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Mint Oregano Parsley Rosemary Sage
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1 Basil (Started 11 seedlings on February 11)


Start seeds 1/4" deep. Ideal germination temperature is 70-85 F. Basil seeds germinate best when soil temperatures are 75-85°F and take about 10-14 days to sprout. Transplants
take 4-6 weeks to grow to size
. Basil does not like cool weather and will suffer if you force it.

Basil requires some additional nitrogen to sustain rapid leaf growth. When pinching plants back to produce more leaves or growing in pots, fertilize regularly with an all-purpose soluble fertilizer.

Once the plants reach the harvestable stage, sidedress with organic or all-purpose liquid nitrogen sources by applying 1-2 T of fertilizer every 2-3 weeks per 10 foot of row. Fertilizer pots weekly.

Grow in full sun. Thrives in heat.

 When the plants have 6 to 8 leaves, harvesting can begin; remove enough of the stem so that only 2 to 4 leaves remain.

Harvest leaves at mid-morning, after the dew has dried but before the heat of the day so that the leaves are most fragrant and will keep fresh the longest.

Basil excels at repelling troublesome insects like aphids, asparagus beetles, flies, and tomato horn worms.

 

  b a) Genevese

Classic Italian variety.

68 days

Authentic flavor and appearance. Tall and relatively slow to bolt with large, dark green leaves about 3" long. This common strain of Genovese basil can present some variability in leaf shape and plant size. While quite suitable for field and garden, we recommend using a more modern and more uniform variety for greenhouse, container, or hydroponic production, such as Genovese Compact Improved, Aroma 2, Nufar, Dolly, or the Prospera® series. Ht. 24–30".

Edible Flowers: Use the flowers in any recipe that calls for basil, or to garnish drinks, salads, soups, pasta, and desserts. Flavor is of intense basil.

Started 6 seedlings on 2/11

3/1/24 update: Seedlings are doing very well.

  b b) Italian Genovese

There is nothing like the aroma of basil in the summer! Genovese has the traditional fragrance and flavor, making it excellent for almost any basil dish, especially pesto. One of the most useful herbs, it also has beautiful, edible flowers. In a warm, sunny window, basil can grow indoors in the winter! A good container variety.

Family: Laminaceae

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: 18"–24" tall, 10" wide

Variety Info: Large, dark green almond-shaped leaves. This is the true Italian pesto basil from the Genoa area of Italy, pesto capital of the world.

Attributes: Good for Containers

Started 5 seedlings on 2/11

3/1/24 update: Seedlings are doing very well.

2 Bee Balm (Started 5 seedlings on February 11)

Seeds germinate in 14-28 days.
Start indoors, covering seeds very lightly and keeping moist until sprouts appear.
Light helps seeds to germinate.
Ideal germination temperature is 70-85 F.

Water thoroughly when irrigation is necessary and allow them to dry slightly between waterings.
Deadhead faded blooms to encourage the plant to rebloom in late summer.
Bee balms don't require frequent or heavy fertilizer applications. Sprinkling a small amount of an all-purpose garden fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, around each plant in early spring is usually sufficient. Avoid excessive fertilization.

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  b a) Wild Bergamot

A perennial that is popular with pollinators. This wildflower is native to the prairies, plains, meadows, and pastures of North America. The aromatic foliage is reminiscent of oregano, and the flowers range in shades of Earl Grey to lavender and pink. An important nectar plant for native bees and long used in traditional medicine! 

    • 6-12 hours of Sun
    • Sprouts in 14-21 Days
    • Ideal Temperature: 60-90 Degrees F
    • Seed Depth: Surface Sow
    • Plant Spacing: 12"
    • Frost Hardy: Yes


Started 5 seedlings on 2/11

3/1/24 update: Seedlings are not doing very well.

3/23/24 About to give up on this variety. Hedging my bet with the variety below.

  bee Monarda Bergamo Gonna start these on 3/24/24 and see if they do any better than the wild bergamot.     
3 Borage (Start seedlings on February 11)

Borage is an herb that grows edible flowers. The star-shaped flowers have a mild cucumber flavor and are a great added to salads or used as garnishes. In addition to adding it to salads, the leaves can be used to make tea. Borage plants can reach up to 2 feet in height.

Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep in rows set 12 inches apart in an area that receives full sun. If planting in a garden, plant borage near strawberries as this will attract bees to the garden. If starting seeds indoors, plant three to four weeks before the last frost date. To ensure a long harvest season, sow seeds every four weeks. When planting, choose a site protected from the wind as borage plants can be delicate and easily blown over. Once borage plants reach 4 to 6 inches in height, thin the seedlings to 12 inches apart. Once the plant begins to bloom and the flowers begin to die, deadhead them to encourage more growth. In addition to planting borage near strawberries to bring bees to the garden, it is said the plant enhances the flavor of tomatoes if planted near each other, as well. Once borage matures, harvest the leaves and flowers as needed. The plant leaves do not dry well, so use them fresh. Pick the flowers before they have fully bloomed, and when harvesting, remove the leaves and flowers from the plant with your fingers or with scissors. Although borage doesn’t require much fertilizer other than amending the soil with compost prior to planting, the plant itself can be used as a fertilizer or a cover crop. Borage can be used as a green manure because of the plant’s deep taproot which brings nutrients to the surface of the soil. if borage is used as a cover crop, tilling the plant down after growth returns nitrogen to the soil. Borage serves as a good cover crop option not only because of the nutrients it returns to the soil, but the blooming flowers bring beauty to the garden. To use borage as a cover crop, plant in the spring or late summer. If planted in the late summer, the borage will grow but will not produce any flowers. To use borage as a fertilizer, grow the plant normally and then strip the leaves. Barely cover the leaves with water, seal the container and steep the leaves for two weeks. Then drain the leaves and use the water as a natural fertilizer.

  b a) Blue Borage

This culinary and medicinal herb produces a galaxy of sparkling star-shaped blooms that glitter in the most brilliant shade of azure. A dazzling edible flower, each little flower contains a drop of nectar that is sweet with the essence of honey and cucumber. Pollinators, especially honeybees, adore borage blooms, and you will never find the plants without the company of beneficial insects. Add the refreshing blooms to salads, use as garnish, or make a cooling tea. The leaves, which also taste like cucumber, are cooked or made into cooling drinks and teas. Borage is believed to be native to the Mediterranean and has been used medicinally for many centuries. In the first century, Dioscorides said borage could “comfort the heart and purge melancholy.” Indeed, this beautiful, care-free herb brightens our hearts, and much research has been done on the anti-depressant and anti-anxiety qualities of borage seed oil. Warning: This plant is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. 

50 - 60 days
6-12 hours of Sun
Sprouts in 7-14 Days
Ideal Temperature: 60-80 F
Seed Depth: 1/4-1/2"
Plant Spacing: 12"

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Started 10 seedlings on 2/11

3/1/24 update: Seedlings are doing very well.

4 Cardoon (Start seedlings on February 11)

Cultivated for at least 3,000 years! Cardoon is the ancestor of the globe artichoke. It has spinier leaves and a non-edible flower head but the stalks are harvested like celery and cooked. The leaves are bitter and should be removed. Prepare stalks by boiling in salted water with a twist of lemon to prevent discoloration. Serve as a vegetable or use in stews or soups. Also good pickled or dipped in batter and fried.

Start indoors in February, sow 3-5 seeds per 4 inch pot; thin out weak or thorny seedlings and keep the strongest plant
Transplant after danger of frost, but when the seedlings can still receive 10-12 days of temperatures under 50°F to induce budding
Work in 1 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer (6-5-3) around each plant

Cardoons may be started early indoors, but vernalizing isn’t necessary.
Seeds germinate in 10-21 days. Ideal germination temp is 60-80 F.


Seed or transplant into an 8 to 10-inch deep trench and cover seed with about 1 inch of soil. As plants grow additional soil is added until the trench is filled. Like artichokes, cardoon may also be propagated from stem pieces or suckers that develop off the main stem.


Cardoons prefer 6-12 hours of full sun.
In very hot summer areas, they may benefit from some mid-afternoon shade.
Provide rich, deep, well-drained soil and ample moisture.

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  cardoon a) Gobbo Di Nizzia

A rare cardoon from Italy. Its broad white stalks are eaten fried, sautéed, pickled, and in soups. Italians eat it raw, dipped in olive oil. The root is also tasty, and can be used like parsnips. The plant is similar in culture and appearance to artichokes. Cardoons have been popular in Europe since ancient Rome. Beautiful ornamental plants.

