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HERBS Basil Borage Chives Coriander Dill Mexican Tarragon Parsley Sage Thyme Zaatar
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Growing herbs will not only add colour and beauty to your garden, but will have other, more subtle benefits. The dried herbs bought from the supermarket may have been irradiated to prolong their storage life, and are a world away when compared to the flavour and nutritional value of fresh herbs. So, always consider growing your own!
Remember: Seeds suitable for hot and humid conditions are marked H
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BASIL Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum americanum
Basil is an annual warm season plant
that does well in a range of climates.
It is suitable for temperate,
subtropical and tropical
areas.
Easy to grow, it can be sown from spring
to mid-summer.
Sow seed
in warm
conditions,
the best germination soil temperature is
23 - 30°C.
Germination will take
3 - 9 days.
Sow into a seed-raising tray
and cover seed lightly to 5 mm (¼”)
deep. Plant the seedlings out into a
position in
full sun with moderately rich,
well-drained
soil.
Improve the soil before planting by
adding compost; the
pH range should be between 5.5 - 7.
Space rows 30 - 45
cm apart with 20 cm
between plants. The
plant should be
tip-pruned and the flower spikes should
be removed regularly to increase
bushiness.
Use basil to flavour tomato dishes
and to make pesto. Make extra pesto to
freeze early in the season before the
leaves become bitter.
Always add basil at the end of the
cooking time to maximise its flavour. Aromatic annual herb to 75 cm with shiny green leaves. An essential herb in the summer garden, use in tomato dishes and to make pesto. Sow spring and summer. Suitable for temperate, subtropical and tropical areas. Days to harvest: 80
SB125 300 seeds $3.50
SB126 25g $9.00
SB127 100g $25.00
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A pretty basil with lavender-pink flowers and violet stems. The large, dark green leaves have a strong, spicy, cinnamon fragrance. Cinnamon basil can be used in the same way as ordinary basil in pasta dishes but it is also popular in fruit salads and to flavour hot drinks. SB224 300 seeds $3.50
SB225 25g $10.00
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SB183 300 seeds $3.50
SB195 25g $15.00
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This beautiful ornamental will give an authentic Thai flavour to meals; it has a sweet, anise-clove fragrance with a hint of mint and citrus. Leaves are green at the base of the plant and grow purple towards the pale lavender flowers. Always add basil at the end of the cooking time to maximise its flavour. Days to harvest: 80
SB131 300 seeds $3.50
SB184 25g $15.00
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Borago officinalis SB132 60 seeds $3.50
SB234 10g $9.00
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These are perennial plants that grow in clumps and are handy for edging garden beds or growing in containers. They act as a natural pest repellent; both the leaves and flowers are edible. Sow spring and autumn.
Allium schoenoprasum Mildly onion flavoured soft leaves with edible lavender pompom flowers; we won’t make scrambled eggs without them! Suitable for temperate and subtropical areas. SC146 100 seeds $3.50
SC207 25g $12.00
Allium tuberosum Flat leaf variety of chives with a garlic flavour, attractive white flowers; leaves and green flower buds used in Asian cooking. Suitable for temperate, subtropical and tropical areas. H More information SC147 100 seeds $3.50
SC208 25g $18.00
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Anethum graveolens Syn. dillby; dill weed; shubit; adas manis (Indonesia); pak chee lao (Thai); thi la (Vietnam) Annual, the leaves and seeds are used in cooking; the flowers attract a wide range of beneficial insects. Sow spring and summer, autumn. Suitable for temperate and subtropical areas. SD100 500 seeds $3.50
SD101 50g $10.00
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Lemon balm is an herbaceous
perennial with a delicate lemon
scent. It is a non-running member of
the mint family. The leaves are
shiny with scalloped edges; small
white flowers appear in late spring
through midsummer. It attracts bees
and butterflies. The fresh or dried
leaves are made into a calming herb
tea that is used to treat stress,
indigestion and headaches. Sow seed
in spring; in a cool, semi-shaded
position.
Suitable for temperate and
subtropical areas; unlikely to do
well in the tropics.
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SM142 100 seeds $3.50
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Tagetes lucida An easy to grow perennial, native to Mexico, it prefers full sun and a deep, fertile soil. It grows to 70 cm, producing a cluster of erect stems with long, narrow leaves, 4 cm long and 1 cm wide. Bright golden yellow flowers, 1 cm across, occur in clusters of up to 15 at the top of the plant in summer. The leaves have a distinct aniseed scent and flavour which is similar to French Tarragon but much stronger. Use sparingly as a substitute for French Tarragon in any recipe or make an aromatic tarragon vinegar. Suitable for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate areas. Sow spring. More information SM127 100 seeds $3.50
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A staple herb, it can be planted as a productive, attractive edge to garden beds. It is the richest in iron of any vegetable. Sow spring and autumn. In cooler, temperate area it is biannual. In subtropical, tropical areas it rarely survives the wet season.Petroselinum crispum An old familiar parsley variety that is also the most popular. It has very attractive dark green, highly curled leaves in a rosette. SP100 500 seeds $3.50
SP101 25g $10.00
SP194 100g $23.00
Petroselinum neopolitanum This is a vigorous, aromatic plant with flat, deep green, shiny leaves. It has a mellow, sweet flavour, rich taste and is hardy and easy to grow. It is suitable for temperate, subtropical and tropical (in the dry season) areas. H SP102 500 seeds $3.50
SP103 25g $7.50
SP104 100g $18.00
SP198 250g $35.00
SP197 1kg $80.00
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Salvia officinalis Sow seed immediately, sage seed does not store well and is slow to germinate. SS194 40 seeds $3.50
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Thymus vulgaris Common thyme is the main type used for cooking. It is a perennial herb to 30 cm high with a semi-upright growth habit. The pale pink flowers appear in spring and summer. The leaves can be used fresh or dried in a wide range of savoury dishes. To dry, cut small bunches and hang upside down in a warm, dark, dry place. Once fully dry, rub the leaves off the stems and store in an airtight jar. It makes an attractive edging plant and can be grown in rockeries. Suitable for temperate areas, sow spring after all danger of frost has passed. ST160 300 seeds $3.50 |
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Origanum syriacum Syn. Syrian oregano, za'atar, Biblical hyssop, wild marjoram Zaatar is a perennial herb, a relative of oregano, native to the Mediterranean. The attractive greyish-green leaves have a spicy smell and flavour, a combination of sweet marjoram, thyme & oregano. It can be used to flavour hummus, dips and soups. Harvest stems when they reach 6-10 cm long. The plants have a semi-upright habit to 40 cm high. It will grow well in a container. It prefers a well-drained, slightly alkaline soil in a sunny position and will tolerate poorer soils. Sow in spring. SZ109 100 seeds $3.50
Egyptian Spinach also known as Molokhia available as seed
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