{"title":"Herbs","description":"Whether you are looking for culinary herbs to spice up your cooking or medicinal herbs to promote wellness, we have an heirloom herb variety for you.  Our collection of herbs features unique and flavorful herbs of all types.  Check out our heirloom herb seeds today and find something to suit your tastes.","products":[{"product_id":"thresh-farmstead-garlic-scapes","title":"Thresh Farmstead Garlic (Scapes)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThresh Farmstead Garlic Scapes come from a hardy, heirloom garlic that’s been growing wild on our 1880s farmstead for decades—long before we arrived. We’re not sure of its exact variety, but it thrives without care, spreading itself along ditches and flower beds and returning year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn our farm, this unique garlic reproduces by forming small bulbils at the top of its flower stalks, but in early summer it produces long, curling scapes—the tender green flower stems that are a seasonal delicacy. The scapes have a fresh, mildly garlicky flavor, perfect for pestos, stir-fries, pickling, or grilling whole. While the plants do form bulbs, we harvest primarily for the scapes; we suspect the bulbs would be larger if cultivated rather than left to grow wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested fresh from our naturally grown, non-GMO garlic patch, these scapes are available only for a short time each year—get them while they last! \u003cstrong\u003eShips in Fall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmstead Garlic Scapes","offers":[{"title":"25 bulbils","offer_id":44074827579641,"sku":"GA-00-001","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/thresh-farmstead-wild-garlic-scapes-seeds-18334566154397.jpg?v=1700324345"},{"product_id":"mammoth-long-island-dill","title":"Mammoth Long Island Dill","description":"\u003cp\u003eMammoth Long Island is a tall growing dill variety that produces large seed heads reaching up to 8 inches in diameter.  Tender, fragrant leaves are delicious in salads and dips, while flavorful flower heads and seeds are essential in many pickling recipes.  Mammoth Long Island dill grows 36 inches tall and matures approximately 70 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 500 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mammoth Long Island","offers":[{"title":"Packet (500 Seeds)","offer_id":44071639580921,"sku":"HE-DI-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/mammoth-long-island-dill-seeds-1199350422.jpg?v=1761244139"},{"product_id":"cilantro","title":"Cilantro","description":"\u003cp\u003eCilantro is a popular herb that is an essential ingredient in salsa and other Mexican dishes. Plants grow to 3 feet before producing delicate white flowers that give rise to round, brown seeds commonly known coriander. This particular variety is slow bolting, however if you intend to use the leaves for garden salsa, we suggest making successive plantings throughout the spring and summer to ensure that you have fresh cilantro as your tomatoes ripen.  Matures 50 to 55 days from sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cilantro","offers":[{"title":"Packet (250 Seeds)","offer_id":44071050150137,"sku":"HE-CI-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/cilantro-seeds-1182373656.jpg?v=1753893298"},{"product_id":"borage","title":"Borage","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally from the Mediterranean, this medicinal herb has gained popularity worldwide and for good reason. Besides being beautiful, borage has been used for thousands of years for a number of medicinal and culinary purposes. In herbal medicine, it is traditionally used to treat gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and urinary disorders. In the kitchen, the honey-flavored flowers are commonly used to decorate salads and desserts. Plants grow 2-3 feet tall producing soft, hairy leaves and electric blue flowers. Borage is an excellent plant for supporting and recruiting bee pollinators, particularly bumblebees. 100 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borage","offers":[{"title":"Packet (100 Seeds)","offer_id":44070737936633,"sku":"HE-BO-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/borage-seeds-39542726689017.jpg?v=1700337491"},{"product_id":"genovese-basil","title":"Genovese Basil","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenovese is an Italian basil variety that produces shiny, dark green leaves with a wonderful, sweet aroma.  Genovese basil's large, tender leaves are ideal for making fresh tomato basil and their sweet, rich flavor also makes them perfect for making homemade pesto.  Just cut a few stems, run your fingers down the stems to strip off the leaves and then pulse the leaves in a blender with some pine nuts, garlic and olive oil.  