Herbs

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 home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. A variety from the USA.

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.

100 days. Lavandula angustifolia. Perennial. Open Pollinated. English Lavender. The plant produces good yields of silver-green leaves and beautiful lavender-blue flowers. It is the most fragrant of the lavenders. The flowers are fragrant and edible. The leaves can be used fresh or dried. Used to treat headaches, burns, and cuts. Also used to repel moths, mosquitoes, and gnats. Tolerates Frost. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

Evening Primrose

70 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Evergreen Parsley. The plant produces heavy yields of dark green curled leaves. It is more frost resistant than other varieties. Adds color to soups, salads, and gourmet dishes. It also can be used as a garnish. Cold

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.

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. Exce

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.

Mother of Thyme

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.

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. Exce

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.