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Herbs are very easy to grow and are essential ingredients for all types of cooking, as well as injecting life into a salad. Grow them on your windowsill or create a herb garden just outside your kitchen door, so that you can easily pick a few leaves to add to your meals.
Rosemary - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsRosmarinus officinalis Essential with roast lamb, the dark green aromatic foliage of rosemary has a multitude of culinary uses. This shrubby evergreen is ideal for a sunny herb garden and even survives in poor soils, requiring very little maintenance. Height and spread: 150cm (59in).Useful links: Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Oregano - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsOriganum vulgare, Wild Marjoram, Pot Marjoram, English Marjoram, Wintersweet This hardy perennial herb has sweet smelling, aromatic foliage which is commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine. Try it sprinkling oregano on lamb or pork before cooking. Oregano, also known as Pot Marjoram makes a useful and low maintenance addition to the herb garden. The flowers produced in summer and autumn can also be used for flavouring after they have been gently dried. Height and spread: 45cm (18").Useful links: Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Lemon Balm - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsMelissa officinalis, Bee Balm A bushy herb that resembles mint in appearance, with an invigorating lemon scent when the leaves are crushed. The aromatic foliage can be used to make refreshing lemon balm tea or added to soups and oils for a tangy lemon flavour. Lemon balm flowers are particularly attractive to bees giving rise to its other name, bee balm. This hardy perennial herb has a vigorous habit which is best restricted by growing it in a container. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 45cm (18").Useful links: Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Dill - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsAnethum graveolens, Peucedanum graveolens This aromatic annual can be grown for its seeds or its rich, aniseed flavoured foliage that compliments fish dishes particularly well. The feathery dill leaves make an attractive addition to a sunny herb garden. This easy to grow herb is tolerant of most conditions and requires little maintenance. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 30cm (12").Useful links: Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Lovage - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsLevisticum officinale, Ligusticum levisticum Perennial herb lovage has a distinctive flavour that combines the savoury tastes of celery and anise. Use the young leaves in soups, stews and salads or cut the stems for crystallizing. Aromatic lovage seed can also be harvested for adding to savoury baked dishes. This tall hardy herb makes a useful addition to the back of borders and kitchen gardens. Height: 2m (79"). Spread: 1m (39").Useful links: More info |
Sage - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsSalvia officinalis, English Sage The soft blue-green leaves of sage are ideal for adding their rich flavour to meats and stuffing. This hardy sub-shrub is an essential herb for adding to the Sunday roast but also makes an attractive plant in the perennial border. The flavour of the leaves will be best when growing sage in warm, dry conditions. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 90cm (36").Useful links: Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Coriander (Cilantro) - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsCoriandrum sativum, Chinese Parsley A quick growing, dual purpose annual herb that is grown for its seeds or fresh young leaves. Coriander seeds are delicious in cakes, and when crushed add an orangey flavour to meat dishes. The young leaves of coriander (often called 'Cilantro') can be finely chopped and added to curies, sauces, chutneys and salads. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 25cm (10”).Useful links: Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |
Chervil (Curled) - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsAnthriscus cerefolium One of the most deliciously flavoured culinary herbs, widely used on the continent for its rich savoury flavour resembling that of caraway, which blends well with fish and meat. Chervil is one of the few hardy annual herbs for all-year-round use. The leaves can be chopped and used in salads, stews, and dressings, or used as a garnish in the same way as parsley. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 25cm (10”).Useful links: More info |
Chives 'Staro' - Duchy Originals Organic SeedsAllium schoenoprasum Customer RatingOrganic herb Chives ‘Staro’ has a mild onion flavour that makes an excellent for garnish for potato salad, soups and other savoury dishes. This perennial member of the onion family is undemanding and easy to grow, returning year after year, and attracting bees and butterflies to its pretty pink blooms. Chives are an essential addition to the herb garden. Chives also make an excellent companion plant, deterring pests such as carrot root fly. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 315cm (6"). Useful links: Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. More info |