Simple, fresh and easy!  If flower stalks are kept pinched off, the plants will produce right up until frost.  Genovese basil is well-suited for growing in containers as the bushy plants reach just 18-24 inches in height.  Harvests begin 60 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genovese","offers":[{"title":"Packet (250 Seeds)","offer_id":44071557267705,"sku":"HE-BA-002","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/genovese-basil-seeds-1182395932.jpg?v=1753901341"},{"product_id":"lemon-basil","title":"Lemon Basil","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon basil is a popular variety of basil that offers a refreshing citrusy twist to traditional basil flavor. Vibrant green leaves have a bright lemon aroma and a slightly sweet, peppery taste. We also love to add them to our homemade soaps for an invigorating scent that is perfect for use during those dreary winter months. Lemon basil plant is easy to grow and can be grown both indoors and outdoors. It thrives in warm and sunny conditions, making it an excellent choice for gardeners and cooking enthusiasts alike. The plant can reach up to two feet in height and produces small, delicate flowers that are often used in decorative arrangements.  Lemon basil is perfect for adding a zesty kick to a variety of dishes, including salads, soups, sauces, and marinades. The leaves can also be used to infuse oils, vinegars, and spirits, creating delicious and unique flavor combinations.  60 days to harvest. 250 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lemon","offers":[{"title":"Packet (250 Seeds)","offer_id":44071607632121,"sku":"HE-BA-003","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/lemon-basil-seeds-39541604155641.jpg?v=1700347028"},{"product_id":"summer-savory","title":"Summer Savory","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummer Savory is a low-growing herb made popular for its versatile use in spicing up soups, meats, and side dishes.  Plants rarely exceed 8 inches in height and are quick to mature, making them an excellent choice for succession planting.  Summer Savory also makes a good companion plant for onions and beans and is known to deter a number of insects including bean beetles.  Hardy annual.  Each packet contains a minimum of 200 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Summer Savory","offers":[{"title":"Packet (1000 Seeds)","offer_id":44072047214841,"sku":"HE-SA-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/summer-savory-seeds-42497112310009.jpg?v=1726319429"},{"product_id":"garlic-chives","title":"Garlic Chives","description":"\u003cp\u003eGarlic Chives is a perennial herb that produces flat, garlic-flavored leaves well-suited for use as a flavor enhancer or garnish.  Garlic chives are among the first of our herbs to green up in the spring and after a long colorless winter, I'll admit that I sometimes go a little overboard, adding fresh garlic chives to almost every dish until my husband finally complains.  It's a perennial overindulgence that I am happy to repeat.  Plants are healthy and productive, and leaves regenerate quickly after cutting.  Produces white clusters of flowers which eventually give rise to small, black seeds.  Garlic chives reproduce by rhizomes and by self-seeding, making them an excellent ground cover or edging plant. Each packet contains a minimum of 100 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garlic Chives","offers":[{"title":"Packet (200 Seeds)","offer_id":44071556284665,"sku":"HE-GA-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/garlic-chives-seeds-39361652293881.jpg?v=1700325254"},{"product_id":"onion-chives","title":"Onion Chives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe onion chive is a relative of onions and leeks, and similar in flavor but grown mostly for its tender, hollow stems. Most often used on baked potatoes, but unlimited in potential.  Try making your own herbed butter or using them to top pasta or fish.  The delicate flowers are edible too and can be infused into vinegar, rendering it a lovely pink color.  Plants require some patience during the first year but will bear for many years once established. Perennial in zones 3 to 9.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Onion Chives","offers":[{"title":"Packet (500 Seeds)","offer_id":44071905689849,"sku":"HE-ON-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/onion-chives-seeds-29897269510301.jpg?v=1700365212"},{"product_id":"cinnamon-basil","title":"Cinnamon Basil","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Mexican basil, Cinnamon Basil is a striking, pollinator-friendly variety with deep purple stems and fragrant, purple-tinged leaves. Its mild, spicy-sweet flavor carries a warm cinnamon note that sets it apart from standard basils, making it a unique addition to both savory and sweet dishes. Use it fresh in salads, pestos, and teas, or substitute it in any recipe calling for basil for a subtle twist. Plants are attractive enough for the flower garden (the images here represent half of what we've captured—we can't stop photographing it), drawing bees and butterflies while filling the air with their aromatic scent. Matures in about 85 days. 