Vigorous sweet tasting basil yet with that classic and desirable Italian basil expression in its habit. This variety of basil is tolerant to fusarium wilt, a potentially significant disease challenge for commercial growers. Aroma 1 is a notably slower bolting variety of basil, a definite plus when cutting over a long period of production. Highly Recommended for greenhouse production.

1/32 ounce, Sows ~ 12’

Medium sized leaves are a vibrant bright green. Resistance to Fusarium Wilt make this a perfect choice for the greenhouse. Slow to bolt. 40 days baby, 65 mature

This in-demand basil is our variety of choice each year when making pesto. Produces a strong and fragrant aroma on heavy yields of large dark green glossy leaves. A wonderful variety to eat fresh or dry when cut to keep for the winter. This tender annual loves the heat and sun. Will reach up to 18” in height.

1/32 ounce, ~ 570 seeds, Sows ~ 50’

Italian basil known for its sweet mild flavor that is much loved in Italian cuisine. Similar to sweet basil with large leaves. Great for pesto! 40 days baby, 65 mature

Emerald green leaves have burgundy accents in veins and stem. Distinct cinnamon aroma. Great for fresh eating or dried in potpourri or tea, and in flower arrangements Vigorous bushy plants.

1/32 ounce, ~ 570 seeds, Sows ~ 50’

Thai variety that has maroon stems and veins. Strong cinnamon-like aroma. Great for fresh eating or dried in potpourri or tea, and in flower arrangements.Vigorous bushy plants. 40 days baby, 65 mature

An annual basil native to Southeast Asia with a delightfully strong lemon flavor. Delicious with fish and in salad dressings, makes a good substitute for real lemons in citrus recipes. Some people add flowering stalks to bouquets to enjoy the lemon fragrance. A smaller leaf variety, reaching 15” tall.

1/32 ounce, ~ 570 seeds, Sows ~ 50’

Delightfully fresh citrus-like flavor. Plants are compact with petite light green leaflets. Delicious with fish and in salad dressings. Cut flowering stalks for bouquets. 40 days baby, 65 mature

Delightfully fresh citrus-like flavor. Plants are compact with petite light green leaflets. Delicious with fish and in salad dressings. Cut flowering stalks for bouquets. 40 days baby, 65 mature

1/32 ounce, ~ 570 seeds, Sows ~ 50’

Lime green leaflets have citrus-lime flavor and scent. Compact plants with an abundance of foliage. Works wonders in vinegar, with fish, sauces and oils. A delight in salads too! 40 days baby, 65 mature

The Hindu people of India worship this plant as “Tulasi,” the incarnation of the goddess. Similar in looks and growth habit to the culinary basil. A largely undiscovered herb, Sacred Basil deserves serious recognition for its many medicinal properties. It has been used as an adaptagen, expectorant, diaphoretic, antidote to poison, anti-inflammatory, liver protector, stomach ulcer preventative, immune stimulator, air purifier, and oxygenator of the brain, therefore improving the memory.

1/10 gram, ~ 150 seeds, Sows ~ 16’

Sets itself apart from culinary basil due to its pungent aroma and volatile oil content used in many medicinal treatments. More compact than typical basil with textured leaflets. 75 days

Ocimum basilicum
Similar in appearance to sweet basil. Excellent mild flavor with hints of anise. Great for pesto and other fresh culinary uses. Nufar has moderate resistance to Fusarium Wilt, thus many growers use this variety for greenhouse production as well as in the field. Nufar grows to heights of 18-20”.

Days to maturity:77 full size
Disease resistances:Fusarium Wilt

Beautiful lilac flowers with deep purple leaves and stems. Excellent contrast with green basil, spectacular as a garnish, in salads or for adding to basil vinegars. Extremely uniform, all purple Italian strain.

1/32 ounce, ~ 570 seeds, Sows ~ 50’

Beautiful lilac flowers with deep purple leaves and stems. Excellent contrast with green basil, spectacular as a garnish, in salads or for adding to basil vinegars. 40 days baby, 65 mature

Excellent for all possibilities. This very popular and heavy-yielding variety produces large aromatic leaves to delight our senses.

1/32 ounce, ~ 570 seeds, Sows ~ 50’

Traditional Italian variety loaded with large vigorous leaves and a sweet, mild flavor. Great for fresh use, drying, and pesto. Tall plants. 40 days baby, 65 mature

Broad, overlapping leaf bases forms a large bulb at full size with a crisp, anise-like flavor. Delicious when sauteed in butter. This one works well for producing baby-sized bulbs.

