An assortment of five essential culinary herbs for your kitchen garden, from our partners at Turtle Tree Seed in the Hudson Valley.

Details:

• Set includes one packet each of: Basil, Flat Leaf Italian Parsley, Sage, Summer Savory and Thyme

Basil
(Ocimum basilicum) Annual. Bushy 18 in. plants give continuous cuttings from mid-summer until frost if flower stalks are pinched off. Leaves used fresh for pesto, in salads and on pasta, dried for use in soups, scrambled eggs, etc. Start indoors and transplant outside after frost.

Flat Parsley
(Petroselinum crispum) Annual. A flavorful, easy-to-grow culinary herb with rich green leaves and a bold, fresh taste. Also known as Italian parsley, it is perfect for garnishes, salads, sauces, and everyday cooking. Grows well in gardens, raised beds, and containers.

Sage
(Salvia officinalis) Perennial. Classic aromatic herb with soft gray-green leaves and a warm, earthy flavor. Essential for seasoning meats, stuffing, and savory dishes. Hardy and drought-tolerant, sage thrives in gardens or containers and makes a beautiful, fragrant addition to any herb collection.

Summer Savory
(Satureja hortensis) Annual. 12-18 in. bushy plants with a warm, peppery, and slightly sweet flavor profile of thyme, marjoram, and a subtle mint. Often described as "peppery thyme". Fresh or dried leaves are delicious in meat, vegetable, and bean dishes.

Thyme
(Thymus vulgaris) Perennial. Small 6-12 in. bushy plants with an abundance of small leaves. Savory herb used fresh or dried in beans and soups. A much-loved herb in French, English, and Italian cuisine.

Turtle Tree Seed Company is a heritage seed supplier dedicated to biodiversity and sustainable gardening. They offer a wide selection of high-quality, open-pollinated flower, vegetable, herb, and cut flower seeds. Their collections support gardeners and growers alike in cultivating vibrant, productive, and ecologically resilient gardens.