Herbs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1997 All-America Selections Winner! 75 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Siam Queen Basil Seeds. The plant produces very flavorful 4" long by 2" wide green basil leaves. This is an improved variety with an outstanding licorice fragrance and flavor. Used in tea, sauces, soups, salads, chicken, seafood, and Thai dishes. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens.

61 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated, Sweet Dani Basil. The plant produces good yields of basil leaves. The leaves are beautiful and have a lemon-scented taste. Excellent for salads and Thai dishes. Good drying and freezing variety. Suitable