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Basil, Genovese – the best variety for pesto! Pinch stems for bushier plants and to prevent flowering for best flavor. |
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Chives – perennial, with pretty purple flowers in spring. Flowers are edible with oniony taste. Related to garlic, chives are a member of the Lily family |
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Cilantro – great for Mexican dishes! Also known as coriander, this plant is related to parsley. Grown both for its seeds and leaves. |
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Dill - from the carrot family, which includes anise, caraway, chervil and fennel. Great for potato salad! |
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Mint - This 'Julep' variety is off to the races with refreshing taste and scent. Hardy plant and easy to grow. |
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Nasturtium – Edible leaves and flowers add a peppery bite to salads and stunning color, too! |
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Parsley, Italian – Flat-leafed variety valued by cooks for best flavor. |
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Pineapple Sage – Delicious in iced tea. Attracts hummingbirds! |
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Rosemary "officinalis" – Grow in pots or a sheltered location to winter over. |
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Thyme, English – Great in the garden or on a windowsill. |
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Bell Pepper – a sweet variety used for salads, stuffing, soup, stews, relishes and pickling |
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Hot Pepper "Jalapeno" – spicy ingredient in salsas and guacamole |
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Tomato, “Better Boy” – Most popular home garden tomato in the world, fruits average 1/2 pound! |
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Cherry Tomato, "Sweet 100" – The classic cherry tomato! Very productive |
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Heirloom Tomato, "Mortgage Lifter"– amazing taste and size |
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Plum Tomato, "Roma"– excellent fresh, for sauces or canning |