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Basil 'Italian Sweet Genovese' – Seeds (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil 'Italian Sweet Genovese' is the classic culinary herb prized for its aromatic, glossy green leaves and sweet, slightly spicy flavor. Perfect for pesto, salads, sauces, and garnishing, this variety grows vigorously and produces abundant foliage throughout the growing season. Ideal for home gardens, pots, and herb beds.
How to Grow
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Sow seeds indoors from February to April, lightly covering with soil.
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Maintain 18–22°C until germination.
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Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost in a sunny, sheltered spot.
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Prefers well-drained, fertile soil and regular watering.
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Pinch off flower buds to encourage bushy growth and prolonged leaf production.
Key Features
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Aromatic, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor
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Classic Italian basil variety for culinary use
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Fast-growing and productive
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Suitable for garden beds, containers, and patios
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Ideal for pesto, salads, sauces, and garnishing
Ideal For
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Fresh culinary use in Italian and Mediterranean dishes
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Herb gardens, raised beds, and container planting
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Gardeners seeking high-yield, flavorful basil
Sowing & Harvest
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Sow: February to April
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Depth: Lightly covered
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Harvest: May to October
Quick Tip
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Regularly pinch young shoots to encourage bushy growth and prevent flowering, which can reduce leaf flavor.
Chives 'Bohemia' - 1000 seeds (Allium schoenoprasum) - Hardy Perennial - Overwintering
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Unit price perChives 'Bohemia' - 1000 seeds (Allium schoenoprasum) - Hardy Perennial - Overwintering
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Unit price perChives ‘Bohemia’ – Seeds (Allium schoenoprasum) – Hardy Perennial
Chives ‘Bohemia’ is a hardy perennial herb, perfect for overwintering and providing fresh growth year after year. Known for its fine, hollow green leaves and mild onion flavor, it’s a versatile kitchen herb ideal for salads, soups, sauces, and garnishes. In summer, attractive purple-pink flowers appear, loved by bees and pollinators, making this a decorative as well as useful garden plant.
How to Grow
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Sow indoors: February – April in pots or trays at 15–20°C.
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Sow outdoors: April – July in finely prepared soil.
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Thin or transplant seedlings to 20 cm apart.
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Prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil.
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Cut regularly to encourage fresh growth.
Key Features
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Hardy perennial herb with overwintering growth
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Fine, mild onion-flavored leaves
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Decorative purple flowers attract pollinators
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Easy to grow in pots, borders, or herb gardens
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Reliable year-round harvests
Ideal For
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Fresh salads, soups, sauces, and garnishes
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Herb gardens, borders, and containers
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Attracting bees and pollinators
Sowing & Harvest
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Sow: February – July
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Harvest: May – October, with regrowth in spring
Quick Tip
Divide clumps every few years to maintain healthy growth and extend the lifespan of your chive plants.
Creeping Thyme Seeds (Thymus serpyllum)
A fragrant and low-growing perennial, Creeping Thyme forms a dense mat of tiny evergreen leaves topped with clusters of purple-pink blooms in summer. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it’s ideal as ground cover, for filling gaps between paving stones, or spilling over rock walls. Highly attractive to bees and pollinators, it’s both ornamental and practical.
What Makes It Special
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Fragrant foliage and carpets of summer blooms
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Hardy, drought-tolerant, and evergreen ground cover
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Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
Key Features
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Botanical name: Thymus serpyllum
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Hardy perennial, evergreen
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Height: 5–10 cm (2–4 in)
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Bloom time: Summer
Ideal For
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Ground cover and edging
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Rock gardens and between paving stones
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Pollinator-friendly landscapes and herb gardens
Sowing
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Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun
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Surface sow; press seeds gently, do not cover deeply
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Keep moist until germination (14–28 days at 15–20°C)
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Thin seedlings 15–20 cm apart
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Flowers the second year after sowing
German Chamomile – Seeds (Matricaria recutita)
Bring calm and fragrance to your garden with German Chamomile, a charming annual herb prized for its daisy-like white flowers and soothing aroma. Traditionally used for herbal teas and natural remedies, this variety is easy to grow, highly productive, and also attracts pollinators to your garden. A perfect choice for herb beds, borders, and pots.
How to Grow
. Sow indoors from February to April, lightly pressing seeds onto the surface of moist compost – do not cover as they need light to germinate
. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart
. Alternatively, sow outdoors directly in April to May in well-drained soil
. Prefers a sunny position with average to light soil
. Water sparingly, as chamomile thrives in slightly dry conditions
Key Features
. Delicate white blooms with yellow centers
. Traditional herb for calming teas and remedies
. Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
. Easy to grow, tolerant of poor soils
. Ideal for borders, herb gardens, and containers
Ideal For
. Herbal tea lovers and home remedies
. Pollinator-friendly gardens
. Cottage gardens and borders
. Container growing
Sowing & Harvest
. Sow: February – May
. Harvest: June – September
Quick Tip
Harvest flowers on warm, dry days and dry them for homemade chamomile tea with the best flavor and aroma.
Watercress – Seeds (Nasturtium officinale)
Watercress is a fast-growing, nutrient-packed leafy green with a peppery, fresh flavor. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, soups, and garnishes, it thrives in moist soil or near water and adds a vibrant, tangy taste to your dishes. Easy to grow, it’s an ideal addition to kitchen gardens, herb beds, or containers.
