Herbs

75 days. Cymbopogon flexuosus. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Common Lemongrass Seeds. The deliciously fresh, citrusy-lemon flavor of Lemongrass makes it a very popular herb for its many culinary uses. The plant produces good yields of grass-like herbs. It is used for flavoring soups, curries, and teas. Lemongrass oil is used to flavor ice cream, candy, pastries, desserts, and chewing gum. It is also used to treat digestive problems and fever. It is an important ingredient in cosmetics and perfumes. It is also a good insect repellent. Easy to grow. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from India.

85 days. Cymbopogon flexuosus. Perennial. Open Pollinated. East Indian Lemongrass. The plant produces good yields of clump-forming perennial grass-like herbs. It is a popular herb variety prized for its strong lemony aroma and flavor. It is used for flavoring soups, curries, and teas. Lemongrass oil is used to flavor ice cream, candy, pastries, desserts, and chewing gum. It is also used to treat digestive problems and fever. It is an important ingredient in cosmetics and perfumes. It is also a good insect repellent. Easy to grow. Excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 209700. A variety from India.

 

Note: Lemongrass seeds have a naturally low germination rate due to imperfect pollination. The outer husk must be removed prior to planting seeds.

75 days. Trigonella foenumgraecum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Fenugreek. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful seeds. The golden-yellow seeds are used as an ingredient in curry powder. They have a distinctive, bitter, nutty flavor with a sweet aftertaste reminiscent of maple syrup, due to a compound called sotolon. The clover-like leaves are used in vegetable dishes, and dried leaves are used in many Indian dishes and pickles. They've been used for thousands of years as a spice in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisines. Also used is a medicinal herb that aids digestion and promotes healing. Also called bird's foot or Greek hayseed. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 135859. A variety from the USA.

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.

95 days. Solanum xanthocarpum. Annual. Plant produces a root used for treatment of cough, sore throats, asthma, toothaches, and chest pain. This herb has a high concentration of solasodine, product used in manufacturing cortisone and sex hormones.

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

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.

65 days. Sesamun indicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Sesame. The plant produces high yields of flavorful leaves and seeds. Leaves are used in tea. Seeds are used in candies, pastries, bread, soups, salads, and Oriental dishes. Produces a lovely bell-shaped flower. Also used for feeding turkey, duck, dove, pheasant, rabbit, quail, and other birds. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from India.

85 days. Cymbopogon flexuosus. Perennial. Open Pollinated. West Indian Lemongrass. West Indian Lemongrass is the edible, tender alternative to the more fibrous, rarer East Indian Lemongrass. While both look nearly identical, West Indian lemongrass is grown exclusively for its edible, minty, citrusy leaves. The plant produces good yields of grass-like herbs. It is used for flavoring soups, curries, and teas. Lemongrass oil is used to flavor ice cream, candy, pastries, desserts, and chewing gum. It is also used to treat digestive problems and fever. It is an important ingredient in cosmetics and perfumes. It is also a good insect repellent. Easy to grow. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from India. Note: Lemongrass seeds have a naturally low germination rate due to imperfect pollination. The outer husk must be removed prior to planting seeds.

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.