Organic Fruits,Herbs,Veg (B)
BASIL 'Genovese' Organic Heirloom Basil Heirloom-Pesto lovers unanimously recommend Genovese as the best variety for pesto due to its distinctively sweet flavor. Plants are strong producers of dk green, glossy lvs w/a characteristic spoon shape. Yields 7 to 8 cuttings. Though used mainly as a culinary herb, this basil has many therapeutic qualities as well. Biennial herb. Height: 18-24. Width: 15. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. (Maturity: 68 days) |
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BASIL 'Holy' (Sacred, Tulsi, Monk's Basil) Organic Holy Basil Sacred Basil sets itself apart w/its pungent aroma & many medicinal properties. Whole lvs are crisp & clove flavored, very cooling in summer salads. Good flavoring vegetable in stir fry & steamed dishes. In additional to many nutritional values, it also has medicinal properties. Excellent pollen & nectar source for bees. Easy to grow. Height: 3 feet. Plant in sun/pt shade. An annual but will last longer w/regular pruning. (Maturity: 75 days) |
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BASIL 'Lemon' Organic Lemon Basil A narrow leaf basil native to Southeast Asia with a delightfully strong aroma and lemony flavor. Delicious with fish and in salad dressings. Flowering stalks can be added to bouquets to lend a wonderful lemony fragrance. Small leaf variety. Biennial herb. Height: 18-30. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3-9. (Maturity: 60 days) (Ocimum basilicum citriodorum) |
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BASIL 'Sweet Thai' Organic Basil Flavorful garnish for sweet dishes. It has a clove-like licorice flavor w/a hearty aroma that compliments the hot spicy flavors of Thai cuisine. It is lovely as a potted herb, an edible bedding plant or it can be used in floral arrangements. Compact plants sport relatively small green lvs w/dk purple stems & blossoms. Lvs are 2 long & plants reach 12-18 tall. (Maturity: 63 days) (Ocimum basilicum var. americanum Sweet Thai) |
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BEAN, FAVA 'Broad Windsor' Organic Heirloom Fava Bean Heirloom-One of the largest dry beans youll find anywhere. Plants are 3-4 in height w/pods that are 5-8 in length. All parts of the plant are edible. Seeds are high in protein, vitamins & minerals. Beans may be eaten fresh & green, or dried for future use. The lvs can be enjoyed by preparing them similarly to spinach. Support wstakes and stringing. Can also be used as a nitrogen fixing winter cover crop. Plant in sun. |