Herbs

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.

German Chamomile seeds—also known as Matricaria chamomilla, Matricaria recutita, or simply “true chamomile”—come from an herb long treasured in Europe and the Middle East for its soothing aroma and medicinal teas, with use dating back to ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman times. Plants grown from these seeds are airy and delicate, producing feathery foliage and masses of small, daisy-like white flowers with cheerful yellow centers that release a sweet apple-like fragrance when brushed.

The Evergreen Parsley is a dark green curly variety with an excellent flavor, fresh or dried, and is an All-American Selection winner for a reason! This Parsley is frost resistant and grows vigorously. Evergreen is perfect for adding to soups, salads or even as a garnish. This seed is certified organic.

Sacred Cornplanter is a very hardy fast grower and produces some of the largest leaves among Rustica varieties. Like other Rusticas, it has a high nicotine content but the leaves produce a very light and mild smoke. It makes a good addition to blends where a mild flavor but a higher nicotine content is desired.

Florida Sumatra is an heirloom tobacco that makes an excellent cigar wrapper when shade grown. It grows to 6 feet in height with leaves averaging 24 inches long and 15 inches wide.

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.

PY KY 171 is a pale yellow breeding line that is agronomically comparable to KY 171. It is a dark fire-cured tobacco with high resistance to black root rot, wildfire, and TMV. The plants grow to a height of 5-6 feet to the flower and produce from 14 to 17 leaves per plant. The leaves grow in a semi- erect position, averaging 11-13 inches in width and 24-30 inches in length with good overall yields.

The Large Leaf Italian Basil produces large, light green leaves that offers an excellent aroma to any meal, soup or sauce! This variety is our most popular basil plant. The Large Leaf Italian is a prolific plant that produces very large leaves with some that can even cover a slice of bread! This variety is sweeter than the Genovese basil, and produces an attractive, bushy plant with its very popular, aromatic leaves.

This aromatic heirloom herb can be grown as a perennial ground cover and tolerates light foot traffic once established. It forms a low, spreading mat through creeping rhizomes, making it well suited for paths and garden edges. While it produces fewer blooms than annual chamomile types, it shares many of the same traditional culinary, tea, and medicinal uses. The flavor and aroma are notably fruity and milder, with less bitterness than German chamomile. Grown as an annual ornamental in many regions, it performs best in bright, sunny locations and well-drained soil.

An heirloom tobacco that originates from Maryland. A high yielding crop with sharp pointed leaves. Catterton will grow to over 30" tall and 16" wide when mature. Air cures easily to a rich reddish brown color. A medium flavored smoke which is excellent for cigarettes alone, or as a blend. Also used in cigars and pipe tobaccos.

An heirloom dark tobacco with a rich full flavor. It's often fire cured for use as a pipe or cigar tobacco. Its deep colored green leaves air cure to a dark brown. It grows 5 feet in height and matures early.

The Vera Lavender is a very popular home garden lavender variety that produces a lovely, strong lavender scent that can be used to freshen up the home. This lavender variety has several uses including both culinary and medicinal properties. The Vera lavender plants grow to be 18" to 36" tall and produces a profusion of lilac-purple flowers on silvery foliage.

The Munstead Lavender is a beautifully mounded, bushy lavender plant variety that gives off a very delicate, sweet aroma. This bushy variety produces very attractive fragrant, purple flowers that are perfect for adding to bouquets or garnished on baked goods.

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.

Hidcote Blue-Strain Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a striking and sought-after variety of lavender, known for its rich, deep blue-purple flowers and compact, dense growth habit. These seeds produce hardy, aromatic plants that thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them an excellent choice for dry, low-maintenance gardens or herb beds. The lavender’s fragrant blooms, which appear in mid-to-late summer, are not only beautiful but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

L'Assomption 201 is a cigar filler variety developed in Canada, at the L'Assomption Experimental Station during the 1930s. It is useful for as a cigar wrapper, binder and filler. The plant reaches a height of 4 1/2 to 5' at the crows foot and produces an average of 18 leaves. It can be primed or stalk-cut or stalk-cured and air-cures easily to a deep, medium brown.

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.