Full Sun
Sprouts in 10-21 Days
Seed Depth: 1/4" to 1/2"
Ideal Temperature: 65-70 F
Plant Spacing: 18" 

Started 5 seedlings on 2/11

3/1/24 update: Seedlings are doing very well.

Catnip Rare Seeds
Catnip

The herb that drives cats wild is also medicinal; used in a tasty herbal tea for colds and flu. Vigorous plant.

6-12 hours of Sun
Sprouts in 7-14 Days
Ideal Temperature: 70-75 F
Seed Depth: Surface Sow
Plant Spacing: 12-18"
5 Chervil(Start seedlings on February 11; not performing up to expectations so far... )

Chervil's lacy leaves are finely cut and light green, as delicate and dainty as their flavor is subtle. The classic herb is essential in French "fines herbs" mixtures and is often used as a Tarragon substitute. Chervil has a refined taste reminiscent of Anise and Parsley, delicious in salads or to highlight sauces, sautés and soups. Hard to find in U.S. markets, Chervil is an important herb for kitchen gardeners to grow - its special flavor rewards your efforts many times over. Good plant for succession sowing.

Direct seed in the garden, as chervil dislikes root disturbance.
Plant 1/4" deep and 12" apart. Ideal germination temperature is 50-65 F.
Seeds germinate in 7-14 days.


Chervil likes partial shade.
Keep moist, and plant in well-drained soil.
Succession sowing extends harvest.

Chervil needs rich soil. Fertilize every 2 to 3 weeks with a high nitrogen source or liquid fish emulsion solution.


You can make Chervil butter to preserve the flavor. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or freeze it to keep for longer. Storage Req: Freezer, Refrigerator
Storage Temp: 32-40°F
Storage Length: 1-180 days Purée fresh Chervil and add a splash or two of water and freeze in ice cube trays. Storage Req: Freezer
Storage Temp: 32°F
Storage Length: 1-180 days


Chervil is self-pollinating, and can be cross pollinated by insects. It easily self-seeds; but if you want to save the seed, let the heads and seeds dry on the plant. Put the whole seed head in a bag and let it dry to stop the seeds from dispersing.

Chervil repels slugs from beans and peas and attracts parasitic wasps that feed on pests. It prefers part shade, so plant with lettuce and spinach under taller crops.


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chervil a) Fine Curled OG

Organic chervil. 60 days Similar to Vertissimo. Vigorous, slow-bolting plants. Mild, sweet anise flavor. Popular for salads and garnishing. Variety also known as Fijne Krul. Edible Flowers: Chervil's flowers are edible and used to garnish salads. Flavor is of mild licorice. USDA Certified Organic.
 
6 Chives (Started seedlings on January 28 - failed)

Seeds should be planted ¼ inch deep. They germinate in 7-14 days. Keep seeds consistently moist until germination. Ideal germination temperature of 55-60 F.

Transplants need 6-8 weeks of growth before planting in the garden. Transplants or divisions can be planted in late April or early May.

Final plant spacing should be 4-6 inches apart in all directions. Dividing existing plants into smaller units easily propagates chives. Chive beds should be split up every 2-3 years.

Harvest chives by cutting the leaves back to within 1-2 inches of the soil. Use chives fresh or dry them for storage.
Will tolerate part to even heavy shade.
Chives like to be consistently well watered.

Perennial chives that get divided are much more productive.

Sidedress in May and July with 1 teaspoon of 21-0-0 fertilizer per square foot to ensure good growth and high yields.
A typically pest-free plant, chives are interplanted in the garden to help ward off certain insect pests.

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  cc a) Common

Wonderful, mild onion flavor. These long, thin chives are excellent in many meals; great raw or cooked. Lavender flowers.

2-6 hours of Sun
Sprouts in 7-14 Days
Ideal Temperature: 55-60 Degrees F
Seed Depth: 1/8"
Plant Spacing: 3-9"

Started 5 seedlings on 2/11

3/1/24 update: Seedlings seem to be doing okay. I wish these things grew better, faster...

  c b) Garlic Chives



Garlic chives are a versatile herb used widely in Asian cooking. When young, leaves and flower buds have a delicate aroma and a garlic flavor with hints of honey and onion. Add to stir fries, scrambled eggs, soups, and noodles, or sprinkle on meats and fish. The plant comes back every year, is good for containers and indoor growing for fresh herbs all winter long. Edible flowers are loved by bees.