1/32 ounce, ~ 170 seeds, Sows ~ 15’

This variety can grow 2'+ with a thick bulb tasting of mild licorice. Absolutely delicious sauteed in butter or roasted with root vegetables. Plant 6-8" apart and 0.5" deep in mid spring. 80 days

Brought to the United States by European immigrants, Catnip is the easiest herb to grow. Fresh or dried it is a euphoric for cats and a mild sedative for humans. It is drought tolerant once established. Scarify seeds to aid germination by placing seeds between two sheets of extra fine sandpaper and rubbing them lightly back and forth 3 to 4 times. Seeds can be started indoors or sown outdoors up to two months before last frost. Thin plants when they are 3-4 in. tall. Leaves can be picked anytime the cat wants them! Use fresh or dried.

Planting Depth: 1/8"-1/4" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-70°F Days to Germ.:10-20 Plant Spacing: 10-14"

Days to Maturity: 90 Full Sun/Partial Shade Water Less,Drought Tolerant Pack weight .100gms ~ 100 seeds

Both seed (coriander) and leaves (cilantro) are used in numerous cuisines from around the world. Often associated with Mexican dishes, this strong scented herb grows out with flat, parsley look-a-like leaves for chopping into salsas and other preparations. Seeds are reputed to help reduce stress. Easy to grow and tolerant of cooler conditions, cilantro prefers direct sun. Fully grown, it is cut at a height of 12-18”. Direct seeded at 1?4” deep, 2” apart, and thinned to a final spacing of 4-6”. Bolt resistant strain.

1/8 ounce, ~ 210 seeds, Sows ~ 20’

Strongly aromatic and flavorful, with a flat parsley like leaf, and round seed. Both seed (coriander) and leaves (cilantro) are used in numerous cuisines from around the world. 50-105 days

The fine, sweet leaves and bluish-green color make this the variety of choice for home gardeners and market growers. Cut dill leaves before plants begin to flower or allow to flower and harvest seed umbels for pickling. This hardy and quick growing annual will reach up to 3’ or more in height. Direct seed 1/4” Deep, thin to a final spacing of 6-8”. Can be planted all summer long for a continuous harvest of “dill weed” and flower heads.

1/32 ounce, ~ 170 seeds, Sows ~ 15’

Most widely grown dill out there! Fast growing plants produce fine leaves that are warmly aromatic and flavorful. Early, large seed heads make this an excellent dill for pickling. 50 days

The easiest of the Echinaceas to grow, the rose-purple, daisy-like flowers have burnt orange centers. Blooms from July to September and makes a long-lasting cut flower. As a medicinal, it is said to stimulate growth of blood cells and enhance the immune system. 2-3 ft. plant with 3 in. flowers. Perennial.

Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70°F Days to Germ.: 10-14 Plant Spacing: 12-24" Days to Maturity: Perennial Full Sun Moderate Water

Dense clusters of grass-like foliage are mildly onion-flavored, contain Vitamin C, some iron, and can help promote digestion. Both flower and stem can be cut anytime for use in salads, soups, or stir-fries. 6-12 in. plant produces 1-2 in. lavender flowers that bees love. Hardy perennial.

Planting Depth: 3/8" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 55-75°F Days to Germ.: 7-14 Plant Spacing: 10"-12" Days to Maturity: 60-90 Full Sun Moderate Water

Similar in most ways to regular chives but evinces a delicate garlic flavor. The plants grow more slowly than standard chives and are slightly less hardy. The white, star-shaped flowers are long lasting, ornamentally beautiful and unlike any other blooms. Makes for a great addition to salads and are a delicious addition to most dishes. Direct seeded at 1/4” apart, thinned to a final spacing of 12” in fall or early spring. May not flower in its first year of growth. Can also be started as a transplant 4-6 weeks before planting date. Harvest the leaves and flower heads.

1/32 ounce, ~ 193 seeds, Sows ~ 50’

Hardy Perennial Similar to garden chives with flattened grass like leaves with an aromatic garlic flavor. White star-shaped flowers are edible too. 90 days to flower

A mild and sweet relative of oregano. Used fresh or dry. Many gardeners have successfully over-wintered this tender perennial, while others pot it up in the fall to bring delight to a winter kitchen. Once spring warms our gardens, it can be replanted outside. Start indoors and transplant in well-drained soil. Transplants can be started 8-10 weeks before planting date. Sow seeds 1?8” deep or sprinkle seed onto soil surface and press into soil with finger, then cover gently. Keep moist by misting, being careful not to dislodge seed with water. Separate and plant 18” apart. Harvest stems to hang in bundles. Leaves can be easily stripped off when dry.

