Culinary Herbs

Grow a larger, cultivated variety of the familiar dandelion, prized for its culinary uses. This perennial produces a robust rosette of deeply toothed leaves that are excellent fresh in salads or cooked. The flower buds, petals, and roots are also edible. A prolific and hardy plant for the edible landscape, herb garden, or container. Extremely easy to grow and very cold hardy. An ideal choice for foragers and gardeners looking to incorporate nutritious, perennial greens into their diet directly from the backyard. Growing Information Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in early spring or fall. Lightly cover seeds. Best Planting Season: Spring or fall. Days to Germination: 7–14 days Days to Harvest: Leaves can be harvested in 40-60 days. Sun: Full sun to partial shade. Soil: Adaptable to almost any soil type. Spacing: 20–30 cm (8–12 inches).

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Grow a bold and useful biennial with a deep history. Great Burdock is known for its large, broad leaves and striking, globe-shaped burrs that cling to clothing and animal fur. In its first year, it forms a tasty, long taproot prized in certain culinary traditions. In the second year, it sends up a tall flower stalk. A dramatic architectural plant for the back of borders, edible landscapes, or naturalized areas. Easy to grow and tolerant of many conditions, it is valued by gardeners for its unique form, edible root (when harvested young), and interesting seed dispersal mechanism. Growing Information Plant Type: Biennial Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in late spring or early summer. Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep. Best Planting Season: Late spring to early summer. Days to Germination: 7–21 days Life Cycle: Forms a root and rosette first year; flowers, sets seed, and dies second year. Sun: Full sun to partial shade. Soil: Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained soil for straight roots. Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) apart in rows, with rows 60-90 cm apart.

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Grow a fascinating and beautiful ornamental grass with these unique seeds. ‘Job’s Tears’ is prized for its attractive, bead-like “seeds” or pseudocarps, which start as pearly gray shells and mature to a hard, glossy gray or black, often used in jewelry and crafts. This tall, grassy annual forms graceful, arching stems and narrow leaves, adding movement and texture to borders or as a unique screen. A fast-growing and low-maintenance plant that thrives in warm, moist conditions. Valued for its decorative seed pods and architectural form, it’s a conversation piece in any garden. Growing Information Plant Type: Annual Ornamental Grass Sowing: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after soil is warm. Soak seeds for 24 hours before planting. Best Planting Season: Spring. Days to Germination: 10–20 days Days to Maturity: 120–180 days for mature seed pods. Sun: Full sun to partial shade. Soil: Prefers fertile, moist soil but is adaptable. Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches).

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Grow a unique and nutritious leafy green with these fast-growing annual seeds. Also known as Spider Plant or African Cabbage, this robust plant is valued in many cuisines for its tender, flavorful leaves which are rich in vitamins and minerals. Beyond its culinary use, it produces small white flowers and distinctive elongated seed pods, adding an interesting texture to the edible garden. Easy to cultivate and heat-tolerant, it thrives in warm conditions and can be continuously harvested. A wonderful addition for gardeners looking to explore international edible greens and diversify their home harvest. Growing Information Plant Type: Annual (Leafy Green) Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after the soil has warmed. Lightly cover seeds. Best Planting Season: Late spring to summer. Days to Germination: 5–15 days Days to Harvest: 30–50 days for leaf harvest. Sun: Full sun to partial shade. Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil but is adaptable. Spacing: 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) for leaf production.

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Grow your own fresh, flavorful dill right in the garden or a container with these easy-to-grow herb seeds. Anethum graveolens is a beloved annual herb cherished by gardeners and cooks alike for its feathery, aromatic foliage and delicate, umbrella-shaped clusters of yellow flowers. A staple in the kitchen garden, its leaves (dill weed) and seeds are essential for seasoning pickles, fish, salads, and sauces, providing a bright, fresh flavor that is far superior to store-bought. This fast-growing plant is incredibly rewarding and simple to cultivate, making it perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners. It adds a light, airy texture to garden beds and is highly attractive to beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, and pollinators when allowed to flower. Growing Information Plant Type: Annual Herb Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, and succession sow every few weeks for a continuous harvest. Lightly cover seeds. Best Planting Season: Spring through early summer. Days to Germination: 7–14 days Days to Maturity: 40–60 days for fresh leaf harvest; ~90-100 days for seed harvest. Sun: Full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily). Soil: Prefers moderately rich, well-drained soil. Spacing: 30–45 cm (12-18 inches) apart. Tall varieties may need support in windy areas.

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