Culinary Herb Or Spice Crop Plant For Sale In Jacksonville

It is an annual herbaceous plant, with a slender, glabrous, branched stem which is 20–30 cm tall and has a diameter of 3 to 5 cm. * Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family.

* In 2007, Guinness World Records certified that the Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) was the world's hottest chili pepper, 400 times hotter than Tabasco sauce! * Bhut Jolokia pods are unique among peppers, with their characteristic shape, and very thin skin.

* Anise is a herbaceous annual plant growing to 1 m (3 ft) or more tall. The seeds should be planted as soon as the ground warms up in spring. This tea is given to mothers in Egypt when they are nursing.

* Tarragon or dragon's-wort ( Artemisia dracunculus ) is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae related to wormwood . An essential oil from the leaves is used as a flavouring. The leaves are used as a flavouring in vinegar.

Other basils: Several other basils, including some other Ocimum species, are grown in many regions of Asia. It will grow back the next year if allowed to go to seed. Basil is sometimes used with fresh fruit and in fruit jams and sauces—in particular...

* The bush is native to the Mediterranean region, growing wild on walls or in rocky coastal areas throughout. * White flowers to 3" across. * An extract of the root is used as a cosmetic and is particularly useful in treating rose-coloured rashes and...

* It has a mild aromatic flavour that is suggestive of aniseed. * The leaves are ready for harvesting in about 8 weeks from sowing, the plant responds well to cut and come again harvesting.

* Anise is a herbaceous annual plant growing to 1 m (3 ft) or more tall. The seeds should be planted as soon as the ground warms up in spring. This tea is given to mothers in Egypt when they are nursing.

* In warmer areas, garlic chives may remain green all year round. * In China, they are often used to make dumplings with a combination of egg, shrimp and pork. * The leaves are available from early spring until late in the autumn.

* A pleasant lemon-like aroma and flavour, they are used mainly as a flavouring in salads and cooked foods. A lemon-flavoured tea can be made from the fresh or dried leaves. * A perennial mint with lemon-scented foliage and clusters of small white flowers...

It is perennial so will continue to supply fresh chives for years to come. * Used in cooking, on baked potatoes, and in salads ; flowers rose to rosy purple. * This heirloom variety matures in about 80-90 days but some stems can be cut before maturity.

The leaves are used as a flavouring for salad dressings, vegetables and legumes,and are frequently included in strongly flavoured dishes with chillies, garlic, onions etc. * A variable species found in dry soil and full sun from Europe to China; stems...

Catnip is best grown in full sunlight and grows as a loosely branching, low perennial * With domestic cats, N. * The common name catmint can also refer to the genus as a whole. They can be used fresh or dried to make an aromatic herb tea.

The flowers are delicate, and usually coloured pale blue and white, with five to ten petals. Melanthin is toxic in large doses and nigelline is paralytic, so this spice must be used in moderation.

It is an annual, but otherwise is similar in use and flavor to the perennial Winter savory . * Summer savory ( Satureja hortensis ) is the better known of the Savory species. The flowering shoots contain about 0.5% essential oil, this is used as a food...

The plant is used in traditional medicine and is available from herbal medicine shops (草藥店) in Taiwan, but there has been no clinical study to support its effectiveness. * The plant is used in traditional medicine and is available from herbal medicine...

In modern cooking, parsley is used for its leaf in much the same way as coriander (which is also known as Chinese parsley or cilantro ), although parsley is perceived to have a milder flavor.

* Matricaria recutita or German chamomile , also spelled camomile , is an annual plant of the composite family Asteraceae . Gather the flowers in the summer. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.

* They are very rich in vitamins and minerals and are similar to Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) in nutritional value. The dried petals have a more concentrated flavour and are used as a seasoning in soups, cakes etc.

* East Indian lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), also called Cochin grass or Malabar grass (Malayalam: (inchippullu), is native to Cambodia, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand * Lemongrass is widely used as a culinary herb in Asian cuisine...

* Subshrubby,erect, hairy, perennial with oblong-ovate, entire, gray-green-woody, aromatic leaves, to 3in long. They impart a sausage-like flavour to savoury dishes. White to lilac-blue flowers in early to mid-summer.

The upper branches of the tree tend to droop. Male and female flowers occur on separate plants. The bark, leaves and berries are aromatic when crushed. A purgative known as 'American Mastic' is obtained from the tree.

* The roasted root is used as a caffeine-free coffee adulterant or substitute. The blanched leaves are often used in winter salads (they are known as chicons) and are also cooked. Chicory leaves are very bitter, making it a good digestive stimulant and...

* This is common dill that is used in pickles and for flavoring. * The leaves are eaten raw or cooked, used as a flavouring in salads etc. * In Canada, dill is a favorite herb to accompany poached salmon.

* They are very rich in vitamins and minerals and are similar to Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) in nutritional value. The dried petals have a more concentrated flavour and are used as a seasoning in soups, cakes etc.

* In warmer areas, garlic chives may remain green all year round. * In China, they are often used to make dumplings with a combination of egg, shrimp and pork. * The leaves are available from early spring until late in the autumn.

* This is a dual purpose herb. * The fresh leaves (Cilantro) are probably the most widely used flavouring herb in the world. The leaves provide Cilantro and the seeds are Coriander.