Herbs

60 days. Anthriscus cerefolium. Annual. Open Pollinated. Chervil. The plant produces good yields or parsley like leaves. The aromatic leaves have an Anise flavor and are used with fish, potatoes, and soups. The flowers are edible and used in salads. The taste is of mild licorice. Attractive garnish. Also known as Brussels Winter and French Parsley. Slow Bolting. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

1962 All-America Selections Winner! 80 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Dark Opal Purple Basil. 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. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 852071. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Dwarf Greek Basil. The plant produces good yields of fragrant green basil leaves with white flowers. Excellent as a garnish or seasoning for poultry, beef, stews, and soups. This variety is preferred by

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. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. An heirloom variety from the USA.

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.

75 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Licorice Basil. The plant produces high yields of basil leaves with purple flowers. This variety has a licorice flavor. Excellent with fish, salads, and gourmet dishes. Used to treat headaches, stress, d

70 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Moss Curled Parsley. The plant produces high yields of very dark green curled parsley leaves. It grows so thickly that the plant resembles a bunch of moss. Excellent for drying and use as a garnish

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

75 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Osmin Basil. The plant produces good yields of deep burgundy red basil leaves. It has beautiful pink flowers and the leaves are very flavorful. It is the darkest of the purple basils. The leaves are smal

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.

Prospera Basil is a premium garden variety offering strong growth, dependable performance, and quality harvests for home gardeners.

74 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. (F1) Prospera Red Basil. The plant produces good yields of dark purple basil leaves. Great for adding seasoning to Italian and tomato dishes. Excellent as a garnish, herb vinegar, or seasoning for poultry, beef, stews, a

85 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Purple Ruffles Basil. The plant produces good yields of purple basil leaves. Excellent as a garnish, herb vinegar, or seasoning for poultry, beef, stews, and soups. A very beautiful plant suitable for co

72 day. 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. This is an improved version of the Dark Opal Basil. Perfect for garnishes and mak

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

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.

Thai Basil

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.

Wild Bergamot is a premium garden variety offering strong growth, dependable performance, and quality harvests for home gardeners.