Herbs for Indoors / Windowsill Growing

Winter English Thyme – Seeds

(Thymus vulgaris)

Winter English Thyme is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb prized for its culinary and medicinal uses. Its evergreen foliage adds fragrance to the garden, while tiny, delicate flowers attract pollinators. Ideal for herb gardens, rockeries, or container planting, this versatile thyme provides year-round flavor and garden interest.

Why Grow Winter English Thyme?

• Aromatic evergreen foliage for culinary and medicinal use

• Hardy perennial suitable for year-round growth

• Attracts bees and pollinators

• Versatile for herb gardens, rockeries, and containers

Key Features

• Type: Perennial herb

• Height: 15–30 cm

• Flowers: Summer, small pink or purple blooms

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Herb gardens and culinary use

• Rockeries and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Evergreen groundcover and edging

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants

• Care: Low maintenance; trim regularly to maintain shape and encourage new growth

Rosemary – Seeds (Rosmarinus officinalis)

The classic Rosemary is a hardy, evergreen perennial herb valued for its aromatic needle-like leaves and unmistakable flavor. Loved in Mediterranean cooking, it adds depth to roasted meats, potatoes, bread, and sauces. Its strong fragrance also makes it a natural companion plant, helping deter pests in the garden.

Not only culinary, rosemary is also prized for its decorative qualities – perfect for herb gardens, containers, and borders. With its resilience and longevity, rosemary is a must-have for any kitchen garden.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April in seed trays or pots

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost in a sunny spot

• Soil: Light, well-drained, sandy soil

• Position: Full sun

• Care: Water sparingly, avoid waterlogged soil, prune regularly for bushy growth

Key Features

• Aromatic, evergreen perennial herb

• Classic Mediterranean flavor for cooking

• Hardy and drought-tolerant once established

• Excellent for borders, pots, or herb gardens

• Natural companion plant with pest-repelling properties

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February – April

• Harvest: All year once established

Dwarf Minette Greek Basil – 500 Seeds (Ocimum basilicum)

Dwarf Minette Greek Basil is a compact, aromatic basil variety prized for its small, flavorful leaves and strong fragrance. Ideal for Mediterranean cooking, pesto, salads, and garnishes, this basil brings a fresh, aromatic touch to every dish.

Its dwarf habit makes it perfect for garden beds, containers, or windowsills. Easy to grow and fast-maturing, Dwarf Minette Greek Basil provides a steady harvest throughout the growing season.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Sow outdoors: After last frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost

• Care: Water moderately; pinch back tips to encourage bushy growth

Key Features

• Compact dwarf variety with small, flavorful leaves

• Strong aromatic flavor ideal for Mediterranean dishes, pesto, salads, and garnishes

• Fast-growing and easy to maintain

• Suitable for garden beds, containers, or windowsills

• Continuous harvest when trimmed regularly

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 60–75 days after sowing

• Pick leaves regularly to promote new growth and maintain flavor.

Short Tip

Pinch back the growing tips regularly to encourage bushy plants and maximize leaf production.

Sorrel 'Blonde de Lyon' Seeds (Rumex acetosa)

Brighten up your kitchen garden with Sorrel 'Blonde de Lyon', a traditional French variety producing tender, pale green leaves with a tangy, lemony flavor. Perfect for soups, sauces, salads, and omelets, this perennial herb grows quickly and provides harvests over a long season. Its sharp, refreshing taste makes it a gourmet favorite in classic French cuisine.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors in early spring or directly outdoors once soil warms.

• Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

• Sow 0.5–1 cm deep in rows 30–40 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart for strong growth.

• Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage new growth.

Key Features

• French heirloom sorrel with pale green, tender leaves

• Distinct lemony flavor, perfect for culinary use

• Perennial, reliable harvest year after year

• Early cropping and fast-growing

• Excellent for soups, sauces, salads, and garnishes

Ideal For

• Traditional French cooking

• Adding zest to salads and omelets

• Perennial herb gardens

• Home cooks and gourmet gardeners

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or early summer

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: Thin to 20–25 cm, rows 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers moist, fertile soil in sun or partial shade

Quick Tip

• Cut back flowering stems to prolong leaf production and maintain flavor.

Lavender ‘Hidcote’ Blue – Seeds (Lavandula angustifolia)

Lavender ‘Hidcote’ Blue (Lavandula angustifolia) is a classic compact variety prized for its deep violet-blue flower spikes and aromatic foliage. Ideal for borders, herb gardens, and containers, it attracts bees and butterflies while providing fragrant blooms for cutting and drying. Hardy and low-maintenance, it’s perfect for sunny, well-drained locations.

