Herbs

100+ days. Salvia hispanica. Annual. Open Pollinated. Chia. The plant produces excellent yields of beautiful, fuzzy, dark-green leaves and blue flowers. It has a mild, nutty taste. This herb has many health benefits. The seeds are an excellent source of fiber, protein, calcium, and digestive enzymes. The leaves contain powerful antioxidants that improve overall health and increase energy. Ancient civilizations like the Aztecs used them as a staple food for energy and endurance. You can make a therapeutic tea from the leaves that banish lethargy and purify the body. It is said that the fiber and protein in Chia seeds are beneficial for those trying to lose weight. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 163594. An heirloom variety from Guatemala and Mexico.

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

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. The most lemony of all lemon basil. The plant has white flowers and very bright green leaves. The finest lemon basil around. Excellent for making vinegar and seafood dishes. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from New Mexico, USA.

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.

88 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Genovese Basil. The plant produces beautiful, large, 2" long aromatic dark green Basil leaves. 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 home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 652065. An heirloom variety from Italy.

85 days. Anethum graveolens. Annual. Mammoth Dill. The plant produces very flavorful leaves and seeds. It is prized for its large size, abundant seed production, and strong flavor. It has larger yellow flowers than other varieties. Seeds are used as a pickling spice, and leaves are used in omelets, fish dishes, soups, meat, and salads. Also used as a garnish. Leaves can be dried for later use. Great for attracting beneficial insects. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 24591. An heirloom variety from the USA.

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.

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.

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.