1/10 gram, ~ 600 seeds, Sows ~ 30’

Highly perfumed herb with thick spikes of dainty pinkish white flowers. Similar flavor and habit as oregano, its cousin, but more mild and sweet. Use fresh or dry for more intense flavor. 70 days

Thick aroma that makes your mouth water for Italian food. A delicious addition to pizza. As with many other culinary herbs, oregano also has medicinal value, aiding digestion with its warmth. Has anti-fungal properties, with the essential oil used for systemic candida infections. Start indoors and transplant into well-drained soil. Transplants are started 4 weeks before planting date. Sow seeds 1/8” deep or sprinkle seed onto soil surface and pressed into soil with finger, covering gently. Keep moist by misting. Transplanted at 18” apart. When harvested, cut stems to hang in bundles. Leaves can be easily stripped off when dry.

1/10 gram, ~ 1,000 seeds, Sows ~ 100’

Hardy perennial Classic oregano used in many Italian dishes. Stalks are collected when whitish-pink flowers first open then dried to release intense flavor. 90 days to flower.

Darki has more curls just when you thought there was no more room for curls. All on upright stems for easy, clean, and efficient harvesting.

1/32 ounce, ~ 750 seeds, Sows ~ 40’

Award winning variety noted for its exceptional curliness. Dark green leaves have long upright stems for easy and efficient harvesting. High yielding and terrific flavor. Use fresh or dried. 75 days

The standard flat variety for either fresh or dried use as a seasoning. Flat and glossy leaves are toothed on the edges. Stems hold leaves upright, making it easy to bunch. A very nutritious and tasty addition to meat or vegetable dishes, soups or even salads.

1/32 ounce, ~ 754 seeds, Sows ~ 40’

Strongest, boldest, most desirable parsley for flavor around. Flat leaves are dark green and toothed around edges, often confused for cilantro. Great fresh or dry! 75 days

This particular variety is a high yielder of thickly curled leaves. So thick, in fact, that the plant resembles moss. Tall, 12”, compact plants grow long stems for bunching. Vigorous and uniform. Curled-leaf parsley is a more subtle seasoning than the Italian flat leaf. Makes a beautiful garnish.

1/32 ounce, ~ 750 seeds, Sows ~ 40’

Heirloom variety from the 1800's with leaves that are deeply cut and curled, resembling moss. Excellent flavor fresh or dried. Standard, early maturing, vigorous, compact plants. 75 Days

Petite leaves and mini spikes of pinkish-lavender flowers grace the woody stalks of this small, hardy perennial. Makes a beautiful border hedge along herb and flower beds, growing to about 6-10”. A very versatile culinary staple which can successfully flavor any meat and vegetable. Try a cup of thyme tea for persistent coughs and sore throats. Europeans believed this plant was home to the fairies and thus it was included in every cottage garden. Although transplants are recommended you can also direct sow seeds 2-3 weeks before last frost date in spring. Transplants can be started 4 weeks before last frost date. Sow seeds 1?8” deep or sprinkle seed onto soil surface and press into soil with finger, then cover gently. Separate and plant 8” apart.

1/10 gram, ~ 350 seeds, Sows ~ 35’

One of the hardier thymes, these highly fragrant plants will produce large quantities of aromatic, tiny leaves that are bright green when young maturing to a dark blue-green. 90 days to flower

Main variety grown for culinary use. has fragrant gray-green leaves and spikes of purple flowers. Reaches full potential in the second year. Direct seed when ground can be worked and danger of frost has passed. Can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, and transplanted when all danger of frost has passed. Can be used fresh, frozen or dried.

This is one of my all time favorites. It grows well in northern soils, heavy or light, it comes back year after year and grows into a big shrub if you let it. Cut it back and dry it or peal off the leaves. Prune out the dead in mid summer to let in air and light. Very attractive plant in any garden.

Planting Depth: Surface Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-70°F Days to Germ.: 14-21 Plant Spacing: 12"-18" Days to Maturity: 2nd Year Full Sun to Partial Shade Moderate Water Pack weight 2.0gms ~ 100 seeds