Why Grow "Hidcote Blue"

• Deep violet-blue fragrant flower spikes

• Compact, tidy growth ideal for borders and containers

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Excellent for cutting, drying, and culinary use

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial (Lavandula angustifolia)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: June–August

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Borders, herb gardens, containers, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Herb and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly borders

• Container planting and edging

• Fragrant bouquets and dried arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings into pots or borders after last frost

• Space 25–30 cm apart for compact growth

• Prefers sunny, well-drained soil; avoid overwatering

Dwarf Dill ‘Compatto’ – 1000 Seeds (Anethum graveolens)

Description:
Enhance your kitchen garden with Dwarf Dill ‘Compatto’ (Anethum graveolens), a compact, bushy herb perfect for small spaces. Producing feathery green foliage with a strong, aromatic flavor, it’s ideal for seasoning soups, salads, pickles, and fish dishes. This easy-to-grow, fast-maturing variety is suitable for containers, borders, and herb gardens, attracting beneficial insects while providing fresh, flavorful leaves throughout the growing season.

Key Features

• Compact, bushy growth habit ideal for small gardens

• Aromatic feathery foliage for culinary use

• Fast-growing and easy to cultivate

• Attracts beneficial insects

• Suitable for containers and herb beds

Ideal For

• Kitchen and container gardens

• Herb borders and mixed plantings

• Culinary use: salads, soups, pickles, and fish

• Pollinator-friendly herb gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Sow Outdoors: March–May

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Height: 25–30 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile

Care Tips

• Water moderately and keep soil evenly moist

• Harvest leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth

• Mulch lightly to retain moisture

• Can self-seed for future crops

Russian Tarragon – Seeds (Artemisia dracunculus)

Russian Tarragon is a hardy perennial herb valued for its anise-like flavor and aromatic leaves. While milder than French tarragon, it grows easily from seed, making it an excellent choice for gardeners who want a reliable and vigorous herb. Perfect for flavoring chicken, fish, salads, and sauces, it also makes a decorative addition to herb gardens with its fine, slender foliage.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: March – May in seed trays or pots.

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost into a sunny, sheltered position.

• Soil: Well-drained, light soil.

• Spacing: 30–45 cm apart.

• Water moderately, avoid waterlogging.

Key Features

• Hardy perennial, easy to grow from seed

• Aromatic leaves with mild anise flavor

• Reliable alternative to French tarragon

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Attractive foliage for herb borders

Ideal For

• Herb gardens and kitchen gardens

• Flavoring chicken, fish, soups, and sauces

• Growing in pots, raised beds, or borders

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March – May

• Harvest: July – October

Quick Tip

Pinch back growing tips to encourage bushy growth. For best flavor, harvest young leaves before flowering.

Balkan Mint – 200 Seeds (Micromeria thymifolia)

Balkan Mint is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb with small, fragrant leaves and delicate flowers. Known for its refreshing minty aroma, it is perfect for teas, culinary use, garnishes, and herbal remedies. Its compact growth habit makes it an excellent addition to herb gardens, rockeries, or containers.

Thrives in well-drained soils and sunny locations, Balkan Mint is drought-tolerant and easy to maintain, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Sow outdoors: After last frost

• Plant spacing: 20–25 cm apart

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Care: Water moderately; trim leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth

Key Features

• Hardy perennial with small, fragrant leaves

• Refreshing minty aroma for teas, cooking, and garnishes

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

• Compact growth ideal for gardens, rockeries, or containers

• Produces delicate flowers adding ornamental value

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 60–90 days after sowing

• Pick leaves as needed; regular harvesting promotes continuous growth.

Short Tip

Grow in full sun and well-drained soil for the best aroma and compact growth.

Dwarf Parsley 'Moss Curled 2' Seeds (Petroselinum crispum)

Enhance your garden and kitchen with Dwarf Parsley 'Moss Curled 2', a compact, slow-growing variety producing dense, bright green, finely curled leaves. Ideal for both ornamental and culinary use, its vibrant foliage adds texture to salads, garnishes, and cooked dishes. Perfect for containers, herb beds, and borders, it’s a versatile herb for every gardener.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors in early spring or directly outdoors after frost.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in rows 20–25 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart for strong growth.

• Harvest leaves regularly to encourage bushiness.

Key Features

• Dwarf, slow-growing parsley with finely curled, bright green leaves

• Dual-purpose: culinary use and ornamental appeal

• Compact size suitable for containers and small gardens

• Long cutting period for continuous harvest

• Easy to grow for beginners and experienced gardeners

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, garnishes, and cooked dishes

• Container gardens, herb beds, and borders

• Gardeners seeking compact, productive herbs

• Year-round kitchen harvest

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or early summer

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Row spacing: 20–25 cm

• Plant spacing: Thin to 15–20 cm apart

• Position: Sun or partial shade, fertile soil

Quick Tip

• Pinch outer leaves regularly to encourage bushier growth and longer harvests.