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Thyme of Provence (Thymus Officinalis) (Bag) – Franchi Sementi
Timo di Provenza. French thyme. A perennial herb. It stands about 12 inches high. Start seeds in early spring inside, transplant out after last frost date. Space 10" apart in a well drained soil. Sunny location or partial shade. These can be divided every two or three years. .5 gram packet. Approximately 6000 seeds per gram.
This perennial plant was introduced to France by the Romans and then onto the UK; Thyme from Provence is one of the most renowned. Sow it from March to June and is ready to be harvest in summer. Prefers light, cold soils, in partial shade.
The leaves and the brunch are use as seasoning for meat, fish, soups and vegetables and to do sauces too. 1g.
Approximate seeds quantity:@6000
Sow: from March - August
1g
Tarragon/Dragoncello (Bag) – Franchi Sementi
Tarragon is one of the more useful culinary herbs; it heightens flavors of other herbs. It goes especially well with tomatoes. Grows about 3 feet high. Start seeds in early spring inside and plant out in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Does better with poor soil. This seed tastes more like the more common Russian tarragon, but the flavor is still great. If you are seeking true French tarragon, it is never grown from seed, only cuttings. 0.3 gram packet.
Tarragon is a perennial plant. This variety can be sown from March to June and can be harvest about two months after the sowing.
The leaves and the flowers have an aniseedy flavour and go well with some meats and in salad. Quite hard to find tarragon seed generally. From Russia.
Seeds quantity: @2800
Approximate weight: 0.4g
Sow: from March June
1g
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) (Bag) – Franchi Sementi
Rosemary. While frequently grown from cuttings, rosemary will do well grown from seed. It is slow to germinate and requires 14-21 days @ 60 or so degrees to germinate. Sow seeds in pots or flats, cover with 1/8th inch of soil mix and keep well watered until they germinate. Transplant to individual containers once they are large enough to handle easily. Set outside and space at 18-24 inches. Rosemary is completely hardy in zones 8-10; in those areas, you can have a rosemary hedge. Traditional wisdom is that in other areas you need to dig it up and bring it inside for the winter. However, with protection from ice & snow, rosemary will survive at temperatures much lower than the often quoted 20 degrees F (-6 C). .15 gram packet.
Approximately 900 seeds per gram.
Real Italian perennial Rosemary. Sow it from April until June and it is ready to be harvest the following year. Ideal to flavour roasts. Tolerates poor soil and most extreme weathers.
Approximate seeds quantity:@135
Sow: from April - June
1g
Peppermint (Bag) – Franchi Sementi
Menta Piperita - Peppermint. Perennial. Easy to grow from seed. Assertive flavor. In the Piemonte, they make a great mint syrup with this. .5 gram packet.
Perennial plant that can be sown from March to May and can be harvest when the plant is about 30/40cm tall. Peppermint has a lot of uses, not least in drinks, ice cream, with lamb, as a garnish or to make mint tea. Best suited to pots as it spreads quickly in the soil.
Approximate seeds quantity:@500
Sow: from March to May
1g
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) (Bag) – Franchi Sementi
Italian Oregano. Perennial. Real oregano, not the puny stuff you find in garden centers. Large highly flavored leaves. Sow seeds early in spring, plant out after last frost date. Space at 12 inches. Divide every three years or so. 0.5 gram packet. Approximately 300-400 seeds per packet.
Perennial Plan to be sown from March to September and can be harvest all year round. Origano can be used fresh or dry. The dried leaves are indispensable on Pizza's and Breads. . 1g.
Approximate seeds quantity:@6000
Sow: from March - September.
1g
Majoram (Bag) – Franchi Sementi
Sweet Marjoram. Up to 2 feet high. Perennial in warmer areas; treat as an annual in the north. Start seeds inside in early spring. Plant out around last frost date. For those who can grow it as a perennial, divide plant every few years for best flavor. 1 gram packet. Approximately 1000 seeds per gram.
This is a Perennial plant to be sown from March to June and ready to be harvest usually in June and July. The leaves can be used both fresh or dried and they are ideal to be used in fruit salads, to garnish drinks and for making tea. 1g.
Approximate seeds quantity:@4000
Sow: from March - mid October
1g
Lavender (Bag) – Franchi Sementi
Lavanda Vera Perennial. Lovely blue flowers. 24" high plant with compact growth habit. Use for drying, crafts, oils. Full Sun. Hardy zones 5-9. Seed slow to germinate (up to 3 weeks). Start inside in pots, set outside at 12-18" spacing. 1 gram packet.
Perennial plant to be sown from March to September. Use the dried flowers to flavour homemade biscuits, with pork and for perfume pouches. Lavender oil can relieve headaches. As a flower is perfect for borders and scented hedge.
Approximate seeds quantity:@950
Sow: from February - end September
1g