Culinary

Sesame (Sesamum indicum)

Sesame has a long history of cultivation around the world starting in India and Africa, then spreading to Europe and eventually to the gardens of Thomas Jefferson in Virginia. With its foxglove-like blossoms, Sesame is beautiful in the garden and loved...

Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) Annual

With high concentrations of sulforaphane, Shepherd’s Purse is valued for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. A member of the Brassicaceae family, the edible leaves of this hardy herb have a spicy, mustard flavor. Single stocks with...

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)

Sorrel is a culinary herb with spinach-like leaves and a tangy, bright flavor often used in French dishes. Delicious in salads and as a cooking ingredient. Sorrel is related to buckwheat and rhubarb. 150 seeds minimum  Germination: 7-10...

Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

Spearmint is slightly sweeter than its cousin, peppermint. Used as both a medicinal and culinary herb, spearmint is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. Fragrant, emerald green plants with spear-shaped leaves grow 12-30” tall. Ample water will insure...

Spilanthes (Acmella oleracea)

Known as Electric Daisy, Paracress, or Toothache Plant, this exotic heirloom is a member of the daisy family. Gold and auburn cone shaped blooms thrive on bushy plants with oval, sawtooth leaves.Used for culinary and medicinal purposes throughout Asia...

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)

Stevia is a South American herb and member of the chrysanthemum family, typically used as a lower calorie, natural sweetener. Emerald leaves are dried, powdered, and easily mixed with ingredients to sweeten almost anything! 25 seeds...

Strawberry Blonde Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Annual

Lovely pink and gold flowers with ruby centers bloom midsummer through fall on bushy plants with deep green foliage. Strawberry Blonde is a wonderful choice for flower arrangements. Edible, deer-resistant, and loved by pollinators. Celebrated as a...

Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis)

Fragrant with a peppery flavor reminiscent of thyme, Summer Savory is a delectable companion for chicken, fish, and salads. Easy to grow with leaves that turn a lovely shade of purple in late summer.  Delicate lavender and white flowers attract bees...

Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

Like oregano, but milder and sweeter, this delicious heirloom with purply-white flowers brings visual interest to gardens and potted herb collections. Pale green leaves and a mounding growth habitat add beauty and texture wherever it is grown. In the...

Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

A fragrant, sweet-spicy variety with licorice notes used in Thai and Asian cuisines. This hardy heirloom is valued as a nutrient-dense culinary and medicinal herb. A powerful companion plant for peppers and tomatoes. 100 seeds...

Triple Curled Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

An intensely flavored variety with gorgeous, curled leaves often used as an ornamental plant. A great source of calcium and vitamins with significant medicinal properties. Use as a pest deterrent for corn, tomatoes, and pepper plants. Also known as Moss...

Yellow Mustard (Sinapis alba)

Sometimes referred to as white mustard, this easy to grow variety offers a mild, classic mustard flavor enjoyed on summer cuisine. The tall plants have spikes of dainty yellow flowers. Harvest pods when full, but before they split open or drop off. Air...

Yellow Stem Chinese Celery (Apium graveolens)

The tender, frilly leaves and crisp, hollow stalks of this Asian heirloom are delicious in salads, stir-fries, and soups. Yellow Stem Chinese Celery requires consistent moisture and well-composted soil. Thrives in cooler temperatures but is not frost...