Sow Easy Herb Seeds
Basil Sweet Italian (Sow Easy) Seed
$2.49
Our Sweet Italian Basil seeds will grow into an herb with an ultra pleasing aroma and a delicious taste.
The leaves of this herb are attractive and contain a spicy flavor that makes green salads, tomato & cheese dishes, soups, and omelettes even more delicious!
The entire plant has a very pleasing aroma and it makes a great companion for growing tomato plants.
Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Flavor: Spicy sweet!
Preparation Ideas: Perfect for your morning omelette or any salads or soups you have during the day.
Plant Type: Herb
Pelleted Seed Count: 200 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 5-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 85 Days
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 10"
Growing Height: 18-24"
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: Remove flower buds to encourage leaf growth. Begin harvesting all but 2 or 3 leaves at the base of each branch before flowers bloom. Preserve leaves by drying or freezing.
Lavender True (Sow Easy) Seed
$2.49
Lavender True is considered a perennial herb, except for in very cold areas.
Quite possibly the most fragrant variety, our True Lavender seeds are great for use in perennial or herb gardens. These silvery plants grow attractive foliage and fragrant lavender flowers.
Grow in containers for a scented patio.
Our Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Plant Type: Herb
Pelleted Seed Count: 250 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 10-28 Days
Days to Maturity: 100-110 Days
Planting Depth: .125"
Seed Spacing: 18"
Growing Height: 24-30"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Start seeds indoors near a sunny window 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Performs best in rows 2 feet apart. Thin or transplant plants to 18 inches apart when they are 3 inches tall.
Suggestions: For better success with germination, fold a damp paper towel around seeds and place into a sealed plastic bag. Place in the freezer for 2-4 weeks, then remove and allow to settle to room temperature before opening the bag and planting. Cut flowers when they have just opened and the scent is the strongest. Dry on screen in shade. Excellent in flower arrangements.
Chives (Sow Easy) Seed
Chives (Sow Easy) Seed
$2.49
The hollow, thin leaves of common chives have a delicate flavoring much like very mild onions.
It's absolutely delicious when sprinkled into salads and great for flavoring soups and omelettes! Due to this herb plants attractive clover-like blossoms, they are often used for edging flowerbeds as well.
Our Sow Easy seeds are seeds pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Flavor: Subtle onion taste.
Preparation Ideas: Perfect for adding a subtle onion taste to salads, soups, or omelettes.
Plant Type: Herb
Pelleted Seed Count: 200 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 15-21 Days
Days to Maturity: 80-90 Days
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 6"
Growing Height: 8-12"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Start indoors near a sunny window 6 weeks before planting outdoors. Or, sow seed in the garden in a sunny location in rich, well-drained soil. Performs best in rows 12 inches apart. Thin or transplant plants to 6 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. Leaves can be harvested 4 months after sowing: then cut often.
Suggestions: Continual harvesting ensures denser growth. If you prefer a very mild taste, harvest while in bloom. Excellent for indoor windowsill gardens.
