Herbs

A colourful and many sided garden perennial, for wild gardens. Can be sown direct and propages well by self-seeding and attracts many insects and butterflies. The vigorous plant smells of anise and mint. The leaves and flowers, which are of a delicio...

Black cumin seeds are traditionally used in baked goods in Oriental cuisine or in Indian lentil dishes. They have a spicy, slightly bitter, and nutty flavour. This plant prefers sandy loam soils without waterlogging in sunny locations. Drought-tolera...

Caraway is a biennial herbaceous plant that starts producing seeds in its first year, with a strong, tangy flavour that stimulates appetite and aids digestion. It grows to a height of 90-120 cm and is low-maintenance, thriving best in deep, well-lime...

Chop suey greens is a species of annual chrysanthemum with shoots of up to 100 cm. The 10-20 cm long shoots can be used fresh in salad or steamed as a vegetable. Cut young can be included in Baby Leaf mixes. The buds and flowers are also edible....

Cinnamon basil unites the taste of cinnamon and basil in a unique aromatic and flavour bouquet that does not disappear even after drying the large leaves. With its red stalks and small purple flowers, it makes a beautiful addition to flower beds and ...

Annual coriander 'Konrad' is suitable as fresh green for soups; for meat dishes or the seeds can be used for vegetables especially beetroot. Height 40-60 cm. Prefers light and loose soil. Sow direct from March/April. Selection of leaf coriander. Rela...

The dill variety 'Bob' is suitable for growing dill tips, bunched and potted dill and seed dill. The plants can grow up to 1.20 m tall. Amount of seed needed for planting in the ground 80-120 g/100 m², around 100 seeds per linear metre. For dill...

Garden fennel 'Feline' is annual or biennial, frost sensitive, protect over winter; use fresh green in the kitchen, seeds ripen very late, sow direct from March/April; slow growing to start with, up to 200 cm high, best raise seedlings in boxes. Good...

Garden thyme Deutscher Winter is a medicinal and seasoning plant. A perennial evergreen shrub, up to 30-40 cm high. Enjoys light, lime-rich soils, manages on heavier soils too so long as they are not too wet. To avoid winter losses do not cut too sho...

Greek Oregano 'Hera' is a perennial plant with a height up to 30 cm; sunny position, poor soils, flowers July/August, white to pink flowers. Seasoning plant; typical pizza seasoning and for sauces. A productive selection with a particularly strong fl...

Holy basil is a robust and tall-growing variety with slightly stronger leaves and numerous pink flowers. The entire plant emits a floral fragrance. Known as "Tulsi" in India, it is an important plant for Hindu ceremonies. The aroma is sweet-herbaceou...

Hyssop is a seasoning and medicinal plant, long lasting small shrub. Fresh or dried with flowers for meat and vegetable dishes, raw in salads, spicy tea, herb of taste, slightly sour. 60-100 cm high, flowers violet blue, occasionally pink or white. B...

Lavender 'Provence' is a perennial, dwarf bush, 50-80 cm high, best raised inside, prefers dry, lime rich, light places, also at altitude; Medicinal and scent plant. Alternating temperatures help germination (20-30 °C). Slow young plant development; ...

Lemon balm 'Mia' is a medicinal and seasoning herb. Perennial up to 90 cm high. Direct sowing not recommended. Germinates in light. Autumn planting until mid September. Likes rich fertile soil, not too dry and warm. Favours sunny or half shade condit...

Lemon basil combines the spicy intensity of traditional basil with a fine, fruity-fresh lemon aroma. Its small, delicate leaves add flavour to Mediterranean summer dishes, desserts, and - when dried - aromatic herbal teas. Germinates in light and has...

Lime Basil is a low growing basil with dark green, somewhat narrow leaves. Healthy and harmonious in its growth. The very strong aroma is reminiscent of lime, lemon and bergamot. Goes well with tomatoes and Asiatic dishes but also with fruit salad or...

Perennial pot marjoram is a beautiful bee plant, which is used in tomato dishes, pizza, etc. Height: 60-90 cm, direct sowing or box sowing possible, germinates in light, raise from February at 16 °C, outdoors in April.

Sage 'Salvador' pairs well with other intense flavours in the kitchen or can be used as tea. It prefers warm, sheltered locations with soils that are rich in calcium. Is drought-tolerant and winters well. Young plants grow slowly. Grows to a height o...

The annual summer savory Saturn has a height up to 50 cm. Tall growing, direct sowing possible, harvest just before flowering. A second crop from a July sowing also possible. Also available as seed discs.