Althea Officinalis L. This is a perennial plant belonging to the Malvacee family.  Intense green leaves, and a long stem which can reach 1m in height. The pale pink flowers are spread along the upper stem. The fresh flowers can be used for...

Angelica archangelica, commonly known as Garden Angelica, Holy Ghost, Wild Celery, and Norwegian Angelica, is a biennial plant from the Apiaceae family, a subspecies of which is cultivated for its sweetly scented edible stems and roots. Like several...

Anise. Lovely plant that needs a lot of heat and prefers full sun. Start seeds indoors 10 weeks before last frost; set outside when weather is warm and settled, trying not to disturb roots. Space 6" apart. Flowers in late summer. For anise seeds, cut...

Basil Napoletano. Big leaf basil. Dark green wrinkled leaves. Very intense flavor & aroma (unlike most big leaf types). Leaves are as big as your hand. Prefers full sun. 8 gram packet. To see our growing guide for basil, click here.

Basil Fine Nano Compatto a Palla (formerly Greco a Palla). This is a beautiful plant, a bush variety with a naturally round shape. It has small, bright green leaves. The flavor is intense and holds up well in tomato dishes. Use for flavoring or just...

Real Ligurian Basil from near Portofino. Mid-early, very vigorous plant with thick, aromatic bright green leaves. Easy to grow, suited to pots. Traditionally used to make Pesto Genovese. Sow in spring and summer. 12 gram packet. To see our growing guide...

Italian Classic Basil. Our most popular variety is this sweet basil. Same strain that made pesto famous world wide. The region of Genoa got an Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP) trademark that limits the use of the name Genovese to basil grown in a...

Italian Classic Basil. Our most popular variety is this sweet basil. Same strain that made pesto famous world wide. The region of Genoa got an Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP) trademark that limits the use of the name Genovese to basil grown in a...

Lettuce Leaf Basil. Large leaves and mild taste. Use to stuff, put on a sandwich, or wrap a slice of tomato with mozzarella cheese. 75-80 days from direct seed. 6 gram packet, approx. 3600 seeds. To see our growing guide for basil, click here.

Basil mix of 12 different varieties. Basilico Largo Dolce per Vasi, Basilico Thai Siam, Basilico Red Rubin, Basilico a Palla Verde Scuro, Basilico Bolloso Napoletano, Basilico al Limone, Basilico a Foglie di Lattuga, Basilico Italiano Classico, Basilico...

Anise flavored and somewhat spicy. Small, narrow leaves, purple stems, and pink-purple flowers. A good choice for containers. $4.00 for 1.5 grams. To see our growing guide for basil, click here.

Basil Verde Piccole Foglie. Small round plant. Small leaves with very intense flavor. Beautiful looking plant. Does well in pots. 70-75 days from direct seed. 5 gram packet, approx. 3000 seeds. To see our growing guide for basil, click here.

Violetto Aromatico / Dark Opal basil. This is a really pretty basil. Nice color, good size plant similar in size and growth habit to Genovese basil. Good aroma and flavor. Will do ok in a pot, but does better outside in the garden. Consider using it as a...

Borage - Borragine. Hardy annual. Lovely & tasty blue/green leaves and filled with pretty blue flowers. Clip leaves and use in salads or cook them. Can also be used in tea. Leaves go very well with all egg dishes. Blue flowers are edible. Direct seed...

Herba Stella (Buck Horn, Minutina). Spring, summer, fall, winter. Small plant with rosette of slender green leaves. Extremely cold hardy. Great for the winter salad. Crunchy texture. Will regrow after cutting, but succession plant for best quality &...

Camomille - Camomilla. Fragrant yellow flowers are edible. Dry leaves for tea. Low growing plant (4-10") with pretty daisy like flowers. Very hardy perennial; will function as a groundcover. Easy to grow. Scatter seeds, press down (don't cover since they...

Capers/Cappero. Mature caper bushes can grow three feet high and spread four or five feet. They are quite pretty and aromatic. They require dry heat and intense sunlight to flourish. Will be killed by temperatures below 20 degrees F. In the north, bring...

Chervil. Annual herb. Easy to grow. 70 or so days from transplants. Can start from transplants or direct seed. Direct seed in late spring, 4-5 seeds every six inches, then thin. Grows 18-24 inches tall. 8 gram packet.