Seeds Herb Plug Trays For Sale In Canada

Leaves contain the intensely sweet compound hernandulcin (1000 times sweeter than sugar) but high camphor content makes them unsuitable for use as a sugar substitute. Fast growing, low creeper, with small white flowers; excellent in hanging baskets.

Excellent sweet scent and flavour. (American apple mint; Red mint) This mint is one of the back bones of the American mint oil industry. Ht. 30-45cm/12-18”. It is the source of spearmint oil used mainly to flavour chewing gum.

It has an extremely vigorous growth habit making it sometimes invasive, but mowing keeps it in check and besides... A culinary world traveler, spearmint is the most popular mint in Greek cooking, appearing in cheese dishes, lamb, tomatoes and rice, and...

RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. We don't normally think of mints as ornamental but the late mint breeder extraordinaire, Jim Westerfield, found a way to make this mint look like a million...

Decoction is useful for bladder and kidney complaints, and has the ability to curdle milk (hence its other name, cheese rennet). (Lady's bedstraw) Tops and roots are sources of yellow and red dyes.

Its not only cold hardy, but tolerates heat quite well also, making it a good choice for southern regions. It can thrive in areas as far as Zone 6 with winter protection. Spread 2-4ft (60-120cm).

Rarely troubled by pests. Fresh leaves release a strong garlic odour when rubbed, and are used as a flavouring in liqueurs, vermouths, and tonic wines. Germander thrives over a wide range of zones, prefers full sun, and tolerates poor soil.

Non-flowering form of the Roman variety; suited for lawns and pathways.

Variegated mint is very hardy, thrives in moist soil and is a lovely addition to any garden where it can receive full or part sun. A beautiful mint for container gardens, the glossy green and white foliage will revert to green unless green-only branches...

Hard to pin down as truly 'chocolate', but its clean fragrance of peppermint is overlaid by something else that adds up to a striking 'peppermint patty' scent. For years we resisted offering chocolate mint because we were convinced the 'chocolateness'...

Grow in/outdoors in full sun. Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes. Aromatic foliage with white and pink streaks. Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat.

Smaller leaves are more concentrated in flavour and a little will go a long way. True French sorrel, although garden sorrel is much more commonly used for sorrel soup.

Showy white variety. Highly regarded blood purifier used in the treatment of diseases caused by impurities. Medicinal activity has not been tested but is likely to be similar to the purple variety.

Excellent for bedding, edging and container use. Ht. 45-60cm/18-24”. Show-stopping pink and cerise flowers on intensely fragrant grey-green plants.

Studies suggest that it is not effective. But even if it has no effect, its refreshing citronella scent and ease of culture make it worthwhile. Claimed to keep mosquitoes, black flies and other biting insects at bay.

Flowers dry well for arrangements. Sweet, fruity scented oregano with dark green leaves and purple flowers. Ht. 30-60cm/1-2ft. Forms beautiful dense carpets covered with masses of purple flowers in late summer.

Very hardy and adaptable to both dry and wetter growing conditions. Ht. 25-60cm/10-24". A terrific new lavender from Holland with deep violet-blue flowers and a nice compact mounding growth habit.

The attractive plant brightens up the herb garden, while the leaves bring a refreshing flavour to the kitchen in fruit salads, with melon and with tomatoes. Its fruity taste carries a hint of ginger.

Has become naturalized in Europe and parts of North America. Grows in dense mats that produce masses of light mauve-blue flowers in late spring. Very hardy in our zone 5, with no die back occurring in over a decade of growing it.

Slightly bitter tisane is of very old usage as a digestive and sedative nightcap. Also used in Chinese medicine. Aphrodisiac, said to “secure the favour of the ladies”. Historically associated with sorcerers and witches, bestowing magical powers to...

Nope, such a seasoning has simply NEVER existed.” RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. As mint breeder Jim Westerfield once told us, "The first time I smelled this hybrid a voice in my head...

Grow indoors or out in good light. (Rau ram) Tired of growing cilantro from seed over and over again to get a continuous supply of fresh leaves? In Vietnam, it is traditionally added to salads and served with fish and duck eggs.

Prefered culinary variety. Stately variety with large, dark green leaves and deep blue flowers; vigorous upright growth habit.

Low creeping habit; excellent ground cover. Lime-green coloured leaves. Scented leaves hint of lime.

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

RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. Sweet and fruity, like a bowl of fresh berries and cream. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. Leaves can be used fresh chopped or as a garnish.

0.4% parthenolide. A medical survey in England indicates that 1 to 4 leaves of feverfew infused in a tea or eaten in a sandwich daily reduce the number and severity of migraine attacks in some sufferers.