Herb Seed
and Seeds for Edible Plants
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Herb seeds for culinary use, pot herbs and herb gardens, medicinal,
dyes, companion planting, Chinese and ornamental herb seed. Herb seeds
of Ajmud, Agrimony, Alexanders, Angelica, Anise, Anthemis, Ashwagandha, Balm, Bay,
Lady's Bedstraw, Bergamont, Betony, Birthwort, Bistort, Bittersweet, Campion
Bladder, Bog Asphodel, Borage, Burnet Salad, Greater Burdock, Burning Bush and
Butterbur.
The early cottage gardeners used herbs for medicinal purposes and companion
planting, but now herbs are mostly used in cooking, where a well stocked herb
garden is invaluable for a constant supply of fresh herbs for the culinary
delights of today. Herbs also feature prominently in the ornamental garden as
decorative plants where the leaves and flowers can be used for pot-pourri. Herb
gardens need not be large, and an ideal place is a small patch near the kitchen
door or even a few containers with mixed herbs on the patio. I have selected
some of the best culinary and ornamental herbs, ideal for the garden and
container with the added bonus of some being aromatic, they have a multitude of
culinary uses, and there are many books on herbs so you can get the most from
them. Most of the herbs are easy to grow from seeds, and can be used as fresh leaves in
season and then dried for use in the winter.
Companion planting of herbs alongside vegetables has been used for many years,
many gardeners use herbs to ward off insects, aid pest problems and increase
yield.
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Seed Count & Weight in grams are Approximate. Zone = hardiness zones
Herbs A B / Basil / C / D to G / H to K / L / M to P / R / S / T to Z / Herb Index
Herb seed collections from Nicky's Seeds
| Culinary Herb Garden Collection This 13 packet collection includes Monty Don's recommended Herbs as mentioned in Daily Mail Weekend Magazine. Grow them in pots, containers, borders or in the herb garden. Keep them close to the kitchen for fresh herbs direct from the garden. Thyme, Sage English, Tarragon Russian, Basil Sweet, Parsley plain or French, Coriander, Chervil plain, Dill, Mint peppermint, Chives, Lovage, Sorrel large french, Fennel sweet. Save £1.75 on single pkt prices
13 Pkts Herbs for £11.25 Add to basket
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Culinary Collection
Culinary Collection of 6 Herb seed packets to turn a meal into something special, taste the difference using fresh herbs against dried. Balm, Chives, Coriander, Dill Bouquet, Summer Savory, Rosemary. £4.95 Add to basket
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Companion plants collection
Companion plants collection of 6 Herb seed packets one of each seed packet, Basil sweet, Chives, Sage English, Savory summer, Thyme, Tansy.
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Herb Rich Mixture Coverage 1sq/m Mixed seed packet A 100% herb rich mixture for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs and contains the following species:- Dandelion, Smooth Hawk beard, Chicory, Greater Plantain, Ribwort, Common Mallow, Dwarf Mallow, Birds-foot-trefoil, Red Clover, White Clover, Common Vetch, Kidney Vetch, Field Bind Weed, Hedge Mustard, Poppy, Sanfoin, and Garlic Mustard. Sow up to 10gram per sq/m 10 gram pkt Add to basket
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Tortoise Food Mixture A mixture to produce a natural source of food for the tortoise. Sow a small enclosure, large area or raise in seed trays. Sowing rate 100g 10sq metre on large areas allow plants to establish before light grazing, for smaller areas for a quick covering sow 50g per 1 sq metre. Species Include:- Dandelion, Smooth Hawks-beard, Nipplewort, Chicory, Smooth Sowthistle, Great Plantain, Hoary Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Common Mallow, Musk Mallow, Dwarf Mallow, Shepherd's Purse, Hairy Bittercress, Wavy Bittercress, White Clover, Red Clover, Common Vetch, Sainfoin, Creeping Bell-flower, Hedge Mustard. Culture:- Sow early spring and early autumn. Successive sowings can be made throughout the growing season as long as water can be applied to the growing area. Choose a weed free site of low fertility. Do not use fertiliser. Prepare a weed free and firm seed bed, thoroughly mix the mixture and apply evenly over the surface and lightly rake in. Sowing from early March to September roll or tread the soil lightly to firm soil around seeds, do not roll if sowing late autumn or early winter. It is best not to water the seed bed unless you can maintain the moisture level for at least 2 weeks, if this is not possible leave the watering to natures way, the seeds will then germinate when all the right conditions are met. Ideally it is best to divide up the sown area so the tortoise will graze one area while the other areas have time to recover, do not let the vegetation be overgrazed otherwise some herbs/wildflowers may not recover. If vegetation becomes too tall shear or strim the area. If you only have a small garden consider growing the mixture in a tray or punnets just like cress from the supermarkets. 50 gram £8.50 Add to basket
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Herb Lawn
Sow spring to early summer and autumn, sowing rate from 5-10g/m2 A MIXTURE OF 60% FINE GRASSES AND 40% HERBS Burdock, Chamomile, Chicory, Coltsfoot, Dandelion, Field Garlic, Lady's Mantle, Melliot, Musk Mallow Alba, Plantago's, Red Clover, Self Heal and Yarrow |
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Agrimony Common
Perennial Agrimonia eupatoria - Sticklewort Cocklebur Herb for medicinal use, used to cure gum infections, sore throats, gargle with an infusion of Agrimony is said to create a supple larynx. Used to treat wounds, a yellow dye plant. Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Agrimony Common Seed is best sown in the spring.
