Herb Plug Trays Herbs For Sale In Ottawa

Favoured where cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) does not do well because it can stand hot, steamy weather. Unlike cilantro, this variety dries well, retaining good colour and flavour, and it can stand some cooking -- properties that may become significant...

A smaller version of the standard Curryplant, Miniature Curryplant is an aromatic herb with a compact bushy growth habit, reaching only 30cm/12" high. It prefers a dry, sunny location and dislikes wet conditions.

Grows as a vine. The herb is taken as a tea or in tablet or tincture form. Germination can be slow and erratic -- usually 30-50%. It is very safe; no side effects or contraindications are known.

Small crisped leaves have a lemon scent with a hint of cinnamon. Compact growth habit.

Orange-peach flowers, 2.5cm/1in. Does well in full or half sun. Called autumn sage because the hot days and cool nights of early fall bring on a glorious spurt of autumn flowers to cap off a continuous display that begins in June.

Young leaves and shoots are popular as cooked greens in Canton. Increases white blood cell counts, and stimulates tissue development. (Wolfberry; Gou-gi-zi; Matrimony vine) Chinese culinary and medicinal herb.

Charming Victorian favourite. Delightful apple and cinnamon fragrance.

Low mat-forming thyme splashed with either white or rose flowers in July. Perfect complement to woolly thyme.

Give grapefruit mint a moist soil with sun or part shade and you will have plenty to use in cooking, to scatter amongst the vegetables in the garden as for mint's insect repellent qualities, or to give away to friends and neighbours.

RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. One of many remarkable mint creations from the late mint breeder Jim Westerfield. Sweet and fruity, like a bowl of fresh berries and cream.

One of the earliest spring greens, Good King Henry is an interesting example of a once-common food that has since been forgotten and is seldom cultivated, although it is a perennial and can still be found growing around abandoned homesteads.

The flavour and aroma is a little milder than others, but its sheer majesty is a thing to behold. Ht. 125-180cm/4-6ft. Gorgeous upright columnar form with thick stems, succulent broad leaves, and large clear-blue flowers.

The flavour is very close to true tarragon ( ) -- a little less biting and anise-y, but otherwise almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Excellent choice for warm climates where true tarragon does not thrive.

Untroubled by pests in general and considered repellent of bothersome insects in the mixed border, perennial in zones 6-9, you can enjoy the best of pineapple mint's qualities by growing it in pots, or bottomless buckets sunk into the ground.

Excellent ground cover for sun or partial shade. On a less gory note, this species was once used by the Delaware and Cherokee Indians to treat colds, fevers and coughs. Was Godzilla slain on a field of clover?

Golden foliage is a nice colour contrast for rock gardens and edges of flower beds. Mild oregano flavour.

Roots were used for afterbirth to heal and to clean the womb. Leaves were smoked, taken as a tea, or used in sweatlodges to cure colds. Important ceremonial herb among the California Indians, used for purification much like wormwood ( ).

Small upright bushy habit; dark green leaves.

Excellent sedative action. Widely used to allay pain, nervous unrest, migraine, and insomnia.

Light purple flowers and light purple large bracts near top of inflorescence. Ideal for indoor culture. (French lavender) Indented leaves are strongly resinous in odor.

Grow in/outdoors in full sun. Aromatic foliage with white and pink streaks. Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes. The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring rich meats like pork or duck.

Essential oil used in perfumery. Helps digestion. Decorative plant with a refreshing aromatic scent. Showy spikes of blue flowers. Slightly bitter leaves are finely chopped on salad, game meats, soups and stews.

And it should be, it's gorgeous!” RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. It becomes a huge, robust mint, seemingly very proud of itself. Among the many unique mints developed by mint breeder Jim Westerfield, this was probably his favourite.

Like all mints it is easy to grow and will happily provide more than enough fresh sprigs for your . While recipes call for any available variety of spearmint, the real can only be made with the true mint.

The plant is vigorous and fast-growing, preferring moist, well-drained soil and part shade or sun. Recreating your favourite Vietnamese dishes at home will be easy with this mint. Vietnamese mint is not as cold tolerant as some other varieties, and so...

Standard variety.