Herbs

75 days. Trachyspermum ammi. Annual. Open Pollinated. Ajwain. The plant produces excellent yields of flavorful leaves and seeds. It is a popular herb prized for its distinctive, strong, pungent, bitter taste with notes of thyme, oregano, anise, and a hint of mint. They resemble cumin and caraway seeds. It is a spice native to India, Iran, and parts of the Middle East, and is widely used in Indian, Pakistani, and Middle Eastern cooking. A spice used throughout India in pastries, fish, and curries. Also used in savory dishes, baked goods, and even sweet desserts. Ajwain is used as an effective medicine for treating indigestion. Also known as Ajowan, Bishop's Weed, and Carom. Suitable for containers. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 199940. A variety from Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean region.

125 days. Pimpinella anisum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Anise Seeds. The plant produces good yields of flavorful leaves and seeds. It is a popular herb variety prized for its small, oval, grayish-brown seeds with a sweet, aromatic flavor reminiscent of licorice, fennel, and tarragon. The scent is strongly reminiscent of licorice, with hints of Fennel and Tarragon. Leaves are used in salads, curries, soups, stews, sausages, sauces, and Moroccan dishes. It is good for baking Biscotti, cookies, breads, cakes, and pastries. It is also used for making drinks, Teas, liqueurs, and spiced beverages. It is also used to make candies, fruit compotes, or sprinkled on roasted vegetables. It is used to aid with an upset stomach and cough. It is one of the sweetest-smelling herbs on the market. It is also used in soaps, perfumes, and sachets because of its aromatic properties. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 649494. An excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the eastern Mediterranean and Southwest Asia.

65 days. Nigella sativa. Annual. Open Pollinated. Black Cumin Seeds. The plant produces good yields of black aromatic seeds. It is a popular herb variety prized as a spice in Middle Eastern, Indian, and North African cooking. They have been used for thousands of years in Middle Eastern, Indian, and North African cuisines and traditional medicine. Used for making Russian rye bread and rolls. Seeds can be ground and used like Black Pepper, too. The seeds have been used to make medicine for thousands of years. It helps boost the immune system, fight cancer, prevent pregnancy, reduce swelling, and lessen allergic reactions. Drought Tolerant. These quality herb seeds are great for planting outdoors in your herb garden.  United States Department of Agriculture, PI 691854. A variety from western Asia and the Mediterranean region.

Black Cumin Seeds to Grow in your Herb Garden. Follow the planting instructions below and use Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Mix for successful germination results.

Brassica sinapelis nigra. Annual. Open Pollinated. Black Mustard. The plant produces good yields of black mustard seeds. It is a popular herb variety prized for its small, dark brown to black seeds, which are used as a spice, especially in Indian, South Asian, and some European cuisines. The seeds are known for their intense, pungent, and spicy flavor. It is one of the three main types of mustard seeds used as a spice, alongside brown and yellow/white varieties. The seeds are ground and mixed with vinegar to make peppery brown mustard. It is used to flavor meats and as a spice for pickling. Rich in glucosinolates, compounds linked to potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Contain vitamins A, C, K, and folate. Also a good source of selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, and minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. Black Mustard is mentioned in the Bible. These quality herb seeds are great for planting outdoors in your herb garden. A variety from the Mediterranean region

How to Black Mustard Grow Poppy Seeds. Follow the planting instructions below and use Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Mix for successful germination results.

115 days. Cuminum cyminum. Annual. Open Pollinated. cumin seeds. The plant produces good yields of pungent flavor seeds. The foliage is similar to dill. Used in cheese, bread, beans, rice, sausages, and pickling. Seeds are used to aid in digestion. Excellent in Mexican, Indian, and Middle Eastern dishes. Used to make Curry Powder. An excellent choice for an herb garden. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

90 days. Foeniculum vulgare. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Florence Fennel Seeds. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful, large fennel. It is a popular herb variety prized for its mild, sweet anise flavor and used extensively in Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. The bulbs are crisp and flavorful with a sweet, mild anise flavor. Excellent for seasoning sauces and sausage, or for cooking and sautéing as a vegetable. Fresh leaves are served in salads, sauces, fish, and egg dishes. Also known as Bulb Fennel and Finocchio. An excellent choice for herb gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 2063. An heirloom variety native to the Mediterranean region.

