Medicinal Herbs

75 days. Trachyspermum ammi. Annual. Open Pollinated. Ajwain. The plant produces excellent yields of flavorful leaves and seeds. It is a popular herb prized for its distinctive, strong, pungent, bitter taste with notes of thyme, oregano, anise, and a hint of mint. They resemble cumin and caraway 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.

Angelica archangelica. Biennial. Open Pollinated. The plant produces excellent yields of Angelica leaves and stalks that are sweet tasting. The roots are used to fight infection, improve energy, and stimulate circulation. Dried leaves can be brewed as tea

125 days. Pimpinella anisum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Anise. The plant produces good yields of flavorful leaves and seeds. It is a popular herb variety prized for its small, oval, grayish-brown seeds with a sweet, aromatic flavor reminiscent of licorice, fennel, and tarragon. 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. It is 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. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 649494. An excellent choice for herb 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.

85 days. Valeriana hastata. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Blue Vervain. The plant produces good yields of green leaves with purple blossoms. Flowers will bloom from summer until fall. A medicinal herb is used as a sedative, relaxant, nerve tonic, antispasmodic, and analgesic for nervous and respiratory problems. It is also used in combination to combat hot flashes and other symptoms related to menopause. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

65 days. Matricaria recutita. Annual. Open Pollinated. Bodegold Chamomile. The plant produces high yields of chamomile flowers. This improved German variety has higher oil, higher yields, and larger flowers. The plant has white daisy flowers with yellow centers. Chamomile is used as a calming herbal tea and stimulates the immune system. Also known to treat inflammation, stomach disorders, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. It can be used fresh or dried. Grows well in poor soil. Attracts beneficial insects and is suitable for borders and landscaping. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

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Papaver somniferum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Breadseed Poppy. The plant produces excellent yields of poppy seeds. The seeds are used on bread, cakes, and bagels. In Middle Eastern delicacies, such as halva. The seeds also yield good quality oil used in salads and to make soap, ointments, and paints. It has opium, morphine, and codeine, a source of to control pain, coughs, and diarrhea. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

Carum carvi. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Caraway Seeds. The plant produces excellent yields of flavorful seeds and leaves, which are used in bread, coleslaw, soups, meat dishes, and cheese. Also said to aid in indigestion. The seeds can be used as a flavoring in bread, cake, and apple pie. The young leaves are used in salads and soups. The mature leaves are eaten like spinach, and the roots are boiled and eaten like potatoes and added to soups. Seeds can be sown in spring and autumn. Very easy to grow. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 649444. A variety from the USA.

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.

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115 days. Cuminum cyminum. Annual. Open Pollinated. cumin seeds. 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 Mexican, Indian, and Middle Eastern dishes. Used to make Curry Powder. An excellent choice for an herb garden. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

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.

100 days. Lavandula angustifolia. Perennial. Open Pollinated. English Lavender Seeds. The plant produces good yields of silver-green leaves and beautiful lavender-blue flowers. Itis a popular perennial lavender variety prized for its fragrant purple flowers, gray-green foliage, and versatility in gardens, culinary uses, sachets, teas, and essential oils. It is the most fragrant of the lavenders. The flowers are fragrant and edible. The leaves can be used fresh or dried. Used to treat headaches, burns, and cuts. Also used to repel moths, mosquitoes, and gnats. Tolerates Frost. An excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Oenothera biennis. Biennial. Evening Primrose. The plant produces good yields of yellow blossoms, which open and disperse a fragrant odor into the moonlit night air. It is a popular herb variety prized for the seeds and their oil, which is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid. Reported to be used in many medical uses, including women's health (PMS symptoms, menopause hot flashes/night sweats), skin health (e.g., eczema, dryness, acne), and diabetic neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, or other inflammatory conditions. Roots can be eaten as a vegetable, and the shoots as a salad. Suitable for landscaping too. Cold Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 443358, A variety from the USA.

