This USDA Organic Seed Kit is a 6 Pack of mainly Italian herbs from the Ferry Morse seed company contains:
Organic Basil (Sweet) 250 MGOrganic Chives 840 MGOrganic Parsley 1.25 GOrganic Oregano 150 MGOrganic Cilantro 2.25 GOrganic Thyme 230 MG
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(Organic) Annual Herb. The leaves of this attractive herb have spicy flavor which makes green salads, tomato and cheese dishes, soups and omelets extra delicious. The entire plant has a very pleasing aroma. Good companion for tomato plants.
Start seed indoors near a sunny window 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Or, sow in the garden in full sun when frost danger is over and ground is warm. Performs best in rows 2 feet apart.
Thin if planted outdoors, or transplant is started indooors. Remove flower buds to encourage leaf growth. Begin harvesting all but 2 or 3 leaves at the base of each branch before flowers bloom. Preserve leaves by drying or freezing.
(Organic) Perennial Herb. The hollow, thin leaves have a delicate flavor much like very mild onions. Delicious in salads and for flavoring soups and omelets. Because of the plants attractive cloverlike blossoms, they are often used for edging flowerbeds.
Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Or, sow in the garden in sunny location in rich, well drained soil. Performs best in rows 12 inches apart. Thin plants to 6 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. Leaves can be harvested 4 months after sowing; then cut often.
Continual harvesting ensures denser growth. If you prefer a very mild taste, harvest while in bloom. Excellent for indoor windowsill garden.
(Organic) Annual Herb. The plant is Cilantro while the seeds are Coriander. The leaves have a distinctive flavor and are used as a garnish in salads and soups. The seed is used in meat and seafood dishes, as well as a condiment for flavoring bread, cookies, and cakes.
Sow directly in full sun after all danger of frost is past. For best results, plant in rows 12 inches apart. Thin plants to 6 inches apart when 2 inches tall.
Harvest seeds in late summer by cutting seed heads when ripe. Spread seed heads on trays to dry in sun. Thresh by hand and store in jars. The seeds odor dissipates in storage.
(Organic) Biennial Herb. Highly decorative, both in the garden and for garnishing. Use leaves in salads, casseroles and omelets. Sweetens breath after eating onions or garlic. Parsley's flavor improves with successive cuttings.
For earlier harvest, start indoors. Or after all danger of frost, sow outdoors. Thin or transplant when a few inches tall.
For later use, freeze leaves or dry them in the shade. Interplant parsley with roses and tomatoes to enhance vigor of both. Soak seeds overnight in warm water to speed germination.
(Organic) Perennial Herb. This bushy plant produces leaves that are an essential ingredient in Italian and Spanish dishes. Also used in salads, stews, stuffings, egg and cheese dishes, and with fish. Similar to Marjoram but with sharper fragrance and flavor.
Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Or, sow in ordinary, well-drained soil in full sun after danger of frost is past. Performs best in rows 18 inches apart. Thin or transplant plants to 12 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. Pick leaves as needed.
Encourage foliage by removing flowers as they appear. For drying, cut just before flowers open. Oregano will thirve as a potted plant.
(Organic) Perennial Herb. The leaves have a marked, but agreeable, aroma and pungent flavor. They are used fresh or dried for seasoning clam chowder and other fish soups, as well as soups, stew, sauces and meat dishes. Thyme is noted for attracting bees.
Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Or, sow in the garden in ordinary, well-drained soil in full sun after danger of frost is past and the soil has warmed.
For drying leaves, cut entire plant to 2 inches above the ground just before it flowers in early summer. Dry leaves in the shade. Thyme will thrive as a potted plant.
