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Herb : Basil : Siam Queen

A very fragrant selection and distinct improvement over other Thai Basils. Extra large leaf size and large plants mean more of that intense liquorice fragrance.

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Herb : Basil Basilico Genovese

The most popular Basil, essential for authentic Italian cuisine with strong scent and flavour. Easy growing herb for the windowsill or outdoors.

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Herb : Chamomile

Daisy-like flowers with yellow centres and feathery foliage which has an apple smell when crushed. Apple fragrance. Makes a delicious soothing tea, skin wash and shampoo.

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Herb : Chervil

One of the most deliciously flavoured of culinary herbs, widely used on the Continent, is one of the few winter hardy herbs for all-year-round fresh use.

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Herb : Chives

Savoury garnish adding zest to any salad. Try chive butter or frozen chive cubes. Companion Plant: Grown close to carrots is said to improve their growth and deter carrot fly and next to roses to help control black spot.

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Herb : Comfrey

The leaves, which can be harvested several times a season, are used as a compost activator helping the breakdown of other compost materials. Also used as a mulch, or is superb used as a liquid manure on tomato and potatoes plants.

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Herb : Coriander

A dual purpose annual herb grown for its seeds or fresh young leaves.

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Herb : Coriander Confetti

A unique Coriander producing 'carrot fern-like leaves' with that distinctive coriander taste but with increased sweetness.

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Herb : Lemon Balm

A bushy herb, resembling mint in appearance, with a strong lemon scent when rubbed. The leaves make a calming balm tea. Height to 50cm (20in) but can be trimmed.

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Herb : Lemon Grass

his wonderful lemon-scented grass is a real delicacy. Essential in Thai and Vietnamese dishes and an excellent addition to soups, curries, sauces and fish dishes.

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Herb : Mint

Very versatile, for tangy mint sauce or garnish on new potatoes or peas.

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Herb : Oregano

A hardy perennial herb with sweet smelling, aromatic foliage which can be used fresh or dry for flavouring moussaka, stews, sausages, omelets, stuffings, pizzas and all Italian dishes.

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Herb : Seed Disc Collection

Easy to grow Herb Seed Discs. Simply place on the surface of compost, water, leave on a windowsill and watch them grow. One Disc each of Basil, Chives and Parsley.

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Herb : Sorrel

Sorrel leaves are used extensively in French cuisine, in fish, soups and sauces, also picked young will add a tart flavour to a mixed leaf salad.

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Herb : Summer Savory

Lends an aromatic peppery tang to soups and seafoods. Used to aid digestion, reduce fevers and also for bee stings. Grown near or next to Broad Beans it is reputed to help repel black fly.

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Herbs : For Windowsills

A collection of five herbs selected by T&M especially for growing on windowsills. One packet each of: Bush Basil - Hardy Annual; 23cm (9in), Sweet Marjoram - Half Hardy Annual: 25cm (10in), Femleaf Dill - Hardy Annual: 45cm (18in), Chives - Hardy Perennial: 30cm (12in), and Parsley Clivi - Hardy Perennial: 23cm (9in).

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Alan Titchmarsh Organic Chives Seeds

Perennial clumps of Onion-flavoured, tender, spear-like green leaves. Delicious in all egg, potato and cheese dishes, in salads, and sprinkled over soups and potatoes.

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Alan Titchmarsh Organic Coriander Seeds

A feathery annual, with clusters of spicy seeds and used in curries and casseroles, and may be ground over lamb and pork.

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Alan Titchmarsh Organic Sweet Basil Seeds

Annual with larger leaves than Bush Basil. A widely used herb, especially in cooked tomato dishes.

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Annual Herb Seed Collection

Includes 1 Packet each of: Basil Sweet Green - Classic, large leaved, aromatic Italian herb! Chives Fine Leaved - A perfect addition to soups, omelettes and cheese dishes. Parsley Italian Plain Leaved - A more intense flavour than curled varieties.

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Basil Bush Seeds

Annual with small pointed clove-scented leaves, needing a sunny spot in garden, greenhouse or on a windowsill. Useful in tomato, cheese and vegetable dishes, salads and pizzas.

