Lemon Basil, Heirloom, Organic
$3.25
$3.55
Narrow leaf basil from Southeast Asia with delightfully strong aroma and lemony flavor.
Hugh Mowing Organic Seeds - Delicious with fish and in salad dressings. Flowering stalks can be added to bouquets to lend a wonderful lemony fragrance. A smaller-leaf variety, reaching 15" tall.
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Specialty variety
Nice bouquet flower
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when soil is warm and temperature does not drop below 65°F. Can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out. Make successive sowings for continuous summer supplies. Pinch back flower stalks as they appear to keep plants from bolting. Prefers rich well-drained soil.
Sow 1/8" deep
Germination 5-30 days
Thin to 4-6" apart
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Lemon Mint, 1,000 years old Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
The Seed Savers Exchange - Used by Native Americans for medicinal and culinary purposes, the citrus-flavored leaves of lemon mint can be minced and added to fruit jellies. Its beautiful purple bracts, held on 24-30" tall plants, are aromatic and colorful in the fall and attract bees. Hardy perennial in zones 5-9.
Characteristics:
Self-seeding annual plants
Plants grow to 24-30 inches tall
Purple flower bracts attract bees
Leaves are aromatic and citrus-flavored
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath surface of soil. Plant out in early spring just before last frost. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming.
Sow seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost
Germination 10-20 days
Plant 12-24" apart
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Lime Basil Herb, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
We are looking to find this for 2024 as Seedsavers is not offering this one for this season.
The Seed Savers Exchange - (O. americanum) Zesty lime flavor and aroma. Delicious in salads, salsa, and fish and chicken dishes. Compact, mounding plants average 20" in height. More heat tolerant than sweet basil. Annual.
Characteristics:
Organic
Annual plants
Plants grow to 20 inches tall
Lime scent and flavor
250 seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when soil is warm and the temperature does not drop below 65°F. Can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out. Make successive sowings for continuous summer supplies. Pinch back flower stalks as they appear to keep plants from bolting. Prefers rich well-drained soil.
Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep
Germination: 5-30 Days
Thin: 4-6" Apart
Light: Full Sun
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Long Island Mammoth Dill, Organic
$3.25
An heirloom we have all grown to love.
The standard heirloom variety for flavoring pickles, soups, breads, stews, salads, and sauces. 70 days. (Anethum graveolens)
Organic
Great for pickling
12-36" tall
0.75 g packet has about 500 seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors early in the spring when the ground has warmed. Prefers rich, well-drained soil and a sheltered location out of the wind. Will readily volunteer each year from dropped seeds.
Direct Seed 1/8" deep
Germination 6-21 days
Thin 8-12" apart
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Lorenzo Trussoni Safflower, 1889 Heirloom, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange -(Carthamus tinctorius) Lorenzo Trussoni definitely knew best when he brought this safflower from Italy to Genoa, Wisconsin, in 1889. Not only do its dried petals make an excellent saffron substitute when harvested fresh and dried inside, but the flowers also add a splash of vivid (yellow and orange-red) color to the garden. Plants reach about 2' tall and form flowering branches along their main stems. Today this safflower is grown by many in the Italian-American community in Genoa, including Lorenzo’s descendants. 75-80 days from seeding to first blossoms. Organic.
Organic
Annual plants grow to 2 foot
Yellow to Orange-Red flower heads
Petals can be dried for a saffron substitute
Striking cut flower
50 Seeds per Packet
Instructions: Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out into average well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Good cutting flower.
Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination: 7-10 Days
Plant Outdoors: 12-18” Apart
Light: Full Sun
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Lovage "Magnus" Herb, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Levisticum officinale) Very uniform selection of lovage with green-yellow flowers. The leaves, stems, and seeds all taste like celery. Used extensively in preparing soups and salads. Perennial in zones 3-8.
Characteristics:
Organic
Perennial plants in zones 3-8
Plants grow to 5-8 feet tall
Leaves and stems taste similar to celery
250 seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed in late spring. Can also be directly sown outdoors just before last spring frost. Prefers average well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions.
Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before the last frost
Germination: 7-10 Days
Plant Outdoors: 18-24” Apart
Light: Sun/Partial Shade
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Marshmallow, Organic
$3.75
$4.00
The Living Seed Company - (Althaea officinales) Famously known for its roots creating the popular confection, marshmallow, this beautiful perennial has been used since ancient time for its medicinal and culinary properties. its roots create a creamy mucilaginous liquid that can be made into a myriad of different preparations. Every part is edible - root, stem, and flower. The botanical name stems from the Greek word Altho which means to cure. The flower does attract pollinators.
Characteristics:
Organic
Hardy Perennial
Plants grow to 36-60 inches tall
50 days
50 Seeds
Instructions -Must be cold stratified or sow outside in fall for mild climates and in early spring elsewhere. Sow 1/4" deep.
Thin plants to 24"
Germination 14-21 days
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Moss Curled Parsley, Organic, Heirloom
$3.05
$3.25
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Vigorous, high-yielding, and very uniform. Dark green leaves are so thickly curled that the plant resembles moss. (Petroselinum crispum)
Characteristics:
Organic
1865 Heirloom
Plants grow to 30" inches tall
Mossy curled leaf parsley
70-75 days
2 grams, ~900 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors just before the last frost. Can also be started indoors and set out as small plants. Seeds can be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained rich soil.
