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Bergamot seedling.
Add to cart Bergamot is commonly known as Bee Balm, produce curious flowers that vary in shades from pink to lavender. These flowers appear in July and August above stout, strong stems bearing aromatic leaves. The leaves are excellent in tea, reminiscent of the distinct flavour to Earl Grey blends. Plants grow to a height of 60-90cm (24-36"), and those that don't survive as perennials in Coastal gardens will likely self-sow. All bergamots are highly attractive to beneficial pollinators like butterflies and wild bees. Hummingbirds will stage territorial fights to stake their claims over a wild bergamot plant in full bloom.
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Borage seedling.
Add to cart Large, fuzzy, cucumber-scented leaves and vivid blue flowers attract bees all summer long. Usually grown for the bees and flowers, young leaves can be cooked like spinach or used in salads. Also known as the star flower because of the arrangement of its petals, the flowers have a light cucumber flavour and will stun with their vivid blue petals. Toss into salads and baby greens, add to avocado prawn vinaigrette, or sprinkle onto cold soups. A dramatic use is to make ice cubes with the petals frozen into them and drop into cold drinks. Borage seeds contain oils with the highest concentration (20% to 30%) of the fatty acid GLA, even higher than Evening Primrose. Altogether a versatile, attractive and useful herb, add starry blue flowers to salads, drinks, berry desserts for zing. Borage may self sow. It is attractive to bumblebees that must buzz at a certain resonance to release a jet of pollen.
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Bouquet Dill seedlings.
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Bouquet dill seeds grow into compact plants around 75-90cm (30-36") tall. Bouquet Dill is a particularly good variety to grow for nice looking bunching at the market table, and works well in containers or smaller herb gardens. This dill has fragrant, lacy foliage, large yellow flower heads, and large seeds, but the plants only grow about waist high.
The structure of dill's flowers is known as an umbel. Thus dill is considered an umbelliferous plant. Other umbellifers include carrots, cilantro, fennel, parsnips, and Ammi. All of these plants are attractive to predatory insects such as lady beetles, Syrphid flies (hover-flies), lacewings, and tiny parasitoid wasps. Organic gardeners like to grow dill precisely to attract these beneficial insects, for they will control pest insects like aphids, thrips, whitefly, and the caterpillar of the Small White Butterfly (cabbage moth).
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Grow your own! Healthful, healing, beautiful. Wonderful to add some colour to your salad, summer cocktails or to garnish your favourite dishes. Sold in 4 pack.
Farm: Knechtel's Wellesley, ON
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Chives seedlings.
Not Available Hardy, perennial, and easy to grow, the chopped stems and pink flowers add a fresh, mild green onion flavour to sandwiches, salads and baked potatoes. Clumps can be divided in spring or fall. If grown in containers, divide frequently enough to provide for constant lateral growth. Chives are surprisingly hardy and can be harvested all winter if given some protection from extreme cold. They are also quite drought tolerant, so they're good candidates for xeriscaping. The edible flowers are highly attractive to bumblebees, hoverflies, and other beneficial garden insects.
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Cinnamon basil seedling.
Cinnamon basil, also known as Mexican spice basil, has a spicy, fragrant aroma and flavor. It contains methyl cinnamate, the same chemical that gives cinnamon its flavour.
Cinnamon basil has somewhat narrow, slightly serrated, dark green, shiny leaves with reddish-purple veins, which can resemble certain types of mint, and produces small, pink flowers from July to September. Its stems are dark purple. Cinnamon basil grows to 18–30 inches tall.
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Confetti Cilantro/Coriander seedlings.
Not Available lower-bolting and sweeter- and milder-tasting than other Cilantros, this unique variety has frilly, finely divided leaves that are easier to finely chop! Height: 18”. Coriander or Cilantro is an herb with wide delicate lacy green leaves and a pungent flavor. The seed of the cilantro plant is known as coriander. Although cilantro and coriander come from the same plant, their flavors are very different and cannot be substituted for each other.
All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the most commonly used in cooking. Coriander is commonly used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian, South Asian, Mexican, Latin American, Chinese, African and Southeast Asian cuisine.
Plants need full sun or light shade since it bolts quickly in hot weather. It grows best in a well-drained, moist soil.
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Cilantro/Coriander seedlings.
Add to cart This impressive variety is a very vigorous grower and extra slow to bolt for a continuous supply of glossy, dark green, tasty greens. These plants reach a compact 7 inches tall with excellent branching. Coriander or Cilantro is an herb with wide delicate lacy green leaves and a pungent flavor. The seed of the cilantro plant is known as coriander. Although cilantro and coriander come from the same plant, their flavors are very different and cannot be substituted for each other.
