{"title":"Gourmet Herbs","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=XWJ7XBE]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"XWJ7XBE\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis selection of herbs includes only the finest, most-flavorful varieties, favored by chefs for their ability to completely transform a meal. Start incorporating your own fresh herbs into meals, and soon your friends will be checking around your kitchen, wondering where you are hiding a sous chef. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bonsai-basil-seeds-the-kitchen-minis-collection-52998","title":"Bonsai Basil Seeds The Kitchen Minis™ Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasil Bonsai is the first herb addition to the award-winning Kitchen Minis™ collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/container-vegetable-gardening-101-your-ultimate-starting-guide\"\u003epotted vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e, which grow inside on a sunny windowsill or counter. No garden needed! Kitchen Minis Basil Bonsai is a compact plant that grows approximately 6 to 12 inches tall and wide. A fine-leaf Greek basil, Basil Bonsai has smaller, medium-green leaves that require no chopping for use in recipes. Greek basil is a favorite for tomato sauces, pesto, and Italian recipes. The leaves can be \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-preserve-fresh-herbs\"\u003edried\u003c\/a\u003e or covered in olive oil and frozen in ice cube trays for later use. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn \u003ci\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/i\u003e variety, commonly called basil, Basil Bonsai has a uniform, mounded habit and a fast growth rate. The plant can be grown in a pretty pot, indoors or outdoors, or in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/growing-food-in-small-spaces\"\u003esmall-space garden\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf grown outdoors, plant Basil Bonsai seeds in a sunny spot with moderately rich, freely draining soil and keep it well-watered. Basil Bonsai seeds can be \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/starting-seeds-indoors-with-the-park-seed-bio-dome-seed-starting-kit\"\u003estarted indoors\u003c\/a\u003e 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting into warm soil when temperatures are consistently above 65°F. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximize your basil harvest by exploring our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\"\u003eKnow Before You Grow\u003c\/a\u003e page for essential gardening tips. Additionally, discover the best \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blog\/supplies-blogs\/apps-help-grow-answer-questions\/b\/apps-help-grow-answer-questions\"\u003eApps to Help You Grow and Answer Gardening Questions\u003c\/a\u003e to make caring for your basil plants even easier. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 50 seeds","offer_id":42354470125627,"sku":"52998-PK-P1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 1000 seeds","offer_id":42354470158395,"sku":"52998-PK-1000","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52998_1.jpg?v=1753891904"},{"product_id":"dill-seeds-00772","title":"Dill Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 50 \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAmong the most useful of herbs, dill is fragrant, attractive, and delicious. A member of the same family as parsley and cumin, its seeds have a flavor reminiscent of caraway while its leaves have a gentler, more subtle taste. It belongs front and center in your sunny herb garden.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDill is an annual with feathery blue-green leaves and tiny yellow blooms that produce masses of small brown seeds in fall. Both leaves and seeds are used in cooking, lending their flavors to everything from pickles to potatoes, eggs to fish.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor a regular supply of dill leaves, make successive sowings of the seed every 2 to 3 weeks in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun. Dill prefers to be direct sown, and should not be covered with too much (if any) soil at planting time. Do not plant near carrots, as they react adversely, or too close to fennel, because the flavor can be affected. However, cabbage seems to like dill nearby, and it's a nice companion to onions.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEven if it were not so delicious, dill would be a valuable addition to the garden, both for its attractive umbrellalike flowers and its ability to attract beneficial insects that prey on aphids and other destructive pests in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExpect the plants to reach 36 inches tall and 12 inches wide. To harvest the seeds, secure a paper bag over the flowerhead as the blooms begin to pass. Shake the stem of the plant every so often; when the bag rattles, it is full of dill seeds. And if you want dill to self-sow in your garden, just let the seeds fall and leave the soil undisturbed. You will have \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003elots\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e of new plants in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":42354473730107,"sku":"00772-PK-P1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pkt of 50000 seeds","offer_id":42354473762875,"sku":"00772-PK-50000","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_00772_1.jpg?v=1753891852"},{"product_id":"english-thyme-seeds-02015","title":"English Thyme Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 90 from direct sow\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWelcome one of the easiest, longest-lived, and most rewarding herbs of all into your garden. English thyme is a mainstay of any self-respecting herb garden, of course, but it's also a useful plant elsewhere in the garden. A pest repellent, it's a natural way to keep the veggies and flowering plants looking good. Low-growing and dense, it fills in empty spots in the border nicely. Compact, it fits on the kitchen windowsill without constant pinching. It even makes a fine decorative (and fragrant) edging for any sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThyme is essential in French cooking and has become a mainstay of American cuisine as well. Where would Thanksgiving stuffing be without it? (Not to mention Simon and Garfunkel's hit song \"Scarborough Fair\".) English thyme is the variety most commonly used in cuisine, as