Herbs

Ocimum basilicum

Perfect for the new-age patio garden, container or window box. Aristotle is renowned for tightly packed, tiny pale green leaves. Extremely easy to pick with that classic basil taste and aroma. Untampered Aristotle will grow to 30cm tall, but harvesting is recommended at about 15cm for that best, full basil flavour.

Ocimum basilicum

The number one red basil as used for professional production. Red Rubin is almost totally purple-bronze and has a very intense, spicy flavour.

Ocimum basilicum

Genovese type basil - very aromatic and bursting with full flavour. San Remo produces leaves prolifically through the summer and right into the cooler days of early autumn. Excellent resistance to botrytis and fusarium.

Ocimum basilicum

Perfect Pesto! Of all the basils to grow (and there are about 150 varieties!), Sweet Genovese is one of the best - rumour has it, that this is because it yields 7 to 8 cuttings and makes the best pesto. Pinch the white flowers to maintain plant growth and great taste.

Ocimum basilicum

Very aromatic, bushy annual with branching stems that bare tender, light green, oval leaves with slightly toothed margins. Seed can be sown indoors in late spring ready to plant outside in early summer, or when the soil has warmed.

Thrives in rich, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Mist the leaves and water frequently in hot weather.

Ocimum basilicum

Very aromatic, bushy annual with branching stems that bare tender, light green, oval leaves with slightly toothed margins. Seed can be sown indoors in late spring ready to plant outside in early summer, or when the soil has warmed.

Thrives in rich, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Mist the leaves and water frequently in hot weather.

Borago officinalis

Also known as the “Herb of Gladness” Borage is widely used for fish and cheese dishes. Young leaves make excellent additions to salads. Borage tea can be made from the fresh Azure Blue flowers - boil the flowers in water for 10 minutes. However, Borage flowers lose their flavour if dried or frozen. Great for attracting bees to the garden if you have plants that require pollination.

Anthriscus cerefolium

Finely cut Chervil leaves add a sensational subtle seasoning in fish, vegetable and cheese dishes. Very good for soups and herb butter. Add Chervil to dishes at the last moment of preparation to maximize anise taste - cooking / boiling the leaves will result in a very bland flavour.

Allium schoenoprasum

Mild onion flavoured leaves. Cut regularly to ensure a supply of new young leaves. Lightly spread the seed directly in the area required. Plants will then grow together forming a tight "clump".

Allium tuberosum

A strong scent of garlic can be found in these popular herbs that are used for flavouring.

Lightly spread the seed directly in the area required - plants will then grow together forming a tight "clump".