Christmas Seed Bundle - Herbs

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  1 x German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

  Annual growing to 50cm. Plant produces small daisy-like flowers that have white petals and yellow centres. Very aromatic. A tea is made from its dried flowers. Has various medicinal uses. Good as a ground cover and around pathways. Can be grown in containers. Also known as "True chamomile".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 50cm
  Position: Full sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

  Perennial growing to 25cm. Grows in slowly spreading clumps. Plant has green, hollow, tubular leaves that have a mild onion flavour; used as a garnish, in sauces, dips, stews, casseroles, salads and soups. Can be grown in containers.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
  Plant Height: 25cm
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Thyme- Winter (Thymus vulgaris)

  Evergreen perennial growing to 35cm. This variety is a common garden thyme with small aromatic dark green leaves that can be picked as needed. Great for flavouring almost anything including meat, fish, soups and stews. Can be used fresh or dried. Attracts bees. Good for borders, rock gardens and pots.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
  Plant Height: 35cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

  Perennial growing to 50cm. Bushy upright plant with wrinkled green leaves and small pale yellow flowers. Leaves have a pleasant lemon flavour and are commonly used to flavour summer drinks, teas, desserts and salads. Has many medicinal uses. Can be used in potpourri. Attract bees. Also known as "Bee balm".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
  Plant Height: 50cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Dill- Mammoth (Anethum graveolens)

  Larger and sparser than other common dill varieties. Good for seeds. Annual growing to 90cm. Aromatic plant with slender stems and delicate aromatic foliage similar to fennel. Leaves are used fresh as a garnish, in salads, dips, and with fish and egg dishes. Seed is used as a spice in tea, bread, soups and preserves.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 90cm
  Position: Full sun, moist soil

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  1 x Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)

  Biennial growing to 50cm. Delicate curly green foliage that has a mild aniseed flavour. Commonly used to flavour soups, poultry, seafood, vegetables, salads and egg dishes. Sometimes referred to as 'Gourmet parsley' and called 'chevril' in French.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial
  Plant Height: 50cm
  Position: Shade or sun, moist soil

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  1 x Italian Parsley (Petroselinum sativum)

  Biennial often grown as an annual. Upright plant with flat green leaves. Very aromatic. Stronger flavour than curled leaf varieties. Can be used fresh or dried, raw or cooked. Can be grown in containers.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual)
  Plant Height: 60cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum)

  Perennial growing to 50cm. Plants grow in slowly spreading clumps with long green strap-like leaves with white star shaped flowers. Leaves have a mild flavour, somewhat like a cross between regular chives and garlic. Can be eaten raw or cooked; good in salads, sauces, stir-fries and with fish, poultry and egg dishes. Can be grown in containers. Also known as "Chinese chives".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
  Plant Height: 50cm
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Basil- Sweet (Ocimum basilicum)

  Aromatic annual growing to 50cm. Large medium-green shiny leaves that are sweeter and milder in flavour than other common varieties. Slow bolting. Can be grown in containers. Can be used fresh or dried.

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Annual
  Plant Height: 50cm
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Coriander- Slow bolt (Coriandrum sativum)

  This variety is slow to bolt and best suited for growing fresh leaves. Annual growing to 50cm. Aromatic plant with bright green leaves that are used fresh in salads or cooked in soups, sauces and chutneys. The dried seeds are used whole or ground as flavouring in both sweet and savory dishes. Coriander also has medicinal uses. Also known as "Chinese parsley" and "Cilantro". Attracts bees.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 50cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil