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Herb Seeds

A selection of quality herb seeds are available for herb garden enthusiasts who are looking to grow individual or several different types of herbs. These herbs are all very easy to grow and are suitable for the UK climate.

For some amateur gardeners, growing herbs is much more than a hobby or pastime, it’s a deep-rooted passion. And when you take into account the real value of these herb plants, it’s easy to see why they have such appeal. Herb seeds can be successfully grown both in open ground and in containers.

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Basil Seeds - Batik
Basil Seeds - Batik
£1.29

Fragrant Thai Basil, with stunning.....

Average Contents : 250 seeds

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Basil Seeds - British
Basil Seeds - British
£0.99

UK Bred for the UK climate.....

Average Contents : 100 seeds

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Basil Seeds - Cinnamon
Basil Seeds - Cinnamon
£1.29

Spicy Cinnamon Basil, with stunning.....

Average Contents : 250 seeds

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Basil Seeds - Dark Red Opal
Basil Seeds - Dark Red Opal
£1.29

Red Purple Leaves, excellent for seasoning.....

Average Contents : 500 seeds

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Basil Seeds - Greek
Basil Seeds - Greek
£1.29

Smaller leaf Greek Basil with fragrant.....

Average Contents : 250 seeds

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Basil Seeds - Lemon
Basil Seeds - Lemon
£1.29

Fragrant Thai Basil, with stunning.....

Average Contents : 250 seeds

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Basil Seeds - Spicy Sabre
Basil Seeds - Spicy Sabre
£1.29

Unique variety with bright green serrated.....

Average Contents : 250 seeds

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Basil Seeds - Sweet (Genovese)
Basil Seeds - Sweet (Genovese)
£0.89

Genovese is renowned for its fragrance and is the traditional basil used in pesto.....

Average Contents : 1g (approx 600) seeds

Chervil Seeds Curled
Chervil Seeds Curled
£0.89

Chervil leaves are picked for use for flavouring salads and stuffings.....

Average Contents : 300 seeds

Chive Seeds
Chive Seeds
£0.89


Av. Packet Contents : 500 seeds

Coriander Cruiser
Coriander Cruiser
£0.99

Best Coriander for growing in Pots and Containers.....

Av. Packet Contents : 300 seeds

Coriander Seeds
Coriander Seeds
£0.89


Av. Packet Contents : 300 seeds

Dill Seeds
Dill Seeds
£0.89

Often used in curries, bread, soup and salad dressings

Av. Packet Contents : 300 seeds

Garlic Chive Seeds
Garlic Chive Seeds
£0.89


Average Contents : 200 seeds

Kitchen Herb Seed Selection Packet
Kitchen Herb Seed Selection Packet
£4.99

Herb Seed Selection....

5 different Tomato varieties included.

Lemon Grass Seeds
Lemon Grass Seeds
£1.49


Average Contents : 500 seeds

Par-Cel
Par-Cel
£0.99
£1.29

Looks like Parsley, but tastes of celery, easy to grow.....

Av. Seed Contents: 100 Seeds

Parsley Seeds Italian Giant
Parsley Seeds Italian Giant
£1.49

Large Plain Leaf Parsley.....

Av. Packet Contents : 500 seeds

Parsley Seeds Moss Curled
Parsley Seeds Moss Curled
£0.89


Av. Packet Contents : 300 seeds

Parsley Seeds Plain Leaf
Parsley Seeds Plain Leaf
£0.89


Av. Packet Contents : 300 seeds

Perfect for Pots Seed Selection Packet
Perfect for Pots Seed Selection Packet
£4.99

Mini Veg Seed Selection....

3 different varieties included.

Sorrel Red Veined
Sorrel Red Veined
£0.89

Sorrel Red Veined is a great herb for mixing into salads.....

Av. Packet Contents : 300 seeds

A brief history of herbs

People have been growing herbs for thousands of years and we know this because cave paintings of herbs found in the Lascaux cave complex in France are more than 13,000 years old. Ancient Greek and Roman leaders used Laurel for headdress and dill to purify the air. Herbs were also used extensively in the 5th century BC, during the time of the famous Greek physician, Hippocrates, who listed over 400 herbs, which were in common use.

During the middle ages, herbs were used to preserve meats and also to conceal the odours of those who chose to wash less often. Sadly, those who became obsessed with herbs, better known as herbalists, were hunted down by the Catholic Church, tried and burned at the stake for practicing witchcraft. However, the undeniable value of herbs for both cooking and medicine prevailed and the plants are now revered for both their culinary and medicinal properties.  

Herbs for culinary and medicinal uses

Many generations of people from all over the world have grown herbs and harvested herb seeds as an aid to cooking all types of dishes. Herbs provide us with lots of options in terms of improving the taste of fish and meats and for flavourings used in soups and stews. Common herbs include Basil, Chervil, Chive, Coriander and Dill. All very easy to grow from seed. Other common herbs, which might be found in the kitchen include Garlic, Lemon grass, Parsley, Sorrel and some new hybrids such as Par-Cel, a cross between Parsley and Celery.

Herbs and spices are considered essential additives to many culinary dishes but they still have their place in medicine too. Alternative medicines are making a big comeback as many people push back against harmful chemicals, with their countless side-effects, and which are often prescribed as and when needed by their doctors. Mostly used between the 16th and 19th centuries, herbal medicines are again growing in popularity and so inevitably the sale of herb seeds also continues to rise.

Herbs all year round

It seems there will always be a place for herbs in our lives, whether culinary or medicinal, and herb seeds will always be in demand. As herbs are so easy to grow, you can grow them in pots, on a window sill, on a patio or in containers of any size. Alternatively, some people will grow a variety of herbs in a dedicated “Herb Garden”, ensuring they have a fresh supply of herbs for most of the year, with saved herb seeds and dried leaves making up for any shortfall during the winter months.