85 days. Hyssopus officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Hyssop Seeds. The plant produces high yields of Hyssop. It has bright blue violet flowers. It is a popular herb variety used in soups, stews, salads, and soothing tea. Also, medicinal uses to treat colds, the flu, bronchitis, sore throat, bruises, burns, and antiviral conditions, especially for Herpes simplex. Essential oils are used in perfumes. Excellent for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Also known as Syrian Oregano. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 104370. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

47 days. Coriandrum sativum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Leisure Coriander. This early-maturing plant produces pungent leaves and seeds used for culinary purposes. It is a popular herb variety prized for its slow-bolting trait, making it excellent for extended harvests. This variety is extra slow-bolting and is great for hot-weather regions. Used in seasoning soup, salsa, salads, pickles, meats, and fish. Excellent in Mexican, Chinese, and Latin American dishes. Start harvesting when the plant is 6" tall. Use fresh leaves, as their flavor disappears when dried. Great for garnishing or decorating attractive dishes. The leaves are called Cilantro, and the seeds are called Coriander. Also referred to as Chinese Parsley. An excellent choice for herb gardens. A member of the dill family and native to the Mediterranean region.

 

How to Grow Leisure Coriander Seeds. Follow the planting instructions below and use Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Mix for successful germination.

70 days. Melissa officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Lemon Balm Seeds. The plant produces good yields of beautiful lemon scented leaves. Used to make delightful tea, sauces, salads, soups, stews, and summer drinks. It is said to stimulate the heart, calm the nerves, anxiety, honeybees, and butterflies, and upset stomachs. The leaves can be dried for storage. Attracts honeybees and butterflies. You should cut back the plant when it starts blooming if you don’t want it to seed. An heirloom variety dating back over 2,000 years. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Europe.

Glycyrrhiza glabra. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Licorice. The plant produces good yields of licorice. It is a popular herb prized for its sweet roots, which contain glycyrrhizin, up to 50 times sweeter than sugar. It is used for cooking and medicinal purposes. Used to make delicious candy, liquor, and sweetener for tea, flavorings, traditional medicine, and other products. It is known to help treat throat, stomach, urinary, and intestinal problems. The plant features silvery-green foliage and produces small white, blue, purple, or lavender flowers in summer, followed by seed pods. Drought Tolerant. Deer Resistant. Rabbit Resistant. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

 

Note: Licorice seeds have a hard coat and often show low or erratic germination without pretreatment.

85 days. Artemisia vulgaris. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Mugwort. The plant produces good yields of beautiful, fragrant leaves. It is a popular herb variety traditionally used as a culinary flavoring for meats, stews, soups, and, formerly, in beer before hops; as a medicinal herb for digestive support, menstrual regulation, nervine/calming, dream-related practices, and moxibustion in some traditions. Used to make tea to treat menstrual and menopausal problems. Also used for digestive problems to reduce bloating. Stimulates and improves memory. Good insect repellent. Easy to Grow. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 76895. A variety native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. 

How to Grow Mugwort Seeds. Follow the planting instructions below and use Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Mix for successful germination results.

85 days. Mentha pulegium. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Pennyroyal. The plant produces excellent yields of aromatic mint-flavored leaves. It is a low-growing, creeping perennial with tiny lavender-purple flowers. It is used in a variety of remedies and is used in making tea to ease headaches. It can be added to desserts, drinks, and dips. Perfect for seasoning dishes, garnishes, and culinary creations. The plant is said to repel flies, gnats, chiggers, ticks, and mosquitoes! For medical uses, it is used to relieve dizziness and vertigo and is also useful for digestion, flatulence, and stomach problems. This crawling plant is used by homeowners to make permanent landscaping along walkways. Also used as an insect repellent and repels mice. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 197822. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

65 days. Chamaemelum nobile. Perrenial. Open Pollinated. Roman Chamomile. The plant produces high yields of daisy-like flowers with an apple flavor. It is known calming effect; both on the body and mind. It is used fresh and dried to make great flavored relaxing tea, desserts, drinks, perfumes, and hair rinses. Aids in digestion and digestive pain, and acts as a gentle sleep inducer. Because of the herb's antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, chamomile benefits conditions such as eczema, rashes, or insect bites. Hot tea eliminates mucus buildup. When added to a hot bath, it aids in muscle pain relief. The dried flowers and leaves also make an addition to the potpourri. Used as a ground cover for filling spaces between flagstones, cracks, and paths. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

85 Days. Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis). Perennial. Open Pollinated. Rosemary. The seeds that produce vigorous plants with highly aromatic, needle-like leaves.  This variety germinates faster and more uniformly than other varieties. Leaves have a delicious flavor and are fragrant. Excellent fresh or dried. Used to flavor salads, chicken, turkey, meats, stews, soups, seafood, roasted vegetables, stuffing, and sauces. Also is used for treating headaches, and circulation. Used medicinally as a massage oil for rheumatism or aching joints. It traditionally symbolizes happiness, protection, and love, and medieval brides often wore rosemary or carried it in their bouquets. Suitable for containers, and can live 15 to 20 years. Cold Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Hypericum perforatum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. St John's Wort. This shrubby plant produces good yields of green leaves with bright yellow flowers. It is a hardy perennial herb known for its bright yellow flowers and traditional medicinal uses, particularly for supporting mood and nerve health. It is used as an antidepressant, sedative, and wound-healing agent. Also excellent ground cover. Easy to Grow. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

90 days. Origanum majorana. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Sweet Marjoram Seeds. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful Marjoram leaves. This herb has an Oregano-like flavor. Used in meats, stews, casseroles, poultry, sausages, and sauces. The flowers are used to garnish salads, soups, stews, sauces, and stuffing. It can be used dried or fresh. Also known as Knotted Marjoram. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6410. variety from the Mediterranean region.

