HERBS

Ocimum basilicum var. cinnamomum Basil with a distinct flavour and a strong cinnamon aroma. Height 30-40 cm Sowing instructions
Sow the end of March - April. Sow in seed tray and cover with 0.3-0.5cm of moist compost. Place trays in a warm (min 20°C), light place
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Ocimum sanctum Also known as ‘Tulsi’; popular infused as a leaf tea, either fresh or dried. Tall, robust plant with somewhat stronger leaves, can be grown outdoors. Special fragrant scent, with particular sweet-bitter taste, that is used in Asian dishes. Sowing instructions
Sow end March - Apr...

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Ocimum basilicum Strong growing plant with large leaves Sowing instructions
Sow under heated glass in spring. Grow in a warm, protected place.


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Ocimum americanum Basil with a strong fragrant lemon scent. For use in tea and cooking Sowing instructions
Sow end March - April. Sow seeds in a seed tray cover seeds with 0.3 - 0.5 cm moist compost. Place seed trays in a warm (min 20°C), light place
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Ocimum basilicum Dark, red coloured leaves. A tender plant suitable for greenhouse cultivation Sowing instructions
Sow end March - April. Sow seeds in a seed tray cover seeds with 0.3-0.5cm moist compost
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Transfer seedlings into small pots. Grow the plants on in a warm place a...

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Ocimum basilicum var. minimum Very compact plant ideal for growing in pots. Sowing instructions
Sow end March - April. Sow seeds in a seed tray, cover with 0.3-0.5cm moist compost. Place in a warm (min 20°c), light place
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Transfer seedlings into small pots. Grow the plants on ...

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Ocimum basilicum Medium sized leaves with excellent aroma Sowing instructions
Sow end March - April. Sow seeds in a seed tray cover seeds with 0.3 - 0.5 cm moist compost.
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Transfer seedlings into small pots. Grow the plants on in a warm places and place outside only in June o...

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Ocimum basilicum Compact growing basil with green medium sized leaves lightly tinged with purple. Deep purple stems and pale pink flowers. Sweet taste reminiscent of anise. Sowing instructions
Sow end March - April. Sow seeds in a seed tray, cover seeds with 0.3-0.5cm moist compost.
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Nigella sativa Aromatic herb which thrives on deep humus rich soils. Reaches 60cm tall Sowing instructions
Sow from the end of April at a depth of 1cm..


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Borago officinalis Leaves and flowers can be used in salads. The flowers are loved by bees. Sowing instructions
Sowing time April - June. Sow seeds 0.5-1.0cm deep in rows 30cm apart in soil with a fine crumbly surface.


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Carum carvi Biennial, sow outside in summer to harvest the seeds the next year. Use on cakes or bread, also good in soup and with cheese. Sowing instructions
Sow seeds in rows 30 cm apart and thin to 5 cm apart. Sow at a depth of 1-2 cm.


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Apium graveolens Produces celery flavoured leaves which can be used fresh or dried Sowing instructions
Sow in late spring, through to summer


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Matricaria recutica Use flowers in herb tea Sowing instructions
Sow in spring or autumn. Press seeds lightly in to the soil. Do not cover the seeds. If sown in seed trays place them in full light


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Anthriscus cerefolium Annual herb, the leaves are used in soup and salads Sowing instructions
Sow several times during the year for a continuous supply. Sow in rows 25 cm apart. Sow indoors Mar or Oct
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Thin to a distance of 5 cm between plants


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Allium schoenoprasum Perennial herb with edible leaves and flowers. Excellent companion plant attracting butterflies and bees Sowing instructions
Direct sow from early spring. Alternatively grow under glass from March to June. Germination takes 14-21 days.
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Allium schoenoprasum Particularly suitable for forcing in greenhouses. The leaves have a mild onion flavour. The flowers can be used in salads. Sowing instructions
Direct sow from early spring. Alternatively grow under glass from March to June.


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Coriandrum sativum Use leaves and seeds for flavouring salads, curries, pickles and chutney Sowing instructions
Sow in spring when soil has warmed up. Sow seeds in rows around 1 cm deep and then cover with soil/compost. Space rows around 35 cm apart. Sow seeds around 4 cm apart.
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Anethum graveolens Use fresh leaves for salads or fish dishes. The seeds and flower heads can be used for pickling cucumbers or making chutneys Sowing instructions
Sow from April when soil has warmed up. Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart. 


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Anethum graveolens High yield of fresh leaves. Use fresh leaves for salads and fish dishes. The seeds and flower heads can be used for pickling cucumbers or making chutneys Sowing instructions
Sow from April when soil has warmed up. Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart. 


