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Cinnamon Basil Cinnamon Basil Ocimum basilicum Annual Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Ocimum Species: Basilicum Cultivar: Cinnamon Water Requirements: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Where to Grow: This plant is suitable for growing indoors in containers Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Bloom Color: Pink Magenta (Pink-Purple) Bloom Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Foliage: Aromatic Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Propagation Methods: From seed; sow indoors before last frost. Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored Read more: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/920/#ixzz41ZbjJwj4 Thai ‘Holy Basil’ Ocimum sanctum Perennial/Evergreen Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Ocimum Species: sanctum Synonym: Ocimum tenuiflorum Category: Herbs Water Requirements: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Bloom Color: Pink White/Near White Bloom Time: Blooms all year Foliage: Aromatic Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Propagation Methods: From seed; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting: Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry Read more: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/930/#ixzz41ZhxD2G1 Lemon Basil Ocimum basilicum Perenial / Herbs Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Ocimum Family: basilicum Water Requirements: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Bloom Color: White/Near White Bloom Time: Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall Foliage: Aromatic Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings From seed; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible Read more: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/921/#ixzz41Zl2f5Bv Bay Leaf, Bay Laurel, Bay Tree, Sweet Bay Laurus nobilis Type: Herbs, Shrubs Zone: 8-11 Water Requirements: Water regularly; do not overwater Height: 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) 20-30 ft. (6-9 m) Spacing: 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Hardiness: USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Color: Chartreuse (Yellow-Green) Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Propagation Methods: From hardwood heel cuttings Seed Collecting: Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing Read more: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/814/#ixzz41ZrfDPMz Common Name: Garlic Chives Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Light Requirement: Sun/part partial sun Water Requirement: Average Heat/Drought: High Height: 8 to 12 flower stems, 1 ft tall plant Width/Spacing: 1 ft wide Flower Color: white Blooming Period: Later summer & early autumn Plant Form or Habit: Clumping Foliage Color and Texture: Thin narrow flat leaves with robust flavor Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies Deer Resistant: yes Plant Use: Culinary Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum) This is a hardy, clump-forming perennial with thin, straplike leaves that grow in clusters and smell of garlic when crushed or even brushed. They produce 12” stems of white flowers in late summer and early autumn. Garlic chives tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay, and are not sensitive to pH. They do best in deep, moist but well- drained, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Once established plants may be propagated by division at the first signs of growth in early spring. These attractive plants merit a place in the border. Garlic chives are rich in vitamin C, contain carotene, vitamin B1 and B2, calcium, iron, and potassium and are known to promote good digestion and ease stomach upset. They have a diuretic effect and claim to lower high blood pressure. Source of data: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating A member of The Texas A&M University System and its statewide Agriculture Program. Common Name: Onion Chives Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Light Requirement: Sun/part partial sun Water Requirement: Average to moist Heat/Drought: Average Height: 8 to 12 flower stems, 8 to 10 inch tall plant Width/Spacing: 1 ft wide Flower Color: lavender/pink; globelike Blooming Period: Later summer & early autumn Plant Form or Habit: Clumping Foliage Color and Texture: tiny tubular leaves with delicate onion-like flavor Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies Deer Resistant: yes Plant Use: Culinary/whole plant Onion Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) This is a hardy, clump-forming perennial with cylindrical bulbs terminating in hollow leaves and dense, rounded heads of mauve, bell-shaped flowers from spring to early summer Onion chives prefer a light, rich, moist soil. They should be cut back frequently to promote thick growth. Plant small plants in either spring or fall. Divide established plants about every third year. The tops will usually die back in winter; a thick mulch will ensure an early growth start in the spring. To harvest chives cut leaves, leaving 2 inches for regrowth. Pick flowers as they open. Refrigerate chives leaves in a sealed plastic bag to retain crispness for 7 days; or freeze (in ice cubes for convenience) or dry them. Dry both leaves and flowers. Chives surprisingly comprise more vitamin A than any other allium family member vegetables. 100 g of fresh leaves contain 145% of daily recommended levels. In addition, its green leaves contain other flavonoid-phenolic antioxidants such as carotenes, zea-xanthin, and lutein. They also have some other essential vitamins such as vitamin C, and K, in fact; chives are one of the richest sources of vitamin K, comparatively more than that of in scallions. 100 g of fresh greens provide about 177% of daily recommended intake of this vitamin. Source of data: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating A member of The Texas A&M University System and its statewide Agriculture Program. Common Name: Cilantro Plant Type: Herbaceous Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Water Requirement: Low, once established Heat/Drought: cool-season crop Height: 2 feet Width/Spacing: 6 inches wide Flower Color: white Blooming Period: summer Plant Form or Habit: upright clumps Foliage Color and Texture: lobed, dark green leaves Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies, when in bloom Deer Resistant: Plant Use: Culinary Cilantro will tolerate many soils as long as nutrient levels and moisture are monitored. Planting Cilantro is a cool-season crop that does best at temperatures between 50 and 85 degrees F. It can tolerate temperatures as low as 10 degrees F, but if temperatures exceed 85 degrees F it will start to bolt. In Texas, the best time to plant cilantro is in February for an April harvest and again in September for a November harvest. Weekly plantings will ensure that you have a continuous crop. To establish cilantro from seeds, set the seeds in a soft, well-tilled, and composted soil in January or February for a spring crop or in September for a fall crop. Set the seeds 2 inches apart in rows 12 to 15 inches apart if you are planning to harvest cilantro leaves. If you plan to harvest the seeds, plant the seeds 8 inches apart in rows 15 inches apart. For both uses, the seed depth should be about ¼ to ½ inches. The plant’s most critical need for water occurs during seedling germination and establishment. After the plants become established, they do not need much water. Cilantro is in the same family as parsley and is originally from Greece. Both its fresh green leaves and its seeds are used in many dishes, from Mexican food to Thai food. Cilantro leaves are used fresh in salads, salsa, and meat dishes, and can add a little zes t to an omelet. The seeds are referred to as coriander. Fresh cilantro is also very rich in Vitamin A and potassium; it is also moderately rich in Vitamin C and folate (folic acid) and is naturally low in calories, fat, and sodium. Source of data: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu; Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating A member of The Texas A&M University System and its statewide Agriculture Program. Common Name: Fernleaf Dill Plant Type: Herbaceous Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Water Requirement: regular watering-do not over water; allow soil to go completely dry between watering, then soak thoroughly Heat/Drought: cool weather performer Height: 18 inches tall plant Width/Spacing: 10 inches wide Flower Color: yellow flower heads Blooming Period: Spring Plant Form or Habit: upright, hollow-stalked, hardy Foliage Color and Texture: aromatic ferny green foliage Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies Deer Resistant: Plant Use: Culinary Fernleaf Dill (Anethum graveolens) Fernleaf or dwarf dill grows to 18" high.
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