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Herb – Amaranth – Red Garnet
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(Amaranthus hypochondriacus)
Red Garnet Amaranth (A.K.A. Joseph’s Coat [U.S.], Kiwicha [Andes Region]...)
Days to Maturity: 40-120 Days
A staple in Mexico and parts of Asia, Red Garnet Amaranth has been cultivated for centuries for both its nutritious grains and tender greens. The plant reaches an impressive 6–10 feet, crowned with striking red and fuchsia flower spikes. Amaranth's tiny, pale, protein-rich grains have a sweet, nutty taste and can be toasted, cooked like quinoa, porridges, baked goods, or traditional dishes like Mexican "alegría", or ground into gluten-free flour. Its greens are similar to spinach, with a slightly nutty flavor, and are best when young as they can become slightly astringent when mature; young leaves are mild and can be added to salads, while older leaves are better cooked like spinach. Thriving in heat and drought, this versatile variety is ideal for warm climates. Amaranth can even be harvested as microgreens in just 15 days!
100 Seeds per pack
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Herb – Salad Burnet
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(Sanguisorba minor)
Salad Burnet (A.K.A. Small Burnet, Lesser Burnet....)
Days to Maturity 70-100 Days
Salad Burnet is a very hardy perennial once cherished in Renaissance herb gardens for its refreshing cucumber-like flavor and low-maintenance charm. Native to Europe, southwest Asia, and northwest Africa, it was brought to North America by early colonists and even cultivated by Thomas Jefferson. Growing 9″–30″ tall and spreading 12″–24″ wide, it forms tidy clumps of toothed leaflets with upright stems topped by pinkish-red blooms. Best harvested young, the leaves are ideal for salads, sauces, poultry, fish, and teas, and can be dried or frozen to preserve flavor. Long valued for its astringent and tonic properties, it’s also rich in vitamins A, C, and K making it a truly versatile and healthy addition to the herb garden!
50 Seeds per pack
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Herb – Sorrel – Large Leaf
$2.49View ProductAdd to cartPerennial
(Rumex acetosa)
Sorrel (A.K.A. Garden Sorrel, Common Sorrel, Large Leaf Sorrel)
Days to Maturity 60 Days
Large Leaf Sorrel or Common Sorrel, a hardy perennial native to Europe and temperate Asia, has been a staple in European kitchens since ancient times. Plants grow 18–24″ tall and wide, thriving in cool climates with full sun. By early summer, they send up slender spikes of reddish-green flowers that gradually mature to a soft purple, adding a delicate ornamental touch. Its sharp, lemony leaves and juicy stems add zest to salads, sauces, soups, and fish dishes. Though overlooked in American gardens, sorrel is prized in the French cuisine and traditional remedies, valued for its high vitamin C content, antioxidants, and distinctive flavor sorrel is a must have for the herb garden
50 Seeds per pack
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