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Foeniculum vulgare Herbaceous perennial. Use the feathery leaves in salads, soups, sauces and fish dishes. Sowing instructions
Sow directly in spring when the soil has warmed up


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Allium tuberosum Similar plant habit and use as chives but with flat leaves. Delicate flavour between garlic and chives. Can also be used for winter production in a greenhouse. Sowing instructions
Sow seeds in spring


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Hyssopus officinalis An aromatic evergreen bushy herb, bearing violet blue flowers. Excellent for sore throats, coughs, colds. A sprig in a stew provides a warm flavour Sowing instructions
Sow seeds indoors or under glass from mid March-May. Place the seed tray in a propagator at a temperature o...

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Lavandula officinalis Perennial with a glorious scent that attracts bees and butterflies. 50-80cm high. Sowing instructions
Sow from late winter to summer. Pre-chill for up to 6 weeks before sowing. Then place in a temperature of 15-18°C, or start in a cold greenhouse until mid Feb. Germination ...

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Melissa officinalis Use the leaves in tea, sauces and salads Sowing instructions
Sow outside in early or mid summer.


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Levisticum officinale Tall perennial plant. The leaves and stems taste of celery and can be used in soups. The young leaves can be used in salads Sowing instructions
Sow in autumn or summer outside or inside in March or April


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Origanum majorana Use the leaves on pizza and meat dishes Sowing instructions
Sow outside in May, seeds are very small, sow no deeper than 1.5 mm and cover with fine compost. Seeds can also be sown indoors and planted out in small clumps.
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Origanum heracleoticum Hardy perennial herb has sweet smelling, aromatic foliage which is commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine. Flowers produced in summer and autumn can also be used for flavouring after they have been gently dried. Sowing instructions
Sow seeds indoors or under glass from Feb...

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Petroselinum crispum Plain leafed parsley with large leaves and strong stalks. Very high yielding, quick and tall growing. Sensitive to bolting in unfavourable conditions. Sowing instructions 
 Sow at intervals from spring to late summer in rows 20 cm apart. 


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Petroselinum crispum Standard curled leaf parsley Sowing instructions
Sow at intervals from spring to late summer in rows 20 cm apart.


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Petroselinum crispum A parsley with flat leaves and a stronger flavour than the curled varieties Sowing instructions
Sow at intervals from spring to late summer in rows 20 cm apart.


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Petroselinum crispum ssp.tuberosum Sometimes know as Hamburg Parsley. Grown for its white roots with a unique flavour. The leaves can also be used like parsley. Sowing instructions
Sow from March to end of June in rows 30 cm apart


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Salvia officinalis Perennial, culinary herb and medical plant. Height: 50-70 cm Sowing instructions
Sow indoors in March, 1.5 cm deep
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Plant out in May/June, 50-60 cm between rows, 30-40 cm between plants. Grow in warm, sheltered place.


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Anguisorba minor The young leaves taste of cucumber and are used in salads, beverages, vinegars and sauces. A hardy perennial herb plant with pretty rosettes of brilliant green toothed leaves. Height: 35 cm Sowing instructions
Sow indoors in March, or outside in early or mid summer
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Satureja hortensis An easy to grow annual herb with mauve-blue flowers. The leaves are good in all dishes containing beans Sowing instructions
Sow outside in spring to early summer


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Rumex Perennial. Large leaved type for spring salads, sauces and soups etc Sowing instructions
Sow in spring


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Myrrhis odorata Use leaves in soup and salads; they can also be used in jam or rhubarb to reduce the acidity and sugar requirement. Sowing instructions
Sow in mid-late autumn. The seeds need several weeks of cold winter weather followed by warm temperatures to germinate. 
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Thymus vulgaris Use the leaves dried or fresh for all meat and vegetable dishes. Sowing instructions
Sow in a heated greenhouse; transfer the seedlings to pots.
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Plant outside in May. Planting distance: 35x35cm.


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Valeriana officinalis Sweet-scented flesh-pink flowers. The roots are a natural tranquilliser, promoting sleep and calming nerves. Flowers are used for one of the biodynamic preparations. Sowing instructions
Sow seeds in seed trays in June-July. Harvest from year 2 onwards
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Allium fistulosum Hardy perennial that produces larger leaves than chives but is used in a similar way. Can also be used as a spring onion. Sowing instructions
Sow in spring for summer harvest or in August for early harvest the following year. Sow in rows 40cm apart and thin plants in the r...

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Origanum vulgare Tall, woody perennial herb with pinky mauve flowers loved by bees and butterflies. Use leaves and flowers in the same way as cultivated Origanum. Sowing instructions
Sow the very fine seeds at a depth of 1.5mm and cover with fine compost. Can also be sown indoors and planted out ...

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Achillea millefolium Perennial with feathery leaves and composite white flowers. Use in herb teas. Also used to make one of the biodynamic compost preparations. Sowing instructions
Sow outside in spring when ground is warm.


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