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Herb Garlic Chives Seeds
Garlic chives, or Chinese chives, differ from ordinary chives in having flat leaves and a delicate mild garlic flavour. They can be used in salads and stews as well as fish, egg or meat dishes. The blossom buds are a Chinese delicacy and can be eaten raw or stir fried. This hardy perennial is easy to grow and ideal for pots or borders. Sow these seeds in spring in a good seed compost, just covering the seed with compost. Germination usually takes 14-21 days at 19-21C. Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle, planting 4 seedlings in each 7.5cm pot. When well rooted move to a cold frame and plant out 20cm apart. Plant each potful so the soil level in the pot is about 5cm below the ground. For best results plant in a sunny spot in rich fertile, well drained soil. The following spring draw up the soil around the plants and a first cut can be made 3-4 weeks later.

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Herb Dill Seeds
An attractive borders plant with aromatic, ferny foliage. It has a flavour all of its own in both leaves and seeds and is excellent in sauces, salads, soups etc. The leaves are a good substitute for parsley, tarragon and mint in sauces. For a regular supply of fresh leaves sow the seeds from spring to summer at monthly intervals at a depth of 1cm and in rows 30cm apart in ordinary garden soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. This hardy annual prefers full sun and ordinary garden soil and the leaves are ready to be picked 6-8 weeks after sowing. For a crop of seeds sow in spring to give the plants time to develop.

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Herb Coriander Seeds
A dual purpose annual herb grown for its seeds or fresh young leaves. The seeds are delicious in cakes and when crushed, add an orangey flavour to meat dishes. The young leaves are often called ‘Cilantro’ and are great finely chopped to give dishes a Latin touch. A decorative herb for the border, thanks to its finely cut foliage. Sow March to August, at 4 week intervals, 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart in ordinary garden soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Thin out the seedlings to 13cm apart. These herbs prefer full sun and ordinary garden soil. Harvest the young green leaves sparingly once the seedlings are 15cm tall and for seed, pull off the seed heads when they become brown but don’t leave them too long on the plant or they will disperse themselves. An excellent herb for slightly shaded areas.Grows to a height of 90cm.

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Herb Chives Seeds
This savoury garnish will add zest to any salad. This plant also makes itself useful when grown close to carrots. This herb is said to improve their growth and deter carrot fly. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing, Sow seeds in early spring outdoors 12mm deep in rows 30cm apart. They can also be started off under glass and planted out later. Germination usually takes 6-21 days at 18-21C. When large enough to handle thin out to 15cm apart and transplant in late spring to their final positions 30cm apart. These plants prefer ordinary well drained garden soil, sun or part shade.

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Herb Borage Seeds
A beautiful upright herb with rough leaves covered with silvery hairs and most attractive celestial blue flowers. Beloved by bees, it has a cucumber like flavour. Chopped leaves make a healthy soup or young leaves can be dipped in batter and lightly fried until crisp. Finely cut leaves make a delicious sandwich filling. Grow it close to tomatoes to attract bees, which fertilise the tomato blooms, and anything else in the vegetable garden. Sow in spring, in drills 6mm deep. Thin out to 30cm apart when large enough to handle. Borage will grow in most soils but prefers well drained soil and full sun.

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Herb Basil Sweet Green Seeds
Tasting like a mixture of mint and cloves, this Basil compliments courgettes and is legendary in tomato and pasta dishes. Use fresh or dried in salads, casseroles and vinegars. This versatile herb can be used as an insect repellent and companion plant for tomatoes, reputed to improve the growth and flavour of tomatoes, and keep most insects and bugs off most of your vegetables. Sow these seeds from late winter to spring 1.5mm deep in good seed compost. Germination usually takes 14-21 days at 21-24C. Transplant when large enough to handle into 8cm pots. Later harden off and plant out 38cm apart into ordinary well drained soil in full sun when all risk of frost is past.

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Herb Parsley French Plain Leaved Seeds
This great variety is absolutely unsurpassed for flavour, is ideal in borders and large containers, and works well as a companion plant for tomatoes and roses, encouraging good growth. Grow in ordinary soil in sun or part shade, but for best results this plant prefers a rich moist soil. Soak seeds overnight before sowing and sow outdoors from spring to mid summer, 1cm deep in drills 30cm apart. Thin out to 23cm apart. To harvest, pick over all the plants regularly to encourage fresh growth.

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Parsley Champion Moss Curled Seeds
A superb strain with tightly curled rich green leaf, ideal for garnishes, soups, and stews. A fine windowsill pot plant which will supply fresh parsley on demand. Parsley will grow in ordinary soil in sun or part shade, but for best results prefers a rich moist soil. Soak the seeds overnight before sowing indoors from August to February or outdoors from April to July. Earliest sowings can be made in the warmth during late winter and planted out in early spring after hardening off. Outdoors, sow 1cm deep in drills 30cm apart. To harvest, pick over all the plants regularly to encourage fresh new growth.

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The Basil Pot
Perfect for growing your favourite herbs on the kitchen window or in your conservatory, this great gift includes a decorated ceramic pot, compost, instructions and 1 packet of Basil seeds.Dimensions: 13×13x14cm high

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The Chive Pot
This attractive gift set contains everything you need to grow your own Chives. Comes complete with a ceramic pot, compost, full instructions and one packet of seeds.Pot dimensions: 13×13x14cm high

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