Head turning red blooms that make a beautiful display! Scarlet Sage is a perennial in Southern states and an annual in Northern climates. Blooms appear continuously from early summer to first frost. Trim them back and a new flush of blooms will appear. Hummingbirds cannot leave these magnificent blooms alone.

Tofta tobacco is a variety known for its rich flavor and versatility in tobacco products. While it may not be as widely recognized as some other tobacco types, Tofta tobacco typically boasts medium to dark brown leaves with a moderate texture. Its flavor profile tends to be robust and earthy, often accompanied by subtle sweet and spicy undertones.

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.

Common lemon balm is a fragrant herb prized for bright, lemon-scented leaves and a wide range of culinary and traditional uses. Fresh leaves add a gentle citrus flavor to teas and foods and provide a calming aroma in sachets and baths. Easy to grow in garden beds or containers, this versatile herb is both practical and attractive. Harvest leaves throughout the season for the freshest fragrance and flavor.

The Italian Plain Leaf Parsley is an attractive parsley variety that used to garnish many dishes like fish, sauces or pastas! This parsley variety is our most familiar herb, widely employed as a culinary garnish for more than 2,000 years, but it is seldom eaten.

Havana 608 is a cigar filler or binder tobacco. The leaves are a very bright green and upturned with slightly down turned tips. It holds up well during inclement weather and the pyramidal shape gives it good wind resistance. The leaves turn a light yellow green with yellowing at the edges when ripe. Plants average 20 harvestable leaves per plant, and are 14"-16" in width and 20" long. Air cures to a medium brown.

Havana 142 is classified as a cigar binder but is often used in making chew. Many growers find it makes an excellent cigarette tobacco as well. A good choice for areas with short growing seasons. Air cures to a light brown.

Habano 2000 is derived from a crossing between the variety Corojo and a Cuban dark tobacco, the Habano 2.1.1, from which is derived its resistance to the Gray Mold. Grown in direct sun. it reaches an average height of 6 feet with 14-16 leaves per plant. In very rich soils it can develop up to 18 leaves per plant. Sun grown plants are often used as a binder or filler. Grown under a shade cloths, Habano 2000 makes an excellent wrapper.

The Artemesia dracunculoides, or commonly known as Tarragon, is an aromatic leafy herb that is growing in popularity for its culinary uses. This herb is a tall vigorous garden plant that produces leaves that have a mild flavor, pairing well with fish, chicken and vegetable dishes.

The Square Metal Herb Garden Kit includes three durable square galvanized-steel pots arranged in a coordinating drip tray. Grow indoors on a windowsill or outdoors using the included basil, cilantro, rosemary, chive, and parsley seed packets. The kit also contains soil pellets, wooden markers, and instructions. Overall dimensions are approximately 14 by 4 by 4 inches.

Scantic tobacco, a cherished variety in the world of tobacco cultivation, is renowned for its rich flavor and smooth smoking experience. Originating from the Connecticut River Valley region in the United States, Scantic tobacco is classified as a shade-grown cigar wrapper leaf, prized for its exceptional quality and versatility. The leaves of Scantic tobacco are typically medium to dark brown in color, with a smooth and supple texture.

Tansy is a beautiful yellow blooming herb that actually can help repel insects and may help deter ants and mice in the garden. This herb works better when its made into a tea and sprayed around the yard. If placed in a compost pile, Tansy will add potassium to it. Tansy will grow to be 2-3 feet in height.

Shargo originated in eastern Europe and is a hybrid cross between a white stemmed Burley and a Turkish strain. It has a spicy flavor more like many Turkish strains. It can be cut and hung whole or primed and strung to cure and dry. The plants grow to 7-8 feet in height to the bloom producing 16-20 leaves ranging from 13-17 inches in width and 24-28 inches in length. Shargo's unique flavor, heavy production, and early ripening and ease of curing, make it an excellent choice for new and experienced growers alike.

Goose Creek Red is named after a small river that runs into the Charleston Harbor. This dark Virginian type tobacco air cures to a deep reddish brown color and makes an excellent pipe or full flavored cigarette blend. It has a silky feel, making it ideal as a wrapper for cigars.