Herbs - T

Tea Leaf Tree

TR12-10

Camellia sinensis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. This small tree produces excellent yields of green tea leaves. Tea is the world's most consumed drink. Young leaves are processed to make tea and green tea beverages. It is used for medicinal use too. Tea stimulates the central nervous system, is diuretic and astringent, relaxes smooth muscles, and increases coronary flow. It has significant anticancer and antioxidant effects and even has been shown to prevent tooth decay on account of its high fluoride content. Can be grown indoors in containers. A variety from India.

$5.00 $4.50

Tripled Curled Parsley Seeds

HB167-100

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.

$4.00 $3.50

Thai Basil Seeds

HB184-500

75 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Thai Basil. The plant produces high yields of basil leaves. It is a popular culinary herb from Southeast Asia used in Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian dishes. It is a flavorful culinary herb with very aromatic leaves. It has a unique flavor unlike that of other traditional basil. The aroma is stronger, sweeter, and peppery. The Thai Basil has purple stems with green leaves. Excellent for soups, curry, and Vietnamese dishes. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Thailand.

$4.00 $3.50