Herbs - Seedlings
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Crush the leaves to release the amazing scent of this plant! The leaves can be used to flavour cooked dishes and drinks. It is also a great pollinator attractor, so plant it with your veggies.
As it is a member of the mint family (= red flag= exuberant growth) it is best planted in a container.
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Type: Perennial herb (short lived- 3-4 years)
Height: 20"
Light: Full sun to very light shade- sun= more flavour
Soil: rich, free draining soil. Water well and frequently until established.
Planting: Space them 8-12 inches apart to give them room to grow nice and bushy. Harden off* before planting outdoors.
* Hardening off refers to the process of gently and gradually acclimatizing indoor grown seedlings to the great outdoors! Don't throw your new babies straight into the elements! Over the course of a week, take them outside for a few hours at a time, bringing them back indoors afterwards. First sit them in the shade and then slowly introduce them to the sun. Increase the length of time they are outside and are exposed to the sun, until you feel they are ready to face the big outside world!
Harvest/ Care: Pinch off leaves and use. Lemon Balm can be cut back and will regrow.
A must have herb planted with your tomatoes so you have all the making for pesto and bruschetta growing in your garden! Also good companion plant with tomatoes to keep pests at bay.
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Type: Annual Herb
Height: 12-24"
Light: Full sun to light shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well drained. Amend with compost
Watering: Keep well watered. Basil is not a drought tolerant plant.
Planting: Space them 8-12 inches apart to give them room to grow nice and bushy. Harden off* before planting outdoors.
* Hardening off refers to the process of gently and gradually acclimatizing indoor grown seedlings to the great outdoors! Don't throw your new babies straight into the elements! Over the course of a week, take them outside for a few hours at a time, bringing them back indoors afterwards. First sit them in the shade and then slowly introduce them to the sun. Increase the length of time they are outside and are exposed to the sun, until you feel they are ready to face the big outside world!
Harvest/ Care: Pinch out flowers and harvest outside and top leaves regularly to keep the plant bushy.
Hungarian Hot Peppers are spicier and hotter than jalapeños. They are yellow to red in colour. While they look much like a banana pepper, they are significantly hotter. Thick walled fruits are good for pickling or stuffing.
Type: Annual
Planting: After danger of frost. Planting site should be sheltered and warm.
Growth: 60 to 65 days to maturity.
Light: Full sun
Watering: keep plants well watered
Pet Safe: no
Harvest/ Care: Harvest when fruit is yellow or red
Spicy Globe Basil
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Type: Perennial herb
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High yielding plants. Bright red, 4" long Peppers are extremely hot. Nice dried for chili flakes or used to make sauces. The fruit is very attractive on the plant.
Type: Annual
Planting: After danger of frost. Planting site should be sheltered and warm.
Growth: 60 to 85 days to maturity.
Light: Full sun
Watering: keep plants well watered
Pet Safe: no
Harvest/ Care: Harvest when fruit is red
Sage is a lovey herb for the garden. It has lovely grey/ silvery foliage. Plant where you can run your hands through it for a whiff of it's wonderful scent.
Scientific Name: Salvia officinalis
Type: Perennial Herb
Growth: 12-14"
Light: Full sun
Watering: Planting site should be well drained as Sage will not tolerate soggy soil. Very drought tolerant.
Pet Safe: yes
Harvest/ Care: Harvest minimally in the first year. Leaves are tastiest before the plant flowers. Pick leaves off individually or pick a whole stem. Use fresh or hang to dry. Crumble dried leaves into a container for storage.
Basil with a hint of lemon! Great for flavouring drinks and culinary creations! The bright green leaves also look lovely in the garden.
Type: Annual Herb
Height: 12-14"
Light: Full sun to light shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well drained. Amend with compost
Watering: Keep well watered. Basil is not a drought tolerant plant however it will not do well in soggy soils.
Planting: plant in garden after danger of frost
Harvest/ Care: Pinch out flowers and harvest outside and top leaves regularly to keep the plant bushy. Keep harvesting to maintain compact shape.
This plant produces high yields of moderately hot and very flavourful, tapered red peppers.
Type: Annual vegetable
Planting: After danger of frost. Planting site should be sheltered and warm.
Growth: 60 to 65 days to maturity.
Light: Full sun
Watering: keep plants well watered
Pet Safe: no
Harvest/ Care: Harvest when fruit is red