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Herbs & Food Plants

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August 2008

ARTICHOKE - Chinese (Stachys affinis)    Organic
Perennial to 60cm with mauve flowers. Plant in Spring, tubers 5-7cm long, harvest late Autumn. They have a mild nutty flavour, used in stir frys, soups, salads and dips. For sunny position. Available June to October.

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ARTICHOKE - Jerusalem (Helianthus tuberosa)    Organic
Height to 1.2 metres. Hardy, grown by tuber, has showy yellow flowers. Dig after flowering as required, eat raw or cooked, good flavour. Available May to September.

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ALOE (Aloe vera)  Organic
Hardy perennial succulent to 80 cm. Orange flower spikes. Use leaves fresh, cut as  needed. Apply jelly-like substance direct to burns, insect bites, rashes. Has many medicinal uses. Available all year.

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ASPARAGUS - Mary Washington (Asparagus officinalis)  Organic
Perennial to 2m, popular old variety, robust spears. Harvest after 2 yrs. Six month old seedlings available all year.

Qty 6 seedlings for $4.50       





BASIL - Camphor (Ocimum sp.)  Organic
Perennial to 1 metre, very hardy small shrub. Distinct camphor smell, useful for deterring insects in cupboards. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





BASIL - Greek (Ocimum basilicum)  Organic
Small strongly scented edible leaves, compact bush to 50cm. Use in garnishes, salads, vinegars, pasta, tea. Beautiful ornamental in garden or pots. Available all year.

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BASIL - Perennial Sweet(Ocimum obovatum)  Organic
Hardy perennial to 1 metre. Bushy habit. Leaves have a sweet tasty aroma. Tolerates some frost. Use fresh or dried in salads and cooking.

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CARDAMON (Eleftaria specie)  Organic
Perennial to 1.5 metres. Likes shady position, and  moisture and is very hardy. Leaves and roots used in cooking and cakes as flavouring. Available all year.

Qty $5.00 each       





CASSAVA (Manihot dulcis)  Organic   
Easily grown perennial shrub to 1 metre. Suited to warm areas. Grown for its tubers produced after 8-10 months. Eaten like a potato. Replant pieces each Spring for new crop. Available all year.

Qty $5.00 each       





CATGRASS (Dactylis glomerata)  Organic
Hardy grass to 1 metre, popular for cats, dogs and guinea pigs to nibble on.  Enjoys a sunny spot. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





CATMINT (Nepeta mussinii)  Organic
Aromatic perennial to 30cm with attractive mauve flower spikes and grey green leaves. Suitable for rockery, border or pots. Sun loving and hardy. Dried leaves used as herbal tea. Has medicinal properties, useful for colds and coughs. Cats are attracted to it. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





CHIVES (Allium schoenoprasum)  Organic
Compact and clump forming perennial. Mauve flowers, small-leafed form of onion. Use fresh in salads, cooking. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





CHIVES - Garlic (Allium tuberosum)  Organic
Garlic onion flavoured strap-like leaves. Perennial to 60 cm, clump forming with white flowers. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





CITRONELLA GRASS (Cymbopogon nardus)  Organic
Hardy perennial grass to 1.2 metres. Fragrant leaves source of Citronella oil. Useful repellent, also used in cooking, rich in Vitamin C. Suitable for warm frost free areas. Available all year.   

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COMFREY (Symphytum officinale)  Organic
Perennial, likes sun and shade, fertile position.  Rich in vitamins, excellent mulch, good liquid fertilizer, also add to compost. Many other uses.  Available all year.

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CURRY PLANT (Helichrysum angustifolium)  Organic
Perennial to 60cm, compact bush with small silvery, curry flavoured foliage, yellow flowers. Likes well drained soil, sunny position. Leaves added to cooked dishes. Excellent border or specimen plant. Available all year.

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ECHINACEA (Echinacea purpurea)    Organic
Perennial herb  bright purple coneflowers to 100 mm, late summer. Used in a range of medicinal applications. Available all year.
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ELDERBERRY (Sambucus nigra)  Organic
Hardy shrub to 4 metres, white flowers burgundy berries. Use flowers, berries in cooking, wine, eat fresh. Leaves used for insect repellent, added to compost. Flowers make a cleansing tea. Many uses. Available all year.

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EPILOBIUM (Epilobium species)  Organic
Low growing medicinal herb, annual to 45cm. For shady, moist position. Dried herb used as a tea for the prostate.

