Herbs

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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