Live Plants - Herb Seeds (Page 2 of 2): Borage, Broadleaf Sage, Bronze-Smokey Fennel, Caraway, Catnip

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Rosemary

Rosemary is an excellent container herb for indoors and adds a wonderful aroma. The very aromatic smell of the rosemary will make you fall in love with this herb. The Rosemary has very narrow grey-green needlelike leaves that are 1/2 to 1 inch long. Both the leaves and the flowers are edible. Plant in the spring and starting the plnts indoors is recommended.

The Rosemary plant, 'Rosmarinus officinalis', has a pine flavor and is a must for lamb, pork, poultry, carrots, and peas.

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Siam Queen Basil

The Siam Queen has a delicious sweet and spicy flavor. The leaves are very aromatic with a licorice basil aroma. Thai Basil is known to the Vietnamese as "Hung Que", and eaten raw with noodle soup and in Thailand as "Horapha". The Siam Queen Thai Basil has leaves that are twice the size of other Thai Basils. Plant 1 to 14 days after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter.

The Basil Thai Siam Queen, 'Ocimum basilicum citriodorum', is a 1997 All America Selection.

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Spearmint Mint

Ever tried mint water? It is much more refreshing than a soft drink. The Spearmint Mint has pale, pinkish purple flowers during mid to late summer. The mint spreads quickly and can be invasive if not controlled. A cup of mint tea is used for insomnia and the leaves can be chewed for bad breath. Plant in the spring in most any kind of soil. This plant can be grown inside in a pot.

The Mint Spearmint, 'Mentha spicata', is a hardy perennial mint that has more uses than most herbs, such as, teas, cooking, and baths.

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Spicy Globe Greek Basil

Its strong, spicy, basil flavor is a compliment to any tomato dish. The small, mounding plant is excellent for containers. Now anyone can grow basil, even if your garden is only in containers. This small-leaved, 12 inch in diameter, 6 inch tall mounded basil doesn't give up anything to the other basils in flavor. Plant 1 to 14 days after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter.

The Basil Greek Spicy Globe, 'Ocimum basilicum minimum', is a basil lover's treat.

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Summer Savory

The Summer Savory is a bushy 1.5 foot tall plant with fine hairy stems. The flowers are pink to violet and appear in mid summer. The leaves are 1 inch long and skinny. The leaves turn purple in late summer to fall. German cooking with Savory and beans, is very popular. Plant in the spring in well drained soil.

The Savory Summer, 'Satureja hortensis', is a highly aromatic plant that tastes like peppery thyme and blends with many flavors.

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Sweet Marjoram

It is wonderful when used fresh in many dishes. Some describe the flavor as having a hint of balsam. Try substituting Sweet Marjoram for Oregano in many popular dishes such as eggplant, Parmesan, or pizza. The plnts are bushy, 1 to 2 foot tall and 2 foot wide. Plant in the spring in well drained soil. Legend has it that if you touch Sweet Marjoram before bedtime, you will dream of your future spouse.

The Marjoram Sweet, 'Origanum majorana', has a sweeter, milder flavor than Oregano.

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