Veg Plug Plants

Remove flowering tops as they appear to keep leaves tender. Large, succulent, slightly acid-tasting leaves give zest to salads and any dish which is insipid in itself. Blonde de Lyon is the standard variety esteemed in France.

Absolutely delightful lemon scent. Neat compact growth habit.

RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. This is a completely different mint with a completely different role in the kitchen -- as a fresh salad green! The young leaves are tender and the flavour is mild, sweet and delicate, not at all like other stronger...

Does not attract cats despite its stronger, more pleasant scent. (Catmint) Smaller ornamental form of catnip with lavender-blue flowers and grey-white foliage. Excellent for massing, as ground cover or in rockeries.

Also for ceremonial smudging. Lovely white ghost-like flowers; attractive silver foliage; excellent for dried arrangements. Used by Amerindians for diarrhea; also for headaches, stomachache, menstrual problems.

It's hard to play favourites with your babies, but for mint breeder Jim Westerfield, this one always held a special place in his heart. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada.

Soft gray-green round leaves are downy with a pronounced scent. Keep applemint growing anywhere you want to enjoy its sweet fruity scent, and close to the kitchen to easily enjoy the wonderful flavour it adds to food.

A favourite among West Indians. Sensational orange scent and flavour. Deserving of experimentation in tea, cooking, and as a garnish.

It is well worth the effort, as it is one of the best mints for the kitchen garden. Dried leaves scent potpourris. Pineapple mint will grow happily in the shade of trees. Untroubled by pests in general and considered repellent of bothersome insects in...

Excellent lime scent. Small deep green leaves.

Grow indoors in good light. Fabulous pineapple scent. Pinch to keep bushy. Use for drinks, chicken, cheese and in jams and jellies. Brilliant red flowers.

Strong minty scent that some noses swear has a hint of chocolate. Velvety, purple streaked leaves.

Lovely pink-flowered version of ‘Majorca'. Upright growth habit; prolific bloomer.

Showy dark blue flowers; upright to trailing growing habit.

Prefers filtered light but can tolerate full sun. There is nothing else like it in the world of herbs! Red flowers are edible, and they are favourite haunts of hummingbirds. Reaches 1-1.3m/40-50”, but can be grown in hanging baskets.

Helps calm the entire nervous system. Gentle sedative. Strengthens the heart and often prescribed for palpitations. Especially valuable for PMS, menstrual pain and delayed menstruation.

Here´s to you! A big bold lime-scented mint for your next margarita. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. Does not spread by underground rhizomes like most mints, but it still gets around by aboveground runners.

Leaves are excellent in potpourris and sachets. Widely used in perfumes and soaps, and even to perfume India ink. One of the definitive perfumes of the Orient and of India in particular.

Heirloom paste tomato with very large, heart shaped fruit, meaty interior with very little juice or seeds. Excellent flavour for sauces, catsup, purees, bruschetta and soups.

A smaller version of the standard Curryplant, Miniature Curryplant is an aromatic herb with a compact bushy growth habit, reaching only 30cm/12" high. A silvery plant with irresistible charm, the Miniature Curryplant is a delightful addition to formal...

70-80 days to maturity. Black Prince is native to Irkutsk in Siberia, making it well suited to cooler, shorter seasons. The sweet taste makes it perfect for eating fresh sprinkled with chopped basil.

Spicy, silver-grey foliage. ‘Kaliteri' means ‘the best' in Greek, an apt nickname for this terrific oregano that first came to us without a name. Specially selected for its high oil content, this strain is grown commercially in Greece for the high...

Freezing temperatures tenderize it bringing out its full flavour. Very winter hardy. Wonderful raw, in soups, stews, steamed or stir-fried, especially blended with fresh, chopped chives and coriander! 100 days.

Young leaves and shoots are popular as cooked greens in Canton. (Wolfberry; Gou-gi-zi; Matrimony vine) Chinese culinary and medicinal herb. Sweet berries are eaten raw as a snack or added to soups and stews.

Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat. Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes. Choice strain, similar to Holt's Mammoth but with larger grey-blue silvery leaves and robust, low habit.

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

Try baking them like potatoes in their own skin! 110 days. Old fashioned variety from France, and although not a long- keeper, these are one of the sweetest onions to grow. Large globes with light brown skin are ultra-mild and the crunchy, white flesh...