the small, gray-green leaves are packed with flavor and easy to harvest by letting the stems dry (after cutting from the plant) for a few days, then simply stripping the leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis plant is a woody perennial (technically a shrub), which will bring you four to five good years of foliage before it should be replaced. (The leaves begin to lose their flavor as the stems grow woodier with age.) If allowed to go to flower, it is a marvelous bee attractant, but if you want to use the foliage in cooking, pinch off the buds as soon as you see them, because the flavor deteriorates when the plant blooms. Thyme is a very pretty flowering plant, however, so we recommend that you also plant a stand of spreading, magnificently flowering Mother of Thyme in the garden to satisfy the bees as well as your own desire for blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExpect this thyme to reach 12 to 18 inches high and about 24 inches wide. The stems are closely packed and short, standing almost straight up. Thyme will wend its way around existing plants in the garden without choking them out, making it a nice choice for filler in a garden that has a few bare areas. And it's evergreen above zone 6, so it makes a nice winter companion in warmer climates to the ornamental cabbages and kales, the snapdragons and pansies.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEarly each spring, cut this plant back to about half its size. This will greatly improve its vigor and branching. Don't simply shear it—you want to remove the topmost portion of each branch but leave growth on every stem. This simple treatment will result in much more dense, attractive, and healthy plants all season long.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThyme can take a while to sow, but it isn't difficult, just a procrastinator. Sow the seeds uncovered in your Bio Dome or seed flats at about 65 to 70 degrees. They should sprout within the month. (Yes, plan ahead.) Once sprouted, they thrive in high light, and may be transplanted into the garden or outdoor container as soon as they have two sets of true leaves. They need full sun, good soil drainage (add gravel or perlite to the soil if this is an issue), and a level of richness to the soil on a par with what you would give a tomato plant. Beyond this, they are famously easy, and it's such a pleasure to have a perennial returning season after season to the herb garden—not to mention a fragrant, attractive herb fighting off the flea beetles and cabbage pests in the vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":42354479562811,"sku":"02015-PK-P1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 25000 seeds","offer_id":42354479595579,"sku":"02015-PK-25000","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_02015_1.jpg?v=1753891852"},{"product_id":"products-orange-balm-mandarina-52757-pk-p1","title":"Mandarina Orange Balm Herb Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/edible-landscaping-attractive-and-appetizing\"\u003eedible landscape\u003c\/a\u003e, Mandarina Orange Balm is a bushy perennial herb, similar to lemon balm, but its leaves smell like fresh oranges. The heavily wrinkled leaves are edible and can be added to soups, salads, sauces, and vegetables or used to flavor teas. The leaves can also be \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-preserve-fresh-herbs\"\u003edried\u003c\/a\u003e to add a citrusy scent to potpourri and sachets. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/i\u003e species, commonly called lemon balm, Mandarina is an interesting variety, commonly known as orange balm, with a unique orange scent, reminiscent to mandarin oranges. Vigorous and well-branched, the plant has a vigorous, mounding habit and grows to a mature size of 12 to 16 inches tall and wide. The plants spread by self-seeding and make a lovely, scented ground cover, especially in border fronts, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/6-best-plants-for-a-rock-garden\"\u003erock gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, and naturalized areas. But it may look its best gently spilling over the edges of mixed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/container-vegetable-gardening-101-your-ultimate-starting-guide\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e and hanging baskets. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCold hardy to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/understanding-your-growing-zone-for-a-bountiful-garden\"\u003eZone 4\u003c\/a\u003e, Mandarina grows best in a sunny to partially sunny spot with average, dry to medium moist, freely draining soil, but it adapts to a wide range of soils, including poor soils. In hot summer climates, some afternoon shade may prove beneficial. Prune plants regularly to keep plants looking clean and tidy, to curtail unwanted self-seeding, and to encourage new leaf growth to maintain the best fragrance. Learn more about growing herbs with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-grow-herbs-indoors\"\u003eHow to Grow Herbs Indoors\u003c\/a\u003e blog. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354494537787,"sku":"52757-PK-P1","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52757-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891900"},{"product_id":"santo-cilantro-seeds-00602","title":"Santo Cilantro Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 30 to 45\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSanto is the preferred favorite among professional growers for good flavor and high yields, and we think it should be your cilantro of choice, too. This fast-growing, very dependable variety brings you big harvests every time, and you will love its pest-fighting abilities in the vegetable patch and flower garden as well as its delicious leaves and seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis annual herb has an unmistakable strong, sharp scent and taste that has become the staple ingredient in salsa and other Mexican dishes. A member of the carrot family, cilantro Santo grows slow and steady, allowing you to keep harvesting leaves when others have already bolted to seed.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBegin picking the tender new leaves when the plant is about a month old. It is a cut-and-come-again, so harvest just what you need each time letting the plant regrow its foliage many times during the season. Keep any flower buds pinched off, especially from the central stem, to prolong the season of cilantro, for the leaves will lose flavor after the flowers arise. (However, at the end of the season you will want to harvest coriander seeds, so to eventually let the plant set flowers and seeds.)