All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the most commonly used in cooking. Coriander is commonly used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian, South Asian, Mexican, Latin American, Chinese, African and Southeast Asian cuisine.
Plants need full sun or light shade since it bolts quickly in hot weather. It grows best in a well-drained, moist soil.
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Flat Leaf Parsley seedlings. Sold in a 4 pack.
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Dark green, curled and cupped leaves on compact, upright plants. The sweet parsley flavor is excellent for flavoring soups and savory dishes.
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Dolce Fresca basil seedling.
Sweet basil for planters. Dolce Fresca's compact plants reach 10-14 inches tall, 10-12 inches wide, and the stems resist stretching, which means more foliage in a handsome, mounding form. Reluctant to flower, the plants spend their energy producing leaves for continuous harvest until very late in the season.
Perhaps the most popular and widely used culinary herb. It is a tender annual, aromatic plant with a spicy odor and flavor. It grows 12-18 inches tall and foliage color can range from green to purple. Foliage size can vary from large lettuce-like leaves to very small leaves, half inch in size.
Basil prefers a sunny location, and a soil that is well supplied with organic matter and is fertile. Basil also likes to be kept well-watered. Poorly prepared soils that are low in nutrients result in slow growing basil that is not very flavorful. Basil is excellent as a decorative/culinary herb in patio or balcony containers or in the garden.
Pinching the tips of stems encourages a bushy plant and more leaf growth resulting in a round plant full of aromatic basil. Basil flower buds should be removed by pinching as soon as you see them form. Leaving them on the plant will affect the flavor of the leaves.
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Flat Leaf Parsley seedlings. Sold in a 4 pack.
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Flat, dark-green leaves are deeply cut and have a rich parsley flavour that is great for cooking or in salads. Plants are sturdy with stiff, upright stems. Parsley is a biennial plant that forms a long (edible) tap root. Choose deep pots for container growing. It makes a very good companion plant if it is allowed to bloom in the second year of growth. As a member of the Apiacea family, its umbelliferous flowers are highly attractive to beneficial insects.
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Garlic chives seedlings.
Not Available Garlic Chives have a strong garlic flavour and aroma. The white flowers and stalks are used (only a small amount is needed), to add the pungent taste of garlic to salads, vegetables, dumplings, and stir-fries. Popular in Asian cuisine, garlic chives are also known as ku chai in Chinese. While the leaves and flower stems are delicious and useful in the kitchen garlic chives are also very attractive flowering plants. Use this herb as companion plants to repel aphids from flowers or vegetables prone to attack.
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Cute little compact plants are only 6-10 inches tall and are great for growing in containers. It has a spicy, slightly anise flavor and is a must for Greek cooking.
Pinching the tips of stems encourages a bushy plant and more leaf growth resulting in a round plant full of aromatic basil. Basil flower buds should be removed by pinching as soon as you see them form. Leaving them on the plant will affect the flavor of the leaves.
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Hera Dill seedlings.
Not Available This beautiful blue green dill is a must for pot culture, fresh leaf bunching or the baby leaf market. Although it’s very slow to bolt. Use for seasonings, garnish and pickling. Plant en masse to support Black Swallow Tail butterflies.
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Holy/Sacred basil seedling.
Holy Basil (medicinal basil) is frequently called Tulsi because it is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. In Thailand, it is called Kaphrao, and used as a culinary herb. Holy basil thrives in the heat of summer. Try growing Holy Basil in containers or in your herb garden. Note that this is a different species from the regular basil varieties shown in this website. It is highly fragrant, but does not have the same flavour pr0file as Genovese basil.
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Lemon Balm seedling.
Add to cart Lemon balm is an herb in the mint family. It is often used for culinary purposes to make teas, marinate chicken or fish, or flavor baked foods and jams. Lemon balm is also believed to treat a range of medical disorders.
Choose a shady spot or a location where plants can be protected from midday sun. Lemon balm prefers a fertile, moist soil in a cooler part of the garden. Plants grown in partial shade will be larger and more succulent than those exposed to full sun. Pick leaves throughout the summer for fresh use.
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Lemon basil seedling.
Attractive, spreading silver-green plant with lemony aroma and flavor is great for potpourris, tea, chicken, fish, vegetables and herb vinegars.
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Lemon Grass seedlings.
Not Available Much sought after in Asian cooking. Also gives landscapes a tropical and exotic feel. Useful as a non-toxic insect repellant and potpourri. When cut, the stalk has an appetizing sweet lemony scent and taste. Tall uniform plants. Plant in full sun.
