{"title":"Herbs","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor loose herbs harvested and dried at our Truelove Seeds farm, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.com\/collections\/dried-herbs\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dried Herbs - Truelove Seeds\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDried Herbs page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anise-hyssop","title":"Anise Hyssop","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis attractive mint-family herb is popular both as a border plant and for its edible purple flowers. Its sweet, anise-like aromatic leaves make a delicious tea that helps with digestion, congestion, coughs, fevers, and diarrhea. Drought tolerant, perennial, pollinator-friendly, and native to the northern parts of North America. When flowering, the plants are 3-4' tall, and 2' wide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as giant hyssop, blue giant hyssop, fennel giant hyssop, licorice mint, and fragrant giant hyssop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-80\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94% on 05\/27\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds on the surface of moist potting soil and keep it evenly moist, cool, and in the sunlight until germination. Start indoors, and later transplant in full to partial sun and rich, moist soil, spaced 12-24\" apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seedheads to dry on the plant. Cut the stalks below the lowest seed clusters. If necessary, dry the seedheads further in the sun on a sheet or table away from moisture and precipitation. When fully dry, whack the seedheads in a bucket, allowing the ripest seed to fall. Sift through strainers to remove the largest chaff, and then winnow off the lighter chaff with your breath, a fan, or the wind. Anise Hyssop will self-sow readily and vigorously!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":899361505293,"sku":"HERB-008","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Anise_Hyssop_and_Orang_Sulphur_Butterfly.jpg?v=1571609431"},{"product_id":"greater-burdock","title":"Greater Burdock","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Burdock is a traditional medicinal plant with broad elephant ears and a deep, nutritious taproot. It is reported to be supportive of the liver, healing for skin blemishes, and cooling for inflammation. In Japanese cooking it is called gobo, and provides a crunchy, earthy, carrot-like quality to soups, stir-fries, shredded salads, sushi, and tempura. This biennial member of the aster family can grow taller than you in the second year, spouting a spray of thistle-like purple flowers that make clingy seed pods, which were the inspiration for zippers. Dig the roots for food and medicine in the fall of the first year. This will also keep it from reseeding itself in the second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98% on 01\/23\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds 1\/4\" deep directly in the ground in early spring - germination can take some time. Sow every 6\" and thin to one plant every 24-36\". Keep moist until germination. Root harvest is difficult - prepare as if digging up a tree. Lift roots in the fall of the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seed pods to dry out and begin to open, releasing the first seeds. Wear protective clothing, as the hairs from the pods can irritate like hairs on your neck after a visit to the hairdressers, but worse. Cut the seedheads below the lowest ripe seed pods and whack in a bucket, releasing the seeds. Alternatively, you can use a rolling pin over the pods to release the seeds. Winnow using breath, wind, or fans to remove the fine, irritating dust. This plant will reseed itself, so if you are concerned about having it forever in your garden, do not allow it to go to seed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":899363176461,"sku":"HERB-002","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/burdockflowerscreativecommonswiki.jpg?v=1571609431"},{"product_id":"motherwort","title":"Motherwort","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bitter mint is calming for anxiety, strengthening for the heart (its scientific name means \"lion hearted\"), soothing and tonifying for menstrual pains, and helps with premenstrual and menopausal nerves. Native to Europe, it has naturalized in North America and grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields. The leaves and pink-lavender flowering tops are often used for their healing properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91% on 05\/23\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers partial shade to full sun. Direct sow in spring or fall, tamping down seeds with back of rake, barely covered. Keep soil moist until germination. You can also start seeds indoors and transplant. Space plants 1-2' apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seedheads to dry on the plant. Consider wearing gloves, as the seedheads can be irritatingly pointy. Cut the stalks below the lowest seed clusters, and place immediately in buckets as seed will drop. If necessary, dry the seedheads further in the sun on a sheet or table away from moisture and precipitation. When fully dry, whack the seedheads in a bucket, allowing the ripest seed to fall. Sift through strainers to remove the largest chaff, and then winnow off the lighter chaff with your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mill Hollow Plant Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":899366879245,"sku":"HERB-001","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/motherwortflowering.jpg?v=1571609432"},{"product_id":"ashwagandha","title":"Ashwagandha","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha is a Solanum native to the drier regions of India, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. This plant has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for at least 3000 years. Its dried, powdered root is used as an adaptogen that helps you adapt to stress, build your immune system, and beat insomnia. Its berries are used as a substitute for rennet in cheesemaking!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91% on 05\/22\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost and transplant into garden well after the danger of frost. 1\/4\" deep. Keep seedlings moist but do not overwater. Transplants should be initially watered in well, and plants will be most productive with regular irrigation and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha seeds are ripe when the fruits have turned another red. We remove ashwagandha seeds like those of ground cherries, cape gooseberries, or tomatillos. You can remove seeds by hand, rinse, and dry. We pop the berries by hand in a bucket of water, so that the water will help extract the seeds, which will sink to the bottom. We have also used a blender on the lowest setting with plenty of water. When the fruits have been broken open, pour the mixture into a large container and add water. Allow the fruits to float and the seeds to sink. Pour off everything except the seed (you may have to add more water and repeat this process a few times) and then strain and rinse the seeds, and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3345145331752,"sku":"HERB-005","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/ashwaghandafruit_a1e07189-ef18-40a5-9f07-a90d388e9ee6.JPG?v=1571609433"},{"product_id":"lemon-balm","title":"Lemon Balm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis strongly lemon-scented perennial mint is a subtly calming and relaxing sedative packed with anti-viral compounds. When crushed, the leaves give a bright, floral aroma. Excellent both fresh and dried for brewing teas. Native to Europe and the Mediterranean, this plant has been cultivated for at least 2,000 years. It is also known as Melissa, which means honeybee. It has long been associated with honeybees, who drink from its nectar-filled blooms alongside butterflies and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 83% on 04\/02\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers partial shade to full sun. Direct sow in spring or fall, tamping down seeds with back of rake, barely covered. Keep soil moist until germination. You can also start seeds indoors and transplant. Space plants 1-2' apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seedheads to dry on the plant. Cut the stalks below the lowest seed clusters. If necessary, dry