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.

Virginia 355 tobacco is a highly regarded variety within the tobacco industry, prized for its exceptional flavor, smooth smoking qualities, and consistent leaf characteristics. As a member of the flue-cured Virginia tobacco family, it undergoes a curing process that involves controlled heat to preserve its natural sugars and flavors. Virginia 355 is distinguished by its bright, lemon-yellow to deep orange leaves, which are medium to large in size and exhibit excellent texture and elasticity. The flavor profile of Virginia 355 is notable for its delicate sweetness, accompanied by subtle floral and fruity undertones. This combination of flavors creates a smooth and satisfying smoking experience, making it a popular choice for both cigarette and pipe tobacco blends. In addition to its flavor, Virginia 355 is valued for its good burning qualities, producing a consistent and even burn that enhances the enjoyment of the tobacco. Its versatility and reliability have cemented Virginia 355 as a staple in the tobacco industry, favored by growers and consumers alike for its exceptional quality and distinctive taste.

Peppermint seeds produce a popular and versatile herb that has been valued for centuries for its refreshing flavor and medicinal properties. Originating from Europe and the Middle East, peppermint is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint, and it has been used in various cultures for its soothing effects on the digestive system and its aromatic qualities. The plant is characterized by its vibrant green, lance-shaped leaves with a slightly serrated edge and a strong, invigorating scent. Peppermint plants typically reach maturity in about 70 to 90 days, depending on growing conditions, and they exhibit a vigorous, spreading growth habit. They thrive in moist, well-drained soil and prefer partial to full sunlight. Peppermint is a hardy perennial that, once established, can quickly spread and form a dense ground cover if not contained. Its flavor is cool and crisp, with a characteristic menthol note that enhances both culinary dishes and beverages, and its leaves are often used in teas, salads, and as a garnish.

White sage, scientifically known as Salvia apiana, is a revered perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Characterized by its silvery-gray leaves and aromatic, slender stems, white sage is highly valued for its fragrant, cleansing properties. Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for spiritual practices, such as smudging, it is believed to purify spaces and promote healing. The leaves have a strong, earthy aroma when dried, making them popular for incense and herbal teas. White sage thrives in well-drained, sandy soil and full sun, and it’s often grown in gardens not only for its cultural significance but also for its striking appearance and drought-resistant qualities. With its deep-rooted historical and cultural importance, white sage continues to be cherished for both its beauty and its aromatic properties.

Anise is an annual/biennial herb that produces little, dainty white flowers and seed that has a refreshing licorice flavor. The small 1.5-2 feet tall plants have feather like green leaflets that are great for making aromatic tea. Anise seed produced from the plants can be used whole or ground in doughs or fillings of baked goods or brewed to make a delicate licorice-flavored tea.

The Persian Basil produces beautifully large and amazingly delicious bright green leaves that will enhance just about any dish! You will love having this beauty grow in your garden and so will pollinators as it is also a very attractive ornamental plant. Enjoy the zesty Persian Basil in any soup, pasta or salad. This variety is a prolific producer.

Pink Perfume Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a charming variety known for its delicate, soft pink flowers and sweet, soothing fragrance. These seeds produce compact, bushy plants that thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, much like other lavender varieties. Pink Perfume Lavender is prized for both its ornamental beauty and its ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. The flowers, which appear in late spring to early summer, have a subtle yet captivating scent that’s perfect for use in making perfumes, sachets, or even in culinary applications. This variety is also particularly appreciated for its hardiness and resilience, making it a great choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of color and fragrance to their landscapes.

Hyssop is a popular ornamental herb in the mint family that is great for attracting bees and other beneficial insects to the garden. This herb produces bright blue to violet flowers that are used to make a soothing tea. You can harvest the flowers in midsummer and hang them upside down under shade to dry.

A lavender that produces flowers the first year from seed. Produces a more consistent and early flower blooms. Deep purple-blue spikes top silvery-green mounded plants with vigorous branching habit. 12-16" tall and 6-8" wide when mature.

The Sweet High Oil Basil has beautiful leaves that have a wonderful sweet flavor, making it perfect for pestos, sauces and salads! This organic heirloom basil is great for an outdoor or indoor herb garden. The large leaves of the Sweet High Oil can be used fresh or dried. Enjoy the sun-loving Sweet High Oil year after year! Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.

The Dukat Dill is a popular, improved dill variety that produces a high amount of its essential oil! This dill's attractive ferny foliage is best when used fresh or dried in dips, salads, soups and sauces - as well as to flavor peas and potatoes.

Just like in its name, the Lime Basil produces leaves that are bright green and have a very unique lime scent and flavor. This unusual basil is a very good for a variety for its culinary uses.

An Italian large-leaf with good Fusarium Wilt resistance. Excellent for gardens, fields and greenhouse growing. Great floral scent and flavor.