Herbs - P

85 days. Petroselinum crispum. Open Pollinated. Hamburg Rooted Parsley. The plant produces excellent yields of 8" long white roots. The large edible white roots are smooth and have a mild parsley flavor. Easy to grow. It is used by many European cooks for salads, soups, and stews. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Chrysanthemum carinatum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Painted Daisy Pyrethrum. It is a popular perennial flower prized for its vibrant, daisy-like blooms. The plant produces beautiful daisy flowers. This variety blooms with white, pink, and red flowers with yellow centers. Used to make the safest insecticide. It acts directly on the nervous system of aphids, mites, leafhoppers, cabbage worms, and other insects. It will not harm fish, mammals, or plants. To make the insecticide spray, mix 1 tablespoon of freshly ground dried flowers with 2 quarts of hot water. Add a little soap and let it sit for a while. This strain can also be used for cut-flower and border plants. An excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the USA.

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.

Piper nigrum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Peppercorns. The plant produces excellent yields of black peppercorns. It is a popular herb variety prized for its flavor and is ubiquitous in kitchens across the country. Use them in any recipe that calls for pepper. Black pepper goes well with basil, beef, cilantro, coconut milk, creamy sauces, eggs, fermented soybeans, garlic, ginger, lemon, pork, red wine, seafood, soy sauce, and vegetables. 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.

 

How to Grow Peppercorn Seeds. Follow the planting instructions below and use Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Mix for successful germination.

 

Growing Piper nigrum from seed is possible but slow and requires patience.

85 days. Mentha piperita. Perennial. Open Pollinated. The plant produces excellent yields of very aromatic peppermint leaves. A popular herb variety prized for its aromatic mint and cool, menthol-forward flavor. Use the leaves to make tea, candies, and desserts. Also used for treating the common cold, asthma, congestion, and indigestion. Attracts beneficial insects. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Perilla frutescens. Annual. Open Pollinated, Perilla Green Ao Shiso. The plant produces good yields of cinnamon-flavored green leaves. It is a popular Asian herb variety prized for its complex and aromatic flavor, often described as a mix of mint, basil, cinnamon, clove, anise, citrus, and mild spice. Use it as an edible garnish, chopped in salads, wrapped around sushi, or made into tempura. Chefs sprinkle seeds on salads and rice. Great for rice dishes, pickling, teas, cocktails, or chopped into stir-fries. Used fresh in Japanese, Korean, and other Asian cuisine. Also known as Ao Shiso and  Green Ohba Shiso. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from Japan.

68 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. (F1) Prospera Basil. The plant produces good yields of 3" glossy, medium-green basil leaves. This popular Genovese-type basil variety is bred for strong disease resistance, particularly to downy mildew and Fusarium wilt. This makes it especially valuable for gardeners and market growers in humid, rainy conditions where traditional basil varieties often struggle. Great for seasoning tomato dishes, garnishes, seasoned oils and vinegars, poultry, beef, stews, soups, and Italian dishes. Highly 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 Seeds. 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.