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Bushy plant originally from the Mediterranean which can reach a height of 100cm . It is a rugged plant, it can adapt to poor soil conditions. Resists very high temperatures and drought thanks to its deep root system. In spring and summer it produces numerous pink and white scented flowers. Their very popular flower buds are left to pickle and are then used in cooking.
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Sow seeds directly outdoors in a Sunny site with average soil in mid-to-late May. Plant seeds 3 mm (1/8″) deep and 2.5 cm (1″) apart. Thin seedlings to 30 cm (12″) apart. Seed can also be started indoors in a soil-less medium 4-6 weeks before last frost date. Keep temperature at 20 C (70 F) for the 7-10 day germination period then grow on at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening off and planting out after the danger of frost has passed.
| Day To Maturity | 50-80 Days |
|---|---|
| Plant | Annual |
| Height | 11-13 inches |
| Sowing | Indoor/Direct Sow |
| Spread | 12-18 inches |
| Sun | Full/Part/Shade |
Sweet Marjoram produces leaves that are aromatic, mild, sweet and absolutely delicious in dressings, soups and salads. It is said that this herb is a must when cooking strong meats. The plant is a vigorous grower often reaching 60 cm in height. Also known as a milder Oregano. As sweet marjoram is a very tender perennial hardy only to Zone 7, it is almost always grown as an annual.
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Watercress Heirloom Vegetable traditionally grown along stream banks or in other moist areas as an Aquatic or semi-Aquatic plant. Watercress can also be successfully grown in containers of water (change the water regularly). Watercress has a creeping growth habit and develops broader leaves than extra curled cress. The dark Green leaves and stems have a crisp pungent flavour when young. Well suited to hydroponic gardening. Watercress becomes bitter when it starts to flower. Reliably hardy outdoors to Zone 6, possibly to Zone 5 as well.
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Thyme compliments many roasted meat dishes, also commonly used in egg, cheese or shellfish dishes. Thyme is also great grilling herb with zucchini squash, eggplant and mushrooms. Thyme variety stays fairly low growing just 15-30 cm (6″-12″) tall. Also treasured by honey bees and honey producers alike! Perennial hardy to Zone 5 when grown in quickly draining soil under full Sun.
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Dill seeds produce a plant that should be a part of any herb garden. Seeds grown from the plant and foliage can be used to flavour foods and are especially important in the flavouring of vinegar and pickles. Dill is regularly used in gardens as a quick growing attractant for beneficial insects such as lace wings, lady bugs, hover flies and parasitic wasps as well as a food source for butterflies and other pollinators.
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