the seedheads further in the sun on a sheet or table away from moisture and precipitation. When fully dry, whack the seedheads in a bucket, allowing the ripest seed to fall. Sift through strainers to remove the largest chaff, and then winnow off the lighter chaff with your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto of Lemon Balm leaves used with permission from Kris Hubbard of Wild Wood Farms Heirloom Seed Company, Artemus, Kentucky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3454876581928,"sku":"HERB-007","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/LemonBalmKrisHubbardPhotoCredSQUARE.jpeg?v=1571609433"},{"product_id":"mullein","title":"Great Mullein","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnown for its soft, fuzzy pale leaves and its tall yellow flower spikes, this is a striking wild plant with healing qualities. It is used topically as an emollient to smooth skin and as an astringent to constrict body tissues. Its leaves and flowers are also used internally for coughs and lung ailments. Great Mullein is native to Europe, Northern Africa, and Asia. It’s seeds live a long time (decades to hundreds of years) in the soil, waiting for a disturbance. After a fire, or in my case, after I till the perimeter outside my fence to keep the weeds down, it shows up in large numbers.The tall flower spikes can be dipped in wax and used as torches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85-120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93% on 12\/30\/2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant indoors before frost to get a head start by broadcasting over a potting mix and later dividing and potting up. Direct sow in the garden in early spring. Plants can grow 2-3\" wide if given the space. Consider growing this herb in disturbed soils outside your main garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the flowerstalks dry out and become crispy brown. On a dry day, cut the entire stalk below the lowest seed pods and whack the stalk in a bucket. Sift out the larger plant parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3455265472552,"sku":"HERB-006","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/mulleinplant_4006fafd-8da9-45c0-bd39-4e70f22326bd.JPG?v=1571609433"},{"product_id":"resina-calendula-1","title":"Resina Calendula","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eRich, aromatic, and delightfully sticky. At Soul Fire Farm, we use the calendula to make salve, often with young people, as part of learning to care for ourselves outside of the food\/medical industrial complex. Resina is the most potent of calendulas with the highest concentration of plant resins, and is best for making herbal medicines. All healing, all revolution - is based on land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoul Fire Farm remits 100% of their proceeds from the sales of their seeds to the Stockbridge Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55-60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87% on 02\/02\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after last frost when soil is warm. Sow every 2 inches, 1\/4 inch deep, and thin to 6-12 inches per plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaving seed from Calendula is easy! Wait until the flower dies and the seadhead fully matures, and collect the dry, brown seeds. Lay out on paper to dry further, and store in an envelope within a container in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Fire Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3455365152808,"sku":"HERB-009","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/resina5SQUARE.jpg?v=1571609433"},{"product_id":"huacatay-1","title":"Huacatay","description":"\u003cp\u003eHuacatay is a Marigold that stands taller than me or you with very very small pale yellow flowers. The leaves are called \"Black Mint.\" Peruvians use this herb to make a green sauce called Black Mint Paste, which is an essential ingredient in the potato, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.com\/products\/aji-amarillo-peruvian-pepper\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eají amarillo\u003c\/a\u003e, peanut, cheese, and egg dish called \u003cem\u003eocopa\u003c\/em\u003e. Many Peruvians, Ecuadorians, Chileans, and Bolivians in North America often look for this fresh herb - for a limited time, you can buy the seed from Truelove Seeds and grow your own! Also called Quinchihue, Chinchilla, and C\u003cspan\u003ehincho\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate: \u003c\/strong\u003e36\u003cspan\u003e% (total viability: 55%) on 05\/05\/2026 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.com\/pages\/faq\/#seedviability\" title=\"What is the difference between germination rate and total viability?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about viability\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after last frost when soil is warm. Sow every 2-4\", 1\/8-1\/4\" deep, and thin to 12-24\" per plant. In one part of our garden this year, we grew 12 plants that filled in a 30-foot row like a solid hedge. Water regularly until germination. Our past experience shows that germination can be spotty in the soil. We oversow and then move thinnings to other parts of the garden. This plant is resistant to deer, groundhogs, and insect pests, so can be grown as a perimeter plant outside of your fences. It will grow much taller with irrigation, but does great without irrigation as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the flowers start to dry out and until you can hear the seeds shaking in their seedheads. At this point, cut branches and whack in a bucket allowing the seeds to fall. Sift through strainers and use wind, breath, or fans to clean off smaller chaff.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3455653314600,"sku":"HERB-012","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/huacatayleaves_3b7c48d7-47fc-4de9-8bd5-33dc75b7b481.JPG?v=1571609433"},{"product_id":"tulsi-kapoor","title":"Tulsi, Temperate (Kapoor)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTulsi makes a delicious and fragrant tea. It is an adaptogenic herb, helping your body to maintain balance and manage stresses. Also known as Holy Basil, it is originally from North Central India and is very important to Hindu belief and worship, as well as Ayurvedic healing. It is used in Thai cooking (but much different from Thai Basil) and as mosquito repellant in Sri Lanka. Abundant purple tulsi blooms are a favorite host for many beneficial pollinators including honey bees, native bees, and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-70\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate: \u003c\/strong\u003e99% on 05\/01\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds on the surface of moist potting soil and keep it evenly moist and in the sunlight until germination. Start indoors, and later transplant in full sun 10-12\" apart. Continually harvest - this plant is a vigorous grower in warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seedheads to dry on the plant. Cut the stalks below the lowest seed clusters. If necessary, dry the seedheads further in the sun on a sheet or table away from moisture and precipitation. When fully dry, whack the seedheads in a bucket, allowing the ripest seed to fall. Sift through strainers to remove the largest chaff, and then winnow off the lighter chaff with your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3715005939752,"sku":"HERB-016","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/tulsijar.jpg?v=1571609434"},{"product_id":"moldavian-balm","title":"Moldavian Balm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a huge personal favorite of grower Daniel MacPhee. He says everyone should grow this plant! It is uncommonly seen but easy to grow, with beautiful showy blue flowers, deep green slightly hairy foliage, and interesting upright\/spreading architecture. It is a favorite of pollinators, particularly large species of bumble bee and hummingbirds. With a highly aromatic lemon balm-like scent, its flavor holds very well dried for teas (unlike lemon balm). Its medicine is to both treat colds and lift the spirit! Also known as Dragon's Head as the flowers are shaped like large-toothed dragons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93% on 09\/18\/2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds on the surface of moist potting soil and barely cover. Keep moist until germination, usually in 7-14 days. Start