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.

95 days. Tanacetum parthenium. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Feverfew seeds. The plant produces excellent yields of yellow-green feathery leaves and white daisy flowers. It is said to ease migraine headaches, fevers, menstrual cramps, inflammation, joint pain, and minor aches. It may also help with skin irritation when used topically.Used to make teas. Also great for fresh-cut or dried flowers. It attracts beneficial insects. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 40643. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Allium tuberosum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Garlic Chives Seed. The plant produces high yields of ¼" wide garlic chives. The flat leaves have a strong garlic-onion flavor. Excellent for gourmet cooking, salads, eggs, soups, dips, spaghetti sauces, potato salads, vinegar, Oriental dishes, stir fry, and garnishes. It can be used fresh or dried. Easy to grow and transplant. Suitable for containers and hydroponic gardening. The white flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects while discouraging other insects from chewing up other vegetable plants. They have been used in Chinese medicine since the 16th century to warm the kidneys and treat lower back and knee pain. Also known as Chinese Chives and Chinese Leek. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

65 days. Matricaria recutita. Annual. Open Pollinated. German Chamomile. The plant produces high yields of daisy-like flowers with an apple flavor. It is used fresh and dried to make great flavored, relaxing tea, desserts, drinks, perfumes, and hair rinses. Aids in digestion and acts as a gentle sleep inducer. Because of the herb's antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, chamomile benefits conditions such as eczema, rashes, or insect bites. The dried flowers and leaves also add to the potpourri. Also known as Common Chamomile. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 148624. A variety from the USA.

95 days. Thymus vulgaris. Perennial. Open Pollinated. German Winter Thyme. The plant produces high yields of aromatic Thyme leaves. Used in salads, beans, soups, stews, sauces, pickles, and French & Italian dishes. Excellent for poultry and fish dishes too. Medicinal herb used to treat sore throats and coughs. It is also used as tea and massage oil. This is a winter-hardy variety. It has the ability to overwinter in colder climates better than many other thyme types. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

50 days. Portulaca oleracea sativa. Annual. Open Pollinated. Golden Purslane. This low-growing plant produces good yields of golden colored leaves. It is a popular herb variety prized for its high nutritional value, rich in omega-3 fatty acids (ALA), vitamins A, C, and E, beta-carotene, calcium, iron, and antioxidants. It is an easy-to-grow, heat-loving annual succulent prized as an edible leafy green and sometimes for its small yellow flowers. Used in salads and can also be steamed or added to soups and stews; an excellent addition to a stir-fry. It also makes an attractive garnish, too. Purslane is also effective in treating oral lichen planus. Its leaves are used to treat insect or snake bites, boils, sores, pain from bee stings, bacillary dysentery, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, postpartum bleeding, and intestinal bleeding. The plant grows in poor soil and in hot weather. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 2123. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Origanum vulgare. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Greek Oregano. The plant produces excellent yields of very flavorful dark green Oregano leaves with white flowers. One of the best-tasting Oregano varieties around. Excellent for Greek and Italian dishes. The flowers are edible and can be used in the same manner as the herb. The flowers are especially tasty in pasta salads, green salads, and pizza toppings. Attracts beneficial insects. Suitable for containers, indoor pots, and herb gardens. It can also be used for medicinal purposes, as the fresh leaves are chewed for the relief of toothaches, indigestion, or a lingering cough. Plants should be divided every 3 years. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 384485. A variety from Greece.

50 days. Portulaca oleracea sativa. Annual. Open Pollinated. Green Purslane. This low-growing plant produces good yields of green colored leaves. It is a popular herb variety prized for its nutritious, succulent leafy green, often grown from seeds as a heat-tolerant summer salad crop. Used in salads and can also be steamed or added to soups and stews; an excellent addition to a stir-fry. It is high in Vitamins A, B, and C. It also makes an attractive garnish, too. Purslane is also effective in treating oral lichen planus. Its leaves are used to treat insect or snake bites, boils, sores, pain from bee stings, bacillary dysentery, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, postpartum bleeding, and intestinal bleeding. The plant grows in poor soil and hot weather. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 2122. 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.

