Herbs

75 days. Trachyspermum ammi. Annual. Open Pollinated. Ajwain. The plant produces excellent yields of flavorful leaves and 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.

125 days. Pimpinella anisum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Anise. The plant produces good yields of flavorful leaves and seeds. The scent is strongly reminiscent of licorice, with hints of Fennel and Tarragon. Leaves are used in salads, curries, soups, stews, sausages, sauces, and Moroccan dishes. It is good for baking Biscotti, cookies, breads, cakes, and pastries. It is also used for making drinks, Teas, liqueurs, and spiced beverages. Also used to make candies, fruit compotes, or sprinkled on roasted vegetables. It is used to aid with an upset stomach and cough. It is one of the sweetest-smelling herbs on the market. It is also used in soaps, perfumes, and sachets because of its aromatic properties. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the eastern Mediterranean and Southwest Asia.

65 days. Nigella sativa. Annual. Open Pollinated. Black Cumin. The plant produces good yields of black aromatic seeds. It is used extensively in the Middle East and India. They have been used for thousands of years in Middle Eastern, Indian, and North African cuisines and traditional medicine. Used for making Russian rye bread and rolls. Seeds can be ground and used like Black Pepper, too. The seeds have been used to make medicine for thousands of years. It helps boost the immune system, fight cancer, prevent pregnancy, reduce swelling, and lessen allergic reactions. Drought Tolerant. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 691854. A variety from western Asia and the Mediterranean region.

Brassica sinapelis nigra. Annual. Open Pollinated. Black Mustard. The plant produces good yields of black mustard seeds. They have small, round, dark seeds prized for their intense, pungent, and spicy flavor. It is one of the three main types of mustard seeds used as a spice, alongside brown and yellow/white varieties. The seeds are ground and mixed with vinegar to make peppery brown mustard. It is used to flavor meats and as a spice for pickling. Rich in glucosinolates, compounds linked to potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Contain vitamins A, C, K, and folate. Also a good source of selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, and minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. Black Mustard is mentioned in the Bible. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

115 days. Cuminum cyminum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Cumin. The plant produces good yields of pungent flavor seeds. The foliage is similar to dill. Used in cheese, bread, beans, rice, sausages, and pickling. Seeds are used to aid in digestion. Excellent in

90 days. Foeniculum vulgare. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Florence Fennel. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful large fennel. The bulbs are crisp and flavorful with a sweet mild anise flavor. Excellent to season sauces and sausage, or cooked and sauteed as a vegetable. Fresh leaves are served in salads, sauces, fish, and egg dishes. An excellent choice for home garden and market growers. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

85 days. Hyssopus officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Hyssop. The plant produces high yields of Hyssop. It has bright blue violet flowers. It is used in soups, stews, salads, and soothing tea. Also, medicinal uses to treat colds, the flu, bronchitis, sore throat, bruises, burns, and antiviral conditions, especially for Herpes simplex. Essential oils are used in perfumes. Excellent for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Also known as Syrian Oregano. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

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. 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 home gardens. A member of the dill family and native to the Mediterranean region.

70 days. Melissa officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Lemon Balm. The plant produces good yields of beautiful lemon scented leaves. Used to make delightful tea, sauces, salads, soups, stews, and summer drinks. It is said to stimulate the heart, calm t

Glycyrrhiza glabra. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Licorice. The plant produces good yields of licorice. It is used for cooking as well as medicinal uses. Used to make delicious candy, liquor, and sweetener for tea. Gglycyrrhizin, the sweet compound), is 50 times sweeter than sucrose! Also known to help with the treatment of throat, stomach, urinary, and intestinal problems. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

85 days. Artemisia vulgaris. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Mugwort. The plant produces good yields of beautiful, fragrant leaves. Used to make tea to treat menstrual and menopausal problems. Also used for digestive problems to reduce bloating. Stimulates and improves memory. Good insect repellent. Easy to grow. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

85 days. Mentha pulegium. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Pennyroyal. The plant produces excellent yields of aromatic mint-flavored leaves. It is a low-growing, creeping perennial with tiny lavender-purple flowers. It is used in a variety of remedies and is used in making tea to ease headaches. It can be added to desserts, drinks, and dips. Perfect for seasoning dishes, garnishes, and culinary creations. The plant is said to repel flies, gnats, chiggers, ticks, and mosquitoes! For medical uses, it is used to relieve dizziness and vertigo and is also useful for digestion, flatulence, and stomach problems. This crawling plant is used by homeowners to make permanent landscaping along walkways. Also used as an insect repellent and repels mice. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 197822. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

65 days. Chamaemelum nobile. Perrenial. Open Pollinated. Roman Chamomile. The plant produces high yields of daisy-like flowers with an apple flavor. It is known calming effect; both on the body and mind. It is used fresh and dried to make great flavored r

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. Saponaria officinalis. Perennial. Plant produces beautiful flowers and dark green leaves. Used in making homemade soups and shampoos. Also relieves skin itchiness. pk/100

St John's Wort

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.

85 days. Valeriana officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Valerian. The plant produces good yields of roots that are used for nervous tension, anxiety, migraine, insomnia, pain relief, and to relax tense muscles and soothe digestive discomfort. Easy to grow. One of nature’s best herbal sedatives. It can help you to wind down and get a good night's sleep. Also known as Garden Heliotrope, Cat's Valerian, Setwell, and St. George's Herb. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

129 days. Artemisia absinthium. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Wormwood. The plant produces good yields of silvery gray and aromatic foliage. Repels moths and other insects. The oil from plants is used to treat sore muscles, digestive aids, fever, jaundice, parasites, treat sprains, bruises, and lumbago. Used as a pesticide against nematode control. Also known as Sweet Annie. Drought Tolerant. A variety of the Mediterranean region.

85 days. Achillea millefolium. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Yarrow. The plant produces abundant blooms of beautiful white flowers, commonly used as a medicinal herb and in herbal teas. It attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Good for cut flowers too, as it dries well. Blooms in the summer. Used for medical purposes to treat colds, fevers, and wound healers. One of the most popular herbs for colds and flu. Used topically to stop bleeding by crushing flower tops and leaves. It was used medicinally to slow the flow of blood from wounds. A hot cup of tea made from leaves and flowers induces sweating to help throw off heat and toxins. Yarrow is also commonly known as Nosebleed Plant, Old Man's Pepper, Sanguinary, Soldier's Woundwort, Thousand Leaf, and Devil's Nettle. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

120 days. Tragopogon porrifolius. Open Pollinated. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify. The plant produces large 8" long by 2" wide salsify roots. The roots are creamy white and look similar to a carrot with an oyster flavor. Used in soups and steamed or sauteed in butter. Known as the Vegetable Oyster because it has a taste when cooked that is similar to oysters. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6405. A 1800s heirloom variety from the Mediterranean Sea region.

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