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Basil Magical Michael Seeds

This ornamental basil is much more uniform in height and width than other types, but the lush, aromatic leaves are just as delicious. It can be left to flower, after which the purple bracts remain, adding gto the decorative value. Alternatively, pick the young leaves for kitchen use before flowers appear. Magical Michael is a sun worshipper and will also be very happy growing in a pot on a sunny sheltered patio. * Very decorative * Full of flavour

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Basil Neapolitan Seeds

A delicious variety, producing large, lush, oval-shaped, slightly puckered leaves with a good strong flavour.

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Basil Red Seeds

Attractive deep purple leaves and stems make a colourful alternative to green Basil in a wide range of dishes, including salads, pasta, pizza and tomato dishes. Highly ornamental in the herb garden, flower garden or in a pot on the windowsill.

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Basil Sweet Green Seeds

A must in so much Southern European cookery, the flavour complements chicken and tomato dishes, and is also great with eggs. Superb in salads too! Give it a warm, sunny sheltered spot for best results. * Essential for Mediterranean cookery

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Basil Sweet Seeds

Annual with larger leaves than Bush Basil. A widely used herb, especially in cooked tomato dishes.

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Borage Seeds

An easily grown annual which is very attractive to Bees. Chopped leaves give a cool, Cucumber-like taste to salads and wine cups.

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Celery Par-Cel Seeds

An easy to grow variety with a strong Celery taste and beautiful curled leaves. Ideal for soups and salads. High vitamin content. Attractive in flower border.

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Chive Seeds

Perennial clumps of Onion-flavoured, tender, spear-like green leaves. Delicious in all egg, potato and cheese dishes, in salads, and sprinkled over soups and potatoes.

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Chives Fine Leaved Seeds

Use chives in salads, scrambled eggs, mashed potato, cheese on toast, or just about anywhere you want a hint of onion and that wonderful emerald green colour. * Delicate onion taste * Decorative flowers

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Common Fennel Seeds

Perennial usually grown as an annual. Fine feathery leaves and the stems have an aniseed flavour to enhance all fish and vegetable dishes. Height: 120cm (4)

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Coriander : Calypso

British breeding on this essential and increasingly popular herb/salad leaf. Coriander Calypso is a 'cut 'n' come again' leaf, the plant can be cut back and allowed to re-grow at least 3 times through the summer due to its extremely low growing point. Grown only for leaf not seed. Coriander Calypso has good bolt resistance.

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Coriander Confetti Seeds

A cut-&-come-again variety A delicious, slow to bolt variety which can be grown as a cut-&-come-again leaf salad or a mature plant. Sow monthly for a continuous supply; crop into the winter with cloche protection.

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Coriander Fine Leaved Seeds

A versatile herb, the seeds are crushed and used in curries whilst the leaves are also good in Indian dishes, or as an interesting alternative to parsley. Pick leaves regularly if you wish to stop plants running to seed.

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Coriander Seeds

A feathery annual, with clusters of spicy seeds and used in curries and casseroles, and may be ground over lamb and pork.

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Dill Seeds

Annual with feathery blue-green foliage. Leaves and seeds may be used to flavour stews, casseroles, soups and fish dishes, and certain pickles.

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Dill Seeds

Use leaves with salmon, cream cheese, egg dishes and salads. Seeds can be used in soups, pickles, apple pie and cakes. Add flower heads to jars of pickled gherkins for the best ever dill pickles. * Use leaves, flowers and seeds

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Feverfew Seeds

A perennial herb growing to 45cm (18in) with branched stems covered in Daisy-like white flowers. The fresh leaves taken over a period are reputed to alleviate migraine.

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Garlic Chinese Chives 1 packet

Garlic chives, or Chinese chives, differ from ordinary chives in having flat leaves and have a delicate mild garlic flavour. They can be used in the same way as chives and are excellent in salads, stews, fish, egg or meat dishes. The blossom buds are a Chinese delicacy and can be eaten raw, stir fried or added to scrambled eggs.

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Garlic Chives Seeds

A perennial white flowered herb which produces broader leaves than normal Chives, and has a delicate Garlic taste. A very useful and tasty addition to salads and cooked dishes.

