Lemon Balm is a wonderfully aromatic herb that is used for flavorings and teas! This variety can grow up to 2 feet-tall. Lemon Balm will bloom beautiful fragrant white flowers that are great for attracting bees to your garden for pollination.
Everything you need to grow a custom herb kit at any time of the year! This herb kit comes with three galvanized steel pots and tray stand that will last for years! Comes with 5 herb packets (basil, cilantro, rosemary, chives, parsley). This herb kit will grow great indoors and out! It looks great on a windowsill and will provide tasty fresh herbs for your family. Includes: 3 Metal Pots, 1 Drip Tray, Soil Pellets, Herb Seeds, Wooden Markers and Instructions. Dimensions: 14"x 4"x 4"
Spearmint seeds yield a robust and aromatic herb with a rich history and distinctive qualities. Believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region, spearmint has been used since ancient times for its cooling, digestive benefits and its refreshing flavor. The plant is characterized by its bright green, ovate leaves with a smooth texture and a slightly serrated edge, emitting a sweet, mildly spicy aroma. Spearmint typically reaches maturity in about 70 to 90 days, depending on the growing conditions, and it exhibits a vigorous, spreading growth habit. It thrives in well-drained soil with ample moisture and prefers full sun to partial shade. As a perennial, spearmint can spread extensively, forming a dense ground cover if not managed with barriers or containers. Its flavor is sweet and minty, with subtle herbal undertones, making it a favorite for culinary uses such as in teas, salads, sauces, and as a garnish. The fresh, vibrant flavor and versatile growth habits make spearmint a valuable addition to any herb garden.
White sage, scientifically known as Salvia apiana, has silvery-gray leaves and aromatic, slender stems, white sage is highly valued for its fragrant, cleansing properties. The leaves have a strong, earthy aroma when dried, making them popular for incense and herbal teas. LOW GERMINATION: White sage (Salvia apiana) seeds generally have a low germination rate, often around 15-30%, but can vary. This low rate is a survival mechanism for the plant in its native desert environment, where not all seeds need to germinate at once.
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.
Wild Thyme has a wonder fragrance and beautiful bloom that does well in most gardens. Spreads easily on its own and does well in drought tolerant locations. Forms a dense mat that create an excellent ground-cover. Plants are 6-12 inches tall, and the lavender flowers appear just above the foliage. As with many species in the mint family, the flowers of Wild Thyme are very attractive to honey bees and wild bees. Also know as lemon thyme, larger thyme, and broad-leaf thyme.
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.
Rue produces attractive blue-green and pungently bitter foliage that have great medicinal uses as being an antispasmodic. This hardy perennial is an ornamental plant is lovely in the garden.
Creeping thyme, also known as Thymus serpyllum, is a low-growing, aromatic herb with a long history of use in gardens and culinary applications. Native to Europe and Asia, creeping thyme has been valued since ancient times for its medicinal properties and culinary versatility. This perennial herb is characterized by its tiny, evergreen leaves and dense, mat-forming growth habit, which makes it an excellent choice for ground cover or between stepping stones in herb gardens. Creeping thyme typically features small, delicate pink or purple flowers that bloom in summer, adding a touch of color to its lush green foliage.The plants are known for their resilience and ability to thrive in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. With its pleasant fragrance, low-maintenance growth, and ability to attract pollinators, creeping thyme is a valuable addition to both ornamental and functional garden spaces.
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.
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 Gold is a well known heirloom variety dating back well over 50 years. It grows to a height of 6'-7' with low suckering. The light green leaves are from 14" to 18" wide and 24" to 30" long, and turn a light yellow when ripe. The plants produce an average of 18 leaves per plant below the crows foot, with yields averaging 3 oz of dried leaf per plant. Matures in 55 days.
