The Pistou Basil is a very petite variety with an excellent spicy taste that is delicious as a garnish or made into a sauce. This basil variety produces uniform mid-size, dense green leaves, perfect for growing in small pots. This small, compact plant has a nice, beautiful round body.
Japan 8 is a very sweet dark oriental tobacco with low nicotine content. It is a compact plant reaching 6' in height with long narrow leaves. The leaves average 8" wide and 24" long. Plants average 28 harvestable leaves. It can be air cures or sun cured. It is excellent as a blend for cigarettes or pipes. Air cured leaves are a deep brown and produce a mild smoke with a licorice like flavor.
Siam Queen basil is a remarkable variety distinguished by its lush, dark green leaves and vibrant purple stems. This Thai basil cultivar is celebrated for its bold, aromatic flavor, which combines hints of anise and clove, making it a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine. The plant grows vigorously, reaching maturity in about 75 days, and is known for its attractive, glossy foliage and delicate purple flower spikes that add an extra touch of elegance to the garden. Siam Queen basil’s robust flavor profile and striking appearance make it ideal for adding depth to dishes like curries, stir-fries, and soups, while its relatively quick growth makes it a favorite among gardeners seeking a flavorful and visually appealing herb.
The Plain Leaf Chervil resembles Italian parsley in appearance, but has a stronger, sweeter flavor that is often paired with tarragon, chives and parsley. This Brussels winter type is a vigorous plant with a subtle warm flavor that is excellent in fish and chicken dishes or light sauces and dressings.
Virginia 724 tobacco, a prominent variety in the world of tobacco cultivation, is renowned for its rich flavor, smooth smoke, and versatility in blending. This particular strain of tobacco is classified as a flue-cured Virginia tobacco, indicating that it is cured under controlled conditions, typically with the use of heat to enhance its flavor and reduce bitterness. Virginia 724 is distinguished by its bright golden-yellow to deep orange leaves, which are relatively large and broad compared to other tobacco varieties. The flavor profile of Virginia 724 is characterized by its sweet and slightly grassy notes, with a subtle hint of citrus. This makes it a popular choice for cigarette blends, where it contributes to the overall smoothness and mildness of the smoke. Additionally, Virginia 724 is often used as a base for pipe tobacco blends, providing a solid foundation upon which other flavors can be layered. Its versatility and consistent quality have made Virginia 724 a favorite among tobacco growers and enthusiasts alike, ensuring its enduring popularity in the tobacco industry.
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.
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. Grows to about 6 feet in height and matures in 65 days.
Walkers Broad Leaf is an heirloom cigar variety dating back to the 1880's, said to have originally been developed from the Maryland Broad Leaf. It grows to 6' in height and matures in 55-60 days. The leaves are from 12" to 16" wide and 20" to 24" in length, turning a light green and mottled when ripe. It can be used as a wrapper, binder or filler.
The Forest Green Parsley is a delicately curled and compact variety that has long stems with dark green, double and tripled curled leaves. This type of parsley does well in containers and inside growing. Use the Forest Green's beautiful and delicious leaves fresh or dried.
The Hamburg Rooted Parsley is a unique looking, old heirloom variety that is used for both its delicious leaves and roots! This parsley is mostly grown for its large roots that make superb soups and stews, but its leaves are also tasty in sauces or as a garnish.
The Valentino Basil is a tasty and fragrant, large leaf basil variety that is perfect for adding into sauces and dressings. This basil plant can reach 15" inches high and 10" inches wide.
The Krausa Parsley is an excellent tripled curled parsley variety with beautiful, heavy-bearing ornamental leaves that are almost too pretty to cut! This parsley variety has dense, attractive dark green leaves on strong stalks. The nice texture of the Krausa Parsley leaves is perfect fresh or dried.
