes, and salads. Also used as a garnish. Leaves can be dried for later use. This variety matures more quickly than others and also has higher yields. It is said that Dill can enhance the growth of cabbage, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes. Attracts beneficial insects and butterflies. Easy to grow. Excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 305462. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Long Standing Coriander Seeds

HB26-250

45 days. Coriandrum sativum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Long Standing Coriander. This early maturing plant produces good yields of very pungent leaves and seeds. It is a popular coriander variety prized for its slow-bolting trait, improved leafiness, excellent flavor, and extended harvest window. The leaves are sweet and spicy and are used to season pickles and meats. The seeds are used in bread, curry powder, and pastries. Excellent in Mexican, Chinese, and Latin American dishes. The leaves are called Cilantro, and the seeds are called Coriander. This variety bolts two weeks after other varieties. Suitable for spring and fall plantings. A member of the dill family. Also known as Chinese Parsley or Mexican Parsley. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 690550. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Lovage Seeds

HB48-100

90 days. Levisticum officinale. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Lovage Seeds. The plant produces good yields of glossy dark green leaves. It has a celery like flavor. Used in salads, rice, soups, stews, potatoes, poultry dishes, and casseroles. Known for the treatment of digestive problems. Attracts beneficial insects. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Mammoth Dill Seeds

HB109-250

85 days. Anethum graveolens. Annual. Mammoth Dill. The plant produces very flavorful leaves and seeds. It is prized for its large size, abundant seed production, and strong flavor. It is a popular, vigorous dill variety prized for its large size, abundant foliage, and substantial seed production. It has larger yellow flowers than other varieties. Seeds are used as a pickling spice, and leaves are used in omelets, fish dishes, soups, meat, and salads. Also used as a garnish. Leaves can be dried for later use. Great for attracting beneficial insects. Excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 24591. An heirloom variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Marshmallow Seeds

HB80-250

90 days. Althaea offinalis. Perennial. Marshmallow. The plant produces velvety, gray-green leaves with beautiful, petaled, pale pink flowers. It is a popular herb variety prized for its roots, which contain mucilage historically used in herbal remedies and in the original marshmallow confection. The roots, leaves, and flowers are demulcent (soothing). Used to treat sore mouths, coughs, skin irritations, and wounds. Also said to aid women during childbirth. Young leaves and flowers are edible and used in salads and teas. Roots are used to make Candy Marshmallows, and leaves and shoots are used in salads. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Mexican Tarragon Seeds

HB147-250

85 days. Tagetes lucida. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Mexican Tarragon. The plant produces good yields of glossy green leaves and orange flowers. Leaves are used in vinegar, sauces, and salads. The flowers are used to garnish desserts and drinks with the same sweet licorice flavor as the leaves. It has a stronger flavor than Russian tarragon. Used by Southwestern chefs. Also known as Mexican Mint, Spanish Tarragon, and Winter Tarragon. It serves as an excellent substitute for French Tarragon in warmer climates, where true tarragon often struggles. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. Easy to grow. Suitable for herb gardens, flower beds, or containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Milk Thistle Seeds

HB130-100

100 days. Silybum marianum. Annual/Biennial. Open Pollinated. Milk Thistle. The plant produces high yields of spiny green leaves, marbled in white, and crowned with brilliant purple flowers. The plant's species name, marianum, refers to the Virgin Mary because the white mottling on the leaf is said to be her tears. Used in salads, smoothies, or steamed. Use young leaves cooked or in spring salads, remove spines first. Flower stalks put out large purple thistle flowers that were eaten like artichokes. Milk thistle is a favorite in the wellness world for its natural healing properties. Silymarin, found in the flowers and seeds, has been used to strengthen and regenerate liver tissue. The Greek physician and botanist Dioscorides (40–90 AD) was the first to describe milk thistle's healing properties. Later, in 1597, John Gerard noted that milk thistle was the best remedy against melancholy diseases. Silymarin, derived from milk thistle, is the most commonly used liver protectant (hepatoprotectant) by patients in gastrointestinal clinics in the USA. In Germany, where the government regulates herbal medicine use, milk thistle has been listed in the Commission E monograph for the treatment of dyspepsia, cirrhosis, and liver damage due to toxins. Milk thistle requires little maintenance and thrives in poor, well-drained soil. Also known as Blessed Milk Thistle and Mary Thistle. Drought Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NA 47041. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

