Herb Plug Trays Herbs For Sale In Bakersfield

(He-shou-wu) Legendary Oriental Elixir of Life said to possess fantastic rejuvenating properties. Roots are used to restore blood, liver and kidneys, and is prescribed for conditions as varied as vertigo, insomnia, lumbago, and constipation.

RICHTERS INTRODUCTION. This has all manner of possibilities in the kitchen and in tea. Forms dense ground-hugging mats. The remarkably strong clear orange flavour lingers in the mouth pleasingly without the harsh after taste of other thymes.

Sweet, fruity scented oregano with dark green leaves and purple flowers. Very effective as an edging for gardens and along pathways. Forms beautiful dense carpets covered with masses of purple flowers in late summer.

Bay laurel is frost-sensitive, and should be overwintered indoors. Leaves should be picked young, dried in the shade, and can then be kept in dry-storage for up to one year. Ht up to 18ft (5m).

All of the above equals one hell of a tea mint.” RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. As Jim once explained: "Although just about EVERYONE connects the wintergreen flavour and aroma to the mint world, the real wintergreen aroma is actually produced...

Some people say the scent of the delicate foliage is tangerine and others say it's more like lemon. Ht. 1.2-1.8m/4-6ft. We can't decide which but it does have a lovely fresh citrusy scent with a dash of pine.

Outstanding ornamentals from Mexico and Texas with small, fruit-scented leaves and wonderful bright coloured flowers. Many scarlet flowers, 2.5cm/1in. Does better than most during hot summer months.

(Wolfberry; Gou-gi-zi; Matrimony vine) Chinese culinary and medicinal herb. Increases white blood cell counts, and stimulates tissue development. Used to strengthen muscles and bone, liver function, to restore “vital essences,” and to improve vision.

Ht. 30cm/12”. (Jean Davis lavender) Very nice compact variety for borders and knot gardens.

Specially selected for its high oil content, this strain is grown commercially in Greece for the high quality oregano market. Spicy, silver-grey foliage. ‘Kaliteri' means ‘the best' in Greek, an apt nickname for this terrific oregano that first came...

This beguiling mint has a spearmint flavour with a strong grapefruit overtone. In the heat of summer, a sorbet flavoured with grapefruit mint is an unusual and refreshing treat. A hybrid of and grapefruit mint startles the taste buds with a truly unique,...

Leaves and flowers make a pleasant, soothing tisane. Showy flower in a mixture of red tones.

Orange-peach flowers, 2.5cm/1in. The aromatic leaves are used as a seasoning in Mexico, and the edible nectar-filled flowers are excellent in salads, even adding to the ‘crunch'! Magnet for hummingbirds.

(American apple mint; Red mint) This mint is one of the back bones of the American mint oil industry. Has characteristic dark red or reddish purple stems and dark green leaves. It is the source of spearmint oil used mainly to flavour chewing gum.

Excellent for small areas, rockeries, borders. Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat. Dwarf version of the standard ariety. Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes.

Strong lemon scent. A fresh sprig added to the after dinner fingerbowl added an elegant touch to the Victorian dinner table. Tiny crisped leaves. Stiff upright habit.

The true tarragon, which does not propagate by seeds. Requires light, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Dark green, shiny leaves possess distinctive flavour. Grows to 90cm/36”.

Untroubled by pests in general and considered repellent of bothersome insects in the mixed border, perennial in zones 6-9, you can enjoy the best of pineapple mint's qualities by growing it in pots, or bottomless buckets sunk into the ground.

Flowers all summer long. Intensely fragrant pure white-flowering lavender.

Has the same great garlic flavour as the previous form but features attractive mauve flowers.

Most famous for sorrel soup. Blonde de Lyon is the standard variety esteemed in France. Large, succulent, slightly acid-tasting leaves give zest to salads and any dish which is insipid in itself.

Standard variety.

Young leaf tips and flowers improve appearance and taste of salads. PANORAMA is a showy mixture of scarlet, pink, salmon and crimson colours. Citrus-scented leaves and flowers make a pleasant, soothing tisane.

For years we resisted offering chocolate mint because we were convinced the 'chocolateness' was a figment of someone's imagination. As we suspected, most are pretty much the same as true peppermint, but one strain surprised us.