The following is a 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

Alpha Calendula – Calendula officinalis
Description: Clear bright orange blooms reminiscent of gerberas. High resin content for medicinal use. 2–3 1/2" blooms. Also known as pot marigold, common marigold, and Scotch marigold.
Spacing: 6-12”
Height: 24-30”
Light: Sun/part shade

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, "Noga” - Ocimum basilicum
Description: Fast-growing, traditional Genovese basil, highly resistant to downy mildew. Uniform, tall plants. Suitable for field, greenhouse, hydroponic and container production.
Growing Tips: Top plants to induce branching and increase yield.
Spacing: 4-8 inches
Height: 20-24 inches
Light: Full sun

Basil, "Doron” - Ocimum basilicum
Description: Dark purple large leaves and a classic aroma. Fusarium Wilt tested. Tender Annual. Downy mildew resistant.
Growing Tips: Prefers moderately rich, moist soil. Top mature plants to induce branching and increase your total yield.
Spacing: 4-8 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

Basil, “Red Cardinal” – Occimum basilicum
Description: The leaves are spicier than traditional sweet basil. Best harvested just before the flowers open, although the flowers are edible.
Growing Tips: Pinch back the tops to encourage bushiness and delay flowering, which keeps the leaves tender and flavorful.
Spacing: 4-8”
Height: 12-18”
Light: Full sun

Borage – Borago officinalis
Description: Large plants bear hundreds of small edible flowers. Add the flowers to salads or use to garnish cold drinks and desserts. Freeze as ice cubes. Mild cucumber flavor.
Growing Tips: Provide regular water to avoid heat stress
Spacing: 12”
Height: 18-30”
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 “Cruiser”- 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.
Growing Tips: Do not transplant once established b/c of long taproot.
Spacing: 1/4-1/2 inches in rows 3 ft. apart
Height: 12-18 inchest
Light: Full sun

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

Stevia – Stevia rebaudiana
Description: Natural sugar substitute. Use fresh, dried, powdered, or as a liquid to sweeten a variety of foods and beverages. Bushy, high-yielding plants.
Growing Tip: An ideal plant to grow in containers as a houseplant or on the patio. For container growing, choose a pot that is at least 14" across and provide soil that is well drained. Keep evenly moist.
Spacing: 12” inches
Height: 18-30 inches
Light: Sun/part shade

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

Common Sage - Salvia officinalis
Description: Wide variety of culinary uses. Dusty green leaves are edible and can be used in dressing, sauces, salted herbs, sausage, and tea. Makes a good base for dried floral wreaths.
Growing Tips: Will grow in most soils with good drainage and a fair amount of nitrogen.
Spacing: 12”
Height: 16-30”
Light: Sun/part shade

Ellagance Purple Lavendar - Lavandula angustifolia
Description: Deep purple flowers bloom the first year on large dense spikes. Plants are bushy, uniform, and well-branched.
Growing Tips: Perennial, but protect in cold areas. Easier than chives to bring indoors for winter.
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Light: Sun

Wild Marjoram - Origanum vulgare
Description: Light, sweet flavor for teas and cooking. Use leaves fresh or dried for culinary purposes. Blooms in shades of pink to purple from midsummer through fall.
Growing Tips: Grows best in well-drained, sandy soil. Wild marjoram tolerates drought once the plant is established.
Spacing: 12 inches
Height: 18-40 inches
Light: Full sun

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