Family: Alliaceae

Native: Asia

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3–9

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: 18" tall

Variety Info: Flat leaves are ¼" wide, 10"–18" long. White flowers on tubular stems bloom mid- to late summer. Garlic chives are also called Chinese chives because they are used extensively in Chinese cooking.

Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant

Started 5 seedlings on 2/11

3/1/24 update: Seedlings seem to be doing okay. I wish these things grew better, faster...

7 Coriander / Cilantro (Start seedlings on January 21. Most failed but some were quite good and are now in Herb Alley. Started them again on 2/11)

Cilantro/coriander is a cool-season herb that grows best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soils. Plant seeds ¼- ½ inch deep and mulch around the seedlings as soon as they emerge. Water sparingly as cilantro/coriander does not do well in damp or humid conditions. Harvest cilantro leaves when they are about 6 inches long. For coriander seeds, wait until the plant has flowered and the seed heads turn brown. Place the plant in a bag and let them dry until the seeds fall off.


Side-dress 1-2 times during the growing season by applying ¼ cup of a nitrogen based fertilizer (ammonium sulfate, 21-0-0) per 25 square foot of growing area. Be careful of over fertilization, too much nitrogen can make the plant less flavorful.

Coriander needs 7-14 days to germinate.
Plant 1/4-1/2 inch deep.
Direct sow from spring until fall.
Ideal germination temperature is 65-70 F.
Plants will bolt in the intense heat of summer.
Space plants 1-2 inches apart.
Succession sow every 2-3 weeks to keep a steady supply through the season.
Space plants 2-4 inches apart for seed production.

 

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  c a) Cilantro / Coriander

Also called Chinese parsley, cilantro has a thousand uses in the kitchen. 'Long Standing Santo' in particular has excellent flavor, improved leafiness and, as the name infers, it is slow to bolt. Add a sprig to chicken soup or add chopped leaves to Mexican, Caribbean, or Asian dishes. The crushed seeds add intriguing flavor to stews, beans, and cookies. Can be grown indoors for fresh cilantro leaves year-round. Cilantro grows best in cool temperatures.

Family: Apiaceae

Native: Mediterranean region

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: 12"–24" tall, 6"–12" wide

Variety Info: Long Standing Santo' has excellent flavor, improved leafiness and when hot weather arrives, is slower to bolt (prematurely go to seed) than other varieties.

Attributes: Good for Containers, Attracts Beneficial Insects

 
8 Dill (Direct sow on February 18)

Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a common, aromatic garden herb, known for its culinary and medicinal properties. Dill prefers full sun, welldrained, low fertility soils and grows best from seed. Cover seeds lightly with soil. After emergence, thin to stand and be careful not to overwater. Prune plants to promote a lush, bushy growth. Plant continuously, since it takes approximately 6 weeks to harvest. Dill flavor is best when it starts to flower. The stems, leaves, flowers, and seeds are edible so enjoy this easy to grow staple of the herb garden.

Dill is not a big water user requiring one or two irrigations per week once established. Dill can tolerate drier soil conditions particularly after seed set. No additional nutrients are needed if soil is amended at planting.


Seeds germinate in 7-21 days.
Plant 1/4 inch deep.
Direct seed in the garden as dill dislikes transplanting.
Ideal germination is 67 F. Prefers full sun.
Provide rich, well-drained soil.
Space plants 4 inches apart.
Provide good air circulation and keep foliage dry to prevent mold and fungal issues.
  d a) Tetra Dill

The refreshing flavor of dill will surely win you over (if you don't already love it)! 'Tetra' is a bushy, late flowering variety, meaning more leaf production for dill lovers. It is heat tolerant which makes it slow-to-bolt, so you will enjoy fresh picked, aromatic dill throughout the season. Dill is an important host plant for caterpillars of swallowtail butterflies.

Family: Apiaceae

Native: Probably South Asia

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual

Exposure: Full sun.

Plant Dimensions: 30"–36" tall, bushy plant

Variety Info: Tetra' has fern-like, softly delicate, dark green, aromatic leaves. It is a late-flowering variety, lending itself to more leaf production; it is used mainly for the leaves, not the seeds. Slow-to-bolt.