indoors, and later transplant in full sun 9-12\" apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seedheads to dry on the plant. Cut the stalks below the lowest seed clusters. If necessary, dry the seedheads further in the sun on a sheet or table away from moisture and precipitation. When fully dry, whack the seedheads in a bucket, allowing the ripest seed to fall. Sift through strainers to remove the largest chaff, and then winnow off the lighter chaff with your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Rise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3715053584424,"sku":"HERB-017","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/BBR-MoldavianBalm_1.jpg?v=1571609434"},{"product_id":"skullcap","title":"Skullcap","description":"\u003cp\u003eLow spreading North American perennial grown for its calming and strengthening uses in herbal medicine. Happy growing in full to partial sun in moist meadow or wetland soils, this mint-family plant will get 1-2' tall with small, blue flowers on side branches from July to September. Hardy to zone 4, but native from Connecticut to Florida and west to Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as: Blue Skullcap, Mad Dog Skullcap, American Skullcap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38% (total viability: 61%) on 06\/03\/2025 \u003cem\u003e(\u003ca title=\"What is the difference between germination rate and total viability?\" href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.com\/pages\/faq\/#seedviability\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about viability\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in cool soils in fall or early spring. Alternatively, sow seeds on the surface of moist potting soil and keep it evenly moist, cool (consider refrigerating for a month or two). Thin or transplant 6\" apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seedheads to dry on the plant. Cut the stalks below the lowest seed clusters. If necessary, dry the seedheads further in the sun on a sheet or table away from moisture and precipitation. When fully dry, whack the seedheads in a bucket, allowing the ripest seed to fall. Sift through strainers to remove the largest chaff, and then winnow off the lighter chaff with your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scutellaria_lateriflora#\/media\/File:Scutellaria_lateriflora_01.JPG\"\u003eRolf Engstrand from Creative Commons\u003c\/a\u003e. Title: \"Plant species \u003cem\u003eScutellaria lateriflora\u003c\/em\u003e in botanical garden in Helsinki city.\" Cropped square by Truelove Seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21405537665104,"sku":"HERB-015","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Skullcap_by_Rolf_Engstrand_creative_commons.JPG?v=1571609438"},{"product_id":"sweet-annie","title":"Sweet Annie","description":"\u003cp\u003eTall plants with fern-like leaves and a powerful, sweet aroma. At Soul Fire Farm, we grew this plant as a more adaptable cousin in our climate to Artemisia afra (the African wormwood also featured in Farming While Black) and also because in recent years we have heard of its tremendous power in self-determination and healing throughout Africa. In East, West, and South Africa people (including young people in school gardens) are growing it in an effort to reclaim some agency from the pharmaceutical companies that produce anti-malaria drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, after much more reading on this subject it seems the stories are far more complicated, as they always are. In some cases, home use of Artemisia annua is replacing needed medical care, and in other cases, it is being grown by large companies (under possibly problematic labor conditions) as a mono crop\/cash crop for Artemisinin Combination-Based therapy that many people cannot afford. For this and other medicine plants, we have heard \"the problems of the humans are not the problems of the plant\" and we grow and share this plant and seed as a way to talk about both its uses towards self-determination, as well as the inadequacies of the pharmaceutical industrial complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this species has naturalized in North America, it is originally from China where it is called qinghao and used medicinally to treat fever and malaria. Also known as sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort, and annual wormwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by Jessica Ferguson, who makes Sweet Annie wreaths for their aroma and as good omens and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190-240\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 325\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 87% on 01\/20\/2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before frost and pot-up as needed. Whether starting indoors or outside (after frost), sow on surface of soil, barely cover, and keep moist until germination, which takes 1-2 weeks. 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The plants grow about 5' tall and can overwinter in large pots indoors, or outdoors in warmer climates (zones 10-12).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89% on 05\/22\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil seeds require sunlight to germinate well. Sow on the surface of moist potting soil and do not cover. Keep lightly moist until germination. Transplant 1-3' apart. Bushes get 5' tall and a couple feet wide. Continually harvest - this plant is a vigorous grower in warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seedheads to dry on the plant. Cut the stalks below the lowest seed clusters. 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Harvest leaves early in the morning for best quality, flavor, and ability to keep in storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Dulketip, Kkaennip, Kkaennip Namul, Tulkkae, La Tia To, Rau Tia To, Tia To, Jiso, Oba, Gee So, Zi Su, Shiso, Beefsteak Plant, Sesame Leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93% on 04\/28\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerilla seeds require sunlight to germinate well - do not cover them with soil! Direct sow after last frost, or sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost on the surface of moist potting soil. Pat down the seeds firmly, but do not cover. Keep lightly moist until germination. Transplant 12-24\" apart. 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At times, thought to enhance sexual potency in men; named after a bedbug that shares a similar smell; highly divisive at potlucks since some people are genetically disposed to think it tastes like batteries, soap, and band aids - it is powerful and controversial. 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The Cherokee in the Tennessee area call it Ocoee, and the Ocoee river valley is named in its honor. The vines, leaves, and flowers make good sleep and anti-anxiety medicine. These fruits are deliciously sweet and tart! I drive home from the farm and eat one or two slowly, carefully removing the pulp from around each little seed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassionflower was so named by Spanish missionaries as a teaching tool to explain the passion of Christ - with many of the flower parts representing elements of Jesus's last days and crucifixion (10 petals and sepals = 10 faithful apostles; 5 stamens = 5 wounds; 3 stigmas = 3 nails; corona = crown of thorns; etc).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassionflower nectar is abundant at the center of the crimped, disc-like corona, so honeybees, carpenter bees, and fritillary butterflies squeeze under one of the five stamens, getting a good pollen rub-down on their way in. At the next flower, the pollen will be received as they brush past one of the three stigmas. Pollination!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur original seeds came from plants that grow semi-wild (but started as one garden plant and was spread by animals), at the Deitrich's farm outside Elmer, NJ, where the Experimental Farm Network flagship farm is based. Nathan Kleinman of EFN brought us a few fruits in 2015. 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Here are a few methods to try: Place seeds in a moist paper towel in the refrigerator for one month before planting into warm, well draining soil. Alternatively, try soaking in warm water for 2 days and then nicking slightly with a blade before planting. Germination can take at least one month. Another method is to plant the seeds in the fall and allow them to overwinter in freezing temperatures for germination in the spring. This is a spreading perennial, and if it likes where it has been planted, it could grow long roots underground, popping up in nearby beds in coming years. Choose its home wisely and you will be graced with bountiful vines, blooms, and fruits!