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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.

Herb Corn Salad Seeds (Valerianella locusta)

Also known as Lamb’s Lettuce or Mâche, Corn Salad is a fast-growing leafy green with soft, nutty-flavored leaves. Popular in European cuisine, it’s perfect for salads, sandwiches, and as a tender garnish. Hardy and cold-tolerant, it thrives in cooler months, making it an excellent choice for autumn and winter harvests. Easy to grow and highly nutritious, it’s a must-have for year-round salads.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors from March to May, and again from August to October.

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

• Sow thinly, 1 cm deep, in rows 20 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 10 cm spacing for healthy plants.

• Harvest young leaves as needed for cut-and-come-again cropping.

Key Features

• Tender, nutty-flavored leaves

• Hardy and cold-tolerant, ideal for winter salads

• Quick and easy to grow

• Perfect for cut-and-come-again harvesting

• Highly nutritious and versatile in the kitchen

Ideal For

• Autumn and winter vegetable gardens

• Fresh salads and sandwich fillings

• Containers, raised beds, and small gardens

• Gardeners seeking a reliable cool-season green

Sowing

• Best time: March–May, August–October

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 10 cm between plants, 20 cm between rows

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Harvest: October to March

Quick Tip

• Succession sow every few weeks for a continuous supply of fresh leaves throughout the cooler seasons.

🌿 Ocimum basilicum Basil ‘Gecofure’ – Compact Genovese-Type Basil Ideal for Pots and Containers

‘Gecofure’ is a compact Genovese basil variety specially selected for pot and container production. It forms dense, well-branched plants with medium-sized, glossy green leaves and a classic sweet basil aroma and flavour. Compared to standard Genovese basil, ‘Gecofure’ grows shorter and more uniform, making it perfect for windowsills, balconies, patio containers and supermarket-style pot basil. Excellent regrowth after cutting ensures a continuous harvest throughout the season.

Key Features

● Compact Genovese-type basil with classic sweet flavour

● Dense, uniform plants ideal for pot production

● Excellent regrowth after cutting

● Perfect for containers, windowsills and balconies

● Suitable for fresh use, pesto and Mediterranean dishes

How to Sow & Grow Basil ‘Gecofure’ (UK)

Sow indoors: III–V (March–May)

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once frost risk has passed

Direct outdoors: V–VI (May–June) in warm conditions

Harvest: VI–IX (June–September)

Life cycle: Annual

Germination temperature: 20–25 °C (68–77 °F)

Average germ time: 7–14 days

Depth: 0.5 cm (¼ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist

Environment: Full sun (warm, sheltered position)

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained compost or soil

Plant spacing: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

Height: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Sow several seeds per pot for a full, bushy plant.

● Pinch regularly to prevent flowering and promote leaf growth.

● Grow indoors or under cover for best results in cooler climates.

● Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F).

● Harvest little and often for continuous production.

Special Features

● Specifically bred for compact pot production

● Classic Genovese basil flavour in a smaller plant

● Ideal for home kitchens and retail pot basil

Sorrel 'Bloody Dock' – Seeds (Rumex sanguineus)

Sorrel 'Bloody Dock' is a striking perennial herb known for its vibrant red-veined leaves and tangy, lemony flavor. Perfect for salads, soups, sauces, and garnishes, it adds both visual appeal and a refreshing zest to culinary creations.

Easy to grow and hardy, this variety thrives in garden beds, borders, or containers, providing both ornamental beauty and flavorful leaves throughout the growing season.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – June

• Plant spacing: 20–25 cm between plants

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

• Care: Water regularly; remove older leaves to encourage new growth

Key Features

• Perennial herb with striking red-veined leaves

• Tangy, lemony flavor perfect for salads, soups, and sauces

• Hardy and easy to grow

• Suitable for garden beds, borders, or containers

• Adds both ornamental and culinary value

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 50–70 days after sowing

• Pick young leaves regularly for the best flavor and tender texture.

Short Tip

Harvest leaves from the outer edges to encourage continuous growth and maintain vibrant color.