How to Grow
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Sow seeds in shallow trays or directly in moist soil from March to July.
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Keep seeds lightly covered and consistently damp.
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Prefers partial shade and consistently moist or wet conditions.
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Transplant or thin seedlings to allow 10–15 cm spacing.
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Harvest leaves when young for the best flavor.
Key Features
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Fast-growing, nutrient-rich leafy green
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Fresh, peppery flavor perfect for salads and garnishes
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Thrives in moist soil or water-adjacent beds
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Ideal for continuous cut-and-come-again harvesting
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Easy to grow in containers, garden beds, or water troughs
Ideal For
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Fresh salads, sandwiches, soups, and garnishes
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Kitchen gardens, herb beds, and small spaces
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Health-conscious and culinary gardeners
Sowing & Harvest
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Sow: March to July
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Depth: Lightly covered
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Spacing: 10–15 cm
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Harvest: April to October
Quick Tip
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Keep soil or growing medium consistently wet to maintain crisp, flavorful leaves.
Roman Chamomile – Seeds
(Anthemis nobilis)
Roman Chamomile is a low-growing perennial herb with delicate, daisy-like white flowers and a sweet apple-like fragrance. Perfect for borders, rockeries, and herb gardens, it is valued for its calming and medicinal properties. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, it also attracts pollinators, making it a versatile and attractive addition to any garden.
Why Grow Roman Chamomile?
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Delicate white daisy-like flowers with a sweet fragrance
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Calming and medicinal herb
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Low-growing, spreading perennial
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Attracts bees and butterflies
Key Features
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Type: Perennial
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Height: 15–20 cm
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Flowers: Summer
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Position: Full sun
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Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Ideal For
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Herb gardens and medicinal plantings
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Borders, rockeries, and groundcover
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Pollinator-friendly gardens
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Low-maintenance fragrant displays
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays
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Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil
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Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C
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Spacing: 20–25 cm apart
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Care: Moderate watering; trim after flowering to maintain shape
Coriander Seeds (Coriandrum sativum)
Grow fresh, aromatic herbs with Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). This versatile herb produces feathery green leaves and aromatic seeds, perfect for salads, cooking, and spice blends. Fast-growing and easy to cultivate, it’s ideal for herb gardens, kitchen beds, and containers.
How to Grow
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Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring to late summer.
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Use fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
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Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep and thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart.
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Keep soil consistently moist for best germination (7–14 days).
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Harvest leaves when young and tender; collect seeds when fully mature.
Key Features
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Feathery, aromatic green leaves and flavorful seeds
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Fast-growing and easy to cultivate
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Ideal for fresh salads, cooking, and spice blends
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Suitable for outdoor and container growing
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Hardy and versatile culinary herb
Ideal For
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Herb gardens, kitchen beds, and containers
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Fresh salads, cooking, and seasoning
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Homegrown spice production
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Companion planting to attract beneficial insects
Sowing
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Best time: Early spring to late summer outdoors
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Depth: 0.5–1 cm
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Spacing: Thin to 15–20 cm apart
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Prefers full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil
Quick Tip
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Sow in succession every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh leaves and seeds.
Wild Bergamot – 1,300 Seeds (Monarda fistulosa)
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a hardy perennial known for its fragrant lavender-pink blooms and aromatic foliage. A favorite of pollinators, it attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it perfect for pollinator gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it provides long-lasting color and texture from mid-summer to early autumn.
Why Grow "Wild Bergamot"
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Fragrant lavender-pink blooms
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Aromatic foliage with medicinal and culinary uses
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Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
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Hardy and low-maintenance perennial
Key Features
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Type: Perennial (Monarda fistulosa)
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Height: 60–90 cm
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Flowering: July–September
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Uses: Pollinator gardens, borders, wildflower meadows, cottage gardens
Ideal For
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Pollinator-friendly gardens
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Cottage-style or naturalized borders
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Wildflower meadows
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Herbal and sensory gardens
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: February–April in trays
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Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil
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Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C
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Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart
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Prefers well-drained soil and full sun
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Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering
Lemon Balm – Seeds (Melissa officinalis)
Lemon Balm is a hardy perennial herb valued for its refreshing lemon-scented leaves. Perfect for teas, desserts, and savory dishes, it also makes a soothing herbal remedy often used to promote relaxation. Its fragrant foliage attracts bees and pollinators, while its resilience makes it an easy-to-grow choice for gardens, pots, or borders.
How to Grow
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Sow indoors: March – May in trays at 18–20°C.
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Sow outdoors: May – July in a sunny or lightly shaded spot.
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Thin or transplant seedlings to 30 cm apart.
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Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
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Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth.
Key Features
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Hardy perennial with refreshing lemon scent
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Aromatic leaves for teas, salads, and cooking
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Excellent for herbal remedies and relaxation
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Attracts bees and pollinators
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Easy to grow in borders or containers
Ideal For
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Herbal teas and drinks
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Culinary use in sweet and savory dishes
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Herb gardens, borders, and patio pots
Sowing & Harvest
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Sow: March – July
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Harvest: May – October
Quick Tip
Pick leaves early in the morning for the best flavor and fragrance.
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