Herbs

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.

Dactylis glomerata. Open Pollinated. Catgrass. The plant produces green blades of catgrass. Cats love nibbling on it to help their digestive system. Perfect for indoor cats or during the winter, when your outdoor cat may not be able to find grass. This sn

85 days. Nepeta cataria. Perennial. Catnip. The plant produces flavorful leaves. The plant has a strong aromatic scent that attracts cats who love to roll in the foliage. It is a popular herb variety that produces the compound nepetalactone, which many cats find highly attractive. It is also used in salads, sauces, soups, and teas. Also said to have medicinal uses to relieve colds, flu, and fever. Follow planting instructions below. Excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 16816. A variety from the USA.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

90 days. Origanum vulgare. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Greek Oregano Seeds. 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.

75 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Holy Basil Red Leaf. The plant produces high yields of beautiful purple-tinted basil leaves. It is a popular herb variety prized for its pointed leaves with deep purple-red or purple-tinged coloration, especially on stems and young foliage, distinguishing it from standard green holy basil. The leaves are very aromatic. It produces lots of leaves throughout the season. Great for stir fry, soups, and Gai Pad Gra Pow dishes. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from India.

90 days. Ocimum sanctum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Holy Basil. The plant produces good yields of basil leaves. It is a popular herb variety known for its sacred plant in Hinduism and a key herb in Ayurvedic medicine. It has a peppery, clove-like scent and is revered for its spiritual and medicinal properties. The leaves have a musky scent with a hint of mint. Used to make Thai teas. Medicinal used for digestive disorders, reducing stress and anxiety, supporting immunity, and acting as an anti-inflammatory, helping regulate blood sugar and cholesterol, antioxidant properties, respiratory support, as often used in teas for colds/coughs, and also used in male and female tonics by Hindus. Also known as Sacred Basil, Kaprao, and Tulsi. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from India.

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.

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.

75 days. Ocimum citriodorum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Lemon Basil Seeds. 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.

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. 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.

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.

85 days. Tagetes lucida. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Mexican Tarragon Seeds. 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.

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.

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.

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 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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

90 days. Salvia officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Sage Seeds. 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.

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.

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.

75 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Siam Queen Basil. 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, salad

45 days. Coriandrum sativum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Slow Bolt Coriander. This early-maturing plant produces very pungent leaves and seeds. It is a popular coriander variety prized for its slow bolting. Used in seasoning pickles and meats. Leaves are used in Mexican, Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern dishes. Seeds are used for curries, pickles, sausages, and baking. It works well fresh and dried. Slow Bolting. The leaves are called Cilantro, and the seeds are called Coriander. Suitable for containers. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the USA.

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.

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.

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

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.

59 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Sweet Thai Basil. The plant produces very aromatic, spicy, anise-clove-scented basil leaves. It is a popular Southeast Asian basil variety known for its spicy, anise/clove flavor. It has a distinctive sweet, spicy, anise-licorice, and clove-like aroma and taste, stronger and more pungent than common Italian sweet basil. Used in many Thai, Vietnamese, and other Southeast Asian dishes. Also known as Horapha in Thailand and Hun Que in Vietnam. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Asia.

75 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Thai Basil Seeds. The plant produces high yields of basil leaves. It is a popular culinary herb from Southeast Asia used in Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian dishes. It is a flavorful culinary herb with very aromatic leaves. It has a unique flavor unlike that of other traditional basil. The aroma is stronger, sweeter, and peppery. The Thai Basil has purple stems with green leaves. Excellent for soups, curry, and Vietnamese dishes. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Thailand.

65 days. Monarda fistulosa. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Wild Bergamot Seeds. The plant produces excellent yields of pinkish lavender flowers. It has a complex flavor of a combination of oregano, thyme, and mint. The edible flowers can be used in salads, sprinkled over mild fish and fruit salads, and to garnish desserts and drinks. It can be used for making bergamot tea, bergamot perfume, bergamot oil, and bergamot extract. Also used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes, to soothe bronchial complaints and ease colds. Used as beautiful cut flowers. The flowers bloom all summer and attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Easy to grow. It does well in poor soil. Drought Tolerant. Deer Resistant. Excellent choice for home herb gardens. A variety from Missouri, USA. Disease Resistant: PM.

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.

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.