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Will grow into a bushy plant with many branches that blooms from July to September. The clusters of white flowers (which may be flecked with purple) are attractive to a host of beneficial insects, including wild and domestic bees, tachinid flies, predatory wasps, and butterflies. Its leaves and flowers have a strong minty scent when crushed. Although this plant is technically edible, it has more utility as a companion plant, attracting beneficial insects to the herb or vegetable garden.
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Oregano mint seedling.
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A hardy perennial plant. Essential herb for Italian and Greek cooking; great for pizza and Italian cooking. Plant in partial sun/shade.
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Peppermint seedling.
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Mature peppermint herb plant is pretty easy to identify by its dark green to purplish leaves. This herb typically grows around 24 inches tall or more, and consists of purplish, square stems and oblong purplish leaves with pointed tips, distinct veins, and toothed edges. The Peppermint herb plant has small pink, white, or purple flowers at the end of each stem from July to September. It is wonderfully fragrant and provides a cool, fresh scent that is so familiar in the summertime.
Mentha Piperita Peppermint can be so easy to grow from herb seeds, and it just keeps on growing - possibly where you do not want it. This makes it an ideal candidate for container herb gardening. Peppermint is a wonderful herb that will be the perfect addition to any herb garden you are growing. Peppermint's pleasant smell stirs thoughts of Christmas and candy canes. Peppermint is useful in cooking, making tea, a variety of candies, and also has many medicinal purposes.
Farm: Knechtel's Wellesley, ON
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Persian basil seedling.
Also known as Licorice Basil, Persian Basil plants contain the natural compound anethole, which gives anise and star anise their strong, distinctive licorice flavour. The plants have bright green leaves with a silvery sheen, and deep red flower bracts for extra visual appeal. Enjoy this variety in patio containers or in the herb garden along side regular basil varieties. This basil has quite beautiful pink flowers that are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.
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Red Rubin basil seedling.
This basil variety has unusual reddish-purple leaves, and a stronger flavour than sweet basil, making it most appealing for salads and garnishes.
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Tender herb that can be wintered indoors. Fragrant, woodsy, fresh, organic rosemary for all your seasoning needs. This is a perfect pair for potatoes or any root veg as well as a nice piece of lamb.
Farm: Knechtel's Wellesley, ON
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Sage seedling.
Add to cart A staple of the herb garden. Dusty, green leaves are used n dressing, sauces, salted herbs, sausage and tea. Plant in partial sun/shade. Perennial herb. Will grow in most soils with good drainage and a fair amount of nitrogen. Good drainage is essential for overwintering.
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Spearmint seedling.
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Sweetly aromatic, Spearmint, can be used in both cooking and in potpourri and other fragrant decorative items. Spearmint herb is used to make mint jellies and sauces and of course, tea! Spearmint also has medicinal benefits as well. It is a wonderful addition for the garden that can easily be started with Spearmint herb seeds.
This perennial grows to 3 feet tall and spreads rapidly to indefinite widths. The 2 - 3 1/2 inch lance-shaped leaves are a unique wrinkled texture. Oblong terminal spikes of lavender-pink flowers appear all summer. Like other mints, Spearmint plants are extremely easy to grow. In fact, they grow so well, it is best to confine them to containers.
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Sweet basil seedling.
Perhaps the most popular and widely used culinary herb. It is a tender annual, aromatic plant with a spicy odor and flavor. It grows 12-18 inches tall and foliage color can range from green to purple. Foliage size can vary from large lettuce-like leaves to very small leaves, half inch in size.
Basil prefers a sunny location, and a soil that is well supplied with organic matter and is fertile. Basil also likes to be kept well-watered. Poorly prepared soils that are low in nutrients result in slow growing basil that is not very flavorful. Basil is excellent as a decorative/culinary herb in patio or balcony containers or in the garden.
Pinching the tips of stems encourages a bushy plant and more leaf growth resulting in a round plant full of aromatic basil. Basil flower buds should be removed by pinching as soon as you see them form. Leaving them on the plant will affect the flavor of the leaves.
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Sweet Marjoram seedlings.
Add to cart Sweet Marjoram is a key ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes adding a similar flavour to oregano, but more delicate. This pale green, bushy plant will spread readily if the tops are pinched out when young. Direct sow Sweet Marjoram seeds uncovered in the spring. Pull the whole plant up in fall and hang to dry or pot some up to grow on a windowsill all winter. Marjoram performs very well in containers or any part of the garden with good drainage and full sun. The flowers are attractive to honeybees and other pollinators, and the leaves and sprigs are great for flavouring oils and vinegars.
Grow in a sunny, warm spot. Marjoram is particularly good for repelling cabbage moths, and it can be planted between rows of Brassicas for this purpose. Also good around asparagus and basil.