$4.00 $3.50

Moss Curled Parsley Seeds

HB124-250

70 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Moss Curled Parsley Seeds. The plant produces high yields of very dark green curled parsley leaves. It is a popular heirloom curly-leaf parsley variety prized for its dense, dark green, tightly curled leaves on compact plants. It has a milder flavor than flat-leaf Italian parsley. It grows so thickly that the plant resembles a bunch of moss. Excellent for drying and use as a garnish. It can be used as an ornamental edging plant. Suitable for spring and fall planting. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSl 3911. A 1904 heirloom from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Mother of Thyme Seeds

HB146-1000

Mother of Thyme

$4.00 $3.50

Mountain Mint Seeds

HB75-1000

85 days. Pycnanthemum pilosum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Mountain Mint. The plant produces good yields of fragrant Mountain Mint leaves. It may be used just like peppermint. It has a wonderful menthol fragrance for potpourri. Used to make teas for indigestion, fevers, and to regulate the menstrual cycle. White flowers attract bees and butterflies. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Mrs Burn's Lemon Basil Seeds

HB114-500

60 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Mrs Burn's Lemon Basil. The plant produces good yields of 2 ½” long lemon-flavored basil leaves. It is a popular heirloom basil variety prized for its intense lemon-citrus fragrance and flavor, stronger than typical lemon basil, with larger, bright green leaves, white-to-pinkish flowers, and a robust, productive growth habit. The finest lemon basil around and the most lemony of all lemon basil. Excellent for making vinegar and seafood dishes. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from New Mexico, USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Munstead Lavender Seeds

HB120-1000

110 days. Lavandula angustifolia. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Munstead Lavender. The plant produces beautiful English Lavender. It has fragrant gray-green foliage and early-blooming spikes of lavender-blue flowers. The plants bloom in early summer and, if lightly pruned after flowering, may rebloom in late summer. Munstead Lavender is the most fragrant variety. The flowers and leaves are also edible and used in salads and baked goods. The flowers can be used to garnish desserts. Used in bouquets, sachets, and perfumes. Also used to treat headaches, burns, and cuts. Used to repel moths, mosquitoes, and gnats. Cold Tolerant. Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 88147. A 1916 heirloom variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Napoletano Basil Seeds

HB108-100

75 days. Ocimum basilicum. Open Pollinated. Annual. Napoletano Basil. The plant produces good yields of giant 3" long by 2" wide basil leaves. The leaves are as big as your hand. Leaves are very flavorful and sometimes ruffled. Great for making spaghetti

$4.00 $3.50

Nufar Basil Seeds

HB111-100

75 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. (F1) Nufar Basil. The plant produces good yields of 4" long basil leaves. This is the first fusarium resistant variety of basil. Used in sauces, salads, and Italian dishes. Suitable for greenhouse, hydroponic, and field production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FW.

$4.00 $3.50

Osmin Basil Seeds

HB101-500

75 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Osmin Basil. The plant produces good yields of deep burgundy red basil leaves. It is a popular basil variety prized for its striking dark maroon to deep burgundy-purple leaves, making it both an ornamental and culinary herb. It has beautiful pink flowers, and the leaves are very flavorful. It is the darkest of the purple basil. The leaves are smaller than Rubin basil and less prone to leaning. Great for pesto, salads, vinaigrettes, garnishes, and flavored oils and vinegars. Also attracts pollinators. Suitable for containers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 599363. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Pennyroyal Seeds

HB123-1000

85 days. Mentha pulegium. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Pennyroyal. The plant produces excellent yields of aromatic mint-flavored leaves. It is a low-growing, creeping perennial with tiny lavender-purple flowers. It is used in a variety of remedies and is used in making tea to ease headaches. It can be added to desserts, drinks, and dips. Perfect for seasoning dishes, garnishes, and culinary creations. The plant is said to repel flies, gnats, chiggers, ticks, and mosquitoes! For medical uses, it is used to relieve dizziness and vertigo and is also useful for digestion, flatulence, and stomach problems. This crawling plant is used by homeowners to make permanent landscaping along walkways. Also used as an insect repellent and repels mice. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 197822. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

$4.00 $3.50

Peppercorn Seeds (Black Pepper)

HB2-50

Piper nigrum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Peppercorns. The plant produces excellent yields of black peppercorns. Peppercorns are dried and used to make black pepper. You can grow this tropical tree in containers and bring it indoors in the fall. Try growing your own black pepper plant. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 190223. A variety from India.

