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Basil Lemon Sweet Dani Ocimum basilicum; citriodorum Lemon Sweet Dani; Fresh, Tangy Citrus Flavor! Both the foliage and the seeds have a crisp, fresh lemon scent! Basils are loaded with volatile oils, responsible for the heady aroma and strong flavor so essential to cooking. The composition of oils varies greatly in different basil types, thus accounting for the wide range of scents available. AAS winner Basil 'Lemon Sweet Dani' offers a different scent - pure, clean, citrus-lemon. Pick the leaves and use fresh or dried in herb vinegars, fish, vegetables and soups.You can also use basil in the garden as a companion plant to repel aphids, mites, and tomato hornworms. This upright, bushy cultivar grows 26 inches high and 10 to 14 inches wide. The narrow, ovate, light green leaves reach 2 inches long. Small terminal racemes of white flowers are followed by lemon-scented seeds. Grow in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier plants and to delay flowering. Pkt is 100 seeds. 

 
 
 

 


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Angelonia Serena (tm) Lavender Pink  Angelonia angustifolia Serena Lavender Pink Easy to grow, very compact, and ready to flower all summer long! The Only Angelonia from Seed -- and Such Color! Great for hot, dry garden spots where few other plants are happy! Serena™ is a dream come true for Angelonia lovers -- the first variety EVER available from seed for the home gardener! Now you can grow this long-blooming, sun-loving, heat- and humidity-tolerant annual for pennies a plant! Serena™ is a bit shorter than other Angelonias, but that's all to the good. The 10- to 12-inch stems (much taller in the South -- up to 18 inches) sport long rows of splendid 3/4-inch blooms that open gradually over several weeks, giving you bright color all summer. And this is a well-branched plant 12 to 14 inches wide, with more flowering stems than you'd expect and such an easy-care nature! Use Serena™ as you would Salvia in the hot, dry garden. It doesn't need to be deadheaded after bloom -- fresh flowering stems simply arise to replace the old ones! -- and it attracts bees.  Pkt is 10 pelleted seeds. 

Park Seed:: Cilantro Seed Tape - Coriandrum sativum Santo
Cilantro is becoming such a big part of the American diet, found in everything from Mexican to Asian food, and indispensable for our homemade garden salsa! Now you can plant a big stand of Cilantro in any sized garden spot using seed tape, the super-easy new way to start your seeds! Using seed tapes, you can lay down your Cilantro in any design you like IN MINUTES, and create displays so beautiful you won't believe you did them yourself!  Set of two 7½-foot tapes. 
Seeds Item # 4044
 
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Red Rubin Basil - $ 1.79
The Basil Red Rubin, 'Ocimum basilicum "Purpurascens', has rich, dark purple leaves that are an exciting contrast in salads, pasta dishes, vinegar, and as an ornamental in the garden. Red Rubin Basil is an improved Dark Opal Basil, a 1992 All America Selections Winner. Red Rubin is much more uniform in color than other purple basils. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter.
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Cinnamon Basil - $ 1.79
The Basil Cinnamon, 'Ocimum basilicum', has very attractive violet stems and veining with lavender flowers. You can enjoy your summer garden while sipping a cup of cinnamon basil tea. Cinnamon is not just in the name, it is in the aroma and flavor. In addition to being used in all foods where basil has an impact, Cinnamon basil is delightful as a tea or potpourri. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter.
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Genovese Basil - $ 1.79
The Basil Genovese Italian, 'Ocimum basilicum', is widely grown in Italy. Genovese basil has a strong basil flavor and aroma and is a favorite for pesto. There is nothing like the smell of basil. Basil is the smell of summer. Genovese basil will not disappoint the basil lover. It has a particularly strong fragrance and flavor making it excellent for almost any basil dish. The edible flowers rice, mild vegetables, eggplant and many others. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter.
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Chinese Garlic Chives - $ 1.79
The Chives Chinese Garlic, Jiu, Cai, Gau Choy, 'Allium tuberosum', has leaves, flower buds, and flowers that have a delightful mild garlic flavor. They can be grown in containers and also can be grown inside. When young, the Chinese Garlic Chives' leaves and flower buds, have an oniony, honey-like, garlic flavor. Chinese Garlic Chive plants are 18 inches tall have flat leaves, 1/4 inch wide, and 10 to 18 inches long. Plant in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked or 2 months before first fall frost. Chives prefer rich, well drained soil.
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Spearmint Mint - $ 1.79
The Mint Spearmint, 'Mentha spicata', is a hardy perennial mint that has more uses than most herbs, such as, teas, cooking, and baths. Ever tried mint water? It is much more refreshing than a soft drink. The Spearmint Mint has pale, pinkish purple flowers during mid to late summer. The mint spreads quickly and can be invasive if not controlled. A cup of mint tea is used for insomnia and the leaves can be chewed for bad breath. Plant in the spring in most any kind of soil. This plant can be grown inside in a pot.
French Country Herb Trio
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windowbox.com:: French Country Herb Trio

Shopping for the special cook in your life? Or how about a great Mother's Day present? Attractively packaged, this complete growing kit comes with three beautiful blue-glazed ceramic planters, a drop tray, peat pallets for a trio of French Herbs- Marjoram, Lemon Basil and Parsley. It'll add an elegant touch to any kitchen and decor. Why not give something rewarding and long lasting! Also take a look at "A Taste of Mexico" if you're interested in something spicier!


Medieval Herber HobbyTron.com:: Medieval Herber

This Medieval Herber by DuneCraft contains plants that were used in the Middle Ages for food, medicine, paints, and other household purposes in a minature window sill planter. Medieval Gardens Herbers were nearly always rectangular and raised, as this garden is.


Garden Pad - Basil windowbox.com:: Garden Pad - Basil

Starting a vegetable or flower garden has never been easier. The Garden Pad is a revolutionary new product that allows you to grow a garden right over your existing lawn. Simply lay out the pad, seed, water, and watch it grow. The garden pad utilizes an advanced hydrophilic polymer system that binds together the optimal combination of organic material and nutrients. Each garden pad expands to 20" x 10" but can be trimmed into any shape to fit window boxes or pots. Garden pad includes seeds, a fertilizer packet and instructions. Please choose from either lettuce or basil seeds although the garden pad can be used in conjunction with any type of seed.



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