Herbs
PAGE 1 2 3 4 10 PER PAGE aka Horse Radish Horseradish needs little or no attention in order to thrive. To keep the plant from looking ratty, however, water it once a week during dry spells and use a couple of inches of mulch around the plant to help conserve moisture. Horseradish sauce made from grated horseradish root and vinegar is a popular condiment. Keep harvested root refrigerated in plastic bag.
Horse Radish Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $6.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Basil mixed A mixed selection of highly ornamental form of Sweet Basil which is great for summer salads. Lush foliage with full of flavour and fragrance. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and protect from frost. Pinch back to a new growth point as you harvest the leaves to encourage re-growth. Annual. Basil Gourmet Blend Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $6.99 Stock of this item is very low. Mrs Burns' Lemon Basil is a legendary heirloom, nothing short of an idol among fine chefs and gardeners alike. With the strongest aroma and flavour of all the lemon basils, the scent is powerful, resinous, and oily, followed by spicy cinnamon, with a strong floral note. It has a concentrated lemon oil taste, with mild spice and mint.
Basil Mrs Burns Lemon Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Sweet Basil Where would summer be without Basil to add fragrance and flavour to a multitude of dishes? Large shiny green leaves that taste great fresh - wonderful for Pesto. Leaves can be frozen for future use if you have an over-production. Loves the sun and good drainage. Protect from frost. Annual.
Basil Sweet Genovese Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $6.99 Stock of this item is very low. Thai basil is sturdy and compact, has shiny green, slightly serrated, narrow leaves with a sweet, anise-like scent and hints of licorice, along with a slight spiciness lacking in sweet basil. Thai basil has a purple stem, and like other plants in the mint family, the stem is square. Perennial Basil Thai Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Lemon bee balm The flowers are very pretty in white or pink with purple dots, growing in typical Bergamot fashion. Young leaves can be used in tea or for any gourmet dish, especially fish, where a strong lemon flavour would add interest. An attractive plant that will attract the attention of bees, as well as people, in any herb garden.
Bergamot Lemon Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: tube ? $6.99 Stock of this item is very low. A useful and attractive perennial with grey/green foliage and pretty sprays of mauve flowers that appear from spring right through to autumn. Useful as an edging for flower beds. Loves a sunny position and a good haircut every now and then. Hardy, evergreen easy to grow if you can keep your cats off it long enough!
Catnip Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $6.99 aka Camomile Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs in the Western world.Chamomile has been used as a medicine for thousands of years, used to calm frayed nerves, to treat stomach problems, to relieve muscle spasms, and to treat skin conditions and mild infections. Chamomile German Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Traditional ground cover with bright green feathery foliage and erect stems of small, daisy-like flowers. Charmingly scented and magic to walk on.
Chamomile Lawn thrive in full sun, but will tolerate dappled shade. Chamomile Lawn Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Container: tube ? $6.99 This variety of Chives is a vigorous grower with good disease resistance. Nice broad leaves that can be chopped up to add to summer salads etc. Will form a good clump in the vege patch or can be grown in a pot. Prefers the sun and good drainage. Perennial.
Chives Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $6.99 aka Garlic Chives Flat leaves with a mild garlic flavour make these versatile Chives a useful Herb for a variety of dishes. A good substitute for those who find bulb garlic too strong. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Perennial.
Chives Garlic Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $6.99 Comfrey should be termed as a 'super-plant' it can be used as a medicinal herb, tea, vegetable, animal feed and green manure. Tall and wide spreading, it reaches a height of 60 to 90cm. With large, coarse leaves and flowers which are blue or creamy white grow in spikes and bloom all summer. It is easy to grow.
Comfrey Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Highly aromatic Herb that is popular for adding a pungent flavour to Chinese, Thai and Mexican cuisine. This variety is very slow to bolt ( hence the name) and can be grown in a pot or the garden. Likes the sun and fertile soil to do well. Annual.
Coriander Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. This culinary herb is particularly popular for adding flavour to fish dishes and pickles. Both the foliage and seeds can be used. The foliage has a mild aniseed flavour. Grow in a sunny spot with nice humus rich soil. Annual.
Dill Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Fennel A gourmet bulb Fennel with big white bulbs that are not too fibrous and have a delicious, mild, aniseed flavour. The bulb can be eaten raw or cooked and the foliage can be finely chopped and used as a garnish. Likes the sun and fertile, well drained soil. Perennial.
Florence Fennel Milano Expected Stock Height: 10 cm Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Bushy perennial it has fragrant, ferny foliage and composite white flowers with yellow centers.Plant it in full sun, or light shade. Is widely used as a medicinal herb which is known to help reduce headaches and inflammation pain. Feverfew Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Elephant Garlic This is slow growing and forms a very large bulb. Individual corms have a mild sweet taste (especially when roasted) and are less intense than regular Garlic. Plant in Jun, harvest Dec. Plant no deeper than 2 cloves depth. Feed well balanced NPK fertiliser. Garlic Elephant 5pk Current Stock Height: 5 cloves Container: Bag ? $14.99 Garlic Elephant 10pk Current Stock Height: 10 cloves Container: Bag ? $29.99 aka Garlic A culinary soft neck Garlic with a premium flavour. Forms large, firm, white skinned cloves. Companion plant as aphid deterrent. Plant in a sunny, well drained spot with the 'pointy' end up in Jun, harvest Dec. Feed monthly with a general purpose fertiliser, water regularly. Garlic Printanor 200gm approx. Current Stock Height: Cloves Container: Bag ? $19.99 Garlic Printanor 1kg approx Current Stock Height: Cloves Container: Bag ? $84.99 Garlic Printanor 100gm apx. Current Stock Height: Cloves Container: Bag ? $9.99 aka Citronella grass Fragrant swaying grass that will add texture and movement as well as contrast among more compact plants. Used in cooking and for making tea. Ideal container plant or in a border or garden bed.
Lemongrass Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $6.99
horseradish is a common ingredient in Bloody Mary cocktails and in cocktail sauce, and is used as a sauce or sandwich spread. Horseradish cream is a mixture of horseradish and sour cream and is served alongside au jus for a prime rib dinner.
Habit: Upright
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 20cm
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 50cm
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x multiplies
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x multiplies
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 15cm
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 30cm
Habit: Bushy
Mature Size (HxW): 70cm x 70cm
Garlic loves a sunny, well drained spot in fertile soil. Once harvested, around Christmas time, leave to dry in a warm, sunny spot until the leaves wrinkle and turn brownish. Then take the leaves off and store your bulbs whole in a cool airy place until required. NB Elephant Garlic does not store for as long as regular Garlic but once you get the taste of it that shouldn't be a problem. This is a hard necked variety.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm
Once you have dug your Garlic up around Christmas time (6 months after planting). Leave to dry in a warm dry spot until the leaves die down. Then break the leaves off and store whole in the pantry until you are ready to use. Home grown fresh Garlic has an exquisite sweet flavour that is hard to beat. Bon appetit.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm
The oil is antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral. Also used as an antidepressant, to soothe aches and pains, to relieve stress. If drunk before bed will induce sleep. Effective for headaches and respiratory problems. Pour boiling water over sliced leaves and steep for 5 minutes for Lemongrass tea. Sweeten as desired. Can be dried for tea, potpourri or cooking.
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 120cm
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