85 days. Valeriana officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Valerian. The plant produces good yields of medicinal roots. A popular herb prized for its medicinal roots and attractive, fragrant flowers. It's famous for its calming properties and is commonly used in herbal remedies for sleep, anxiety, nervous tension, migraine, insomnia, pain relief, and relaxing tense muscles and soothing digestive discomfort. It is one of nature’s best herbal sedatives. It can help you to wind down and get a good night's sleep. Also known as Garden Heliotrope, Cat's Valerian, Setwell, and St. George's Herb. Easy to grow. An excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

 

How to Grow Valerian Seeds. Follow the planting instructions below and use Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Mix for successful germination.

129 days. Artemisia absinthium. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Wormwood. The plant produces abundant silvery-gray, aromatic foliage. A popular herb prized for its ornamental use, natural pest deterrence, and traditional herbal applications. Repels moths and other insects. The oil treats sore muscles, digestive issues, fever, jaundice, parasites, sprains, bruises, and lumbago. Used as a pesticide against nematode control. Also known as Common Wormwood and Green Ginger. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, W6 7089. A variety of the Mediterranean region.

 

How to Grow Wormwood Seeds. Follow the planting instructions below and use Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Mix for successful germination.

85 days. Achillea millefolium. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Yarrow Seeds. The plant produces abundant blooms of beautiful white flowers and is commonly used as a medicinal herb and in herbal teas. It attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Good for cut flowers too, as it dries well. Blooms in the summer. Used for medical purposes to treat colds, fevers, and wound healers. It is one of the most popular herbs for colds and flu. Used topically to stop bleeding by crushing flower tops and leaves. It was used medicinally to slow the flow of blood from wounds. A hot cup of tea made from leaves and flowers induces sweating to help throw off heat and toxins. Yarrow is also commonly known as Nosebleed Plant, Old Man's Pepper, Sanguinary, Soldier's Woundwort, Thousand Leaf, and Devil's Nettle. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

120 days. Tragopogon porrifolius. Open Pollinated. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify. The plant produces large 8" long by 2" wide salsify roots. The roots are creamy white and look similar to a carrot with an oyster flavor. Used in soups and steamed or sauteed in butter. Known as the Vegetable Oyster because it has a taste when cooked that is similar to oysters. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6405. A 1800s heirloom variety from the Mediterranean Sea region.

100 days. Silybum marianum. Annual/Biennial. Open Pollinated. Milk Thistle. The plant produces high yields of spiny green leaves, marbled in white, and crowned with brilliant purple flowers. The plant's species name, marianum, refers to the Virgin Mary because the white mottling on the leaf is said to be her tears. Used in salads, smoothies, or steamed. Use young leaves cooked or in spring salads, remove spines first. Flower stalks put out large purple thistle flowers that were eaten like artichokes. Milk thistle is a favorite in the wellness world for its natural healing properties. Silymarin, found in the flowers and seeds, has been used to strengthen and regenerate liver tissue. The Greek physician and botanist Dioscorides (40–90 AD) was the first to describe milk thistle's healing properties. Later, in 1597, John Gerard noted that milk thistle was the best remedy against melancholy diseases. Silymarin, derived from milk thistle, is the most commonly used liver protectant (hepatoprotectant) by patients in gastrointestinal clinics in the USA. In Germany, where the government regulates herbal medicine use, milk thistle has been listed in the Commission E monograph for the treatment of dyspepsia, cirrhosis, and liver damage due to toxins. Milk thistle requires little maintenance and thrives in poor, well-drained soil. Also known as Blessed Milk Thistle and Mary Thistle. Drought Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NA 47041. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

78 days. Satureja montana. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Winter Savory. The plant produces good yields of small, shiny leaves on a spreading woody plant. This popular herb is excellent for low-maintenance gardening and is used for culinary and ornamental purposes, especially if you want a strong flavor. Winter savory is a perennial herb with a strong flavor and is evergreen, lasting through cooler weather better than summer savory. It has pink, lavender, or white flowers. Use the leaves with beans, gravies, stews, soups, dressings, butter, vinegar, sausages, and salami. It makes a good salt substitute. The essential oil in the leaves is also used for digestion and as a mild antiseptic. Suitable for borders, rock gardens, containers, or xeriscape plantings, as it grows 6–15 inches tall and spreads 8–24 inches. Drought Tolerant. Deer Resistant. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region and southern Europe.