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aka Shallots or Scalloins

A versatile perennial bulb that has a mild sweet taste compared to its close relative the Onion. When planting do not bury the bulb too deep - 1 bulb should multiply to 6-12 bulbs which are harvested when the green tops wilt and turn brown usually in autumn. Dry in the sun prior to storage.

The green tops of your Shallots can be used like chives for salads etc if you wish. Shallots are shallow rooted so it is important that they get even moisture for good yields i.e. do not let them dry out. They will store for up to 12 months after drying.

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Sorrel is a slender herbaceous perennial plant about 60 cm high, with roots that run deep into the ground, as well as juicy stems and edible, arrow-shaped leaves.

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Full of fresh flavour and aroma Mint is one of our favourite and most used culinary herbs. Vigorous and spreading in habit so sometimes safer in a container. Will grow in sun or part shade and prefers moist cool soil to do well. Trim regularly to encourage new growth. Perennial.

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aka Sweetleaf, Sugarleaf

Stevia grows to 2 feet (30cm) in the wild and 3 feet in cultivation. A spindly and many-branched plant. Its fine roots spread out on the surface of the soil, while a thicker part of the root grows deep into the earth. Stems are hairy, wand-like. Leaves are opposite, toothed, fibrous and dark green.

Stevia rebaudiana is in the sunflower family. It is commonly known as sweetleaf, sweet leaf or sugarleaf.

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aka Strawberry

This delicious Strawberry has large, conical shaped, dark red firm fruit with excellent flavour. Camarosa are short-day strawberries, they flower from spring to summer, with the main crop in December. Good disease resistance. Plant in well drained fertile soil, with afternoon shade for best results.

To get the very best out of your Strawberry patch look at our How to page for growing tips.

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Perennial which has a tarragon scent with undertones of anise. Prefers well drained soil in full sun. Golden yellow flowers in flat clusters

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aka Golden Thyme

Highly aromatic small yellow leaves that can be used to flavour meat or vegetable dishes. Dainty white to mauve flowers appear in summer and should be removed after flowering. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

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A seasoning for poultry,pizza,shellfish,beef or game. Culinary aromatic herb so useful in cooking . Also very attractive to grow in the perennial garden bearing flowers all over. Great ground-cover Grow in full sun and free draining soil. Perennial

A favourite Thyme for cooking as it has a superb flavour and aroma that carries a hint of Oregano. Lovely dark green leaves. Good for adding flavor to stocks, soups and many more culinary dishes. Happy in sunny well drained position in the garden or a container. Evergreen.

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aka Carpet or Creeping Thyme

This is the perfect Thyme to use as a tough aromatic ground-cover. Little dark green leaves and tiny crimson pink flowers in summer. Hardy and easy to grow. Benefits from a light trim every now and then. Evergreen.