$4.00 $3.50

Peppermint

HB78-1000

85 days. Mentha piperita. Perennial. Open Pollinated. The plant produces excellent yields of very aromatic peppermint leaves. The leaves are used to make tea, candies, and desserts. Also used for treating the common cold, asthma, congestion, and indigesti

$4.00 $3.50

Perilla Green Ao Shiso Seeds

HB161-100

85 days. Perilla frutescens. Annual. Open Pollinated, Perilla Green Ao Shiso. The plant produces good yields of cinnamon flavored green leaves. It is used as an edible garnish, chopped in salads, wrapped around sushi, or made into tempura. Chefs sprinkle

$4.00 $3.50

Prospera Basil Seeds

HB197-500

68 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. (F1) Prospera Basil. The plant produces good yields of 3" glossy medium green basil leaves. It is a popular Genovese-type basil variety bred for strong disease resistance, particularly to Downy Mildew and Fusarium wilt. This makes them especially valuable for gardeners and market growers in humid, rainy conditions where traditional basil varieties often struggle. Great for adding seasoning to tomato dishes, garnish, seasoned oil and vinegar, poultry, beef, stews, soups, and Italian dishes. It is very aromatic and attractive in the herb garden. High Humidity Tolerant. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for herb gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, greenhouses, open production, and commercial production. Disease Resistant: DM, F.

$4.00 $3.50

Prospera Red Basil Seeds

HB192-500

74 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. (F1) Prospera Red Basil. The plant produces good yields of dark purple basil leaves. It is a popular basil variety prized for its striking dark purple leaves, Genovese basil flavor and aroma, and strong disease resistance. Perfect for adding seasoning to Italian and tomato dishes. Excellent as a garnish, seasoned oil, seasoned vinegar, or seasoning for poultry, beef, stews, and soups. It is very aromatic and attractive in the herb garden. Suitable for containers. First purple basil with resistance to Downy Mildew and Fusarium. High Humidity Tolerant. Bolt Resistant. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for herb gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, greenhouses, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: DM, F.

$4.00 $3.50

Purple Ruffles Basil Seeds

HB118-500

1987 All-America Selections Winner! 85 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Purple Ruffles Basil. The plant produces good yields of purple basil leaves. It is a popular basil variety prized for its large, deep purple-to-violet, ruffled fringed leaves, and pale pink-to-purple flower spikes. Excellent as a garnish, seasoned oil, seasoned vinegar, or seasoning for poultry, beef, stews, and soups. A very beautiful plant. Suitable for containers. Excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 601365. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Quedlinburger Neiderliegende Lemon Balm Seeds

HB81-250

70 days. Melissa officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Quedlinburger Neiderliegende Lemon Balm. This plant produces good yields of lemon-scented leaves. It is a popular herb variety prized for having a higher essential oil content than common lemon balm, resulting in a stronger lemon scent and flavor. It is a premium, improved variety of lemon balm with higher essential oil content, a stronger lemon scent and flavor, increased yields, better winter hardiness, and more fragrant leaves than common varieties. Used for delightful teas, sauces, salads, and summer drinks. Excellent for colds, flu, depression, headaches, and indigestion. This is an improved variety with increased yields, higher essential oil content, and better winter hardiness. A variety from the town of Quedlinburg, which sits just north of the Harz mountains in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt region. These quality herb seeds are great for planting outdoors in your herb garden. A variety from Germany.

Quedlinburger Neiderliegende Lemon Balm Seeds to Grow. Follow the planting instructions below and use Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Mix for successful germination results.

