Description
These versatile herbs will add flavor to any creation. Infuse everyday dishes with rich flavor and aroma. The 7 Heirloom Herbs included: Basil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Parsley, Peppermint, and Sage.
The Artisan Seed Kit Contains 7 Heirloom plant varieties
**Due to seed availability, comparable substitutions will be made for individual seeds if they are not in stock.
Large plant with medium-dark green leaves up to 4″ long. Sweeter in taste and flavor, than Genovese.
- Days to maturity: 75 days.
- Growth: 24″-40″.
- Tip: Harvest leaves before flowering occurs, or they will be bitter.
- Plant Spacing:
- Row: 12″-15″Plant: 18″-24″.
- Planting Depth: .5 cm.
- Days to Germination: 75 days.
The leaves and flowers also make flavorful vinegars. Try adding the pink-lavender blooms to white vinegar and they will give it a light onion flavor and a beautiful pink color.
- Days to maturity: 80-90 days.
- Growth: 12″-18″.
- Tip: Thin to 3 inches apart when seedlings are 1-2 inches tall.
- Plant Spacing:
- Row: 3″-4″Plant: 12″-18″.
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch.
- Days to Germination: 7-14 days.
- Days to Harvest: 80-90 days.
Aromatic plant with bright green leaves that are used fresh in salads or cooked in soups, sauces and chutneys. The dried seeds are used whole or ground as flavoring in both sweet and savory dishes.
- Days to maturity: 30 days.
- Growth: 20″.
- Tip: Plant in partial or full sun, with well drained soil.
- Plant Spacing:
- Row: 7″-8″Plant: 20″.
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch.
- Days to Germination: 5-7 days.
- Days to Harvest: 30 days.
Use seeds to flavor pickles and the leaves to brighten salads, soups, omelets and vegetables.
- Days to maturity: 40-60 days.
- Growth: 36″.
- Tip: Likes full sun. Plant seeds or plants outside after all danger of frost.
- Plant Spacing:
- Row: 16″-24″Plant: 36″.
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch.
- Days to Germination: 40-60 days.
Flat-leaved variety used in salad dressings, poultry, soups and as an ingredient of pesto. Flavor is much more pronounced than that of the more familiar curled type.
- Days to maturity: 40-60 days.
- Growth: 15″-18″.
- Plant Spacing:
- Row: 4″-6″Plant: 15″-18″.
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch.
- Days to Harvest: 40-60 days.
Often used in iced tea, hot tea, or on lamb. With the rise in use of essential oils, other uses include calming the digestion or relieving minor sinus discomfort.
- Days to maturity: 90-200 days.
- Growth: 18″-24″.
- Tip: Mint family plants root vigorously when allowed to grow freely and can be invasive. Grow them in containers to keep them in check.
- Plant Spacing:
- Row: 18″-24″Plant: 18″-24″.
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch.
- Days to Harvest: 90-200 days.
Used in sausages, poultry, meat, bread, dressings, vegetables, omelets and stuffing.
- Days to maturity: 90-200 days.
- Growth: 12″-24″.
- Tip: Harvest short sprigs or a couple leaves at a time as needed. Sage may be used fresh or dried.
- Plant Spacing:
- Row: 16″-24″Plant: 12″-24″.
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch.
- Days to Harvest: 90-200 days.
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