2012 Catalog

GreenS CULtUre

Generally considered cool season vegetables, they perform best when planted in early spring or fall. Most tolerate light to moder- ate frosts with minimal cover. Plant in rich soil in a sunny location. Direct seed, ¼" deep, 1-2” apart and thin to 6-8" apart after second set of leaves emerge. For best germination, keep soil evenly moist. Sow every 2-3 weeks for a continuous supply. Harvest by pulling out entire plant, or by clipping individual leaves for cut and come again.

Arugula Komatsuna

Ornamental, fragrant and a delightful addition to any garden. Season- ing with herbs adds the crowning touch to your gourmet meals, roasts, sauces, salad dressings and omelettes. When using herbs for culinary purposes, harvesting should be done before the plants blossom. This encourages the development of new growth and allows a second and even a third cutting. The best time to harvest is in the morning while the essential oils are still concentrated.

HERB & GREEN SEEDS herb CULtUre

Basil

Genovese

arUGULa or roqUette 40 Day

Delicious, sweet, peppery, nut-like flavor to spice up your favorite salad. Deep-green, lobed leaves are easy and quick to grow. Later you can even eat the ivory colored blossoms. A must in Eu- ropean salads. Make successive sowings for harvests all summer. #01001 (A) Pkt. (400 seeds) $2.45; (L) 1 oz. $4.25

Santo - 45-70Day Cilantro

Essential salsa ingredient. Popu- lar in Mexican and Asian cui- sine. This is an extra-slow bolt- ing selection grown for its leaves. Or, seeds can be harvested after plants have fully matured for use as coriander. Ht. 18-24". #02410 (A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $2.35; 2 pkts. $3.75

Joi Choi

briLLiant - 65-100 Day Large, round, white, and crisp

Celeriac

root harvested in late summer. Celery flavored roots are used in soups, stews or vegetable juic-

pak Choi ‘Joi Choi’ hybriD - 45 Day

A well-known stir-fry ingredi- ent with mild, sweet flavor and a great addition to salads. Thick, round, green leaves top thick, long white stalks. Good tolerance to both heat and cold makes it slow to bolt. #02802 (A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $2.65; (K) ½ oz. $10.50

Dark Green itaLian 78 Day

Parsley

An improved plain leaf parsley with glossy green flat leaves. More flavorful than the Moss Curled for cooking. #02815 (A) Pkt. (1000 seeds) $2.45; 2 pkts. $3.95

es. Also adds flavor to salads. #01751 (A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $2.35; (K) ½ oz. $8.95

GenoveSe - 70 Day Ocimum basilicum

MUStarD SpinaCh ‘koMatSUna’ - 35 Day

Vigorous, quick-growing Japa- nese green for salads or cook- ing. Upright plants with fleshy rounded stems and large, round, dark-green leaves. Sow at two week intervals for a continuous crop. Heat and cold tolerant. #02702 (A) Pkt. (250 seeds) $2.35; (K) ½ oz. $4.95

Brilliant

A ‘must have’. A full-flavored ba- sil, with a rich aroma to match. Favored for any dish where basil is a key ingredient. Ht. 24". #02374 (A) Pkt. (100 seeds)

CinnaMon - 60 Day Ocimum basilicum

Sprinkle a few leaves over bak- ing apples or other desserts for a hint of cinnamon is desirable. Use in potpourri.v Ht.18". #02366 (A) Pkt. (100 seeds)

thai ‘SiaM qUeen’ - 70 Day Ocimum basilicum

Sweet and spicy, with subtle an- ise overtones. Large, lush, tropi- cal leaves, up to 4", spring from sturdy stems. Ht. 28-36". #02373 (A) Pkt. (100 seeds)

LeMon ‘Sweet Dani’ Ocimum citriodorum

1998 AAS Winner. Our number one choice in culinary herbs! Bursts with lemon scent, even when lightly touched. Ht. 26". #02368 (A) Pkt. (100 seeds)

reD rUbin - 70 Day Ocimum basilicum

Vibrant purple leaves, with tradi- tional basil flavor. A purple version of the Italian Leaf Basil. Plant has lavender flowers. Ht. 15-18". #02378 (A) Pkt. (100 seeds)

baSiL CoLLeCtion One pkt. each of all basils on this page. 5 pkts. total! #02478(X)

A $11.75 value for $9.50 SaGe

Salvia officinalis Stevia

Stevia - 57 Day Stevia rebaudiana

Sweeter than sugar! Use fresh, dried, powdered or in liquid form to sweeten food and bever- ages. Bears clusters of small white flowers in the summer. Ht. 18-36”. Zones 9-10. #02449 (A) Pkt. (10 seeds)

Broad leaves used fresh or dried to flavor pork, lamb, poul- try, and dressings. Use finely crushed leaves to embellish cheeses, chicken and sausages. Ht. 24". Zones 4-8. #02440 (A) Pkt. (100 seeds)

Thyme

thyMe, enGLiSh Thymus vulgaris

Aromatic and ideal for flavoring stews, sauces, pickles and poul- try. Necessary ingredient in stuff- ings. Use as border edging and in rockeries. Ht. 12". Zones 5-8. #02458 (A) Pkt. (200 seeds)

ChaMoMiLe - 75 Day Matricaria chamomilla Daisy-like blossoms with an apple-like flavor. Very aromatic, used for brewing tea. Deters cabbage worms. Ht. 18". #02389 (A) Pkt. (1,200 seeds)

‘fernLeaf’ DiLL - 70 Day Anethum graveolens Easy to grow dwarf dill. Deli- cious, tangy, fern-like, dark- green, finely divided leaves. Excellent for growing in con- tainers. Ht. 18". #02255 (A) Pkt. (50 seeds)

DUkat DiLL Highly flavored for making pickles. Pro- duces more foliage before flowering than most dills. Flower heads are up to 10” across. Easy harvest. #02252 (A) Pkt.

(1,000 seeds) Mix or MatCh herb SeeDS

All Herb Seed Packets On Pages 25 & 26 Are, $2.45 Each 5 or More $2.25 Ea, 10 or More $2.10 Ea

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Rosemary roSeMary

Rosmarinus officinalis Very aromatic. Dense, orna- mental evergreen shrub. Soups, salads and stuffings welcome this flavor. Great for seasoning pork and lamb. Prune for use as a topiary. Ht. 36". Zones 6-10. #02435 (A) Pkt. (100 seeds)

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