$4.00 $3.50

Red Opium Poppy Seeds

HB190-100

Papaver somniferum var. glabrum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Red Opium Poppy. A variety with bright red petals. Poppy seeds are used on bread, in cakes and bagels, and in Middle Eastern delicacies such as halva. The seeds also yield a high-quality oil used for salads and for making soap, ointments, and paints. The poppy plant is also used as a source of opium. It is used to control pain, cough, and diarrhea. As significant as the plant is for its medicinal uses, it is far more important for its culinary uses. This is a cool-season annual with a mixture of flowers in an array of colors from pink to purple, but most are blood red. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Red Rubin Basil Seeds

HB13-500

72 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Red Rubin Basil. The plant produces high yields of very flavorful 3" long reddish purple basil leaves with purple flowers. It is a popular sweet basil variety prized for its striking deep reddish-purple foliage, compact growth habit, and excellent culinary flavor. This is an improved version of the Dark Opal Basil. Perfect for pesto, salads, marinades, and garnishes, and making seasoned oil and vinegar. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Denmark.

$4.00 $3.50

Rosemary

HB63-250

85 Days. Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis). Perennial. Open Pollinated. Grow premium Rosemary Seeds that produce vigorous plants with highly aromatic, needle-like leaves. This variety germinates faster and more uniformly than other varieties. Leaves have a delicious flavor and are fragrant. Excellent fresh or dried. Used to flavor salads, chicken, turkey, meats, stews, soups, seafood, roasted vegetables, stuffing, and sauces. Also is used for treating headaches, and circulation. Used medicinally as a massage oil for rheumatism or aching joints. It traditionally symbolizes happiness, protection, and love, and medieval brides often wore rosemary or carried it in their bouquets. This hardy Rosemary plant is Cold Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, suitable for containers, and can live 15 to 20 years. Drought Tolerant. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens.

$4.00 $3.50

Russian Tarragon Seeds

HB70-100

85 days. Artemisia dracunculoides. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Russian Tarragon. The plant produces a very mild flavor of seasoning. Pale green leaves are used in vinegar, soups, stews, sauces, salads, and poultry dishes. Pick leaves as needed. Divide the plant every 3 years.

$4.00 $3.50

Saffron Bulbs

HB165-1

Crocus sativus. Perennial. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of saffron which is the world's most expensive spice. The plant has violet-purple flowers with brilliant orange-red stigmas that are the source of the aromatic culinary spice. It t

$13.00 $12.50

Sage Seeds

HB84-100

90 days. Salvia officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Sage. The plant produces excellent yields of very flavorful silver green leaves. Used fresh or dried to season beans, cheese, poultry, pork, sausages, omelets, cheese and bean dishes, meats, sauces, and tomato dishes. Also used as a digestive and nerve tonic. Sage tea is used to gargle for sore throat. Perfect as a border plant in the herb garden. Suitable for containers. Sage naturally dies after about 5 years, so replant every 3 years. Also known as Broadleaf Sage, Common Sage, and Garden Sage. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

$3.00 $2.50

Salad Burnet Seeds

HB105-250

70 days. Sanguisorba minor. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Salad Burnet. The plant produces excellent yields of salad burnet leaves. It is a popular herb variety prized for its edible leaves that taste like mild cucumber. It is very flavorful and tastes and smells like cucumbers! Used in salads, sandwiches, soups, and stews. Adds cucumber flavor to vinegar, cream cheese, and cold drinks. Also said to be used in facial treatments to improve skin. Also known as Small Burnet, Lesser Burnet, and Garden Burnet. Keep flowers cut to promote leaf growth. Suitable for container gardening. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 12577. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Santo Coriander Seeds

HB126-250

55 days. Coriandrum sativum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Santo Coriander. This early maturing plant produces good yields of very pungent leaves and seeds. This high-quality coriander is a fast-growing strain grown by market growers. Used in seasoning pickles, bean dishes, chicken, meats, salsa, and spicy foods. Excellent in Mexican, Chinese, and Latin American dishes. The leaves are called Cilantro, and the seeds are called Coriander. A member of the dill family. Suitable for containers. A slow bolting variety. Attracts beneficial insects. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and greenhouses.

$4.00 $3.50

Sesame Seeds

HB66-500

65 days. Sesamun indicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Sesame. The plant produces high yields of flavorful leaves and seeds. Leaves are used in tea. Seeds are used in candies, pastries, bread, soups, salads, and Oriental dishes. Produces a lovely bell-shaped flower. Also used for feeding turkey, duck, dove, pheasant, rabbit, quail, and other birds. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from India.