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds are ripe when the fruits become soft and perhaps slightly yellowed. 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Direct sow after last frost, or sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost on the surface of moist potting soil. Pat down the seeds firmly, but do not cover. Keep lightly moist until germination. Transplant 12-24\" apart. Harvest leaves early in the morning for best quality, flavor, and ability to keep in storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seedheads to dry on the plant. Cut the stalks below the lowest seed clusters. If necessary, dry the seedheads further in the sun on a sheet or table away from moisture and precipitation. When fully dry, whack the seedheads in a bucket, allowing the ripest seed to fall. Sift through strainers to remove the largest chaff, and then winnow off the lighter chaff with your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21870085374032,"sku":"HERB-026","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/vietnamese_perilla.jpg?v=1571609442"},{"product_id":"yarrow","title":"Yarrow","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlowering perennial native to much of the Northern hemisphere with low-growing feathery leaves. 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Though covered in stinging \"hairs\" that act as needles injecting passersby with formic acid, it loses its sting when dried or cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nettles, common nettles, nettle leaf, and seven minute itch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91% on 05\/29\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Rise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21871195816016,"sku":"HERB-036","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Stinging_Nettle.jpg?v=1571609442"},{"product_id":"echinacea-purple-coneflower","title":"Echinacea (Purple Coneflower)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEchinacea is native to the many lands of eastern North America that drain eventually into the Atlantic Ocean. Used widely for healthy immune support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300-365\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% on 01\/06\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21871232909392,"sku":"HERB-037","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/echinacea.jpg?v=1571609442"},{"product_id":"marshmallow","title":"Marshmallow","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarshmallow is an attractive perennial native to damp soils of Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa. 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This is the plant whose early Egyptian confections later inspired the marshmallow treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 74%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (total viability: 95%) on 10\/29\/2025 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.com\/pages\/faq\/#seedviability\" title=\"What is the difference between germination rate and total viability?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about viability\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early spring, scarify with sandpaper and sow on the surface of the soil, just barely covered. Keep moist and warm. Some people recommend first giving your marshmallow seeds 3-4 weeks of cold stratification: place them in moist soil in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. When transplanting, space the plants two feet apart in full or partial sun. Harvest root in the fall of the 3rd year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Rise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21871269478480,"sku":"HERB-040","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/marshmallow_root.jpg?v=1571609442"},{"product_id":"bee-balm-purple","title":"Bee Balm (Purple)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis attractive, aromatic, mint-family herb draws in pollinators and is used as herbal medicine. Native to much of North America, its leaves are brewed by many native peoples (including Menomonee, Ojibwe, and Ho-Chunk) as a tea for treating colds and flu. It is also used as an external treatment for skin irritations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as wild bergamot, monarda, and beebalm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.com\/products\/bee-balm-magenta\"\u003eBee Balm (Magenta)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers in second year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% on 06\/02\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early spring, start the seeds indoors (6-8 weeks before transplant) or direct sow, covering the seeds only lightly and tamping down. Space seedlings 1 foot apart, full or partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seedheads to dry on the plant. Cut the stalks below the lowest seed clusters. If necessary, dry the seedheads further in the sun on a sheet or table away from moisture and precipitation. When fully dry, whack the seedheads in a bucket, allowing the ripest seed to fall. Sift through strainers to remove the largest chaff, and then winnow off the lighter chaff with your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Rise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28165351309392,"sku":"HERB-042","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/BBR_Monarda-fistulosa_2.jpg?v=1636681925"},{"product_id":"lebanese-zaatar","title":"Lebanese Za'atar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are many kinds of Za'atar in the Levant. This Lebanese variety is a spicy, hearty, thyme-like plant with thin leaves and purple flowers. Its strong flavor makes it great for drying, pickling, or curing in olive oil. 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This crop is a perennial, so expect harvests in future years! If allowed to go to seed, chives will soon spread to other parts of the garden. Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow flowers to dry on plant. When you see that they have dried and that they have formed small black seeds, harvest the seed heads and knock their seeds into a bowl. Allow them to dry further in a ventilated, dry place before putting in storage. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33966654029959,"sku":"ALL-005","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/chives1_sq.jpg?v=1588019457"},{"product_id":"common-boneset","title":"Boneset","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative to North America, the textured leaves and white flowers of this Aster family medicinal herb are dried for teas and tinctures to support colds, fevers, and arthritis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial in zones 4-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack: \u003c\/strong\u003e200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81% (total viability: 90%) on 02\/25\/2026 \u003cem\u003e(\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.com\/pages\/faq\/#seedviability\" title=\"What is the difference between germination rate and total viability?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about viability\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome say Boneset seeds benefit greatly from two weeks of cold stratification before planting. Others suggest simply sowing the seeds on the surface of the soil, tamp them in, keep them moist and give them 1-3 weeks to germinate. Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soils. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34158843527303,"sku":"HERB-039","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/boneset_1_sq.jpg?v=1589306600"},{"product_id":"st-johns-wort","title":"St. John's Wort","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBelow standard germination: We have included 475 seeds per packet so you can sow extra!