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators

3/1/24 update: Seedlings seem to be doing okay.
8.5 Fennel ( Started seeds middle of December)
   

From SM Community Gardens

7 seedlings in pots on 1/11/24. They are in the ground as of 2/11. One of them flowered already, the little shit!

9 Lavender (Started seedlings in December. Total fail. Will start again.)
  L a) Ellagance Purple

Strong soothing fragrance and rich purple flower spikes make this reliable first-year blooming perennial a favorite!  Winner of the Fleuroselect Gold Medal. Compact and tidy plants reach just 10-12 inches.

    • Perennial winter hardy from USDA zones 5-7
    • 6-12 hours of Sun
    • Sprouts in 14-21 Days
    • Ideal Temperature: 70-75 Degrees F
    • Seed Depth: Surface Sow
    • Plant Spacing: 12"
    • Frost Hardy: Yes

These aren't doing too well, as is apparently a common issue ...

3/1/24 update: Kind of giving up on growing lavender from seed. Will do some cuttings instead.

10 Mint (Start seedlings on February 11)

Mint is a rapid growing perennial herb with many varieties that grow up to 3 feet tall and are quite invasive. Mint grows best in full sun to partial shade, should be planted early in the growing season and is generally hardy to -20° F. Mint prefers moist soil conditions, but excess water will promote root and leaf diseases. Harvest leaves and stems throughout the season, or cut back within an inch of the ground about three times a season, just before the plant blooms.

One early spring application of a slow release, complete fertilizer incorporated into the soil will supply adequate nutrients for mint. Use one teaspoon of a 16-16-16 fertilizer per plant as growth resumes in the spring. Over watering and fertilizing promotes rust and diminishes mint oil production.

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  m a) Marvelous Mix

This is perhaps the most powerful perennial to invite into your landscape. Countless beneficial insects are absolutely enchanted by mint, while many pesky garden pests are repulsed by it. Growing mint from seed is a lesson in the beauty of chaos in the natural world, as the busy activity of insect pollinators causes a wide spectrum of mint flavors. We love the element of surprise in growing mint from seed. While the flavors may range from spearmint to peppermint or applemint,  the purported medicinal and pest-repelling benefits remain the same. Perennial from zones 4-9, mint will thrive in most gardens. It is quite competitive and belongs in the herb bed or in a contained location.  Many folks simply clip the leaves and use as mulch around plants in the vegetable garden to harness the pest-repelling benefits without letting this aggressive plant grow in the vegetable garden.

    • 4-12 hours of Sun
    • Sprouts in 10-14 Days
    • Ideal Temperature: 55-90 Degrees F
    • Seed Depth: Surface Sow
    • Plant Spacing: 12"
    • Frost Hardy: Yes
3/1/24 update: Not too impressed with mint from seeds. Broke down and got some at the nursery. Will keep trying to grow it from seed, though.
11 Oregano (Start seedlings on February 11)

Seeds germinate in 4-14 days.
Surface sow and gently press into soil, as light aids germination.
Ideal germination temperature is 65-70 F.


Space plants 12 inches apart. This creeping herb makes a lovely mat of foliage.
Harvest by cutting back stems when plants are at least 6 inches tall. The best flavor is achieved when you harvest just before flowering. Don't be shy to make a hard cutback when harvesting; many will cut oregano back to the lowest few leaves in early summer and again in late summer.

A half-strength dose of NPK fertilizer, applied judiciously before planting and post-pruning, usually does the trick. Nitrogen boosts leafy growth, phosphorus strengthens the roots, and potassium enhances overall health.

You can air dry or use a dehydrator, easily growing your year's supply of dried oregano.
Oregano is generally pest and disease free, but you may see aphids or spider mites on the plants. If the infestation becomes out of control (not common) blast the plants with a strong stream of water from the hose to knock the insects from the plants.


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    a) Rare Seeds  
12 Parsley (Started seedlings on February 11)

Use a liquid fertilizer at one-half the label recommended strength every three to four weeks.

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  p a) Moss Curled Parsley


Grown as an annual, 'Moss Curled' parsley can grow through fall and into winter because of its cold tolerance. It has a milder flavor than flat-leaved types and can enhance almost any food, in flavor and in beauty. It is a very nutritious herb (vitamins A, B, C), and freshens breath. Pair with flowers in ornamental plantings, and grow indoors in the winter!