85 days. Marrubium vulgare. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Horehound. The plant produces good yields of fuzzy horehound leaves with small white purple or pink flowers. It is used to make horehound candy and tea. Used medicinal to relieve coughs, and sore throats, treat bronchitis and Whooping cough, and relieve gas. Also used topically to heal wounds. Excellent bee attractant. A hardy member of the mint family. A variety from Europe.

85 days. Hyssopus officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Hyssop. The plant produces high yields of Hyssop. It has bright blue violet flowers. It is a popular herb variety 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 herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 104370. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

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.

85 days. Agastache rugosa. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Korean Mint. The plant produces good yields of flavorful green mint leaves with beautiful purple flowers. It is a fragrant, herbaceous perennial in the mint family. The leaves smell like licorice. Used in salads, stir fry, and for seasoning meats and other dishes. Also makes a pleasing tea. It is known to help treat fevers and aid in digestion, chest ailments, and many other conditions. Excellent for aromatic cut flowers. Easy to grow. Attracts beneficial insects and butterflies. Also known as Korean Licorice Mint, Huo Xiang, and Giant Hyssop. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from China, Korea, and Japan.

75 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Licorice Basil. The plant produces high yields of basil leaves with purple flowers. It is a popular basil variety prized for its distinct sweet, licorice-like aroma and taste. Excellent with fish, salads, gourmet dishes, teas, desserts, garnish, and Asian dishes. Used to treat headaches, stress, digestive health, and inflammation. Also known as Persian Basil and Anise Basil. Suitable for containers. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the USA.

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.

90 days. Levisticum officinale. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Lovage. The plant produces good yields of glossy dark green leaves. It has a celery like flavor. Used in salads, rice, soups, stews, potatoes, poultry dishes, and casseroles. Known for the treatment of digestive problems. Attracts beneficial insects. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Althaea offinalis. Perennial. Marshmallow. The plant produces velvety, gray-green leaves with beautiful, petaled, pale pink flowers. It is a popular herb variety prized for its roots, which contain mucilage historically used in herbal remedies and in the original marshmallow confection. The roots, leaves, and flowers are demulcent (soothing). Used to treat sore mouths, coughs, skin irritations, and wounds. Also said to aid women during childbirth. Young leaves and flowers are edible and used in salads and teas. Roots are used to make Candy Marshmallows, and leaves and shoots are used in salads. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the USA.

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Mother of Thyme

85 days. Leonurus cardiaca. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Motherwort. The plant produces good yields of large Motherwort leaves with tiny pink flowers. It is grown for its medicinal properties, as a garden ornamental, and to support pollinators like bees. Used as a traditional female tonic. Dried leaves can be brewed into tea. A medicinal herb used as an emotional balancer, stress reliever, for menstruation, and for the treatment of infertility. It can also help to treat an overactive thyroid. Also known as Lion's Ear and Lion's Tail. A member of the Mint family. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 4763. An heirloom variety native to Europe and Asia.

85 days. Pycnanthemum pilosum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Mountain Mint. The plant produces good yields of fragrant Mountain Mint leaves. It may be used just like peppermint. It has a wonderful menthol fragrance for potpourri. Used to make teas for indigestion, fevers, and to regulate the menstrual cycle. White flowers attract bees and butterflies. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

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.

110 days. Lavandula angustifolia. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Munstead Lavender. The plant produces beautiful English Lavender. It has fragrant gray-green foliage and early-blooming spikes of lavender-blue flowers. The plants bloom in early summer and, if lightly pruned after flowering, may rebloom in late summer. Munstead Lavender is the most fragrant variety. The flowers and leaves are also edible and used in salads and baked goods. The flowers can be used to garnish desserts. Used in bouquets, sachets, and perfumes. Also used to treat headaches, burns, and cuts. Used to repel moths, mosquitoes, and gnats. Cold Tolerant. Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 88147. A 1916 heirloom 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.

