The Seedball Herbs Collection is perfect for growing your own kitchen garden! Choose from these five culinary favourites: Basil, Mint, Chive, Parsley, and Wild Rocket Salad, all bursting with healthy antioxidants. To plant during Spring, Summer and Autumn.
Each beautifully illustrated tube contains 20 seed balls, each packed with herb seeds (see below for full plant details and click the name to see what will grow). Simply harvest with a snip and let them re-grow. Be sure to leave some of the beautiful flowers that emerge for wildlife. These herb tubes work well in window boxes, balcony pots, garden beds, and wildlife gardens, making them ideal as gardening gifts, eco-friendly gifts and thoughtful presents for friends and family.
See here for more information on how to use seed balls (they’re super simple to use with no need to dig. Simply scatter, water, and watch them grow.)
H = 9.3cm, D = 3.7cm, Weight = 50g
Basil, a member of the mint family, is an easy-to-grow herb prized for its fresh, peppery flavour. This warm-weather loving plant thrives in sunny spots and brings a touch of Italian flair to your favourite dishes.
Spearmint/Green Mint (Mentha Viridis)
Mint is a versatile, aromatic herb belonging to the Mentha genus. Known for its fresh, cool flavor and fragrance, mint leaves are commonly green with serrated edges. The plant thrives in moist, shaded areas and spreads rapidly, often considered invasive. Mint varieties include spearmint and peppermint, each with distinct flavors. It's used in culinary dishes, teas, and beverages, as well as in cosmetics and medicines for its soothing properties. Mint aids digestion, alleviates headaches, and has antibacterial qualities. The plant's vibrant green foliage and purple or white flowers also make it a popular choice for gardens.
The chive plant (Allium schoenoprasum) is a hardy perennial herb from the onion family, prized for its slender, tubular leaves and delicate purple flowers. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, reaching heights of 10-20 inches. Chives possess a mild onion flavour, making them a popular culinary herb for garnishing soups, salads, and potato dishes. The plant's blossoms are also edible, adding a subtle onion-like taste and a splash of colour to dishes.
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a hardy biennial herb native to the Mediterranean region, widely cultivated as an annual. It has bright green, curly or flat leaves with a fresh, slightly peppery flavor. The plant grows up to 30-45 centimeters tall and thrives in well-drained soil under full or partial sunlight. Parsley is commonly used as a garnish, spice, or vegetable in culinary dishes and is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants. Its fresh leaves, seeds, and roots are all utilized, contributing to its popularity in various cuisines worldwide.
Wild rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia), plus mustard, kale, greek cress, mizuna - a tangy, tasty and attractive mix of salad leaves which can be grown indoors or out. Rocket is a hardy plant with a distinct, peppery flavour, making it a popular addition to salads and culinary dishes. Wild rocket blooms from spring to autumn, producing small, yellow flowers that attract pollinators.
