New Herbs for 2010

03/06/2010
Here are the new varieties of herbs we are currently growing for the upcoming season:

Cilantro Calypso (Coriandrum sativum)
A slow bolting, bulky variety which grows up to 15 inches tall. Prefers a sunny, dry and cool location. Annual, Zones 7-9.

Dill, Superdukat (Anethum graveolens)
Improved variety with high essential oil content. Flowers one week later than Bouquet. Uniform appearance, height up to 60 inches. Prefers sunny, dry and cool location. Annual, Zones 7-9.

Eucalyptus Silver Drop (Eucalyptus gunnii)
Small variety with silver green leaves widely used in bouquet making. Prefers sunny, hot and dry locations. Grows up to 24 inches. Tender perennial, Zones 9-11. Good indoor pot plant.

Parsley, Forest Green (Petroselinum crispum)
Giant curled parsley up to 18 inches tall. Long, stiff stalks allow for easy bunching. Biennial which prefers a cool, damp and partly shady location. Freeze hardy, Zones 7-9.

Parsley, Giant of Italy (Petroselinum crispum)
A large flat leaf variety up to 20 inches tall with huge dark green leaves. Cool weather biennial which prefers a cool, damp and partly shady location. Freeze hardy, Zones 7-9.

Rosemary, Blue Boy (Rosemarinus officinalis)
Aromatic perennial with excellent flavor. Diminutive, compact size and free flowering habit makes this rosemary an ideal pot plant. Prefers sunny, dry location. Zones 8-10.

Rosemary, Rex (Rosemarinus officinalis)
A large, stately variety of rosemary with dark green leaves and dark blue flowers, up to five feet in height. Aromatic perennial, Zones 8-10, prefers sunny, dry and warm location.

Sweet Cecily (Myrrhis odorata)
Aromatic perennial native to European woodlands with soft, anise scented fern like leaves, white flowers and black seeds. Prefers cool locations with rich, moist soil in part shade. Grows up to six feet tall, Zones 3-7. Leaves may be added to salads, soups, stews and wine cups, and are often used as a low calorie sweetener and flavoring. In addition, the roots can be cooked and eaten like a vegetable.

Vanilla Grass (Anthoxandrum odoratum)
Sweet scented perennial grass with blue flowers and vanilla aroma. Hardy Zones 3-10. Prefers well drained, sunny site. Height up to 20 inches. Dried leaves may be used to make tea. Medicinal uses include external application for painful joints and internally for hay fever.

Sorrel, Blood Veined (Rumex sanguineus)
Striking perennial up to 12 inches tall, with upright leaves brightly veined in blood red. Tastes like lemon flavored lettuce. Prefers sunny, cool, damp location. Zones 6-9.