Organic Herb Collection
Item Details
Item Details
Genovese Basil
This classic large-leaved Italian sweet basil, prized for its flavor and heady aroma, is a top pick for many cooks when making pesto. Fragrant plants grow 18-24" and produce densely branched plants when pinched back regularly. Can be chopped and frozen in olive oil for winter use.
- Organic
- Annual plants
- Best Seller
- Plants will grow to 18-24 inches
- Sweet, fragrant leaves
This variety works for:
- Fresh eating
Chives
The slender, onion-flavored, green foliage of chives can be eaten fresh or cooked, and can even be frozen for use later. The cheery, lavender-pink flowers of this perennial herb are also edible and make this species a welcome addition to ornamental borders. Plants will self-sow.
- Organic
- Perennial in zones 3-9
- Plants grow to 12-20 inches tall
- Onion-flavored foliage and edible pink flowers
This variety works for:
- Fresh eating
- Freezing
Cilantro
The fresh leaves of this herb, commonly known as cilantro, are used in a variety of Asian and Latin cuisines, but its seeds are also collected and used as a spice called coriander. Successive sowings of this annual herb, which bears umbels of white flowers before it sets seed, will ensure a steady supply of its edible leaves throughout the season.
- 50-55 days to first leaf harvest, 90-120 days for seed
- Organic
- Annual plants grow to 1-2 feet tall
This variety works for:
- Fresh eating
- Dried seeds
Bouquet Dill
This widely grown dill variety is a prolific producer of edible flowers, leaves, and seeds, all of which can be used for flavoring everything from pickles and salads to sauces and condiments. Early-maturing plants have dark-green leaves, 6" flowering umbels, and an intoxicating scent.
- 45-55 days leaf, 70-90 days seed
- Organic
- Self-seeding annual plant
- Plants grow to 24 inches tall with yellow flowers
- Early maturing plants with strong aroma
This variety works for:
- Fresh eating
- Dried seeds
Triple Curled Parsley
Closely curled dark green leaves. Fast growing uniform strain. High in vitamins and minerals. Holds for a long time at harvesting stage even in warm weather.
- 68-75 days
- Organic
- Grown as an annual or biennial
- Plants grow to 9-12 inches tall
- Curled, dark green leaves
This variety works for:
- Fresh eating
Thyme
One of the most versatile herbs used in cooking, can be used to season any meat or vegetable. Plants grow 6-12" tall with a sprawling habit.
- Organic
- Annual or perennial in zones 5-8
- Plants grow to 6-12 inches
- Tiny, green leaves grow on woody stems
This variety works for:
- Fresh eating
- Dried leaves
Enhance your favorite dishes with fresh herbs—straight from your own garden. These six essentials are proven performers, in the garden and on the table. Collection contains one packet of each variety:
- Genovese Basil
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Bouquet Dill
- Triple Curled Parsley
- Thyme
Please note: In the event of a seed packet shortage, we will substitute a variety. Rest assured—you're still getting six great varieties!