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Ajowan see Ajwain below
| Aloe Vera Chinese medicinal herb, indoor pot plant. The leaves are used for medicinal purposes. pkt of 12 seeds
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Angelica
Biennial
A.archangelica - Arch-Angel, Wild Parsnip Angelica Archangelica flower heads are kept from forming or cut back at the end of season, it is generally a perennial. Angelica stems can be candied and used as a confection, used in liqueurs and gin, young leaves can be used in salads, dried and used for tea and young stems cooked and used to remove the acidity in rhubarb. Medicinal, provides and energy and helps to stimulate circulation. 1g pkt Av 135 seeds £1.20 Add to basket
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Angelica Chinese Chinese Medicinal Herb
Perennial/Biennial
See Chinese Angelica
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Anise
Annual Av 280 seeds Pimpinella anisum - Aniseed, Anis, Anise seed Anise Seeds can be used in soups, stews, cakes, salads; sauces, cosmetics, desserts, baking, etc. Seeds and fruit have a liquorice flavour. Once the plant is established the young leaves can be used as an addition to salads. Anise likes light soils and a sunny sheltered position. Sow direct after last spring frosts in a warm, sheltered position, in well drained lime rich soil. Space plants 20-25cm apart with 50-60cm between rows. Used to ward off aphids. £1.05 Add to basket
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Hyssop White Hardy Perennial
Av 500 seeds Agastache foeniculum album 50cm Compact and early flowering with pure white flowers. Flowers July to October.
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Seeds of Arnica Montana Mountain Tobacco
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Balm Lemon
Perennial Av 750 seeds
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm Honey Flower, balm, Lemon Balm, Mellisa Often called Lemon Balm. Lemon scented leaves used in teas, summer drinks and stuffing's. Baby Leaf Herb, fresh leaves used in fruit salads, stews, sauces and to give flavour to bland meats like chicken and veal, dried leaves in pot-pourris and sachets. Lemon Balm leaves are picked before the plant flowers which are small pale blue, flowering in June to September. Attractive to bees and beneficial to other plants. £1.15 Add to basket
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Over 20 varieties of Basil available from seed
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Bedstraw Lady's - Ladies Bedstraw 1g pkt Av 2,000+ seeds
Perennial Herb / Wildflower Galium verum - Ladies Bedstraw, Yellow Bedstraw, Cheese Rennet. Hgt 15-100cm Flowers July to September. Heads of four tiny petalled flowers borne on stems bearing rings of needle type leaves. When dried the plant has a smell of new-mown hay and was formerly used for making bedding, legend has it that Mary gave birth to Jesus on a bed of Lady's Bedstraw. A food plant for caterpillars. The plant is used as a household remedy for relief from kidney and bladder complaints, the roots were once used for red dye and the stem and leaves for a yellow dye. Grow in ordinary well drained soil in a sunny position. 1 gram pkt Add to basket 10 gram pkt £6.90 Add to basket
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Bergamot Mixed Perennial
Av 60 seeds Monarda didyma - Bee Balm, Monarde Tee, Oswego Tea, Scarlet Monarda Bergamot flowers June to September and the scented flowers are pollinated by bees, excellent for attracting wildlife into the garden. The leaves young shoots and flowers are used, flowers as a decoration to salads, leaves and tips for flavouring salads and for tea and ice drinks. Leaves and flowers added to pot pourris. Sow seed mid spring on in a cold frame plant out early summer, sow again in summer in areas where the winter is not too cold. Prefers full sun to partial shade in a rich moist soil. £1.50 Add to basket
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Bergamot Wild Perennial
Av 500 seeds Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot, Horsemint, Wildbergamot Beebalm Flowers July and is pollinated by bees good for attracting wildlife into the garden. All the plant above ground level can be used, leaves are used raw or cooked as flavouring in salads and cooked food meats and beans. Medicinal properties improves digestion, colds, headaches fevers bronchial complaints. Wild Bergamot seed sow mid spring on in a cold frame plant out early summer, sow again in summer in areas where the winter is not too cold. Prefers full sun does not like the shade in a light dry alkaline soil. Add to basket
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Bilberry See Tree & Shrub Seeds
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Birch silver
