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Allium cepa (Perennial)
Egyptian Onion, Walking Onion |
ZONE 4-8, HT 24-30", SUN A bunching onion used in cooking. Underground bulbs, greens and bulblets on ends of leaves may be used. A prolific grower. The unusual growth habit is what attracts most people. The thick stems bear mini onions on the ends -- they look like something Dr. Seuss would make up. |
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Basil
'Cinnamon', Mexican spice
Ocimum
basilicum (Annual) |
| HT 24", FULL SUN This basil has a wonderful fragrance
and a distinct cinnamon flavor. One of the finest tea
basils, used in Mediterranean and mid-eastern cooking.
(75-90 days) |
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| Basil 'Nufar' (Annual)
Ocimum basilicum |
HT 12-24", SUN
Sweet Genovese-type basil with broader leaves and stronger flavor than regular basil. Fusarium resistant as well. |
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Basil,
Greek (Mini Window Box)
Ocimum
basilicum (Annual) |
HT 6-9", FULL SUN
Bonsai basil, extremely fragrant.
Slow to bolt. Great for ornamental and culinary uses. |
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Basil,
Thai
Ocimum
basilicum (Annual) |
HT 18", SP 18-24", FULL SUN
From Thailand,
an attractive ornamental as well as a culinary basil with
an intensely sweet, anise-like fragrance. Lower leaves
are green, more purple towards the top. (75-80 days) |
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Borage
Borago officinallis |
HT 18-24", FULL SUN
Your local bees will love you for
planting this! Edible, azure-blue flowers are tasty and
can be used in teas and salads. |
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Chervil (Annual)
Anthriscus cerefolium |
HT 18", PART SUN
Parsley-like, lacy leaves are sweet
with a hint of anise. Can be used in salads or as a garnish.
Easy to grow, resistant to heat and cold, and is slow
to bolt. |
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Chives
(Perennial)
Allium schoenoprasum |
| ZONES 3-9, HT 12-18", FULL SUN Blooms in late spring
with purple flower heads. Harvest tubular-shaped leaves
anytime and use fresh or frozen for seasoning or garnish. |
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Chives,
Garlic (Perennial)
Allium tuberosum |
ZONES 3-9, HT 18", SUN
Strong garlic flavor. Large white flower heads in August and September make a great addition to the garden. Use sparingly when cooking as the flavor lingers for days. Deadhead to avoid mass self-sowing. |
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Coriander
/ Cilantro (Annual)
Coriandrum sativum |
| HT 24", SUN This herb's intensely aromatic leaves
resemble flat parsley. All parts, including the seeds,
lend an acquired metallic flavor to foods. Used in many
meat dishes, particularly in Middle-eastern and Southeast
Asian dishes. |
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