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.

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. Maturity is in 60-65 days. The leaves turn yellow about 4 weeks after topping, whereas, KY 171 stays green making the "PY" strain easier to color cure. Nicotine level by dry weight 5.31% compared to 4.70% for KY 171.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yellow Orinoco is an heirloom bright leaf which originated from the Virginian Orinoco's. It grows to 5' producing an average of 16 leaves per plant below the crows foot. It matures early at 55 days. Suckering is low, and is less than with White Stemmed or Frog Eye Orinoco. Leaves are light to medium green and average 12" to 14" wide and 24" to 26" long, with yields of 3 oz of dried leaf per plant. Leaves air cure to a light brown.

Everything you need to grow a custom herb kit at any time of the year! The indoor herb kit comes with three 100% biodegradable pots and tray stands! Comes with herb seeds (basil, cilantro, rosemary, chives, parsley), soil, wooden plant markers and planting instructions. This herb kit will grow great indoors and out! It looks great on a windowsill and will provide tasty fresh herbs for your family. Made of rice husks and bamboo scraps, you can expect years of use inside your home. Pot Dimensions: 3.5"x 3.5"x 3.5" Entire Kit Dimensions: 12"x 12" x 3.5"

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.

Delhi 34 is a Bright Leaf Flu-cured tobacco tolerant of weather fleck and black root rot. It is tall growing reaching up to 7 feet including the flower head, with more leaves and less suckers than most varieties. The upright leaves are spaced closely on the stalk and shed water well in heavy rains and winds. The leaves turn a lighter green as it starts to mature, and become a light yellow green when ripe. It Flu cures to a bright yellow gold and air cures to a light golden brown with good yields. Days to Maturity: 60-65 days, Plant Height: 60-70 inches, Leaf Count: 18-24

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.

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.

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."

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 reaches maturity in 50-55 days. It can be primed or stalk-cut or stalk-cured and air-cures easily to a deep, medium brown.

Sylvestris is native to Argentina and is often called Woodland Tobacco. A good producer of leaves, but today is best known for its large trumpet shaped white flowers. The leaves have a nicotine content averaging 3.9%. Flowers appear on top of a 3-4 foot high stalk in 45-50 days, rising above the leaves and often form a cascading white waterfall effect. Sylvestris is a striking addition to any flower garden.

Papante is a primitive variety that likely comes from southeastern area of the Mexican state of Sonora. A specimen is on display at the Conservation Center in Tucson, AZ. The plant's general appearance resembles that of both Little Dutch and Mountain Pima, though the leaf is a much darker green. It has been incorrectly listed and sold as Nicotiana rustica. Air-cures to a soft, light brown. Useful for cigarette, pipe blending and cigar filler. It’s relatively square secondary vein angle allows it to be used for cigar wrapper or binder. Days to Maturity: 52-60, Plant Height: 40-48 inches, Leaf Count: 19

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 Lettuce Leaf Basil has very large, hand sized, creased leaves that resembles a lettuce leaf, but has a great traditional basil flavor! This great production basil variety is favored among farmers and people who like a lot of basil due to its yields produces lots of foliage.

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.