Family: Apiaceae

Native: Widely cultivated; origin unknown

Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual because the best flavor comes from first year leaves. Leaves become bitter when flowers appear in the second year.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: 10"–12" tall and wide

Variety Info: Mounding plants with dark green, deeply cut, curled leaves with a milder flavor than flat-leaf types.

Not entirely thrilled with the starters for parsley. We'll see.
  parsley b) Moss Curled Hedging my bet with a different brand of curly moss parsley.
Starting them on March 24, 2024
13 Rosemary (Started seedlings on February 11)

Cover tray with plastic wrap or a clear dome on a heat mat.
Place under light.
Sow thickly, as rosemary is famous for spotty germination!

Germinates in 14-28 days.

Terra cotta pots are ideal for rosemary, as they help keep the plants slightly on the dry side.

 

  r a) Rosemary

Fall in love with the wonderful aroma of this versatile herb. It complements meats and vegetables, brings its unique, piney flavor to breads, and blends well with other herbs. A beautiful ornamental, it grows well in containers, and pollinators love the lavender flowers.

Family: Lamiaceae

Native: Africa, Asia, Europe

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 8 and warmer

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 2'–4' tall and as wide

Variety Info: Very narrow, ½"–1" long, gray-green, evergreen needle-like leaves have a piney, astringent flavor and spicy, pine aroma.

Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers

Kind of gave up on seed germination. Bought a starter. That'll be good enough.
14 Sage (Start seedlings on February 11)

Seeds germinate in 7-14 days.
Press seeds gently into soil but do not cover, as light aids germination.
Ideal germination temperature is 65-75 F.
Prefers full sun to part shade.
Plants do not like excessive moisture.
Space plants 12-18 inches apart.

If slugs are an issue, sprinkle diatomaceous earth around the base of the plant.

 

Rare Seeds

3/1/24 update: Seedling seems to be growing in okay. Only one so far. Not a huge fan of sage so one will be plenty.
    a) Broadleaf  
15 Tarragon (Started 5 seedlings on February 11)

Fertilizer is not required for tarragon to thrive. Planting it in low-nutrient soil yields the best flavor. Only during the initial planting phase is it appropriate to use an all-purpose variety.

  t a) Mexican Mint Marigold


80-90 days

Aromatic leaves are a substitute for French tarragon.

Sweet licorice flavor brightens salads and main dishes. The edible, pretty, golden-yellow flowers bloom all summer. Thrives in warmer climates where French tarragon will not grow. Also known as sweet mace or Mexican tarragon.

Edible Flowers: Use the flowers to garnish desserts and drinks with the same sweet licorice flavor as the leaves.

USDA Certified Organic.

3/1/24 update: Seedlings seem to be doing okay. Pleased with them.
16 Thyme (Started seedlings on February 11)

Thyme seeds are best started indoors.
Surface sow and lightly cover seeds with fine soil, and water thoroughly but gently.
Place seeds in a warm area and cover to hold in moisture.
Ideal germination temperature is 60-75 F.
Seeds germinate in 14-21 days.
Space plants 6-8 inches apart.
Transplant to full sun area once seedlings are established.

A side-dressing of compost or worm castings in spring can suffice, especially for in-ground plants
. For containerized thyme, consider a balanced, slow-release granule or a diluted liquid fertilizer once or twice a year

 

 

  t a) English Thyme

An invaluable seasoning in the kitchen, thyme has a subtle, woodsy flavor that complements a variety of foods. A staple herb of chefs, and one of the primary ingredients of bouquet garni. With very small leaves and delicate, edible flowers, thyme makes a lovely, drought-tolerant, 12"-tall landscape plant; use as a low hedge around your herb or vegetable garden. An excellent container plant to enjoy indoors or out.

Family: Lamiaceae

Native: Africa and Western Europe

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zone 5–9

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: 6"–12" tall and wide

Variety Info: Very small (¼"), very fragrant leaves with white to light pinkish/purple flowers in early summer. Evergreen herb used in cooking and for ornamental purposes. Essential in Herbes de Provence.

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant

3/1/24 update: Seedlings seem to be doing okay. Small little things when they start out.
17 Wheatgrass (Start seedlings in January)
  wheatgrass a)Wheatgrass Juice 3/1/24 update: Healthy and bushy. Cool beans.
       

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