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Thai, Licorice Basil
THAI LICORICE BASIL ABOUT THE PLANT: Description: Thai licorice basil is a small bushy herb reaching a height of about 1 foot. The leaves have an intense fragrance and taste of licorice with spicy sweet notes. The leaves are narrow and arranged opposite one another on a purplish square stem. The flowers are purple/pink and arranged on a spike. Origin: Thai basil is native... -
Purple Basil
PURPLE BASIL ABOUT THE PLANT: Description: This variety has fragrant, ruffled, deep purple leaves with a mild anise flavor, similar to sweet Italian basil. Because of its dark purple color, it looks beautiful as an ornamental addition to the garden. The plants are large, reaching 18 -24 inches, and produce bright deep purple leaves with jagged edges and a crinkled, textured appearance. The plant... -
Lemon Basil
LEMON BASIL ABOUT THE PLANT: Description: Lemon basil is a bushy herb (8-20 inches tall) similar in appearance to sweet Italian basil, but the leaves tend to be smaller and narrower with slightly serrated edges. Lemon basil has a sweet, and lemony fragrance and taste mixed with anise. The small white flowers are lemon-scented and arranged on spikes. Origin: Lemon basil is a cross... -
Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm Melissa has a charming lemon scent from the mint family and is an ingredient in herbal teas and potpourri. Fresh leaves are added to salads, soups, sauces, and meats for a sweet lemon flavor.The history of lemon balm goes back over 2000 years. It is believed that lemon balm was introduced to Spain by the Moors in the 7th century and the... -
Oregano
Oregano Oregano seeds grow on the sunny slopes of the Mediterranean and are often used in the cuisine of this region. The name comes from the Greek word for "joy of the mountains". Mythology says that the Greek goddess of love gave a man Oregano to bring him joy. Since then, Oregano has been associated with pleasure. This plant has long been used both... -
Sage
Sage Sage is a popular shrubby perennial with broad silvery leaves and tiny lavender flowers. The leaves have an incredible aroma and exquisite taste and are traditionally used as a filling for poultry and seasoning for meat. Sage grows in the Mediterranean and Asia Minor in the wild, symbolizing good health and long life. Its Lаtin name comes from the word "salvere", which means... -
Dill
DILL ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Dill is an aromatic plant with branching stems and delicate, soft, feathery leaves. When mature, it develops umbels of tiny yellow flowers. It has a warm flavor somewhat reminiscent of celery and anise. In the United States, its flavor is best known as a component of dill pickles. Origin: It is native to North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Iran,... -
Cilantro
It is a high-yielding and trendy member of the Dill family. This persistent, tangy herb is used in many cuisines around the world. The seeds are grown in the desert and thrive in hot climates.The coriander, known as Cilantro, is native to the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. It is known to be one of the first seasonings used by humans. Early physicians such... -
Chervil
CHERVIL ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Chervil is a delicate herb with tiny fern-like leaves and tender stems and grows to about 1 foot tall. Its taste is grassy, slightly like parsley, with a somewhat warm anise flavor. Origin: Chervil is native to Russia, central Asia, and southern Europe Usage: Chervil is used frequently in French cooking. Combined with parsley, tarragon, and chives, it makes... -
Chives
CHIVES ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Chives are the smallest species of the onion family, growing in clusters up from the bulbs. The blue-green leaves are hollow and tubular in form, resembling thick grasses and growing 10-15 inches tall. Lavender, ball-shaped blooms sit atop long stems. Chives taste similar to leeks. Origin: Europe and Asia Usage: All parts of the chive plant are edible, though it's primarily grown... -
Italian Parsley
Italian Parsley The Italian Parsley has a strong parsley flavor, more intense than rolled parsley! They reach several feet in height and are ideal for salads, soups, and most Italian dishes. In addition, this plant produces a lot more greens than regular parsley!Parsley has a long and colorful history and is well known in many cultures. There are many myths and legends about this... -
Italian, Genovese Basil
ITALIAN, GENOVESE BASIL ABOUT THE PLANT: Description: This sweet basil is the main type of basil used in traditional Italian cuisine. It is a bushy herb reaching a height of up to 18 inches. Its leaves have a sweet, spicy flavor. The large leaves are bright green, slightly crinkled, and can grow up to 3 inches long. Small white/pinkish flowers are arranged in a...