85 days. Mentha piperita. Perennial. Open Pollinated. The plant produces excellent yields of very aromatic peppermint leaves. The leaves are used to make tea, candies, and desserts. Also used for treating the common cold, asthma, congestion, and indigesti

70 days. Melissa officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Quedlinburger Neiderliegende Lemon Balm. This plant produces good yields of lemon-scented leaves. It is a premium, improved variety of lemon balm with higher essential oil content, a stronger lemon scent and flavor, increased yields, better winter hardiness, and more fragrant leaves than common varieties. Used for delightful teas, sauces, salads, and summer drinks. Excellent for colds, flu, depression, headaches, and indigestion. This is an improved variety with increased yields, higher essential oil content, and better winter hardiness. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the town of Quedlinburg, which sits just north of the Harz mountains in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt region.

Papaver somniferum var. glabrum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Red Opium Poppy. A variety with bright red petals. Poppy seeds are used on bread, in cakes and bagels, and in Middle Eastern delicacies such as halva. The seeds also yield a high-quality oil used for salads and for making soap, ointments, and paints. The poppy plant is also used as a source of opium. It is used to control pain, cough, and diarrhea. As significant as the plant is for its medicinal uses, it is far more important for its culinary uses. This is a cool-season annual with a mixture of flowers in an array of colors from pink to purple, but most are blood red. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA.

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. Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis). Perennial. Open Pollinated. Grow premium Rosemary Seeds that produce vigorous plants with highly aromatic, needle-like leaves. This variety germinates faster and more uniformly than other varieties. Leaves have a delicious flavor and are fragrant. Excellent fresh or dried. Used to flavor salads, chicken, turkey, meats, stews, soups, seafood, roasted vegetables, stuffing, and sauces. Also is used for treating headaches, and circulation. Used medicinally as a massage oil for rheumatism or aching joints. It traditionally symbolizes happiness, protection, and love, and medieval brides often wore rosemary or carried it in their bouquets. This hardy Rosemary plant is Cold Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, suitable for containers, and can live 15 to 20 years. Drought Tolerant. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens.

90 days. Salvia officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Sage. The plant produces excellent yields of very flavorful silver green leaves. Used fresh or dried to season beans, cheese, poultry, pork, sausages, omelets, cheese and bean dishes, meats, sauces, and tomato dishes. Also used as a digestive and nerve tonic. Sage tea is used to gargle for sore throat. Perfect as a border plant in the herb garden. Suitable for containers. Sage naturally dies after about 5 years, so replant every 3 years. Also known as Broadleaf Sage, Common Sage, and Garden Sage. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

70 days. Sanguisorba minor. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Salad Burnet. The plant produces excellent yields of salad burnet leaves. It is a popular herb variety prized for its edible leaves that taste like mild cucumber. It is very flavorful and tastes and smells like cucumbers! Used in salads, sandwiches, soups, and stews. Adds cucumber flavor to vinegar, cream cheese, and cold drinks. Also said to be used in facial treatments to improve skin. Also known as Small Burnet, Lesser Burnet, and Garden Burnet. Keep flowers cut to promote leaf growth. Suitable for container gardening. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 12577. A variety from the USA.