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBushy perennial growing about three feet tall with bright yellow flowers in late spring through mid-summer. Native to Europe, its aerial parts are used medicinally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e90-120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack: \u003c\/strong\u003e475\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1% (total viability: 31%) on 05\/29\/2025 \u003cem\u003e(\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.com\/pages\/faq\/#seedviability\" title=\"What is the difference between germination rate and total viability?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about viability\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect seed or transplant in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Rise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34158913224839,"sku":"HERB-053","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/st-johnswort_0sqauto.jpg?v=1589307351"},{"product_id":"korean-licorice-mint-bae-cho-hyang","title":"Korean Licorice Mint (Bae Cho Hyang)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnown as 배초향 (Bae Cho Hyang), which translates to: \"a plant whose scent is so strong it banishes other scents.\" It's also known as \u003cem\u003ebanga ip\u003c\/em\u003e. In Gyeongsang-do Province, it's used similar to Kkaennip (Perilla), and in a lot of stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a hardy perennial aromatic herb from the meadows and streambeds of East Asia. Tall, upright stems with bluish purple flower spikes make this an excellent cut flower. The toothed leaves taste like spearmint and licorice and help with digestion when taken as a tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e78%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (total viability: 81%) on 01\/22\/2025 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"What is the difference between germination rate and total viability?\" href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.com\/pages\/faq\/#seedviability\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about viability\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds on the surface of moist potting soil and keep it evenly moist, cool, and in the sunlight until germination. 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Sift through strainers to remove the largest chaff, and then winnow off the lighter chaff with your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37591791468702,"sku":"HERB-054","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/KoreanLiquorishMint1.jpg?v=1612470825"},{"product_id":"bullseye-spilanthes","title":"Bullseye Spilanthes","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Toothache Plant, these cheerful yellow flowers with dark red centers and broad dark green leaves numb your tongue and gums easing pain and discomfort. Often included in herbal mouthwash blends, these mouth-watering flowers are also lots of fun for kids seeking an intense flavor experience in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is likely from Pará, a northeastern state in Brazil, where it is known as Jambú. In Brazil, Myanmar, and India the leaves are eaten fresh in salads and cooked as greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as: Toothache Plant, Jambú, Jambu, Paracress, Sichuan Buttons, Buzz Buttons, Tingflowers, Sansho Buttons, and Electric Daisy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90-100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89% on 01\/21\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds 1\/4\" deep indoors about 6 weeks before the last frost and transplant into garden well after the danger of frost. Keep seedlings moist but do not overwater. Transplants should be spaced 6-12\" in full sun, watered in well. Alternatively, direct sow after the last frost, 1\/4\" deep. This species readily reseeds itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seedheads to dry on the plant. Harvest the seedheads and dry them further in the sun on a sheet or table away from moisture and precipitation. When fully dry, crumble the seeds in your hands or through a sieve. Sift through strainers to remove the largest chaff, and then winnow off the lighter chaff with your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37641599451294,"sku":"HERB-056","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/BullseyeSpilanthes1.jpg?v=1613157996"},{"product_id":"recao-culantro","title":"Recao (Culantro)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis saw-toothed, low-growing, pungent, green herb is native to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central, and South America. We first learned about it from Puerto Rican and Dominican friends who call it Recao and for whom it is an essential part of their family Sofrito recipes. In Trinidad, it is known as Chado Beni, and it is also used extensively in Southeast Asia. For many years, because of the difficulty germinating this plant, we have bought seedlings from Vietnamese grocery stores where it is called Ngò Gai. In English, it is called Culantro (which sounds like the milder and similarly flavored Cilantro, but is different as you can see here). We have been experimenting for several years with seed production of this plant, which would really prefer to be growing in a more tropical climate. The last couple years we've grown it successfully in the shade of our Moringa trees and Upland Rice polycultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur recao informant and former Truelove Seeds apprentice Grimaldi Baez, who is admittedly NOT a mixologist, tinctures the leaves and makes a gin and tonic with them as if they were bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93% on 02\/04\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, and partial shade. This is a difficult seed to germinate and it is difficult to keep it from bolting early (sending up flower spikes). We start our seeds indoors patted down on the surface of our potting soil 8-12 weeks before the last frost - we do not cover the seeds. We keep ours moist (but not too wet) and warm (a heat mat helps), allowing up to 25 days for germination. To keep them moist, we sit our pots in a tray of 1\" water so they never dry out. You can try direct sowing when the soil of your garden warms up in spring and summer and keep moist to delay bolting. If transplanting seedlings, try not to disturb their roots. We grow ours successfully underneath and in the shadow of larger, bushy plants such as Pigeon Peas. Cut the rosette at the base before flowering, or harvest individual leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the plant bolts, it will send up green flower clusters from its central stem. Seeds will turn brown\/black when mature. You can grab all the seeds at once and crumble them into a harvest container.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37670690881694,"sku":"HERB-052","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Recao_Culantro.jpg?v=1613608482"},{"product_id":"blue-vervain","title":"Blue Vervain","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful purple flower spikes atop an upright plant with spear-shaped, coarsely toothed leaves. It is a favorite for bees and butterflies! Native to and found throughout North America. Its leaves and flowers are used as a nervine and for indigestion, colds, and fevers. Our seed grower, Althea, adds that it is used in love potions in Appalachia and the British Isles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89% on\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 04\/02\/2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds germinate well when stratified and sown in early spring and lightly covered with your growing medium after planting. Blue Vervain prefers full sun, but can grow in partial shade. In the wild, it prefers to grow in fertile, moist yet well-drained meadows, prairies, and riverbeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest the seeds after the flowers have faded and dried out. Check with your fingernail to see if the loosened seeds are firm and mature. Dry out the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39316909097118,"sku":"HERB-055","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/BlueVervain.jpg?v=1614804722"},{"product_id":"chamomile","title":"Chamomile","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaste the difference in fresh, hand-picked chamomile—the full bodied flavor is fruity and bright. Chamomile is a powerhouse little flower used to aid sleeplessness, balance an upset stomach, and calm the nerves. Don't underestimate chamomile just because it's cute! Also known as manzanilla, or little apple, the flowers are soothing and anti-inflammatory with that characteristic fruity and floral flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84% on 05\/07\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting into the garden by sowing on the surface and simply pressing them into the soil: they need light to germinate. Direct sow by scattering on the surface of the soil and pressing them in. They can just fine grow close to each other without thinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest the flowers toward the end of their life and allow them to dry. They will release their seeds and you can use sieves and winnowing to remove the chaff.