Herbs
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Purslane 'Green Purslane' Organic
Summer Purslane, Garden purslane.
Ancient Crop. In use since the 1600's€2.00
This highly esteemed ancient crop can be used raw in salads, sautéed as a side dish or cooked like spinach. Summer Purslane has a crispy texture you would expect from a succulent and an interesting nutty, peppery flavour. It is salty on the tongue. Organic seeds. -
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officianalis, Organic
Herb Rosemary€2.95Out of stock
Rosemary leaves are like soft pine needles, finely chopped they can be used to flavour a variety of dishes, especially stuffing. Many cooks simply cut sprigs of rosemary and place with roasted meats, especially lamb and pork with great results. Organic Seed. -
Sage, Salvia officinalis. Organic
Common, Kitchen, Garden Sage€2.65Salvia officianalis, as the Latin name implies, is the original aromatic foliage used for centuries to flavour stuffing, meats and even make sage tea. of course, nothing says stuffing like good old Garden Sage. Organic Seed. -
Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica, Clary Sage, Organic
Biennial Clary, Muscatel Sage€2.15This hardy biennial Sage has been grown in almost every botanical sanctuary in human history. Each stem is topped with a profusion of pale blue blossoms and large pinkish white bracts. A truly architectural plant. Organic Seed. -
Savory, Summer Savory, Organic
Summer Savory, Garden Savory€2.25 The leaves of Summer savory are so tender that they can be added fresh to salads or used as a garnish. Used in herb combinations it brings out the best in stews and vegetable dishes, and shines as a seasoning for roasting meats, fowl, and fish. Organic Seed. -
Sorrel 'De Belleville' French Sorrel, Organic
French Sorrel
Heritage (French 1730's)€2.45 Sorrel De Belleville is a small French cultivar. It is hardy and well-proven to be productive under almost any conditions with an excellent lemon flavour. One of the earliest green crops and embarrassingly easy to grow, it needs no attention other than when you want to eat it. Organic Seed. -
Sorrel, Red Veined, Organic
Bloody Sorrel€2.25 'Red Veined' Sorrel is valued for its pointed and bright lime-green leaves. It is one of the earliest green crops and can even withstand freezing winters. Once established, it can be treated as a 'cut and come again' crop and should produce greens for 8 to 10 years. Organic Seed. -
Sweet Annie, Artemisia annua, Organic
Sweet wormwood, Qing Hao€2.65 Artemisia annua, commonly called Sweet Annie is a graceful annual with tall stems with fine bright green ferny foliage. With sweetly fragrant foliage it has a wide variety of uses both medicinal and for handcrafting but is most often grown for fresh and dried arrangements. Organic Seeds. -
Thyme, French Summer, Organic
Thyme de Provence€2.45 Aromatic French Summer Thyme has more narrow, pointed leaves with a bit of a grey tint. The famed culinary thyme from France, it is higher in essential oil content than other varieties and reputedly the most flavoursome Thyme you can grow with a stronger and sweeter taste. Organic Seed. -
Thyme. English Winter. Organic
English Winter Thyme, Garden Thyme€2.25 Thyme leaves may be small, but they pack a powerful punch. It retains its flavour well in long slow cooking. It is one of the savory herbs, which are main course herbs used to flavour hardy meals, bone warming soups, and piquant sauces. Organic Seed. -
Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium, Organic
Absinthium, Absinthe Wormwood€2.70 Wormwood is best known as the primary ingredient in absinthe, but is also an exceptionally versatile herb. As well as being an attractive plant to look at, this ancient crop has been used for centuries as a moth repellent, general pesticide and as a spray to repel slugs and snails. Organic Seed.
