BASIL, Bolloso Napoletano - (55-75 days) - Ocimum basilicum -This variety comes from Naples and is highly prized for its strong flavor. Giant rumpled 6 in. leaves are great for pesto Vigorous 3 ft. plants are pest-resistant and slow to flower. Some leaves can grow as large as your hand! HEIRLOOM, DBF BA4: Packet (1 g ≈ 400 seeds) - $3.50; Bulk (10g) - $20...

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Basil, Cinnamon  Ocimum basilicum (65 days)  Pleasant sweet cinnamon aroma adds a refreshing twist to summer meals. Purple stems, veins and flowers with green leaves. A delightful garden companion. Grows to 30” tall. SSF BA2: Packet (1 g ≈ 400 seeds) - $3.50...

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Basil, Genovese  Ocimum basilicum (65-75 days)  The classic pesto basil produces a profusion of deep green large leaves full of complex flavor and aroma. Responds well to frequent harvests. Harvest low to encourage succulent re-growth rather than woody stems. In flower, it is an excellent nectar source for pollinators.  SSF BA1:  Packet (1 g ≈ 400 seeds) - $3.50...

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BASIL, Lettuce Leaf (65-75 days) – Ocimum basilicum- Lettuce leaf basil is a popular Italian variety, a large leafed variety of Sweet Basil and one of the most productive of all basils with very large, crinkled and highly aromatic leaves. The sweet basil leaves are not as strong as other basils and have been described as having a clove and minty taste or alternatively a mild spicy, peppery taste. Great in salads and excellent for using in pesto and herbal oils. HEIRLOOM, DBF BA5: Packet (1 g ≈ 400 seeds) - $3.50, Bulk (10g) - $20...

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Basil, Red Rubin - A nice, upright plant that can grow 18-24" tall with bronze/purple tinged large leaves that will spruce up many dishes. An amazing garnish that will dazzle even the most jaded foodie. Great flavor and large 3" leaves. SSF BA7 - 1 g (~400 seeds) = $3.50...

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Basil, Red Ruffled - This is a gorgeous deep purple basil with very frilly leaves that are of a lovely shade of violet. Flavor is more intense than that of sweet basils. It lends itself best to sparing use in salads and herbal vinegars, or simply as an edible ornamental. SSF BA5 - 1 g (~400 seeds) = $3.50...

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Chives  Allium schoenoprasum (90 days) A spicy addition to salads and other dishes. Perennial that can tolerate some shade. Makes pretty lavender flowers that can be used in cooking as well as fresh. IES CV1: Packet (1 g) - $3.50...

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CILANTRO, Caribe (55 days)- Coriandrum sativum Dense bunches of aromatic dark green leaves on long-standing, bolt-tolerant plants. Compared to Santo, Caribe has a slightly thinner stem, higher vigor and seed emergence, and better bolt tolerance in the field. Good greenhouse crop • Bolt-tolerant. RMF CL3: Packet (1.5 g ≈ 250 seeds) - $3.50, Bulk (ounce) - $10 1/4 lb = $35.00...

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Cilantro, Pokey Joe  (50 days to maturity) Cirandrum sativum This is reputed to be the best tasting cilantro out of an extensive trial by Gabe Cox at Groundworks Organics here in the Willamette Valley. Also said to have the best roots for the root-conscious markets. Brian Campbell of Uprising Seeds shared this with us for spring planting. CI2 (1.5 g packet) = $3.50  ...

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Cilantro, Santo  Coriandrum sativum (50-55 days for leaf/100 days for seed)   Popular in Mexican and Asian cooking, cilantro brings a refreshing cool flavor to summer dishes.  Selected for slow bolting.  Allowed to go to seed it will resow itself readily.  Edible seed is known as coriander.  HEIRLOOM, SSF   CI1: Packet (1.5 g ≈ 250 seeds) - $3.50 1 oz = $10.00   Also: Cilantro contains the antioxidants camphor, carvone, elemol, geraniol and limonene. A natural deodorizer, cilantro relieves nausea, indigestion and bloating. Consuming cilantro (the seeds of which are the spice coriander) helps reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Cilantro kills Salmonella and removes heavy metals such as mercury from the body. Cilantro has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and can be easily grown in the home garden.    ...