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

60 days. Rumex acetosa. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Sorrel. The plant produces good yields of 8" long greens. It is a popular herb variety prized for its bright, lemony-tangy flavor. The leaves are excellent in salads, soups, and sauces for fish dishes. It has a lemon flavor and is high in Vitamin C, iron, and potassium. Medicinally used in diets for scurvy. A common native species in the grasslands of the USA. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 27761. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Mentha spicata. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Spearmint. The plant produces good yields of dark green spearmint leaves. This sweet smelling spearmint is used in candy, teas, jellies, desserts, lamb dishes, and salads. Also used as a garnish on ice cream, iced drinks, and melons. Adds fragrance to toothpaste, lotions, and tinctures. Spearmint tea is used for medical purposes to treat many ailments, including nausea, hiccups, and poor digestion. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

St John's Wort

120 days. Stevia rebaudiana. Perennial. Stevia. Open Pollinated. The plant produces high yields of dark green leaves. It is used as a sweetener. Stevioside is 300 times sweeter than sugar but without calories. It can be used in place of sugar in drinks, baked goods, desserts, and preserves, and is also a plaque-retardant and tooth decay inhibitor. It is a useful sweetener for diabetics and dieters and is used to treat blood pressure problems. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from South America.

70 days. Satureja hortensis. Annual. Open Pollinated. Summer Savory. The plant produces good yields of peppery-flavored leaves. A fast-growing herb in the mint family, known for its peppery, spicy, thyme-like flavor with hints of oregano and lavender. Excellent for flavoring sausage, egg dishes, cabbage, sauerkraut, beans, peas, and lentil dishes. A peppery flavor to add to dressings and sauces. It is often called the bean herb. Also used to make tea for sore throats, asthma, the common cold, and a persistent cough. It is often used as a remedy for stings, insect bites, and skin irritations. It has an added benefit as it repels insects. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

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.

85 days. Valeriana officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Valerian. The plant produces good yields of medicinal roots. It is a popular herb variety prized for its medicinal roots and attractive, fragrant flowers. It's famous for its calming properties and is commonly used in herbal remedies for sleep, anxiety, nervous tension, migraine, insomnia, pain relief, and to relax tense muscles and soothe digestive discomfort. It is 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. Easy to grow.. An excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

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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 and is 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. It is 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 herb gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

95 days. Taraxacum officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. This strain forms lush heads of leaves that will rival your favorite lettuce. The leaves are tender, fleshy, and dark green. Nutrient-rich in calcium and zinc. Leaves can be eaten raw, boiled, stir-fried, and used in soup. The roots can be eaten raw, cooked, or roasted, and can be made into a coffee substitute. The flowers can be used to make fritters, tea, and dandelion wine. Research suggests that dandelion may offer several potential health benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, digestive support, and possible metabolic benefits. This is one of the safest herbs for regular use. A variety from the USA.

Catnip

Moringa oleifera. Open Pollinated. Moringa Tree. This tree produces excellent yields of edible slender fruits, commonly known as drumsticks. It is a popular tropical tree in Asia prized for its medicinal properties and nutritional value. It is grown for its young seed pods and leaves, which are used as vegetables and as herbal medicine. In the Philippines and Indonesia, where it is used extensively, it is grown for its leaves, which are eaten as a vegetable. The leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant, being a significant source of Vitamins A, B, C, and K, and high in Beta-Carotene, Manganese, and Protein. The leaves are cooked and used similarly to spinach, and dried and crushed into a powder for soups and sauces. The seeds are eaten like peas or roasted like nuts. It is also used for water purification. The fruits are prepared as a culinary vegetable, often cut into shorter lengths and stewed in curries and soups. The taste is similar to asparagus with a hint of green beans. The bark, sap, roots, leaves, seeds, and flowers are used in traditional medicine. Potential benefits include reducing or eliminating intestinal bleeding, and it is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and blood cholesterol-support, based on traditional use and some research studies.It is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions but prefers neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained, sandy soil. In waterlogged soil, roots tend to rot. The Moringa does not tolerate freezing or frost. It can be grown in large containers and brought indoors during cold temperatures. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Also known as Drumstick Tree, Horseradish Tree, Ben Oil Tree, Benzolive Tree, and the Miracle Tree. An excellent choice for home gardens, open production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, MIA 22848. A variety originating from India.