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Peppermint Seeds

Peppermint Seeds
$1.99
The peppermint herb plant is a popular, easy to grow mint.
Its refreshing, cool tasting leaves add zest to all kinds of cuisine. Peppermint tastes great in sauces and pairs well with vegetable, meat, and potato dishes. It also makes a great garnish for iced drinks, melons and ice cream!
Flavor: Cool and refreshing mint
Preparation Ideas: This versatile herb can be used in meat dishes, potato dishes, iced drinks, or iced cream to name a few
Plant Type: Herb
Fill Weight (grams): 0.1
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 12-15 Days
Days to Maturity: 85-90 Days
Planting Depth: .063"
Seed Spacing: 12"
Growing Height: 18-20"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Start seed indoors 8 to 10 weeks prior to last spring frost. Or, sow directly outdoors in partially shaded, moist soil. Thin or transplant when 2 inches tall. Harvest leaves as needed.
Suggestions: A rampant grower, best confined to containers to restrict roots. If planting in the ground, plant in container leaving about an inch above the soil to contain spread. Store dried mint in an airtight container.
Basil Seeds, Genovese

Basil Seeds, Genovese
$1.99
A large leaf type basil, this Italian basil seed grows into the ultimate ingredient for cooking up the very delicious, extremely popular Italian Basil Pesto sauce, Pesto Genovese!
Selected for its flavor, these productive herb plants are easy to grow and belong in every herb garden. Sweet with a spicy scent and taste, it's less likely to become bitter when slow cooking.
Flavor: Sweet with a spicy aroma and flavor; less likely to become bitter when slow cooking.
Preparation Ideas: The rich and pungent flavor of this herb makes it perfect for pesto!
Plant Type: Herb
Fill Weight (grams): 0.25
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 5-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 85 Days
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 10"
Growing Height: 20-24"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Start indoors near a sunny window 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Or, sow in the garden in full sun when frost danger is over and ground is warm. Performs best in rows 2 feet apart. Thin or transplant plants to 10 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall.
Suggestions: Use leaves fresh or dry for seasoning. Great for a dramatic background.

Dahlia Seeds, Unwin's Dwarf Mixed Colors
$1.99
Unwin's Dwarf Dahlias boasts a blend of gorgeous shades of bronze, salmon, apricot, orange, scarlet, crimson, yellow, and lavender colored flowers.
These dahlia flowers bloom in the first year and add a lovely spot of color in the late summer garden. They're also heat resistant!
Plant Type: Annual Flower
Fill Weight (grams): 0.3
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 5-10 Days
Days To Bloom: 49-77 Days
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: Sow Unwin's Dwarf Mixed Colors Dahlia Flower seeds roughly 16" apart.
Growing Height: 18-20"
Best Container Size: 18"+
Instructions: For an early bloom, start Unwin's Dwarf Mixed Colors Dahlia Flower seeds indoors. Or, after all danger of frost, sow outdoors. When plants are 4" high, thin or transplant. If started indoors, harden-off one week before transplanting.
Suggestions: Excellent for bedding and for lovely, long-lasting cut flowers. Striking when massed.

Carnation Seeds, Chabaud Giant Mixed Colors
$2.19
The Chabaud Giant Mixed Colors Carnation is a half-hardy perennial flower prized for its long bloom season.
These carnations have large flowers with a delightful spicy, clove-like fragrance which blooms in many shades of crimson, red, rose, pink, yellow, and white. For earlier blooms, start seeds indoors.
Plant Type: Perennial Flower
Fill Weight (grams): 0.34
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-15 Days
Days To Bloom: 60-90 Days
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: Sow Chabaud Giant Mixed Colors Carnation seeds roughly 12" apart.
Growing Height: 18-20"
Best Container Size: 18"+
Instructions: For early blooms, start Chabaud Giant Mixed Colors Carnation seeds indoors. Or, in mild climates, sow outdoors in the fall. Thin or transplant when a few inches tall.
Suggestions: Chabaud Giant Mixed Colors Carnations are superb for cut flower arrangements. Excellent for borders, bedding, and indoor potted plants where they'll flower much of the year.