See Tree Seeds
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Birthwort
Perennial 2g pkt Av 35 seeds Aristolochia clematitis - Heartwort CAUTION toxic if eaten Flowers are pale brown to yellow from July to September. The root is used medicinally, and should only be used under medical supervision, pregnant women should not use it at all. Used externaly for skin diseases. Used in ancient times in Egypt and Greece as a healing herb. Birthwort prefers a site with well drained soil in sun or partial shade. Sow seed in spring, pre soak Birthwort seed for 24 hrs in warm water. Seed germinates best if given a period of cold 0-4 deg C for 10-12 weeks. Seed germinates at 15-20 deg C on the compost surface. Grow on under glass for first year and plant out after last frosts. £1.50 Add to basket
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Bittersweet Nightshade
Perennial Climber CAUTION toxic if eaten
Av 100 seeds Solanum dulcamara - Woody Nightshade, Bitter-Sweet, Climbing Nightshade Bittersweet nightshade has purple flowers with yellow stamens, red berries late summer. Flowers June to August. The plant is Poisonous use under supervision of a qualified medical specialist. Used as a sedative, lowers fever plus many other medicinal uses. Magical properties of healing and protection. Grow in sun or partial shade, dry to moist soil conditions. Sow Bittersweet nightshade seed during spring in cold frame, grow on in pots and plant out in permanent position in summer. Sow in situ late spring. £1.35 Add to basket
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Wildflowers
Black Nightshade See Wildflowers
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Campion Bladder Perennial Av 1,000 seeds per
gram Silene vulgaris Hgt 80cm Flowers May to September> Bladder Campion, white flowers on upright stalks, flowers have a swollen bladder like calyx. Noted for attracting moths and butterflies. Dried flowers and seed heads can be used for decoration. Grow in a dry sunny position. 1 gram pkt Add to basket 10 gram pkt £7.90 Add to basket Bulk
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Blue Borage
Annual Borago oficinalis Furry grey/green leaves with cucumber flavour. Leaves used in salads, iced drinks and vegetables. Beautiful blue bell-shaped flowers can be used as garnish in fruit cups, Pimms and salads. Magical properties are courage and psychic powers. A tea made from Borage induces psychic powers. Attractive to bees. Full sun. Sow Borage seeds outdoors every month for a continual harvest of fresh leaves and flowers. Borage is excellent to grow alongside tomatoes and helps to improve strawberry crops. 50 seeds/gram 100 seeds £1.00 Add to basket
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Burdock Greater Biennial Av 90 seeds Arctium Lappa - Burdock, Lappa, Beggars Buttons Hgt to 100cm Flowers July to September Greater Burdock an alternative herb. Natural habitat is waste ground, hedgerows but occasionally found in meadows and woodland. Prefers a moist soil in full sun to semi shade. The root, leaves and stalk can be used raw or cooked, the seed is also known to be used sprouted. It is cultivated in Japan for its edible root. Best sown late autumn or early spring in situ, pre soaking or scarification of seeds aids germination. Add to basket
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Burnet, Salad
Perennial Av 300 seeds Poterium sanguisorba - Salad Burnet Young cucumber flavoured leaves used in salads, sauces, fish, fruit salads, herb butter and soft cheeses. Chopped leaves are added to soups and sauces prior to serving. Evergreen. Salad Burnet makes a good container plant. £1.10 Add to basket
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Butterbur Perennial
Av 600 seeds Petasites hybridus Wild flower / Herb A handsome wild flower, early flowering March to May, lilac-pink flower heads and large Rhubarb like leaves. The leaves were once used to wrap butter. This plant was thought to be used as a herb as far back as the Iron Age. The leaves and roots can be used fresh or dried, used to treat coughs, respiratory infections, as a poultice. Not recommended for internal use due to toxic alkaloids. Mainly found on river banks, streams and in damp woods. Sow Spring in cold frame in trays lightly cover seed. Keep moist, shade from direct sunlight, slow and erratic to germinate. £1.35 Add to basket
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Herbs A B / Basil / C / D to G / H to K / L / M to P / R / S / T to Z / Herb Index
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The information in the above list is intended for general information and interest, if you wish to use herbs for medicinal purposes consult a Doctor in all cases prior to using herbs to treat yourself.
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