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAfter the 2- to 4-inch pale cream flower umbels have formed, allow them to go to seed. Cut and dry the heads, harvesting the seeds and using them as the spice coriander. Coriander can be used whole or ground in curries, Oriental dishes, and savory baked goods.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDirect sow these seeds about ¼-inch deep in the late spring soil, sowing every few weeks for a longer season of harvest. Fertilize when the seedlings are a few inches high, and pinch the plant frequently to increase its branching and bushiness. If you live in a warm climate, sow again in late summer and early fall for a fall crop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":42354510102587,"sku":"00602-PK-P1","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 5000 seeds","offer_id":42354510135355,"sku":"00602-PK-5000","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_00602_1.jpg?v=1753891851"},{"product_id":"ellagance-purple-lavender-seeds-01122-pk-250","title":"Ellagance Purple Lavender Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlug crop time: 5 to 6 weeks\u003cbr\u003e Transplant to finish: 10 to 14 weeks (24 to 36 weeks overwintered)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354512035899,"sku":"01122-PK-250","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_01122-PK-250_1.jpg?v=1753891860"},{"product_id":"sweet-basil-seeds-00304-pk-p1","title":"Sweet Basil Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 75\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe classic large-leafed Mediterranean variety, Sweet Basil, the primary culinary basil, is grown as an herb. Redolent of licorice and cloves, the succulent leaves are ideal for tomato sauces, pesto, and salads. It can be dried or chopped, covered in olive oil, and frozen in ice cube trays for later use. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhen pinched back regularly, this robust annual grows as a densely branched plant, perfect for containers. It can also be grown as sprouts. It prefers full hot summer sun and moderately rich, well-drained soil. But it should be kept well watered. Open pollinated, it produces seed that will grow true to type, ideal for seed saving. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe plants can be started indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting into warm soil when temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Succession plantings every 2 to 3 weeks is recommended for continual harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you plan to start your seeds indoors, be sure to check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/bio-domes\"\u003eBio Dome Seed Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. With the Bio Dome, you can control the temperature, light, and soil mix to ensure your seeds become strong for transplant. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354525274171,"sku":"00304-PK-P1","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_00304-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891713"},{"product_id":"products-purple-ball-basil-seeds-53050-pk-p1","title":"Purple Ball Basil Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFleuroselect Gold Medal 2016\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBeautiful, edible, and very aromatic, Purple Ball is a perfect basil for an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/edible-landscaping-attractive-and-appetizing\"\u003eedible landscape\u003c\/a\u003e or a pretty patio pot. This unique herb is highly decorative. It grows into a rounded ball shape that's packed with tiny deep-purple leaves, and it blooms in small, tubular purple flowers. The leaves have an excellent flavor and can be \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-preserve-fresh-herbs\"\u003edried\u003c\/a\u003e or covered in olive oil and frozen for later use. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn \u003ci\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/i\u003e variety, commonly called basil, Purple Ball is a half-hardy annual that forms a neat, compact plant, growing 10 to 12 inches tall with a similar spread. A cut-and-come-again herb, it's perfect for a kitchen garden; but it's equally appropriate for use in the landscape. Purple Ball makes a stunning accent plant in garden beds and borders and a gorgeous filler for window and balcony boxes. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBasil loves hot weather and plenty of sunshine, but it needs rich, consistently moist soil to thrive. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/the-gardener-s-essential-guide-to-mulching\"\u003eMulch\u003c\/a\u003e the plants to retain moisture, and water heavily during dry spells. However, Purple Ball is more drought tolerant than most. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePurple Ball basil seeds can be \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/starting-seeds-indoors-with-the-park-seed-bio-dome-seed-starting-kit\"\u003estarted indoors\u003c\/a\u003e 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting into warm soil when temperatures are consistently above 65°F. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximize your basil harvest by exploring our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\"\u003eKnow Before You Grow\u003c\/a\u003e page for essential gardening tips. Additionally, discover the best \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/apps-to-help-you-grow-and-answer-gardening-questions\"\u003eApps to Help You Grow and Answer Gardening Questions\u003c\/a\u003e to make caring for your basil plants even easier. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354543034427,"sku":"53050-PK-P1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_53050-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891901"},{"product_id":"geisha-garlic-chives-seeds-52501-pk-p1","title":"Geisha Garlic Chives Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 75 from direct sow\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Winner 2015\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn absolute must-have for the well-dressed herb garden or container display, Geisha is an elegant garlic chive with long, slender stems that are wider and flatter than others. And the flavor is \"more refined,\" according to the All-America Selections judges, who awarded Geisha top honors in 2015. Although highly aromatic and robustly flavored, it has a delicate, gourmet taste that isn?t too garlicky.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eChives go well with almost any savory dish, and the flowers can even be used as edible garnish. Cut the stems at the base or just snip the bit you need from the top. It grows back quickly and keeps the plant looking fresh and trimmed all season.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eA member of the Allium family, Geisha grows easily in full sun. The plant reaches 12 to 15 inches high and spreads about 8 to 10 inches wide. It grows well in containers and makes perfect edging for borders and beds because it keeps pests away from the more delicate flowering plants within. Its beauty can stand alone or hold its own in large plantings. It buds and blooms quite late (extending your season), but you'll scarcely miss the chives when you see the butterflies flocking to the pure white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eSince Geisha is a perennial, the seed you start in early spring or summer will produce plants for many years to come. To direct sow, place several seeds together in the planting hole. The slender green shoots will appear within a few weeks. Don't forget to plant a few around your roses—garlic chives are a rose's best friend for keeping pests at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354544508987,"sku":"52501-PK-P1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52501-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891807"},{"product_id":"florence-fennel-seeds-00831-pk-p1","title":"Florence Fennel Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 90 to 115\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn heirloom variety used in many culinary traditions around the world, Florence, a native of Italy called finocchio, is grown as a bulb vegetable. Every part of the plant is edible, from seed to root. Bulbs can be cooked whole, diced to add to soups and stews, or sliced to grill. Celery-like stalks have a mild licorice flavor and can be eaten raw, added to salads, or steamed or roasted and served as a side dish. Feathery dill-like leaves can be used as a garnish or herb, substituting for dill, adding a faintly sweet flavor. The dried seeds, similar to aniseed, are used as an aromatic, anise-flavored spice, often flavoring fish and soups. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis herbaceous tender perennial, usually grown as an annual, is a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae). It grows as an upright branching plant reaching 3 feet tall, forming feathery, aromatic leaves, resembling a large dill plant. It attracts bees, butterflies, and many beneficial insects, including ladybugs. Open pollinated, it produces seed that will grow true to type, ideal for seed saving. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEasy to grow, the plant prefers full sun and organically rich, moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.8. It requires a steady supply of water and should not be allowed to dry out completely. Succession plantings every 2 to 3 weeks is recommended for continual harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA cool-season vegetable, one of the first to be planted in the garden, it can be direct sown into the garden in early spring 2 to 3 weeks before the last frost date. It can also be sown in late summer for a fall harvest. 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You can also use it in the garden as a companion plant to repel aphids, mites, and tomato hornworms.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis variety grows only 10 inches high and wide, creating a perfectly uniform sphere. The tiny medium green leaves are only 1\/2-inch long. Small spikes of white flowers arise in summer; if you are growing Minette for culinary purposes, pinch off the buds. If it is an ornamental or guard plant in your garden, let the flowers open and the butterflies visit.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBegin the seeds either indoors in late winter or direct-sow in spring. To start indoors, sow about 6 to 8 weeks before last scheduled frost. The seeds will germinate in 5 to 10 days. Transplant when they have 2 sets of true leaves, spacing the plants 8 to 10 inches apart in the garden, or in your best containers.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you are direct-sowing, wait until the soil has thoroughly warmed up in spring. 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The flavor stands up to bold flavors like tomatoes, onion, garlic and beef.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGreek oregano is a bushy perennial with bright deep purple-brown stems and 1½-inch broadly ovate leaves that often have a red flush. Branched clusters of purple-pink flowers appear all summer. At maturity, this perennial reaches 18 inches tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOregano lives about five years as a useful culinary plant, longer as an ornamental. It gradually becomes woody, a very pretty effect but one that reduces the flavor and texture of the leaves. When your plants reach this stage, let them go to flower and set new seed for spring. It's easy.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSow seeds in well-drained to dry, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun, or start them indoors in your Bio Dome or seed flats. They germinate in about two weeks. 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Alternatively, start them indoors in late winter, 6 to 8 weeks before last scheduled frost, in your Bio-Dome, and transplant them after nights are warm and the seedlings have at least 2 sets of true leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOne the plants are about 6 weeks old, pinch out the central growing stem. This will encourage the side shoots to leaf out, and keep the plant from blooming too quickly. Even if you are growing Cardinal as an ornamental, you'll want a bushier, more full plant. And if you grow it for culinary use, you want to keep pinching off those flower buds as soon as you see them, because once this basil blooms, it is no longer as tasty. (Our recommendation is to grow some of both: ornamental and culinary.)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLike all basil, Cardinal appreciates full sunshine and moist, well-drained, enriched soil. 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