The following are an alphabetical listing of all of the annual and perennial herbs that may be available at Plant Sale, along with growing tips and other relevant information. Note that not all varieties are available every year. For a full listing of available varieties and to see what’s in stock, visit our farm store.

HERBS, ANNUAL

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Basil, "Holy Basil” – Ocimum americanum var. pilosum
Description: Also known as Kapoor Tulsi. Mild spicy aroma with hints of sweetness. For teas, culinary and medicinal use. Very good resistance to downy mildew.
Spacing: 4-8”
Height: 12-18”
Light: Full sun

Basil, "Mrs. Burns’ Lemon” - Ocimum x citriodorum
Description: Deliciously fragrant basil with citrusy, tangy flavor reminiscent of lemon. Makes a lovely basil-oil dressing, and a great fresh addition to a sauce over chicken fish, or pasta. Tender annual.
Growing Tips: Top plants to induce branching and increase yield.
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 30 inches
Light: Full sun

Basil, "Red Rubin” - Ocimum basilicum
Description: Dark purple large leaves and a classic aroma. Fusarium Wilt tested. Tender Annual.
Growing Tips: Prefers moderately rich, moist soil. Top mature plants to induce branching and increase your total yield.
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 20-24 inches
Light: Full sun

Basil, Sweet - Ocimum basilicum
Description: Classic basil appearance, with glossy dark green leaves and a classic aroma. Fusarium Wilt tested. Tender Annual.
Growing Tips: Prefers moderately rich, moist soil. Top mature plants to induce branching and increase your total yield.
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 20-24 inches
Light: Full sun

Basil, Thai – Occimum basilicum
Description: Valued for its intense basil flavor with hints of cloves and anise. Use in curries, drinks, sweets
Growing Tips: Provide regular water to avoid heat stress
Spacing: 4-8”
Height: 12-18”
Light: Full sun

Chamomile - Matricaria recutita
Description: Easily grown bearer of small golden daisy-like flowers which make an excellent herbal tea when dried and steeped.
Growing Tips: Prefers a well-balanced sandy loam.
Spacing: 8”
Height: 15-24” Light: Full sun

Cilantro - Coriandrum sativum
Description: Pungent, complex, and redolent of citrus and spice, cilantro provides a fresh foil for the chiles, garlic, and spices favored in many cuisines. Seeds are known as coriander. Annual.
Growing Tips: Do not transplant once established b/c of long taproot.
Spacing: 2-4 inches
Height: 1-2 feet
Light: Full sun, can withstand partial shade

Dill, “Bouquet” - Anethum graveolens
Description: Upright plant branches out from a single stalk. Best known for pickling, but essential for Russian, Polish, and Hungarian cuisine. Has soothing properties. Self-sowing Annual.
Growing Tips: Harvest foliage early, before seed stalks mature.
Spacing: 6 inches
Height: 2-5 feet
Light: Full sun

Parsley, Curly – Petroselinum crispum
Description: Easily grown and suitable for containers. Harvest individual leaves as needed. Light frost tolerant.
Growing Tips: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil.
Spacing: 8-12”
Height: Varies
Light: Full sun

Parsley, “Giant of Italy” – Petroselinum crispum
Description: A flat-leaved parsley with huge dark leaves and great flavor. Preferred culinary variety by many.
Growing Tip: Can be overwintered in well-drained soil. Mulch where temperatures go below 0F.
Spacing: 8-12” inches
Height: Varies
Light: Full sun

 

HERBS, PERENNIAL

Catnip – Nepeta cataria
Description: Cat-attracting perennial herb with white flowers. Very attractive to bees. Easily dried for a fine herbal tea.
Growing Tips: Tolerant of most soil types, very hardy
Spacing: 12-18”
Height: 24-48”
Light: Sun, partial shade

Chives - Allium schoenoprasum
Description: Leaves enhance any dish with their subtle onion flavor, providing a fine treat in very early spring. Hardy perennial
Growing Tips: Grow in well-drained and well-watered soil. Divide clumps every few years.
Spacing: 4-8 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Light: Full sun to part shade

Chives, Garlic - Allium tuberosum
Description: Grows like chives, but has flat leaves that taste like garlic. White flowers may be eaten or used in dry arrangements.
Growing Tips: Perennial, but protect in cold areas. Easier than chives to bring indoors for winter.
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Light: Full sun to part shade

Lemon Balm - Melissa officinalis
Description: This mint relative has a distinct lemon flavor that makes an excellent soothing tea when dried. Perennial.
Growing Tips: Tolerant of many soil types, will spread freely.
Spacing: 12”
Height: 2’
Light: Sun/shade

Mint, Common – Mentha piperata
Description: A versatile herb that can be used fresh or dried. Pinch top leaves to promote bushier growth.
Growing Tips: Will grow in a variety of soils as long as there is ample moisture. Can spread aggressively.
Spacing: 1 foot
Height: 24 inches
Light: Sun/partial shade.

Oregano, Greek - Origanum heracleoticum
Description: Low-growing perennial with fragrant dull green and purple leaves and white flowers. Both a culinary and medicinal herb.
Growing Tips: Harvest when it is beginning to flower. Likes well- drained soil. Will lose potency if soil is overfed.
Spacing: 12 inches
Height: 8-24 inches
Light: Full sun

Thyme, German - Thymus vulgaris
Description: Thyme is often used to flavor meats, tomatoes, eggs, soups, and stews. Bees love its short lavender spikes. Perennial.
Growing Tips: Likes well-drained light dry alkaline soil. Mulch in cold weather climates.
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 6-12 inches
Light: Full sun to part shade