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Garlic Chives Seeds

Also known as Chines chives, the flat leaves when chopped, and white flower buds, are good in salads, stir fries and with cream cheese, where they will impart a mild garlic flavour. * An easy alternative to garlic

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Herb : Basil : Genovese - Duchy Originals 1 packet

Easy to grow, fragrant herb. Ideal for the kitchen windowsill. Height to 45cm.

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Herb : Borage - Duchy Originals 1 packet

Vivid sky blue flowers which are attractive to bees. Height to 75cm.

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Herb : Chervil : Curled - Duchy Originals 1 packet

Quick growing annual with a delicate aniseed flavour. Height to 45cm.

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Herb : Chives : Staro - Duchy Originals 1 packet

Perennial herb with a mild onion flavour. Height to 20cm.

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Herb : Coriander : Cilantro - Duchy Originals 1 packet

Quick growing, aromatic annual. Height to 60cm.

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Herb : Dill - Duchy Originals 1 packet

Feathery leaves with a slight aniseed flavour. Height to 90cm.

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Herb Basil Minette Seeds

A compact-growing variety creating an attractive ball-shaped plant covered in small, aromatic green leaves with a delicious, spicy flavour. Ideal for growing in a pot.

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Herb Dill Bouquet Seeds

An attractive, feathery-leaved annual whose leaves, flowers and seeds can all be used to flavour stews, casseroles, soups and fish dishes.

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Herb Seeds: Thyme

An aromatic herb used for seasoning cheese, egg, beef, veal and poultry dishes. Retains its flavour during cooking - ideal for stews and casseroles. In herbalism used as an antispetic. Perennial. Height: 23-25cm (9-12").

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Herbs Basil Red seeds

Add colour and taste to salads, pasta and tomato dishes. The vigorous plants have deep purple leaves and look extremely attractive in a herb garden or ornamental border. Half-hardy annual.

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Herbs Basil Sweet seeds

A spicy tasting herb, useful for green salads or flavouring egg, fish, meat or tomato dishes. Half-hardy annual. 30-45cm (12-18). Reputed to be a natural tranquilliser."

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Herbs Celery Par-Cel seeds

An easy to grow variety with a strong Celery taste and beautiful curled leaves. Ideal for soups and salads. High vitamin content. Attractive in flower border. Sow March-June.

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Herbs Chives seeds

The leaves have a mild onion flavour and are excellent for salads and spreads or for us with cheese or egg dishes. Perennial. An aid to digestion.

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Herbs Cilantro (Leaf Coriander) seeds

Also known as Chinese Parsley, the leaves give a piquant flavour used sparingly on poultry & fish dishes. Also used in Chinese and Latin American cooking. Resulting seeds from plants may be used to give a spicy flavour to soups, stews and curries. Annual. 38-60cm (15-24)."

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Herbs Coriander seeds

The seeds have a pleasant taste and are used in pickles, sauces, confectionery, poultry stuffing and apple pie. Annual. 60-75cm (2-2?'). In herbalism used to settle stomach ailments.

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Herbs Dill seeds

Flavour soups, stews and sauces with the leaves, use the seeds for pickles, cheese spreads and salad dressing. Annual. 60-90cm (2-3'). An aid to indigestion.

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Herbs Garlic Chives seeds

Chives with a mild garlic taste. The plant is taller and the leaves broader than ordinary chives, and the flowers are white. Ideal for salads or cooking. Perennial. 30cm (12)."

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Herbs Lemon Grass seeds

An essential ingredient for stir-fries and other oriental cooking, this unique lemon scented variety is quick-growing and will make an interesting addition to the herb garden or greenhouse. Sow under glass February-March.

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Herbs Marjoram Sweet seeds

Delicious in stews or soups and with egg, beef, lamb and pork dishes giving a spicy flavour. Half-hardy annual. 25-30cm (10-12)."

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Herbs Mint seeds

Perennial, and can be grown successfully from seed. Useful in sauces and jellies, and subtly improves the flavour of peas, beans, carrots, beetroot, potatoes and spinach. Sow March-April outdoors.

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Herbs Oregano seeds

A bushy perennial plant up to 50cm (20") tall with oval, pointed leaves attractive to butterflies and bees. Use for flavouring meat dishes, pizzas and omelettes.