Moldavian Dragonhead – Seeds (Dracocephalum moldavica)

The Moldavian Dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica) is a fragrant annual herb admired for its violet-blue flowers and aromatic lemon-scented foliage. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, it makes a charming addition to herb gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly spaces. Its leaves are sometimes used for teas with a refreshing citrus flavor.

Why Grow Moldavian Dragonhead?

• Violet-blue blooms with a pleasant lemon fragrance

• Excellent for pollinators, especially bees

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

• Useful as an ornamental and herbal plant

Ideal For

• Herb gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Aromatic tea lovers

Key Features

• Type: Annual herb

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: June–August

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Light, well-drained

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant outdoors: After frost risk has passed

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

Tip: Regular deadheading encourages longer flowering and stronger aroma.

Chervil – Seeds

(Anthriscus cerefolium) – Classic Culinary Herb

Chervil is a delicate, aromatic herb with finely cut, fern-like leaves and a subtle aniseed flavor. Often called the “gourmet’s parsley”, it is an essential ingredient in French cuisine and one of the traditional fines herbes (with parsley, tarragon, and chives). Best used fresh, chervil enhances soups, salads, omelets, fish, and sauces, adding a refined, mild flavor.

Key Features

• Type: Annual culinary herb

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Leaves: Finely cut, light green, fern-like

• Flavor: Mild anise, delicate and fresh

• Harvest: 6–8 weeks after sowing

• Use: Fresh leaves for seasoning

Ideal For

• Culinary herb gardens & kitchen windowsills

• French and Mediterranean dishes

• Continuous harvest in small spaces

• Pairing with parsley, tarragon & chives

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–August, directly into the soil.

• Depth: 0.5 cm, thinly in rows 20 cm apart.

• Germination: 14–21 days at 12–18°C.

• Position: Partial shade, moist, humus-rich soil.

• Harvest: Young leaves as needed.

Care Tips

• Regular sowings every 3–4 weeks ensure a constant supply.

• Avoid hot, sunny locations (prefers cool shade).

• Use leaves fresh – drying reduces flavor.

Nigella sativa ‘Black Cumin’ White – Seeds (Nigella sativa)

Nigella sativa ‘Black Cumin’ (Nigella sativa) is a graceful annual valued both as a culinary spice and an ornamental flower. It produces delicate white, star-shaped blooms that float above feathery foliage, followed by decorative seed pods. Known for its aromatic black seeds, often called black cumin, it has been used for centuries in cooking and traditional remedies. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this dual-purpose plant brings both beauty and practicality to the garden.

Why Grow "Black Cumin" White

• Delicate white blooms with airy foliage

• Produces edible black cumin seeds with culinary uses

• Attractive seed pods for dried arrangements

• Easy to grow and self-seeding annual

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Nigella sativa)

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Culinary seeds, borders, containers, dried flowers

Ideal For

• Herb and kitchen gardens

• Dual-purpose planting – ornamental and edible

• Borders and cottage-style displays

• Cutting and drying seed pods for decoration

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September for earlier blooms

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Self-seeds freely for naturalized planting

Summer Savory 'Midget' – Seeds (Satureja hortensis)

Summer Savory ‘Midget’ is a compact, fast-growing annual herb, prized for its spicy, peppery flavour that resembles thyme and oregano. This dwarf variety is especially suited for container growing, raised beds, and small herb gardens.

Traditionally used to season bean dishes, meats, soups, and stews, it is also excellent fresh or dried as a versatile culinary herb. With its neat, bushy growth habit and aromatic leaves, ‘Midget’ is both decorative and useful in the kitchen.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: March – April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April – June, directly into prepared soil

• Depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil (approx. 0.5 cm)

• Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants

• Position: Sunny, well-drained spot

• Soil: Light, sandy, moderately fertile

Key Features

• Compact dwarf variety – ideal for pots and small spaces

• Distinct peppery flavour – a classic bean seasoning

• Culinary herb for meats, stews, soups, and sauces

• Can be used fresh or dried

• Hardy, quick-growing, and easy to maintain

Harvesting

• Harvest from: June – September

• Pick fresh leaves regularly to encourage new growth.

• For winter use, cut and dry whole sprigs just before flowering.