Direct Seed 1/4" deep
Germination 14-21 days
Thin 6-12" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability. The picture shown is a parsley variety.
Munstead English Lavender
$2.89
Renee's Garden - Our easy-to-grow Munstead has the perfume of authentic English lavender – a clear, sweet fragrance without medicinal overtones. The semi-dwarf plants grow into 1 1/2 to 2 foot, silvery-green mounds with plump lavender-blue flower spikes. Use these plants in landscape borders for a wave of soft color in early summer. Their grey-green foliage and aromatic blooms will charm your senses and attract a flotilla of summer butterflies.
Characteristics:
Heirloom Herb
Sweetly perfumed
Plump flower spikes
Attracts butterflies
Approx 145 seeds
Instructions - In early spring, sow lavender seeds in a container of seed starting mix, cover very lightly and keep at 60-70°F (16-21°C). Keep the container moist but not soggy until seedlings slowly emerge over 14 to 28 days, providing a good light source. When seedlings have several sets of leaves, transplant into individual 4-inch pots. Plant outside in a well-drained sunny spot when plants are 2 to 3 inches tall after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions.
Plant in: February - May
Full sun
Cover lightly
Plant 1/2 - 1 inch apart
14-28 days to germinate
Mature Height: 1.5 - 2 feet
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Neon Calendula Flower
$3.45
$3.95
Seedsaver Exchange - Neon Calendula Flower Seeds - This flower’s brilliant, red-orange blossoms command attention no matter where they’re grown. Easy-to-grow plants typically reach 18-24" tall and produce abundant (and edible!) blooms from late spring to autumn. Like other calendula varieties, this hardworking flower works well in companion plantings as it attracts beneficial insects and pollinators even as it repels unwanted pests, including tomato worms and nematodes. Annual. 60 days.
Self-seeding, hardy annual
Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall
Blossoms are edible
Great for container growing
250 Seeds
Instructions: Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Prefers light well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions. Good cut flower. Calendula petals are edible and have a tangy slightly sweet flavor.
Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination: 5-15 Days
Plant Outdoors: 6-18” Apart
Light: Sun/Partial Shade
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Orange Resina Calendula - Calendula officinalis, Organic
$3.75
$4.00
The Living Seed Company -The orange resina calendula is the most medicinal and sought after. A Native to Southern Europe. Calendula quickly naturalizes. Calendula will bring sunshine to your winter garden. The edibles petals are sweet and tangy.
Easy to grow and propagate. Commonly used in skin care, reducing inflammation, controlling bleeding, and healing damaged or irritated tissue.
Organic
Medicinal
Cut flower
Annual plants grow to 18" inches tall
50 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Plant light well-drained soil
Germination 7-14 days
Plant 6-12" apart
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Organic Herbal Roots Collection, Organic
$11.25
$12.00
Our Organic Herbal Roots Collection the three most popular herbal roots from our collections: Ashwagandha, Echinacea, and Marshmallow. The collection comes in a glassine envelope with namesake card for easy gift giving and all instructions are on each seed packet.
It includes one seed packet of each of the following: The botanical names are included below
Organic Ashwagandha - Withania Somnifere
Organic Echinacea - Echinacea purpurea
Organic Marshmallow - Althaea officinalis
Organic Herbal and Medicinal Tea Collection, Organic
$11.25
$12.00
Our Herbal and Medicinal Tea Collection includes some of our most popular herbs and flowers, specifically for making tea. Making tea from your own garden, worked by your hands is a treat. Many types of herbs and flowers can be used. This collection includes the most popular. The collection comes in a glassine envelope with picture below for easy gift giving.
It includes one seed packet of each of the following: The botanical names are included below
Organic German Chamomile - Matricaria recutita
Organic Tulsi (Holy Basil) - Ocimum gratissimum
Organic Orange Resina Calendula - Calendula officinalis
Pacific Beauty Calendula, Organic
$3.25
$3.55
A bright medley of single and double orange, gold, yellow and cream-colored flowers.
Well-branched plants with tall, straight stems great for cutting, with continuous blooms all summer. Fresh petals are beautiful in salads and as cake decorations. Also known as pot marigold.
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Short Season
12-24" tall
Annual
60 days
1/32 oz approx.
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Plant light well-drained soil
Germination 7-14 days
Plant 6-12" apart
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Purple Dark Opal Basil Herb, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (O. basilicum) Beautiful lilac flowers with dark red stems. Excellent contrast with green basil. Spectacular as a garnish, in salads, or for adding color to basil vinegar. Very uniform, all purple Italian strain. Annual.
Characteristics:
Organic
Annual plants
Plants grow to 12-18 inches
Beautiful lilac flowers and dark purple leaves
250 seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when soil is warm and the temperature does not drop below 65°F. Can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out. Make successive sowings for continuous summer supplies. Pinch back flower stalks as they appear to keep plants from bolting. Prefers rich well-drained soil.
Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep
Germination: 5-30 Days
Plant Outdoors Thin: 4-6" Apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability