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.

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 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.

Most commonly used as a cigar binder but may be used as a filler or pipe tobacco blend or in cigarettes. It produces large leaves, has a tight upright columnar form.

The Purple Ruffles Basil is a large, heavily ruffled and fringed dark purple leaf variety with beautiful pink-purple flowers. This All-American Selections winner basil is the perfect pop of color for herb gardens or a flower border. This basil produces a sweet fragrance and flavor that is wonderful as a garnish in salads, soups, pasta or drinks.

The Mrs. Burns Basil is a customer favorite that is known for its deliciously sweet and tangy lemon-lime flavor and scent! This popular basil variety has many wonderful culinary uses. The Mrs. Burns blooms pinky blooms that add a beautiful pop of color.

The Spicy Bush Basil is a very bushy basil variety that produces tiny, bright green leaves that have a big spicy, sweet punch! This variety's small green plants resemble compact boxwood bushes with a beautiful round top.

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.

Fast growing, early maturing tobacco plant. Matures to about 4-5 feet in height and has thick, waxy, dark green leaves.

Red Rose tobacco is a distinguished variety known for its aromatic qualities and rich, satisfying flavor. With leaves ranging from light to medium brown, this tobacco cultivar is cherished by enthusiasts for its versatility and pleasant smoking experience. Upon ignition, Red Rose tobacco emits a delightful aroma that hints at its warm and earthy undertones, complemented by subtle sweet and spicy notes. The smoke produced by Red Rose tobacco is smooth and mellow, making it a popular choice for both pipe and cigarette blends. Its balanced flavor profile, coupled with its smooth burning characteristics, ensures a pleasurable smoking experience with every puff. Whether enjoyed alone or blended with other tobaccos, Red Rose tobacco stands as a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of tobacco cultivation, offering a timeless indulgence for discerning smokers.

Little Dutch is an heirloom variety dating back to the 1880's. It is sweet aromatic tobacco used in pipe blends and as a cigar filler. It grow to around 3' in height and has narrow leaves growing up to 30" long. The long narrow leaves also make an excellent cigar wrapper. Excellent choice for container growing.

Catnip seeds grow into Nepeta cataria, a hardy perennial herb in the mint family that has been cultivated in Europe since ancient times and brought to North America by early settlers. Known for its gray-green, heart-shaped leaves and small clusters of lavender-white flowers, catnip thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, often self-seeding and spreading easily once established. While its slightly minty, herbal flavor is less appealing to humans than other mints, it has been used historically in teas and remedies for relaxation and digestive support. Most famously, catnip contains the compound nepetalactone, which excites and entertains cats, making it a favorite for cat toys, treats, and enrichment, while also serving as a pollinator-friendly addition to herb gardens.

KY15 is a white stemmed high yielding Kentucky Burley. It has multiple disease resistance with excellent yield potential. Forms a plant with closely packed leaves with almost no suckers. Leaves turn yellow as they ripen, curling down around the edges. Excellent for curing and hanging stalks. The leaves dry to a light orange brown. Highly resistant to tobacco mosaic virus, wild-fire, and black root rot. Medium to high resistance to Fusarium wilt and tolerance to TEV.

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.

The Triple Curled Parsley has beautifully intense triple curled leaves with dark green stems that look great as a garnish. This is a popular variety that is easy to grow, clean and harvest.

Little Cuba is a small bush like plant that matures very early. Blooms first appear in 28 days. Clipping the blooms will encourage more growth from below and 3-4 new branches will grow up to 3'-4' high. This will increase the yield of this small Cuban type tobacco and a second bloom will appear at about 60 days. The leaves are between 7"-10" in width and 10"-14" long. Leaves appearing before the first bloom will ripen first becoming a mottled yellow with yellow edges.

Olor produces a leaf of very good quality. The plant grows to 6' with little to no suckering. The leaves are light green, sharply pointed and average 14" wide and 20" to 22" long, becoming yellow as they ripen. It reaches maturity and begins blooming in approximately 60 days. * "The Dominican Republic is the leading country worldwide when it comes to tobacco cultivation. Its cigars are the most popular in the United States, one of the most tobacco-loving countries in the world. They have recently been able to overtake their direct rival, the Havana cigar, as the world’s most popular tobacco According to the International Tobacco Growers’ Association, they have already conquered 60% of the North American tobacco market. At the same time, the whole of Europe as well as most African and Asian countries, including China, are faithful clients of the Dominican tobacco market."

Shirey is a dark Virginian type tobacco with a mild flavor but with a fuller richer flavor than Virginia Golds have. It is an an excellent tobacco for a cigarette or pipe blend. It produces a large leaf that air cures easily to a medium brown. It is a hardy plant and with stands moderate late season frosts. Grows to a height of 5 1/2 to 6 feet and matures in 65 days.

La Palma Havana tobacco, hailing from the renowned tobacco-growing region of La Palma in Cuba, is esteemed for its rich history and exceptional quality. This variety, deeply rooted in the traditions of Cuban tobacco cultivation, is celebrated for its exquisite flavor and aroma, reminiscent of the finest Cuban cigars. La Palma Havana tobacco is characterized by its medium to dark brown leaves, carefully cultivated and expertly cured to preserve its unique characteristics. Its flavor profile is marked by a harmonious blend of earthy richness, hints of sweetness, and a subtle spiciness that adds depth and complexity to the smoking experience. The aroma of La Palma Havana tobacco is equally captivating, exuding notes of cedar, leather, and warm spices that evoke the essence of Cuba's cigar-making heritage. Whether used as a standalone leaf or blended with other tobaccos, La Palma Havana tobacco embodies the craftsmanship, tradition, and unparalleled quality that define Cuban cigar culture. Its timeless allure and exceptional taste continue to captivate tobacco enthusiasts around the world, offering a taste of the storied legacy of Cuban tobacco craftsmanship.