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FRENCH SORREL (Rumex scutatus)    Organic
Popular variety, perennial to 50cm. Broad fleshy green leaves with lemony taste. Leaves add a tangy freshness to salads and soups, or lightly steamed. Available May-November.
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FRENCH TARRAGON (Artemisia dracunculus)    Organic
Perennial herb to 50cm. Aromatic small leaves with a mint anise flavour. Used in cooking, bottled vinegars.
Qty $4.50 each       



GALANGAL (Alpinia officinarum)  Organic
Perennial to 1.5m, long narrow leaves, white orchid like flowers, roots larger than ginger. Vigorous, in garden or pots, moist fertile soil. Use root fresh, dry, culinary spice, flavours drinks, has medicinal properties. Available all year.

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GARLIC - Giant Russian/Elephant (Allium species)  Organic
Very large bulb and cloves. Milder form of garlic. Height 90 cm, vigorous grower. Available December - June.

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GARLIC - Italian White (Allium sativum)  Organic
Annual bulb, replanted each season. White cloves good market type. Available December - June.

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GARLIC - Rocambole (Allium species)  Organic
White garlic bulb to 5cm across with good flavour. Available December - June.

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GARLIC - Society (Tulbaghia violacea)  Organic
Hardy perennial to 40 cm, clump forming with edible strap like leaves, attractive mauve flowers in Spring. Culinary herb with mild garlic flavour. Whole plant used fresh in salads, and cooked dishes. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





GARLIC - Society Variegated (Tulbaghia violacea)  Organic
Clump forming plant to 30cm, attractive green and cream striped leaves, flowers mauve. Delicious leaves used fresh in salads or cooked dishes. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





GINGER (Zingiber officinale)    Organic
Perennial to 1 metre, with long narrow leaves. Enjoys warm sheltered position, moist fertile well drained soil. Suitable for pots or garden. Used fresh or dried for culinary and medicinal purposes. Available October - February.
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HORSERADISH (Aromoracia rusticanna)  Organic
Perennial to 60cm, likes deep friable soil. Hardy, easily grown, dies back in Winter. Adds flavour to meat, potatoes, spreads and dips. High in vitamin C. Many medicinal uses. Available all year.

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HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis)    Organic   
Aromatic perennial herb to 50cm, with blue flowers, bee attractant. Culinary use, also for tea. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





INDIAN CURRY TREE (Murraya koenigii)    Organic
Small evergreen shrub or tree to 5 metres. Strongly scented leaves with white flowers followed by edible, peppery tasting black berries. Whole plant is used, fresh leaves in curries. Available all year.

Qty $8.00 each       





LAVENDER - French (Lavendula dentata)    Organic
Attractive compact small shrub to 1 metre, grey-green toothed leaves. Dark mauve spikes most of the year. Aromatic flowers dried  used in pot pori. Available all year.
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LAVENDER - Giant (Lavendula allardii)    Organic
Strong grower to 1.5 metres, leaves broad grey-green, violet purple flowers in Spring-Summer. Attractive ornamental, flowers use in pot pori. Available all year.
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LAVENDER - Italian (Lavendula stoechas)    Organic
Dense bushy shrub to 90cm, with narrow green leaves and dark purple flower spikes in Spring. Used in pot pori dried. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





LAWN CHAMOMILE (Anthemis nobilis)  Organic
Aromatic hardy perennial ground cover with small yellow, white daisy flowers in summer. Likes cool moist soils. Makes excellent lawn substitute, pathways, lawn seats. Leaves highly aromatic. Herbal tea from flowers and hair rinse. Available April-November.

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LEMON BALM (Melissa officinalis)  Organic
Perennial to 40 cm soft, smooth lime-green leaves. Use fresh in salads, hot, cold drinks, garnishes. A calmative, helps relieve nervousness and stress. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





LEMONGRASS (Cymbopogon citratus)  Organic
Very hardy perennial to 1 metre, clump forming, with long thin lemon flavoured leaves. Useful garden mulch and high in Vitamins A and C. Stems used in stir-fries, curry, fish and rice dishes, hot and cold drinks. Mild relief for headaches, colds and anxiety. Available all year

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MARJORAM (Majorama hortensis)  Organic
Sweet smelling culinary herb to 40cm. Hardy plant liking well drained soil. Use in cooking & herbal tea. Available all year.

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MARSHMALLOW (Althaea officinalis)    Organic
Perennial to 60 cm. Round leaves, mauve flowers. Eat young leaves and shoots, high in vitamins and minerals. Can be lightly steamed. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





MINT
Perennials varying from good ground cover varieties to upright bushy types to 60cm. Intensely flavoured leaves used fresh or dried in cooking, drinks, insect repellents, pot pouri, oils and medicinal. Available all year.

