Culinary Herbs
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Sorrel, Buckler Leaved Sorrel
True French Sorrel
Ancient Crop€2.35Buckler Leaf Sorrel, sometimes called 'True French Sorrel' is a superb salad crop. It has all the best qualities of common sorrel but is a much smaller, more compact plant. It has the same vibrant, lemony taste, but is less sour and it has a softer texture. Its distinct leaves are shaped like a shield.
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Sorrel, Red Veined
Bloody Sorrel€2.00Out of stock
A most attractive selection 'Red Veined' Sorrel is valued for its pointed and bright lime-green leaves with dark red veins, and because of its low-growing habit it makes a nice border plant or garden accent. It looks right at home in a flower border or container if you don't have space for a vegetable patch.
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Sorrel, Red Veined, Organic
Bloody Sorrel€2.45Out of stock
'Red Veined' Sorrel is valued for its pointed and bright lime-green leaves. It is one of the earliest green crops and can even withstand freezing winters. Once established, it can be treated as a 'cut and come again' crop and should produce greens for 8 to 10 years. Organic Seed. -
Strawberry Spinach, 'Strawberry Sticks'
Strawberry Sticks, Beetberry, Strawbini€2.10'Strawberry Spinach' or 'Strawberry Sticks' is a curious plant that is enjoying something of a resurgence, The berries make a colourful and edible accent in the garden and in salads and the greens are deliciously edible in salads or as a pot herb. -
Strawberry Spinach, 'Strawberry Sticks', Organic
Strawberry Sticks, Beetberry, Strawbini€2.95'Strawberry Spinach' or 'Strawberry Sticks' is a curious plant that is enjoying something of a resurgence, The berries make a colourful and edible accent in the garden and in salads and the greens are deliciously edible in salads or as a pot herb. Organic Seed. -
Sweet Cicely, Myrrhis odorata
Garden Myrh, Anise€2.35Sweet Cicely is an attractive plant that is a striking component of herb gardens and hedgerows. Growing to around 90cm, umbels of tiny white flowers appear from spring to early summer. Formerly a widely cultivated culinary herb, the fern-like leaves are deeply divided and smell of aniseed when crushed.
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Tarragon, Russian Tarragon
Russian Tarragon, False tarragon€1.75The flavour of Russian Tarragon may not be so pronounced as its French counterpart but is it is a much more hardy plant that prefers poor soils and can cope with a bit of neglect. It produces lots of leaves, which can be used for a milder flavour.
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Tarragon, Russian Tarragon, Organic
Russian Tarragon, False tarragon€2.25Out of stock
Russian Tarragon has a spicy characteristic with anise-like qualities. The fresh leaves are vastly superior to dried, it was little used in home kitchens until fairly recently but now is an essential and indispensable herb. Organic Seed. -
Thyme, English Winter.
English Winter Thyme, Garden Thyme€1.75Out of stock
Thymus vulgaris 'Winter Thyme' is one of the savory herbs, which are main course herbs used to flavour hardy meals, bone warming soups, and piquant sauces. They blend their essence with other savory herbs like Tarragon and Savory to create some memorable flavours.
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Thyme, French Summer
Thyme de Provence€1.85Aromatic French Summer Thyme has more narrow, pointed leaves with a bit of a grey tint. The famed culinary thyme from France, it is higher in essential oil content than other varieties and reputedly the most flavoursome Thyme you can grow with a stronger and sweeter taste.
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Thyme, French Summer, Organic
Thyme de Provence€2.35Aromatic French Summer Thyme has more narrow, pointed leaves with a bit of a grey tint. The famed culinary thyme from France, it is higher in essential oil content than other varieties and reputedly the most flavoursome Thyme you can grow with a stronger and sweeter taste. Organic Seed. -
Thyme, Orange Scented. Thymus fragrantissimus
Orange Thyme, Fragrant Thyme€2.45Orange Scented Thyme is a useful and versatile plant. The grey-green leaves are extremely fragrant with a with a delicious scent of balsam and oranges. An excellent herb and ideal added to a bouquet garni, they blend their essence with both savory and sweet dishes to create some memorable flavours.
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Thyme. English Winter. Organic
English Winter Thyme, Garden Thyme€1.75Out of stock
Thyme leaves may be small, but they pack a powerful punch. It retains its flavour well in long slow cooking. It is one of the savory herbs, which are main course herbs used to flavour hardy meals, bone warming soups, and piquant sauces. Organic Seed. -
Thymus mastichina, Spanish Thyme
Mastic Thyme, White Thyme€2.25Out of stock
Thymus mastichina is a very special thyme with an intense flavour. Used in Andalucía to season and preserve olives, the leaves have eucalyptus like overtones and are prized for their essential oils. Distinct and intoxicating, the flowers are like fluffy snowballs and are attractive both fresh and dry.
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Thymus pulegoides, Broad Leaf Thyme
Mother of thyme, Large thyme€1.95Thymus pulegoides has large, fleshy dark green, round leaves, known as Broad Leaf Thyme it is regarded by many as the ultimate culinary thyme. The aromatic leaves have a stronger flavour and are much easier to use than narrow leaved varieties. Very ornamental, it can be also be useful as a groundcover.