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katydid Hill Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39500530385054,"sku":"HERB-062","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Chamomile1.jpg?v=1616791601"},{"product_id":"epazote","title":"Epazote","description":"\u003cp\u003eEpazote is a pungent, aromatic culinary and medicinal herb, beloved in many regions of Latin America, especially Mexico and the Caribbean. Among recipes such as mole de olla, tamales, enchiladas and chilaquiles, its leaves season countless batches of frijoles de olla, often lovingly prepared in a traditional clay olla atop the stove. It's pungent aroma is often compared to oregano, anise, fennel, tarragon, mint or creosote, but stronger. Medicinally, its leaves are brewed as a tea to address indigestion and stomach complaints, and it carries the name \"wormseed\" for its use in relieving parasites. The Spanish \"epazote\" is derived from the Nahautl name \"\u003cem\u003eepazōtl\u003c\/em\u003e,\" translating to \"skunk sweat,\" from \"\u003cem\u003eepatl\u003c\/em\u003e\" meaning skunk and \"\u003cem\u003etzotl\u003c\/em\u003e\" for sweat. Some of its other names are \u003cem\u003epayqu\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003epaico\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003emastruz\u003c\/em\u003e and Mexican tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly Chenopodium ambrosioides, epazote is closely related to lamb's quarters, quinoa and \u003cem\u003ehuauzontle\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short-lived perennial, topping out at about 3ft. in height, epazote's native habitat ranges from tropical South America up through Central America and Mexico. It grows well in temperate climates, and do take care if you are planting in a warm climate region, as this plant can become weedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur initial seeds were shared with us fresh out of the plants by the gardeners at La Finca del Sur in the South Bronx, where this herb is a very important cultural crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300-350\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99% on 08\/12\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers full sun and tolerates poor soils. Start indoors and transplant, or start directly in the soil. Reseeds readily. Direct sow no more than 1\/4 inch deep after soils have warmed to 65 degrees, or 2-3 weeks after your last frost. Thin to 12-14 inches. To get a head start on the season, sow seeds 2-4 weeks before the last frost very lightly covered in pots or trays in a greenhouse or sunny window. Transplant 12-14 inches apart into the garden a couple weeks after the last frost. Plants will grow 4 feet tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seeds to dry on the plant. Harvest entire stalk, and whack in a bucket to remove seeds. Push seeds through a fine screen, though it is very difficult to remove all of the calyxes completely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cruz Family Little Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39603783565470,"sku":"HERB-061","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/dbc7f557-09dc-445c-aaf3-245c322b550b.jpg?v=1617989969"},{"product_id":"bronze-fennel","title":"Bronze Fennel","description":"\u003cp\u003eTowering, explosive yellow umbel flower heads sway frivolously atop the dark, feathery plumage of this gorgeous fennel. Growing anywhere from 3 to 6 feet tall, this fragrant herb attracts human and insect pollinators alike. Among the many bees and wasps that visit its flowers, Bronze Fennel is an important host plant for Anise Swallowtail and Eastern Black Swallowtail butterflies to lay their eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to warm, sunny coasts of the Mediterranean, fennel seeds are featured in traditional recipes, such as Italian sweet sausage, for their distinct anise-licorice-y flavor. Teas are made from the young leaf fronds, and dried seeds are chewed after meals for their stomach settling and digestive supporting purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58% on 02\/18\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoying full sun, and moist, well-draining soil, these plants are perennial in zones 5-11 and self-seeding annuals in cooler climates. Plant 1-2ft apart, as billowing copper-plum colored fronds will fill the space - with its height it's a perfect back border plant for any garden. Prolific seeders, note that in warmer climates Bronze Fennel can become weedy and\/or invasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bartram's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39655401062558,"sku":"HERB-058","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/BronzeFennel.jpg?v=1618518708"},{"product_id":"chamsur-garden-cress","title":"Chamsur (Garden Cress)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis year we grew Chamsur seeds that we received from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cssalaska.org\/our-programs\/refugee-assistance-immigration-services\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRefugee Assistance and Immigration Services program at Catholic Social Services Alaska\u003c\/a\u003e and the Nepali growers they work with. Known as Chamsur in Nepali, Rashad in Arabic, and Asaliya, Aleev, or Haloon (and probably other names!) across India - this garden cress is harvested for the seed, which is ground into a powder and added to water, or used whole on top of cooked greens or rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese garden cress seeds are sought out for their traditional medicinal benefits, especially for respiratory ailments, in addition to their pleasant peppery taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cssalaska.org\/our-programs\/refugee-assistance-immigration-services\/\" title=\"The Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services program at CSSAK\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services program at CSSAK\u003c\/a\u003e plans to grow these seeds for our catalog next year, and they happily report that this Chamsur grows well even in cooler climates, such as their farm plots in Anchorage, Alaska!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 days to seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 325-350\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96% on 09\/15\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShallowly sow seeds directly in the ground as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, and then every 8 to 10 days. For larger plants, thin to 4-8\" apart, in rows 1' apart. This variety is grown for its seeds. Please see the seed keeping notes below for our suggestions on seed harvest and processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow plants to bolt, and allow the flowers to fade and dry out. Harvest the entire flower stalk when it has dried fully, and lay it out somewhere away from rain and humidity so it can dry further. Whack the seed heads in a bucket to loosen the ripe seeds. Sift them out with a strainer, and winnow away the lightweight chaff with wind, breath, or a fan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40464957243550,"sku":"BRA-017","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Chamsur_Garden-Cress1.jpg?v=1628188084"},{"product_id":"alpha-calendula","title":"Alpha Calendula","description":"\u003cp\u003eKatydid Hill grows Alpha because it has by FAR the biggest double bloom flowers out of any calendula that we've grown. They have a beautiful high resin content for using in salves and oils, or internally for tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most calendula, Alpha is super hardy - we transplant (or you can direct seed) about 4-6 weeks before our last frost date in the spring, since they love the cool nights and can even bloom into the fall after some light frosts. They do like their space, so we plant in rows 24\" inches apart with 12\" spacing in row - if you direct seed, thin to 8-12\" around the plant to let them really shine and for the biggest, most prolific flowers. We pick the flowers off the stems 1-2 times per week for about a month when they are in peak bloom! The more you pick, the more they bloom - I swear by the time we get to the end of picking a row, the first plants have started blooming again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey take some time to dry - about 2 weeks depending on conditions - but retain their beautiful orange color for months if kept out of direct sunlight. That orange color and soothing anti-inflammatory resin bring a little sunshine to any tea blend!