A tall growing Hungarian variety that reaches 6-7 feet in height. Leaves are long and narrow and ripen in 65-70 days. Plant closely resembles Orinoco.
The Large Leaf Italian Basil produces large, light green leaves that offers an excellent aroma to any meal, soup or sauce! This variety is our most popular basil plant. The Large Leaf Italian is a prolific plant that produces very large leaves with some that can even cover a slice of bread! This variety is sweeter than the Genovese basil, and produces an attractive, bushy plant with its very popular, aromatic leaves.
Chamomile is an herb that produces an abundance of small, fragrant daisy-like white flowers that are used in making teas and perfumes. This herb is used to aid in digestion and act as a gentle sleep inducer. You can also use its flowers to garnish desserts or drinks.
Caraway is a biennial herb that produces smooth, finely cut green leaves with little delicate and fragrant white flowers. This furrowed stem plant produces edible flowers and roots. Caraway has a delicious unique flavor that is great to use in baking and preserving.
Dark Opal basil seeds produce a striking variety of basil known for its deep purple leaves and aromatic qualities. This cultivar has roots in the Mediterranean, where basil has been treasured for centuries for its culinary and medicinal uses. Dark Opal basil's leaves are not only visually stunning but also boast a slightly spicy, clove-like flavor that enhances a wide range of dishes, from salads to pasta. The plants typically grow 12-24 inches tall and have a bushy, compact form, making them ideal for containers and garden beds. Dark Opal basil thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring regular watering to maintain its vibrant color and flavor. With a growing season of about 60-90 days, leaves can be harvested throughout the summer, with peak flavor before flowering. This variety not only serves as a delicious culinary herb but also adds ornamental beauty to gardens, attracting pollinators while deterring pests. Its unique color and robust flavor make Dark Opal basil a favorite among gardeners and chefs alike.
Red Rubin basil is a stunning variety that adds both visual appeal and culinary flair to any herb garden. This basil cultivar is renowned for its deep purple, almost red leaves, which stand out beautifully against traditional green herbs. Its striking color is not just for show; it signifies a rich concentration of anthocyanins, giving the leaves their unique hue and adding a subtle hint of spice to their flavor profile. Red Rubin basil offers a slightly more intense, aromatic taste compared to classic green basil, making it a fantastic addition to salads, pesto, and a variety of dishes where a touch of color and a burst of flavor are desired. Beyond its culinary uses, Red Rubin basil is also a visually appealing plant that can enhance garden aesthetics with its vibrant foliage. Additionally, it is easy to grow, thriving in warm, sunny conditions and well-drained soil, making it a favorite among gardeners looking to diversify their herb collection.
Everything you need to grow a custom herb kit at any time of the year! This herb kit comes with three galvanized steel pots with handles! Comes with herb seeds (basil, cilantro, rosemary, chives, oregano), soil, wooden plant markers and planting instructions. This herb kit will grow great indoors and out! It looks great on a windowsill and will provide tasty fresh herbs for your family. Herb garden kit measures 14"x4"x5".
Easy and fun to grow plants in a bag! These easy to grow kits are perfect for a windowsill or sunny location. Great for someone who loves to cook using fresh herbs and vegetables. The 'Plant in a Bag' comes with everything you need to get started. Just add water and watch the plant take off. A great gift for a gardener, cook, or anyone with a sunny window!
PY KY 171 is a pale yellow breeding line that is agronomically comparable to KY 171. It is a dark fire-cured tobacco with high resistance to black root rot, wildfire, and TMV. The plants grow to a height of 5-6 feet to the flower and produce from 14 to 17 leaves per plant. The leaves grow in a semi- erect position, averaging 11-13 inches in width and 24-30 inches in length with good overall yields. Maturity is in 60-65 days. The leaves turn yellow about 4 weeks after topping, whereas, KY 171 stays green making the "PY" strain easier to color cure. Nicotine level by dry weight 5.31% compared to 4.70% for KY 171.
Papante is a primitive variety that likely comes from southeastern area of the Mexican state of Sonora. A specimen is on display at the Conservation Center in Tucson, AZ. The plant's general appearance resembles that of both Little Dutch and Mountain Pima, though the leaf is a much darker green. It has been incorrectly listed and sold as Nicotiana rustica. Air-cures to a soft, light brown. Useful for cigarette, pipe blending and cigar filler. It’s relatively square secondary vein angle allows it to be used for cigar wrapper or binder. Days to Maturity: 52-60, Plant Height: 40-48 inches, Leaf Count: 19
Ainaro is a variety of Dark sun-cured leaf. It was collected from the tobacco garden of a simple home outside the town of Ainaro, by Anton Eise DeVries, during his exploration of Timor Leste in 2016. The most distinctive characteristic of its large leaves is their petiole (bare leaf stem), suggestive of some pre WW2, Japanese cigar varieties. It can be stalk-cut, and sun-cured on the stalk, or primed. The finished leaf has a spicy character. It also cooks into a tasty Cavendish. Suitable for pipe blending.
L'Assomption 201 is a cigar filler variety developed in Canada, at the L'Assomption Experimental Station during the 1930s. It is useful for as a cigar wrapper, binder and filler. The plant reaches a height of 4 1/2 to 5' at the crows foot and produces an average of 18 leaves. It reaches maturity in 50-55 days. It can be primed or stalk-cut or stalk-cured and air-cures easily to a deep, medium brown.
Vesta 64 is a well developed bright leaf Virginian type tobacco that grows up to 4 1/2 to 5 feet in height to the crows foot. The plant produces from 18 to 20 leaves on average that measure 20 to 26 inches in length and 10 to 12 inches wide. It reaches maturity in 55-60 days. The leaf air cures to a light golden brown, or flu cures to a bright yellow. It is a vigorous grower and is a black shank resistant.
Samsun tobaccos originated in the Samsun region of Turkey near the Black Sea. Samsun Maden is a sub strain of the original Samsun with a lighter colored leaf and milder flavor. The plant has columnar shape with the characteristic heart-shaped leaf with a fringed petiole. It reaches an height of 6 feet with 22-28 leaves averaging 12 to 15 inches in width and 16 to 18 inches in length. It reaches maturity in 50-55 days, ripens early and is usually sun cured. It makes a good stand alone cigarette, and is very good for cigarette and pipe blends.
Mount Pima is usually classified as a Rustica, although this may be incorrect. It has the characteristic typical of N. Tobaccums. The leaves are large and pointed and it produces a pink flowers typical of tobaccum varieties, instead of the rounded leaves and yellow flowers of Rusticas. It grows to 3-4 feet in height and is very hardy. Leaves cure to a light brown and are mild to smoke.
Bucak was developed in Turkey from a flu cured, bright leaf Virginian tobacco imported in the 1930's from the US. It grows to 5' in height with large heavy leaves densely spaced on the stalk, and matures in 50 days. Averages 20 leaves per plant, 12"-14" wide and 22"-26" long. It tolerates heavy rains and wind well and will withstand early fall frosts with little or no damage. It air cures easily to a light brown.
Harrow Velvet is a medium flavored Burley with excellent curability and a short aging time. It has a columnar plant form with tightly spaced leaves which are very uniform in size. Almost no suckering. Leaves grow to 24" inches long by 14" wide when mature. Will go from green to golden yellow when fully mature. Leaf cures to a medium buckskin brown. An excellent plant for priming or to cut and hang whole. Very good wind resistance.
One Sucker is a dark air cured heirloom tobacco. It grows 4-5' in height with dark green leaves. Long leaves that can reach upwards of 3'. It produces 15-16 leaves on average, frost resistance and excellent wind resistance.