- Basil (Mentha basilicum)  Organic
Upright to 50cm, aromatic glossy green leaves, basil & mint scented. Use fresh, dried in salads & cooked dishes.

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- Common (Mentha viridis)  Organic
Hardy, requires good moisture. Fresh, dried in cooking & cool drinks. Cut back regularly for fresh growth & constant supply.

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- Corsican (Mentha requienii)  Organic
Matt forming perennial with tiny ovate leaves. Prostrate rooting stems and pungent peppermint scent. Minute lilac flowers in Summer.

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- Eau-de Cologne (Mentha-piperita citrata)  Organic
To 60cm, purple-green, strongly perfumed leaves. Use for cosmetics, bath water, pot pourri.

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- Greek pennyroyal (Mentha specie)  Organic
Strong growing ground cover, more upright than pennyroyal. Small medicinal & culinary uses. Sunny position.

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- Menthol (Menthol species)  Organic
Compact bush to 45cm, soft lilac flowers in Summer. Fresh leaves used as herb teas, for coughs & colds.

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- Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)  Organic
Ground cover, small aromatic leaves, Insect repellent & many other uses. Plant in pathways for pleasant aroma.

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- Peppermint (Mentha piperita)  Organic
Essential oil variety, strong oil content. Dark green leaves used to extract oil, can be brewed for tea, use fresh, dry.

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- Spearmint (Mentha spicata)  Organic
Ideal to serve as a cool drink, can be used on meats or fruit salads. Has medicinal properties.

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- Variegated Apple (Mentha rotundifolia varieg)  Organic
To 40cm, spreading habit. Attractive contrast of yellow green leaves, apple fragrance. Used fresh, dried in hot, cold drinks, jellies and garnish.

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- Vietnamese (Polygonum mentha)  Organic
Spreading habit to 40cm, marked pointed leaves, gives spicy flavour to rice, curry satays, chicken & salads. Good source Vitamin C, infuse for mouth ulcer gargle.

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MUGWORT (Artemesia vulgaris)  Organic
Aromatic perennial to 2 metres, erect stems & dark green dissected leaves. Medicinal & culinary uses. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





MUSHROOM PLANT (Rungia kiossii)  Organic
Perennial to 1 metre, prefers shady, moist position. Foliage shiny yellow-green with mushroom-like flavour. Use fresh in salads, cooked dishes and garnishes. Higher protein than mushrooms, rich in vitamins A and C, Calcium and Iron. Available all year

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OREGANO (Origanum vulgare)  Organic
Perennial ground cover, hardy. Used fresh or dried in tomato dishes, salad and pizza. Available all year.

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OREGANO - Golden (Origanum vulgare aureum)  Organic
Hardy perennial to 30 cm with golden yellow foliage. Attractive rockery or pot plant, tolerates sun and drier conditions. Decorative addition to salads, use as for common oregano. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





OREGANO - Greek/White (Origanum albus)  Organic
Perennial to 45cm, white flowers Summer-Autumn. Stronger flavour than the above variety. Add dry flower heads, leaves to pizza/casseroles/tomato/meat. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





OREGANO - Variegated (Origanum vulgare ‘polyphant’)  Organic
Attractive compact ground cover to 30cms, with green and yellow leaves. Used as other oreganos. Grow in container or edging plant. Sun to part shade position. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





ORRIS ROOT (Iris pallida)  Organic
Hardy perennial to 90cm. Leaves sword shaped with flowers in Summe. Produces a thick, stout rhizome. Good fixative in perfumery and pot pourri. Available all year.

Qty $6.00 each       





POTATO (Solanum tuberosum)
Hardy vegetable grown all year, depending on local climate. Likes temperate to warm conditions, best planted in Spring or Autumn. Available all year. Edible quality.

- Desiree  Organic
Pink skin with yellow flesh, oval shaped, low starch. Excellent boiled, steamed or in a salad.

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- Pontiac  Organic
Oval with red skin and white flesh. Low starch, good all rounder, excellent mashed and boiled.

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- Sebago  Organic
Large oval, creamy white skin, white flesh. Great all rounder, best boiled, mashed.

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RHUBARB - Sydney Crimson (Rheum rhubarbarum)  Organic
Perennial to 90cm, plant in rich well drained soil. Stalks cooked for pie, savoury or sweet. Leaves are poisonous, used as spray for the garden. Available all year.

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ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis)  Organic
Upright shrubby plant to 1 metre. Small pale flowers, frost & drought tolerant. For sunny position, strong pungent herb used in cooked dishes. Available all year.

