Availability Updated on April 28, 2010

2010 Herbs

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Comments:  Linda and I both love to grow herbs and this section will expand, as time allows.

Bolivian Coriander:  A cilantro substitute grown in the South American Highlands. Small, narrow leaf. Plants reach 4 feet. Good bee plant. Plant very shallow and in warm soil only. Germination is erratic. Pkt. $1.50 OG

Broadleaf Sage:  Great for poultry dishes. Pkt. $1.50

Caraway:  Used for the seeds in rye bread and German sauerkraut. Pkt. $1.50

Double Parsley:  A nice heavily curled type that does well and over-winters here with some success. Pkt. $1.00

Dukat Dill:  A shorter variety, dense foliage. Pkt. $1.50

Finocchio Romanesco:  This fennel does it all. Fern-like tops are delicious as a green herb. The celery-like bulb is used raw or marinated and cooked. The seeds can be used as a spice in baking for a licorice-like flavor. (Unavailable for 2010)

Florence Fennel:  Use both seeds and bulbs. Feathery-like foliage, resembles Dill. Pkt. $1.50 OG

Ghanat Coriander:  True coriander, strong flavored. Pkt. $1.50

Green Perilla - Beefsteak plant (Chiso):  Japanese and Korean condiment, green coleus-like leaf with distinct smell. Seed must be frozen and then planted for best germination. Pkt. $1.75 OG

Holy Basil:  Very strong smelling (almost clove-like). Pkt. $1.50

Italian Single Leaf Parsley (Plain Leaf):  A nice large plant, single leaf type. Pkt. $1.00

Lemon Basil:  Strong scent of lemon. Pkt. $1.50

Lovage:  Celery-flavored herb. Add to soups and stews. Pkt. $1.50

Mammoth Dill:  Large sized dill. Great for pickles. Pkt. $1.00

Red Perilla:  Japanese and Korean condiment. Red, coleus-like leaf with a distinct smell. Seed must be frozen before planting for best germination. Pkt. $1.75 OG

Round Leaf Papalo:  A cilantro substitute grown in Mexico and Central America. Round leaves on about 3 foot plants. Plant very shallow in warm soil only. Germination is erratic. (SOLD OUT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2010 SEASON.)

Rue:  As far as herbal properties, we don't use this, but it makes a wonderful plant next to the house with its grey green foliage and yellow seed heads. Pkt. $1.50

Salad Burnett:  A cucumber flavored leaf used in salads and as a garnish. It is a perennial and is decorative enough for the flower garden. Pkt. $1.50

Sweet Genovese Basil:  A very fragrant and useful plant that does add some wonderful flavor to a spaghetti sauce. It also has a very strong basil flavor for pesto. Pkt. $1.25

Toothache Plant (Spilanthes Cress):  The mouth numbing leaves are a great plant for children. Used for teething and sore throats. (SOLD OUT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2010 SEASON.)

Wasabi Sprouts:  Not the true aquatic root, but a frequent substitute in Japan. The sprouts or young leaves are served with shashimi or wrapped in sushi. Hot flavor, but does not linger. Great addition to salsa before chilies are ready in the garden. (Unavailable for 2010)