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Clary Sage - Perennial. A very necessary garden companion with tall, bold, and showy flower spikes that can rise to 5 ft tall with a characteristic scent used in aromatherapy to induce euphoria. A perennial that flowers in its second year. Its large leaves can be used culinary in place of garden sage. One of its unique uses is as a northern substitute for chia seeds as it is botanically similar and in the mint family. Many pollinators find its unique scent attractive. SSF CS1 - .5 g = $3.50...

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Dill, Mammoth Bouquet Anethum graveolens (40-60 days) The classic dill for using the fresh greens as a seasoning or the dried seeds. Vigorous, grows quite tall (3-5 feet). Graces gardens with its pungent sweet aroma and pickle recipes with that certain ‘je ne sais quoi’. SSF DL1: Packet (2 g) - $3.50...

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Fennel, Perfection Foeniculum vulgare (75 days)   An excellent quality European bulbing fennel.  Matures quickly, even in cool weather.  Sow spring through autumn.  Produces a large, round, succulent bulb with an anise flavor that is sweet and mild.  Our children love this raw.  Also great steamed, baked or fried.  WGS FN1: Packet (1 g ≈ 250 seeds) - $3.50...

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Nigella, Black Cumin Nigella sativa  A very easy to grow, self-sowing annual that should have a home in all gardens, especially for its charming balloon-like seed pods that young children find delightful to gather and pop, revealing the abundant black seed...spreading their joy for future flower pickers to enjoy. Lacey delicate foliage grows to about 18-24” tall and makes many dozen of blooms over a long period. Works well in bouquets as focal points or filler. FL   NG1: Packet (1 g ≈ 100 seeds) - $3.50...

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Parsley, Einfache Schnitt  Petroselinum crispum (75-85 days)    An excellent flatleaf parsley whose name translates into "Easy Cut" from German.  Its dark green, flat leaves are held upright for easy cutting and rot resistance. Possesses an excellent sweet flavor and crisp texture with tasty stems reminiscent of small celery stalks. HEIRLOOM, SSF  PS2: Packet (1 g ≈ 100 seeds) - $3.50 ...

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Parsley, Moss Green Curled  Petroselinum crispum (80-90 days)   This selection began as Darki from Frank Morton, then we made a selection from a large field at Fry Family Farm, rouging any plants with bottom rot, yellowing or other undesirable characteristics.  Fluffy, curly, wavy dark green leaves are produced in an abundant mound 16"-18” high.  Try in pesto!  SSF PS1: Packet (1 g ≈ 500 seeds) - $3.50           Ounce (≈16,000 seeds) - $10.00...

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PERILLA - Black Egoma - P. frutescens var. frutescens (80-90 days)– Known as Wild sesame, this plant grows to about 3 feet tall with pretty opposite leaves.  Like Japanese Basil – it is very aromatic.  The oilseed contains about 38-45% lipid. The expressed oil from these seeds, exhibits one of the highest proportions of omega-3 (α-linolenic acid (ALA)[6] fatty acids of any seed oil, at 54-64% and only 14% linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid. This unusual n6:n3 ratio gives this crop potential for an alternative to other seed oils.  A highly novel, conversation starter that is dazzling to look at and smell!  From our friend Hiroko Kurosaki from Japan.  SSF SH2: Packet (2 g) - $3.50  ...

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Perilla, Shiso, Red Perilla frutescens (80-85 days) This herb is also known as Japanese Basil. It is used in oriental cooking, sushi, and the fresh leaves can be cut into thin strips for salads, spaghetti, and meat or fish courses. It is used as a savory herb in a variety of dishes, even as a pizza topping in place of basil. In the summer of 2009, Pepsi Japan released a new seasonal flavored beverage, Pepsi Shiso. Red Shiso is used to dye radish pickles and umeboshi plums. It can also be made into a sweet, red juice to enjoy during summer. SSF SH1: Packet (2 g) - $3.50...

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