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SAGE - Common (Salvia officinalis)  Organic
Perennial to 60cm with attractive grey leaves & showy blue flower spikes. Grow in sunny position. Bee attractant. Used for herbal tea, cooking, seasoning and hair rinse. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





SAGE - Fruity (Salvia dorisiana)  Organic
Perennial shrub to 1.2 metres with large soft lime green leaves, bright pibk flowers Winter to Spring. Add fragrant leaves to poultry/meat/cold drinks. Ideal in rockery, herb garden. Likes sunny position in well drained soil. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





SAGE - Pineapple (Salvia)    Organic
Tall growing perennial to 1.5 metres. Edible flowers scarlet, used in food decoration. Leaves have a pineapple scent. Used to flavour drinks. Attractive plant. Available all year.
Qty $4.50 each       





SANTOLINA (Santolina chamaecyparissus)    Organic
Bushy plant with silver-grey leaves. Aromatic perennial, yellow button flowers in Summer. Hardy, drought tolerant. Available all year.
Qty $4.50 each       





SCENTED GERANIUM (Pelargonium species)
Hardy, shruby bushes. Tolerates frost and dry conditions, fast growing perennials grow in average garden soil, sun to part shade. Highly perfumed with unusual leaf shapes and attractive pastel toned flowers in Spring. Available all year. All Geraniums $4.50 each

- (Pelargonium filicifolium) Organic
Erect branching habit, finely cut, sticky leaves and pungent aroma. Small orchid like purple flowers.
Qty $4.50 each       





- Cinnamon (Pelargonium quercifolium)  Organic
Spreading bush to 1.5 metres. Large sticky coarse leaves with dark zone, cinnamon aroma. Hardy plant for sunny position. Dried leaves for pot pourri's. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





- Lady Plymouth Variegated (Pelargonium graveolens)  Organic
Compact bush variety to 60cm high. Rose scented. Attractive green & pale yellow leaves with mauve flower.

Qty $4.50 each       





- Peppermint (Pelargonium tomentosum)  Organic
Low spreading variety with large soft, velvety, peppermint scented leaves. Small white flowers in Summer.
Qty $4.50 each       





- Rose (Pelargonium radula)  Organic
Leaves scented rose lemon to camphor. Attractive fine cut leaves, pink to purple flowers in Spring. Compact plant to 1.5 metres. Use leaves fresh in cooking, dried in pot pori, pillows.

Qty $4.50 each       





- Robers Lemon Rose (Pelargonium)  Organic
Attractive spreading plant to 1.2 metres high, leaves grey-green, lobed, aromatic lemon-rose scent. Fresh leaves used in herbal tea, used dry in pot pori. Available all year. 

Qty $4.50 each       





- Tutti Frutti (Pelargonium species)  Organic
Low bush to 40cm high with small oval leaves with strong fruity small. Small white flowers. Good rockery or pot plant.

Qty $4.50 each       





SELF HEAL (Prunella vulgaris)  Organic
Attractive variety to 40cm, perennial, eaten fresh, use as garnish. Green tops, golden bulbs to 2.5cm all year. Multiplies readily. Available January - June.

Qty $4.50 each       





SOAPWORT (Saponaria officinalis)  Organic
Hardy herb to 1 metre, perennial. Attractive white to pink flowers. Likes sun to part shade. Rhizomes used as a soap lathering agent. Medicinal. Available all year.

Qty $4.50 each       





SOUTHERN WOOD (Artemesia abrotanum)    Organic
Hardy perennial to 1.5 metres, shrub with finely cut leaves, sweetly aromatic. Medicinal properties, leaves used to discourage insects and moths. Attractive ornamental.
Qty $4.50 each       





SPEEDWELL (Veronica officinalis)    Organic
Low growing perennial herb, aromatic leaves, pale blue flowers. Leaves known to relieve drowsiness and fevers. Use dried flowering plant as herbal tea. Available all year.
Qty $4.50 each       





SUGAR CANE (Saccharum officinalis)  Organic
Very hardy, fast growing, tolerates warm-temperate areas. Used as low wind break. Forms clump to 4m, stems sliced, chew to extract sweet juice. Kids love em! Supplied as stem cuttings. Available all year. (Not to Qld.)

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SUGAR CANE - Purple (Saccharum officinalis)  Organic
Hardy, tolerates warm-temperate areas, attractive ornamental garden specimen. Grows in clump form to 4m, producing bronze-purple foliage, stems sliced, chew to extract sweet juice. Stem cutting supplied. Available all year. (Not to Qld.)

Qty $5.00 each       





SWEET LEAF (Stevia rebaudian