Herbs

Cilantro Coriander seeds produce a leafy plant often referred to as cilantro but is also known as Arab Parsley, Yuen Sai or Chinese Parsley.

Chervil seeds produce a plant with aromatic, finely cut, bright green leaves are used in salads and seasoning. In the garden, chervil is sometimes used as a decoy plant for slugs and other garden pests.

Chamomile seeds produce plants that can self-sow and may establish adventive stands. Aromatic daisy-like flowers are used for teas, perfumes and potpourris.

Caraway seeds are used to flavour bread, pastry, cakes, confections, cheeses, sauces and soups.  Fresh leaves can be used as a garnish in vegetable dishes. Do not eat the seeds that come in the packet; these are for planting only.

Borage seeds produce loads of pretty blue flowers that help to attract beneficial bees to your garden. Flowers are used as a garnish for salads or are candied, while the leaves are used to flavour claret punch.

Basil seeds grow into a plant that has a wonderful licorice aroma. Popular in Thai (Horapha) and Vietnamese (Hung Que) cuisine.

This is no doubt the most important herb in flavouring tomato sauces and pesto. We recommend continually harvesting leaves to delay flower production, as flowers normally signal an end to vegetative growth.

Sweet Dani Basil Seeds (Lemon Scented Type) 3115

Genovese Basil seeds are a great addition to any herb garden. You will make perfect pesto every time with this very popular basil variety! This variety is quite slow to bolt.

ark Opal Basil seeds yield lush purplish-bronze foliage that make this a truly stunning ornamental plant. It is also known for its herbal uses. This A.A.S. winner has fine flavour and aroma and is excellent for seasoning or use in vinegar.

Strong tasting, spinach-like greens with delicious nut-like flavour that are quite popular in salads or cooked like spinach.

Seeds are used in cakes, bread, soup and stews as well as teas. Freshly chopped leaves are also appealing in salads, sauces, soups and stews.