Herbs

Herbs

Shop and grow herb seeds and plants for home gardens. Urban Farmer has trialed several herb varieties to find the highest quality plants. Our herb seeds have high yields, easy to grow, and have great flavor.

The Bouquet Dill is an early maturing dill variety with dark feathered green leaves that produces an intoxicating, tangy aroma. The Bouquet is easy to grow and is popular for its flavor and uniform foliage. It can be used to enhance salads, soups and more. Along with its amazing culinary properties, the Bouquet is also perfect for filling in bouquets and cut flowers.

The Wild Bergamot Monarda is the best bee balm for dry locations and produces beautiful violet blooms that have a wonderful scent! This variety has great mid-summer blooms, later than any other Monardas. The Wild Bergamot will attract a large amount of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds!

The English Thyme is a beautiful purple-gray flowering herb that brings out a great flavor when added to different dishes. This herb grows tall and wide and if allowed to flower, will bring butterflies and bees to the garden. English Thyme is commonly used for seasoning either fresh or dried.

The French Thyme is a popular herb used to add flavor in poultry and fishes dishes as well as salads, stews, sauces and pickles! This Thyme variety produces very aromatic blue-green leaves with pale lavender flowers that will add a pop of beautiful color to any garden or windowsill.

Virginia Bright Leaf is an heirloom variety dating back many decades. It averages 6' in height with 18-20 leaves per plant below the crows foot. It reaches maturity when blooms appear at 55 days. The light green leaves average 12" wide by 24" long and become a light yellow/green when ripe. Leaves began to ripen as the plant reaches bloom. Air cures easily to a light golden brown with yields averaging 3 oz of dried leaf per plant.

The Italian Oregano is a widely grown perennial that is most known for its small, flavorful leaves that add a delicious pungent taste to any dish! Used fresh or dried, the Italian Oregano will add that extra "bam" to all your Italian, Spanish and Mexican dishes.

Rosemary is a very popular herb for its many uses, such as in potpourris and aromatherapy as well as flavoring many dishes! Start the seeds early indoors for a better harvest. Rosemary should be set outside early and will tolerate light frost.

The classic Genovese basil with extra disease resistance. A fast growing basil with long glossy, dark green leaves. Great for fields, greenhouses and container gardening. (CG1) Cut Genovese 1.

Broadleaf sage, also known as Salvia officinalis, is a robust perennial herb prized for its large, aromatic leaves and culinary versatility. Characterized by its broad, velvety gray-green leaves, this variety has a more pronounced flavor than some other sages, offering a warm, earthy taste with hints of mint and citrus. Native to the Mediterranean region, broadleaf sage is often used in cooking to enhance dishes such as meats, poultry, and stuffing, as well as in herbal teas. The plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it a favorite in herb gardens. Broadleaf sage is also valued for its medicinal properties, traditionally used for digestive health and inflammation. With its striking foliage and delightful aroma, this sage variety is both an attractive addition to gardens and a staple in kitchens.

Virginia 116 is a bright leaf Virginia Gold variety which grows to 4 1/2 feet in height. Good disease resistance. It produces an average of 19 leaves when topped, excluding bed leaves. Leaves are up to 24" long and 12" wide. It gives good yields, and turns light yellow as it ripens in around 65 days. Easy to air cure and dries a bright golden yellow. It is mild to smoke and is an excellent choice for a cigarette tobacco or in a pipe.

The Giant of Italy Parsley is an attractive and large growing parsley with dark green leaves that are known for being easy to cut! This variety has strong stems, making it one of the best parsleys for fresh market sales. The very high yielding Giant of Italy is a customer favorite for a reason!

Burley 21 is heirloom Burley variety that is a long time favorite of growers. Its history dates back over 200 years. It grows to 6-7 feet and is a reliable producer of large heavy leaf. It does well in a wide range of climates, and matures in 65-70 days. The leaves make a strong full flavored smoke that is commonly used as a blend in cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobaccos.

Mammoth Long Island dill seeds grow an heirloom variety dating back to the late 19th century, long favored by home gardeners and pickling enthusiasts for its dependable, aromatic foliage and large seed heads. This dill produces tall, feathery plants—often reaching 4 to 5 feet—with abundant dark-green leaves that deliver a bright, clean, slightly sweet dill flavor perfect for salads, fish, and fresh seasoning, while its robust flower umbels yield flavorful seeds ideal for pickling. Easy to cultivate, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; sow directly outdoors in early spring or succession-sow every few weeks for continuous harvest, keeping the soil lightly moist and avoiding transplanting, as dill prefers to grow undisturbed.

Castilliano Violet Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is a stunning variety known for its rich, deep violet-blue flowers and aromatic, fragrant foliage. These seeds produce hardy, bushy plants that thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them perfect for garden borders, herb beds, or even containers. The striking, long-lasting blooms appear in late spring to early summer, and their sweet scent is ideal for crafting homemade lavender oils, sachets, or adding a fragrant touch to culinary dishes. Castilliano Violet Lavender is also prized for its resilience, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies while being highly drought-tolerant once established. This variety’s vibrant color and soothing fragrance make it a perfect addition to any garden, bringing both beauty and practicality to the landscape.

Limonka Rustica tobacco, also known simply as "Limonka," is a unique and highly sought-after variety prized for its distinctive flavor and aroma. Originating from the regions of Poland and Russia, Limonka Rustica is classified as a dark air-cured tobacco, known for its robustness and depth of flavor. The leaves of Limonka Rustica are typically medium to dark brown in color, with a slightly coarse texture. What sets Limonka apart is its pronounced citrusy aroma, reminiscent of fresh lemon or lime zest, which adds a refreshing and invigorating element to the smoking experience. In terms of taste, Limonka Rustica is characterized by its bold and earthy flavor profile, with hints of spice and a subtle sweetness underlying the citrus notes. This combination of flavors makes Limonka Rustica a popular choice for those seeking a full-bodied and aromatic tobacco blend. Whether used on its own or as a component in a tobacco blend, Limonka Rustica offers a unique and memorable smoking experience that is sure to delight tobacco enthusiasts around the world.

Hidcote Superior Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a highly regarded variety of English lavender, known for its compact growth, aromatic foliage, and stunning deep purple-blue flowers. These seeds produce hardy, drought-tolerant plants that thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, making them perfect for creating fragrant borders, herb gardens, or even for use in making homemade lavender sachets or oils. The plant’s strong, sweet fragrance is a favorite among gardeners and pollinators alike. Hidcote Superior Lavender is particularly admired for its resilience, long-lasting blooms, and ability to attract bees and butterflies, making it an excellent addition to any garden or landscape.

The highly aromatic, rich and spicy Cilantro adds the perfect flavor to any cuisine! This plant is ideal for harvesting both the cilantro leaves and coriander seeds.The unique flavor of this cilantro is bold and bright with a touch of citrus undertones. Cilantro is the perfect herb for a patio container or herb kit in a window sill, sow every ten days for a continuous harvest.

Stoechas Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is a unique and vibrant variety of lavender, distinguished by its showy, brightly colored flowers and distinctive “rabbit ear” shaped bracts that sit atop each bloom. These seeds grow into compact, bushy plants that thrive in full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil, making them ideal for coastal gardens, rock gardens, or container planting. Unlike traditional English lavenders, Stoechas Spanish Lavender blooms earlier in the season, often starting in late spring to early summer, and continues to produce its aromatic flowers through summer. The plant’s bold purple and pink flowers, combined with its fragrant foliage, make it a favorite for attracting bees and butterflies. Stoechas Lavender is particularly drought-tolerant and heat-resistant, making it well-suited for warmer climates and low-water gardens.