Veg Plugs

The plug trays measure 11"x 21 1/4" and easily fit into our 1020 no drainage trays, web trays, and permanest trays (lip of plug trays rest on top of other trays so that cells are in the trays.

Young leaf tips and flowers improve appearance and taste of salads. Citrus-scented leaves and flowers make a pleasant, soothing tisane. Enormous violet-purple flowers; keeps blooming until frost.

One day I was given the job of stocking a small seasoning rack. In his words here is how this new mint evoked a cherished memory: “In my early years I worked in a small grocery store.

Leaves contain the intensely sweet compound hernandulcin (1000 times sweeter than sugar) but high camphor content makes them unsuitable for use as a sugar substitute. Mexican herb used since at least the time of the Aztecs for coughs, colds, bronchitis,...

It is the source of spearmint oil used mainly to flavour chewing gum. Ht. 30-45cm/12-18”. Has characteristic dark red or reddish purple stems and dark green leaves. (American apple mint; Red mint) This mint is one of the back bones of the American mint...

Its origin is the southern Mexican state of Tabasco, but it is now mainly grown in Louisiana and other Gulf states. Heat: 30,000-50,000 Scoville units. Attractive: fruits point upright, changing from yellow to orange and finally to bright red at which...

Because its fruits ripen even in cool weather it was a popular commercial crop in Eastern Europe. The yellow marble-sized fruits have a sweet pineapple-like flavour. Not a true tomatillo as one would find in Mexico but a close relative grown in the Ukraine,...

An indispensable culinary herb, spearmint brings the best of mint's cooling, cleansing flavours to any dish. It has an extremely vigorous growth habit making it sometimes invasive, but mowing keeps it in check and besides...

Can be grown in beds or in containers. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. We don't normally think of mints as ornamental but the late mint breeder extraordinaire, Jim Westerfield, found a way to make this mint look like a million bucks!...

Decoction is useful for bladder and kidney complaints, and has the ability to curdle milk (hence its other name, cheese rennet). (Lady's bedstraw) Tops and roots are sources of yellow and red dyes.

Dark green, evergreen leaves; violet-blue flowers. Known as Violet of the Sorcerers in France where it was once hung at entrances to ward off evil spirits and witches. Astringent and sedative properties.

Sweeter, milder and more delicate than the mildest onion. Very hardy - may be gathered even after light snow, or left in the ground until spring. A cornerstone of French cuisine. Start early indoors in March.

It can thrive in areas as far as Zone 6 with winter protection. Its not only cold hardy, but tolerates heat quite well also, making it a good choice for southern regions. Ht 3-6ft (90-180cm).

Fresh leaves release a strong garlic odour when rubbed, and are used as a flavouring in liqueurs, vermouths, and tonic wines. It has only average water needs, and is drought tolerant.

Non-flowering form of the Roman variety; suited for lawns and pathways.

With its attractive dark green leaves splashed with creamy white, this plant is the picture of cool tranquility in the summer garden. Variegated mint is very hardy, thrives in moist soil and is a lovely addition to any garden where it can receive full...

But customers continued to insist that there is such a thing and brought us plants to prove it. A real treat for discriminating noses! As we suspected, most are pretty much the same as true peppermint, but one strain surprised us.

The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring rich meats like pork or duck. Grow in/outdoors in full sun. Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat.

Smaller leaves are more concentrated in flavour and a little will go a long way. True French sorrel, although garden sorrel is much more commonly used for sorrel soup.

Said to increase bodily resistance to infection by strengthening the immune system. Medicinal activity has not been tested but is likely to be similar to the purple variety. Rich reddish-purple daisies appear from July to September.

Excellent for bedding, edging and container use. Show-stopping pink and cerise flowers on intensely fragrant grey-green plants. Ht. 45-60cm/18-24”.

Studies suggest that it is not effective. Claimed to keep mosquitoes, black flies and other biting insects at bay. But even if it has no effect, its refreshing citronella scent and ease of culture make it worthwhile.

Forms beautiful dense carpets covered with masses of purple flowers in late summer. Ht. 30-60cm/1-2ft. Very effective as an edging for gardens and along pathways. Sweet, fruity scented oregano with dark green leaves and purple flowers.

As the flowers appear in midsummer the strong scent fills the air far and wide. Ht. 25-60cm/10-24". A terrific new lavender from Holland with deep violet-blue flowers and a nice compact mounding growth habit.

Good old fashioned “real” tomato flavour is excellent for slicing, soups, sauces, baked and more. Prolific producer of very large, brilliant crimson scarlet fruit that has solid, meaty, deep red flesh, and nearly seedless.

The attractive plant brightens up the herb garden, while the leaves bring a refreshing flavour to the kitchen in fruit salads, with melon and with tomatoes. Its fruity taste carries a hint of ginger.