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Herbs Rosemary seeds

Fragrant leaves used for flavouring soups, stews, fish or meat dishes and cooked vegetables. (Germination is very slow). Perennial. 120-150cm (4-5'). A weak infusion is reputed to relieve headaches.

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Herbs Sage seeds

A favourite herb for seasoning and stuffings. Excellent with pork. Perennial. 45cm (1?'). Believed to help digestion and a gargle may ease sore throats.

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Herbs: Seed Collection

Take a look at our award-winning (winner of Best Consumer Packaging Award at GIMA) new collection, containing five carefully selected, easy to grow varieties. Sweet Basil, Dill, Marjoram, Sage, Thyme.

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Lemon Coriander Seeds

Unusual lemon fragrance and flavour, delicious as a garnish in salads, or used in stir-fries. Easy to grow over a long season, it can even be grown in a pot on the windowsill.

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Lemon Grass Seeds

An essential ingredient for stir fries and other oriental cooking, this unique lemon scented variety is quick-growing and will make an interesting addition to the herb garden or greenhouse.

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Lovage Seeds

A versatile plant with celery-flavoured leaves, stems, roots and seeds, all of which can be used in a variety of tasty ways in salads, stews and casseroles!

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Marjoram, Sweet or Knotted (Origanum majorana) Seeds

An annual herb which brings out the full flavour of meat dishes. Also useful in fish and tomato dishes in salads.

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Mint Seeds

Perennial, and can be grown successfully from seed. Useful in sauces and jellies, and subtly improves the flavour of peas, beans, carrots, beetroot, potatoes and spinach.

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Oregano Seeds

A bushy perennial plant up to 50cm (20in) tall with oval, pointed leaves attractive to Butterflies and Bees. Use for flavouring meat dishes, pizzas and omelettes.

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Rosemary Seeds

A perennial evergreen shrub with fragrant leaves which can be picked at any time and used in flavouring meat or fish dishes, also for Bouquet Garni.

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Rumex acetosa (Sorrel) 1 packet

Sorrel leaves are used extensively in French cuisine, in fish, soups and sauces, also picked young will add a tart flavour to a mixed leaf salad. Leaves are best harvested regularly whilst small as bitterness increases with larger, older leaves.

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Russian Tarragon Seeds

Used for flavouring vinegars, pickles, mustards and sauces. Use in fish soup. Chop and freeze with a little water.

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Sage (English) - Duchy Originals 1 packet

Perennial, bushy herb with fragrant, aromatic leaves. Height to 60cm.

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Sage Seeds

Perennial shrub with grey-green leaves. Best used with pork, duck and goose, and excellent with onions, fish, cheese and liver.

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Sorrel Seeds

Perennial, with a sharp refreshing taste. Can be cooked in the same way as Spinach, or used for flavouring soups and salads.

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Tarragon Russian - Artemisia dracunculoides 1 packet

Similar to French tarragon, but producing a more vigorous plant. Branching stems of lance-shaped, aromatic foliage can be used for tarragon vinegars, in white sauces and salad dressings, and with chicken, fish and egg dishes.

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Thyme : Old English 1 packet

An old favourite for stews stuffings etc., mixed herbs and bouquet garni. Stimulates the appetite and helps the digestion of fatty foods. Helps repel cabbage root fly. Companion Plant: Grow close to cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli and brussels sprouts as it is a great deterrent of cabbage root-fly or cabbage worm.

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Thyme : Old English Winter - Duchy Originals 1 packet

Delicately aromatic herb with pink flowers that attract bees. Height to 30cm, but usually kept well trimmed to allow new growth. Ideal for a rockery in well drained soil.

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Thyme : Orange Scented 1 packet

Thymus fragrantissimus. Traditional flavour of Old English Thyme but with a refreshing orange scent and pale pink flowers to attract passing bees.

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Thyme Orange-Scented

Orange-scented foliage Aromatic, orange-scented foliage, attractive pale pink flowers and the traditional strong thyme flavour. HP - Hardy perennial.

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Thyme Orange-Scented Seeds

Aromatic foliage A versatile perennial with aromatic, orange-scented foliage, attractive pale pink flowers and a strong thyme flavour.

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Thyme, Common Seeds

Perennial with small scented leaves. Excellent if used sparingly with poultry, meat and game, and in soups.

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