Herbs for Pots & Containers

Hyssop Seeds (Hyssopus officinalis)

Grow a timeless herb with Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), a fragrant perennial prized for its aromatic leaves and striking blue-purple flowers. Traditionally used in herbal teas, remedies, and as a seasoning, hyssop also attracts pollinators and adds beauty to borders, herb gardens, and containers. Hardy and versatile, it’s an essential plant for both culinary and medicinal use.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors in spring or directly outdoors after the last frost.

• Use well-drained, light soil in a sunny location.

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep and thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart.

• Keep soil lightly moist until germination (14–21 days).

• Harvest leaves and flowers throughout summer for fresh or dried use.

Key Features

• Aromatic herb with blue-purple blooms

• Culinary, medicinal, and herbal tea uses

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Hardy perennial, easy to grow

• Adds beauty and fragrance to the garden

Ideal For

• Herb gardens, borders, and containers

• Herbal teas, remedies, and cooking

• Attracting pollinators and beneficial insects

• Gardeners seeking hardy, multipurpose plants

Sowing

• Best time: Spring indoors or after frost outdoors

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Trim plants after flowering to encourage bushier growth and a second flush of blooms.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mexican Tarragon – Seeds

(Tagetes lucida) – Perennial Herb / Ornamental

Mexican Tarragon, also known as Sweet Mace or Spanish Tarragon, is a versatile plant prized both as a culinary herb and a decorative flower. It produces bright golden-yellow blossoms and aromatic leaves with a distinctive anise-like flavor, often used as a substitute for French tarragon in cooking. Highly valued in traditional medicine and rituals, it is also a magnet for pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Key Features

• Type: Tender perennial (often grown as annual in cooler climates)

• Height: 45–75 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowers: Clusters of golden-yellow blooms

• Blooming period: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Other: Aromatic foliage; edible herb

Ideal For

• Herb and kitchen gardens

• Summer borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and pots

• Edible landscaping

Culinary & Herbal Uses

• Leaves used fresh or dried in soups, sauces, chicken, and fish dishes

• Herbal teas with calming properties

• Traditional medicinal and ceremonial uses

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays with light soil.

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C.

• Transplant: Harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost.

• Care: Prefers sunny, warm positions. Pinch young shoots to encourage bushiness. Harvest leaves before flowering for best flavor.

Fine Leaved Chives Seeds (Allium schoenoprasum)

Add fresh, mild onion flavor to your dishes with Fine Leaved Chives, a classic herb with slender, dark green leaves and delicate edible flowers. Ideal for salads, soups, sauces, and garnishes, this perennial herb is easy to grow and provides harvests year after year. Its compact growth habit makes it perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in spring.

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

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

• Thin seedlings to 15 cm apart.

• Harvest leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth.

Key Features

• Perennial herb with fine, slender leaves

• Mild, fresh onion flavor for culinary use

• Compact and easy to grow in beds or containers

• Long-lasting harvest year after year

• Attractive edible purple flowers

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, soups, sauces, and garnishes

• Container and herb gardens

• Gardeners seeking perennial, low-maintenance herbs

• Adding flavor and ornamental interest to beds

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring indoors or direct sow outdoors

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Row spacing: 20–25 cm

• Plant spacing: Thin to 15 cm apart

• Harvest: From 8–10 weeks after sowing

Quick Tip

• Trim leaves regularly to promote fresh, tender growth and prevent flowering if desired.

Toothache Plant – Seeds (Spilanthes oleracea)

The Toothache Plant (Spilanthes oleracea) is an unusual and fascinating herb, known for its small, bright red flowers and unique tingling effect when chewed. Traditionally used for its medicinal properties, it adds interest to herb gardens, containers, and edible landscaping. Easy to grow and fast-maturing, it’s a conversation-starting plant that also attracts pollinators.

Why Grow "Toothache Plant"

• Bright red, cone-shaped flowers

• Unique tingling sensation when chewed

• Traditional medicinal and culinary uses

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual herb (Spilanthes oleracea)

• Height: 30–60 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Herb gardens, containers, edible landscaping, pollinator-friendly plantings

Ideal For

• Herb and medicinal gardens

• Container and patio planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Educational or conversation-starting gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and moderately fertile soil

• Keep soil moist for best growth