Herbs Great For Salads
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Herb – Arugala – Astro
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(Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa)
Astro Arugula
Days to Maturity: 21 days for baby greens, 38–52 days for full-size leaves
'Astro’ Arugula is an improved selection of Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa, known for its broader, tender leaves and slow-bolting nature, allowing for a longer, more productive harvest window. Baby greens are ready in just 21 days, while full-size leaves reach over 6″ in 38–52 days. Its flavor starts mild and nutty, growing bolder and more peppery as the leaves mature. This cool-season crop performs best in spring and fall, rewarding growers with lush, abundant harvests that can be cut again and again. Excellent fresh in salads, wraps, and Mesclun mixes, or cooked into pestos, pizzas, and pasta, ‘Astro’ is a flavorful and versatile kitchen staple. Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, along with potassium and antioxidants, it’s a nutritious and dependable addition to the home garden.
50 Seeds per pack
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Herb – Arugula Roquette
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(Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa)
Arugula Roquette
Days to Maturity: 20–28 days for baby greens, 50–55 days for full-size leaves
Arugula Roquette is a classic European variety celebrated for its bold, peppery flavor and quick maturity. Young leaves can be harvested in just 20–28 days, with full-size greens ready in about 55 days. Plants grow 12–18″ tall, producing deeply lobed, oak-shaped leaves and delicate yellow flowers that make an attractive garnish. The flavor is complex—zesty, mustardy, and slightly tart. Tender baby leaves are perfect for salads and sandwiches, while mature greens hold up well in sautés, pestos, and sauces. Both the leaves and flowers pair especially well with tomatoes, fish, and savory dishes like pizza. Cold hardy and quick to grow, Arugula Roquette excels in early spring and fall gardens, offering a reliable, flavorful harvest in a compact space.
50 Seeds per pack
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Herb – Caraway
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(Carum Carvi)
Caraway (A.K.A. karauya, Persian cumin, field cumin, meadow cumin, and meridian fennel)
Days to Maturity: 70-75 Days
Caraway is a time-honored biennial herb grown across Europe and Asia for its rich culinary and medicinal qualities. A member of the carrot family, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, forming a low, leafy rosette its first year, then sending up 2–3′ flowering stalks in its second. These pale pink or white blooms yield edible, crescent-shaped seeds, while the parsnip-like root and fresh green leaves are also enjoyed in cooking. The seeds carry a warm, spicy flavor with hints of licorice and citrus, perfect for rye bread, sausages, and liqueurs like Aquavit. Leaves brighten soups and salads, and roots can be roasted or simmered into stews. Packed with vitamins A, C, E, and K, along with iron, calcium, and magnesium, caraway is a robust and useful addition to any garden!
50 Seeds per pack
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Herb – Corn Salad
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(Valerianella locusta)
Corn Salad (A.K.A. Lamb’s Lettuce, Common Cornsalad.......)
Days to Maturity: 40–60 Days
Corn Salad has been grown in Europe since the 1500s and was first noted by botanist John Gerard in 1597. Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello, though it remained uncommon in the U.S. until the 1980s. This cool-season green thrives in full sun to part shade and is ideal for early spring, fall, or protected winter harvests in milder zones. Corn Salad forms compact rosettes of dark green, spoon-shaped leaves on 12" plants. Leaves grow up to 6" but are best harvested at about 3" for peak flavor and tenderness. Corn Salad offers a mild, nutty flavor that’s often compared to a blend of butterhead lettuce and young spinach. It’s excellent in fresh salads or lightly sautéed. Rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, B6, iron, and potassium, it’s a great addition to the kitchen garden.
300 Seeds per pack
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Herb – Dill – Bouquet
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(Anethum graveolens)
Dill Bouquet - Bouquet Dill
Days to Maturity: 55–70 Days
Bouquet Dill is a fast-growing annual native to the Mediterranean, valued for its culinary, medicinal, and aromatic qualities. Growing 30–36″ tall, it produces dark green, fern-like leaves and large, airy clusters of edible yellow flowers. The leaves offer a mild flavor, while the flowers and seeds add a stronger herbal note—perfect for seasoning fish, potatoes, cucumber salads, soups, and pickles. All parts of the plant are edible, and its essential oil is used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. Naturally rich in vitamins A and C, folate, and several key minerals, it’s a staple herb garden variety.
50 Seeds per pack
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Herb – Dill Dukat
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(Anethum graveolens)
Dill Dukat - Dukat dill
Days to Maturity: 60–70 Days
Dukat Dill is a compact, blue-green variety bred for Scandinavian cuisine, known for its sweeter flavor and abundant foliage. It stays leafy longer before flowering than most dills, extending the harvest of fresh “dill weed.” Massive, 10-inch umbels produce loads of aromatic seeds ideal for pickling, spice blends, and seasoning dishes. If allowed to flower and set seed, Dukat will often reseed itself naturally, returning year after year with minimal effort. Rich in vitamins A and C, along with calcium and folate, it's a nourishing and fragrant addition to any herb garden.
50 Seeds per pack
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Herb – Garden Cress
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(Lepidium sativum)
Garden Cress (A.K.A. Common Garden Cress and Peppergrass)
Days to Maturity: 40–50 Days
Believed to have originated in Persia, garden cress spread through the Middle East, Europe, and Asia before reaching the U.S. from China. Fast-growing and valued for its peppery flavor and medicinal uses, it thrives in cool temperatures between 50–68°F and grows up to 24 inches tall. Tender, light green leaves are best harvested young, while mature plants produce clusters of tiny white or pale pink flowers, followed by 1/4–1/2 inch seed pods. Both flowers and seeds are edible and used fresh or in teas. Offering a sharp, mustardy flavor stronger than watercress, garden cress adds zest to creamy foods, salads, and traditional potato and carrot soups. Leaves store several days when refrigerated, and seeds dry well for culinary use or replanting. Rich in protein, iron, magnesium, and anti-inflammatory compounds, it also supports hair, digestion, and skin health, making it a nourishing and valuable addition to any garden!
100 Seeds per pack
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