$4.00 $3.50

Soapwort

HB106-500

85 days. Saponaria officinalis. Perennial. Plant produces beautiful flowers and dark green leaves. Used in making homemade soups and shampoos. Also relieves skin itchiness. pk/100

$4.00 $3.50

Sorrel Seeds

HB67-500

60 days. Rumex acetosa. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Sorrel. The plant produces good yields of 8" long greens. It is a popular herb variety prized for its bright, lemony-tangy flavor. The leaves are excellent in salads, soups, and sauces for fish dishes. It has a lemon flavor and is high in Vitamin C, iron, and potassium. Medicinally used in diets for scurvy. A common native species in the grasslands of the USA. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 27761. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Spearmint Seeds

HB68-100

85 days. Mentha spicata. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Spearmint Seeds. The plant produces good yields of dark green spearmint leaves. This sweet smelling spearmint is used in candy, teas, jellies, desserts, lamb dishes, and salads. Also used as a garnish on ice cream, iced drinks, and melons. Adds fragrance to toothpaste, lotions, and tinctures. Spearmint tea is used for medical purposes to treat many ailments, including nausea, hiccups, and poor digestion. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Spicy Globe Bush Basil Seeds

HB15-500

70 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Spicy Globe Bush Basil. This small compact bush plant produces very flavorful basil leaves. It is a popular compact, dwarf sweet basil variety that forms a tidy globe-shaped plant, making it excellent for containers, window boxes, edging, and small gardens. The plant has small, thin, light-green leaves with a strong, spicy-sweet basil aroma and flavor that is more intense than that of standard Genovese Basil. It is very slow to bolt. A great pollinator and friendly plant that attracts bees and butterflies. Used in sauces, salads, and Italian dishes. Very beautiful. Also known as Boxwood Basil. Suitable for containers and landscaping borders. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Stevia Seeds

HB141-500

120 days. Stevia rebaudiana. Perennial. Stevia. Open Pollinated. The plant produces high yields of dark green leaves. It is used as a sweetener. Stevioside is 300 times sweeter than sugar but without calories. It can be used in place of sugar in drinks, baked goods, desserts, and preserves, and is also a plaque-retardant and tooth decay inhibitor. It is a useful sweetener for diabetics and dieters and is used to treat blood pressure problems. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from South America.

$4.00 $3.50

Summer Savory Seeds

HB134-500

70 days. Satureja hortensis. Annual. Open Pollinated. Summer Savory. The plant produces good yields of peppery-flavored leaves. A fast-growing herb in the mint family, known for its peppery, spicy, thyme-like flavor with hints of oregano and lavender. Excellent for flavoring sausage, egg dishes, cabbage, sauerkraut, beans, peas, and lentil dishes. A peppery flavor to add to dressings and sauces. It is often called the bean herb. Also used to make tea for sore throats, asthma, the common cold, and a persistent cough. It is often used as a remedy for stings, insect bites, and skin irritations. It has an added benefit as it repels insects. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Superdukat Dill Seeds

HB32-100

85 days. Anethum graveolens. Annual. Open Pollinated. Superdukat Dill. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful leaves and seeds. This variety has more foliage than other varieties. Seeds are used as a pickling spice and leaves are used in omelets

$4.00 $3.50

Sweet Marjoram Seeds

HB61-1000

90 days. Origanum majorana. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Sweet Marjoram. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful Marjoram leaves. This herb has an Oregano-like flavor. Used in meats, stews, casseroles, poultry, sausages, and sauces. The flowers are used to garnish salads, soups, stews, sauces, and stuffing. It can be used dried or fresh. Also known as Knotted Marjoram. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6410. variety from the Mediterranean region.

$4.00 $3.50

Tripled Curled Parsley Seeds

HB167-100

70 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Tripled Curled Parsley. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful dark green parsley leaves. This is the most popular variety used for garnishes and seasoning. Excellent in salads, sauces, soups, and stews. It can be dried or used fresh, dried and used as a garnish, or fresh and chopped finely over a nice fish dish. This is a fast growing variety. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Vera Lavender Seeds

HB55-1000

85 days. Lavandula angustifolia. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Vera Lavender. The plant produces a beautifully aromatic herb that has dark purple flowers. It is a popular lavender variety prized for its strong fragrance, high essential oil content, and versatility. Makes an excellent ornamental hedge. Used in bouquets, sachets, and perfumes. Tender stalks are sometimes used in salads. The flowers and leaves are also edible. Used to repel moths, mosquitoes, and gnats. Suitable for containers. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50