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55-60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e  87% on 01\/29\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after last frost when soil is warm. Sow every 2\", 1\/4\" deep, and thin to 6-12\" per plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaving seed from Calendula is easy! Wait until the flower dies and the seadhead fully matures, and collect the dry, brown seeds. Lay out on paper to dry further, and store in an envelope within a container in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katydid Hill Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40550871138462,"sku":"HERB-063","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/alphacalendulamaybes.jpg?v=1629130416"},{"product_id":"astragalus","title":"Astragalus","description":"\u003cp\u003eAstragalus is a healing perennial plant from China that is grown for its root. It is used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine as an immune system tonic, fortifying and strengthening the immune system over time. These nitrogen-fixing, leguminous plants benefit from mycorrhizal inoculation and prefer full sun and good drainage. Plants get from 3-6 feet tall with yellow pea-like flowers and small green pods. Lightly scarify seeds with sandpaper (or a rock!) for better germination. A cool treatment of 20 days (in refrigerator or outdoors in winter) can also help the seeds germinate better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest roots in second year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77% (total viability: 89%) on 02\/05\/2024 \u003cem\u003e(\u003ca title=\"What is the difference between germination rate and total viability?\" href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.com\/pages\/faq\/#seedviability\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.com\/pages\/faq\/#seedviability\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about viability\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly scarify seeds with sandpaper (or a rock!) for better germination. A cool treatment of 20 days (in refrigerator or outdoors in winter) can also help the seeds germinate better. Alternatively, you can direct sow seeds in later winter or early spring. We sow ours in March in the greenhouse, and transplant into the ground in May. Dig roots starting in second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest seeds when pods turn brown and crispy. Shell and allow to dry completely before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40951839522974,"sku":"HERB-049","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Astragalus2.jpg?v=1636659722"},{"product_id":"greek-mullein","title":"Greek Mullein","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd drama and height to your garden with these bountiful candelabra sprays of yellow blooms, which are great for pollinators and medicine making. Like other mulleins, this plant has a wide, low-growing blue-grey rosette of broad leaves, from which springs a tall flower spike in its second year. This is a short-lived perennial that sometimes acts like a biennial. Native to Greece and the Olympus mountains in Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by Daniel MacPhee at Blackbird Rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers in second year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71% on 02\/02\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant indoors before frost to get a head start by broadcasting over a potting mix and later dividing and potting up. Direct sow in the garden in early spring. Plants can grow 2-3\" wide if given the space. Consider growing this herb in disturbed soils outside your main garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the flower stalks dry out and become crispy brown. On a dry day, cut the entire stalk below the lowest seed pods and whack the stalk in a bucket. Sift out the larger plant parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Rise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188111872238,"sku":"HERB-064","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/GreekMullein_by_DanielMacPhee_BlackBirdRise3.jpg?v=1639764579"},{"product_id":"dill","title":"Dill","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese lacy, feathery, bright green leaves are topped by an umbrella-shaped constellation of seeds. Useful as an herb, the leaves are traditional in many Eastern European culinary traditions and the seeds and stems are classic additions to pickles. Dill has a long history of use as a medicinal herb in several traditions to soothe digestion. Be prepared to share your dill plants with the caterpillars of black swallowtail butterflies. It's easy to grow enough to share! Scatter on cool soil in early spring or in the cooling days of late summer. Just barely cover seeds and keep evenly moist until germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond photo comes from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Anethum_graveolens_001.JPG\"\u003eH. Zell\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"\u003eCC BY-SA 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e, via Wikimedia Commons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-45 to leaf harvest; 85-105 to seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51% on 02\/18\/2026 \u003cem\u003e(\u003ca title=\"About Truelove Seeds Germination Testing\" href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.com\/pages\/faq\/#germinationtesting\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebelow standard\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScatter on cool soil in early spring or in the cooling days of late summer. Just barely cover seeds and keep evenly moist until germination. If you'd like to be more exact: sow seeds directly in the soil in early spring 2-3 seeds per inch about ¼\" deep. Thinning is not necessary. If starting seeds indoors, begin 6-8 weeks before last frost and then transplant 6\" apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the spent flowers to ripen into plump green seeds, and then dry on the plant until the seeds have turned papery. Harvest umbel by umbel, or take the entire flower stalk as all attached seeds are dry. Allow seed heads to dry out further in a protected place with good ventilation and low humidity. Thwack the seed heads inside a bucket, or pull them off. Remove chaff and allow seeds to dry further on a paper bag or towel. Store in a screw-top jar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bartram's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42202245660910,"sku":"HERB-059","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Dill_byOwenTaylor.jpg?v=1639764220"},{"product_id":"krapao-red-thai-holy-basil","title":"Krapao Red (Thai Holy Basil)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntensely aromatic, slightly spicy holy basil used in Thai cooking, traditionally in dishes such as Pad Krapao. This branching, geometric and narrow-leaved holy basil makes a low bush, reaching about 20\" in height in our experience. Its distinct, clove-like aroma perfumed the air whenever we'd brush past it in the field. Sports handsome, deep fuschia to dark red stems and flower stalks, covered in tiny pink blooms and abundant green foliage. Thrives in heat and prefers full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seed came to us through our friend and previous apprentice Heidi Ratanavanich, who has this to share about their ancestral herb:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"When I eat Pad Krapao, minced pork stir fry with Krapao, topped with a fried egg and a side of Nam Prik Pla (fish sauce, lime juice, garlic), I feel Thailand. For a long time, I thought Krapao was the same as Thai Basil (Horappaa), which has a different flavor from a totally different plant. On a trip to my mom's hometown in Thailand, Sappaya, my aunt pointed out Krapao growing on a path. This was the moment where I first learned this Krapao, in hand in Thailand. She helped me harvest the 2 varieties, red and white. I am so lucky and happy to be tending to Krapao this season at Truelove.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91% on 05\/05\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds on the surface of moist potting soil, do not cover. Keep it evenly moist and in the sunlight until germination. Start indoors, and later transplant in full sun 10-12\" apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seedheads to dry and turn brown on the plant. Cut the stalks below the lowest seed clusters. If necessary, dry the seedheads further in the sun on a sheet or table away from moisture and precipitation. When fully dry, whack the seedheads in a bucket, allowing the ripest seed to fall. Sift through strainers to remove the largest chaff, and then winnow off the lighter chaff with your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42749552361710,"sku":"HERB-066","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/KrapaoRed_ThaiHolyBasil3b.jpg?v=1650298006"},{"product_id":"arabian-mint","title":"Arabian Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuscious, bountiful, and highly aromatic mint native to Northern and Southern Africa, Central and Western Asia, and continental Europe. Mounding, bushy herb with fuzzy, silvery-blue-green foliage, long narrow leaves, and tapered stalks covered in pale, lilac-colored flowers. Strong, peppery fragrance and taste. Our patch of Arabian Mint at the farm seemed to attract every possible insect pollinator around, and was consistently buzzing with the happy work of bees and wasps. As a mint, it will spread vigorously through the garden via creeping rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso called Horse Mint, Fillymint, Moroccan Mint, or St. John’s Horsemint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150-200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate: \u003c\/strong\u003e57% on 2\/22\/2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds on the surface of moist potting soil. Do not cover. Tamp down the seeds for good soil contact. Keep it evenly moist and in the sunlight until germination. Start indoors, and later transplant in full sun 10-12\" apart. Consider growing in pots or with barriers to keep it contained as it spreads via vigorous, creeping rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seedheads to dry and turn brown on the plant. Cut the stalks below the lowest seed clusters. If necessary, dry the seedheads further in the sun on a sheet or table away from moisture and precipitation. When fully dry, whack the seedheads in a bucket, allowing the ripest seed to fall. Sift through strainers to remove the largest chaff, and then winnow off the lighter chaff with your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42847053578478,"sku":"HERB-068","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/AabianMint.jpg?v=1651104960"},{"product_id":"krapao-white-thai-holy-basil","title":"Krapao White (Thai Holy Basil)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntensely aromatic, slightly spicy holy basil used in Thai cooking, traditionally in dishes such as Pad Krapao. This branching, geometric and narrow-leaved holy basil makes a low bush, reaching about 20\" in height in our experience. Its distinct, clove-like aroma perfumed the air whenever we’d brush past it in the field. Sports handsome, light green stems and flower stalks, covered in tiny white blooms and abundant green foliage. Thrives in heat and prefers full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seed came to us through our friend and previous apprentice Heidi Ratanavanich, who has this to share about their ancestral herb:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"When I eat Pad Krapao, minced pork stir fry with Krapao, topped with a fried egg and a side of Nam Prik Pla (fish sauce, lime juice, garlic), I feel Thailand. For a long time, I thought Krapao was the same as Thai Basil (Horappaa), which has a different flavor from a totally different plant. On a trip to my mom's hometown in Thailand, Sappaya, my aunt pointed out Krapao growing on a path. This was the moment where I first learned this Krapao, in hand in Thailand. She helped me harvest the 2 varieties, red and white. I am so lucky and happy to be tending to Krapao this season at Truelove.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86% on 02\/03\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds on the surface of moist potting soil, do not cover. Keep it evenly moist and in the sunlight until germination. Start indoors, and later transplant in full sun 10-12\" apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seedheads to dry and turn brown on the plant. Cut the stalks below the lowest seed clusters. If necessary, dry the seedheads further in the sun on a sheet or table away from moisture and precipitation. When fully dry, whack the seedheads in a bucket, allowing the ripest seed to fall. Sift through strainers to remove the largest chaff, and then winnow off the lighter chaff with your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43035393458414,"sku":"HERB-067","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/KrapaoWhite_ThaiHolyBasil4-500.jpg?v=1654035769"},{"product_id":"feverfew","title":"Feverfew","description":"\u003cp\u003eLow, bushy herbaceous perennial in the daisy family. Many grow these cute-as-a-button white and yellow flowers as a garden ornamental, but its pungent, aromatic leaf has also been used medicinally since the first century in Ancient Greece, and perhaps before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the Balkan peninsula, Anatolia and the Caucasus, it is now grown throughout the temperate world and has been used medicinally throughout Europe for hundreds of years as pain relief for headache and migraine issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts common name in English, \"feverfew,\" derives from the Latin \"febrifugia,\" meaning \"fever reducer,\" likely citing its historic use as a general anti-inflammatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese low-growing bushy flowers reach between 20-36\" in height, and prefer a sunny spot in the garden. Keep a watchful eye, as they are strong growers and can easily take over in the right conditions. Makes an excellent cut or dried flower, grows well in beds, borders and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66% on 03\/25\/2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight dependent germinator. Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost - press seeds into surface of soil and keep moist until germination, usually within 14 days. For direct sowing, sow seeds in early spring while the ground is still cool, or in autumn to overwinter. Sprinkle seeds on top of the soil and lightly tamp to ensure full contact, do not cover. When seedlings reach 3-5inches, thin to about 2' apart. Tender perennial, hardy in zones 5-9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, allow the plant to develop its brown, puffy seed heads. Wait for the stems and aerial parts of the plant to turn brown and dry. Cut full stalks, with seed heads intact, into brown paper bag. Let dry for several weeks. Then simply tap seed heads and collect the fallen, ripe seeds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto credit: \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Feverfew.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFeverfew\u003c\/a\u003e\" by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Vsion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVsion\u003c\/a\u003e is licensed under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCC BY 2.5\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Cropped from original\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Rise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43490724184302,"sku":"HERB-044","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Feverfew.jpg?v=1663019567"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/collections\/herbs_collection.jpg?v=1511760266","url":"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.com\/collections\/herbs\/family_poppy-papaveraceae.oembed","provider":"Truelove Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}