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Mature plants reach three feet in height and width and are moderately resistant to drought.  Perennial, hardy to zone 4.  Blooms summer to fall.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lavender Hyssop","offers":[{"title":"Packet (250 Seeds)","offer_id":44071603929337,"sku":"FL-NA-008","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/lavender-hyssop-seeds-1197947998.jpg?v=1760574534"},{"product_id":"culinary-sage","title":"Sage, Broadleaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eSage is a popular garden herb that produces textured, gray-green leaves which are commonly used to season beef, poultry, sausages, and fish.  Perennial, evergreen plants grow 1 to 2 feet tall eventually producing lovely purple flower stalks that are attractive to bees and other insects. Often grown as an edible ornamental in gardens and landscapes. Perennial in zones 5-10.  A packet contains approximately 250 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sage","offers":[{"title":"Packet (100 Seeds)","offer_id":44071506313465,"sku":"HE-SG-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/culinary-sage-seeds-42937071894777.jpg?v=1753894690"},{"product_id":"italian-flat-leaf-parsley","title":"Italian Flat Leaf Parsley","description":"\u003cp\u003eItalian Flat Leaf Parsley is a leafy herb that produces glossy, dark green leaves that are commonly used to season meat, soups and sauces.  Although interchangeable, flat leaf parsley is often preferred over curled leaf because it is more flavorful.  Parsley also has roots in herbal medicine as both a digestive and urinary aid.  Parsley is a biennial in zones 6 to 9 but commonly grown as an annual.  85 to 90 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italian Flat Leaf","offers":[{"title":"Packet (250 Seeds)","offer_id":44071584399609,"sku":"HE-PA-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/italian-flat-leaf-parsley-seeds-1207775597.jpg?v=1763656247"},{"product_id":"curled-parsley","title":"Curled Parsley","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurled Parsley is a leafy herb that produces deeply cut, curled leaves which are frequently used to garnish dishes. Plants perform well under a variety of conditions, but the lush, dark green foliage really seems to thrive in the cool fall weather. While the flavor of curled parsley is more subtle than its flat-leaved relative, we prefer it for salads because its curled leaves allow the salad to remain light while carrying a bit of extra dressing. Biennial in zones 6-9, but grown as an annual.  Harvests begin approximately 68 to 75 days after planting.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curled Parsley","offers":[{"title":"Packet (250 Seeds)","offer_id":44071506706681,"sku":"HE-PA-002","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/curled-parsley-seeds-39822238187769.jpg?v=1701725661"},{"product_id":"common-oregano","title":"Oregano, Common","description":"\u003cp\u003eOregano is a low-growing hardy perennial that produces fragrant leaves which are commonly used to season soups and sauces.  Leaves can be used fresh or dried.  Plants produce purplish pink flowers at maturity, which are enjoyed by honeybees and other pollinators.  Perennial.  Harvestable approximately 90 days from transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Common Oregano","offers":[{"title":"Packet (250 Seeds)","offer_id":44071911194873,"sku":"HE-OR-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/oregano-common-seeds-42938096877817.jpg?v=1726317808"},{"product_id":"thyme","title":"Thyme, Winter (Common Thyme)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThyme is a low-growing, woody perennial that forms tidy mounds of small, aromatic leaves. 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Nevertheless, we particularly enjoy the carefree nature of this long-lived perennial plant and appreciate that harvest is as simple as walking outside and snipping a few leaves.  Perennial to zone 5.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Sorrel","offers":[{"title":"Packet (250 Seeds)","offer_id":44071555891449,"sku":"HE-SO-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/large-leaf-sorrel-seeds-39639118708985.jpg?v=1700355847"},{"product_id":"salad-burnet-lesser-burnet-or-garden-burnet","title":"Salad Burnet (Lesser Burnet or Garden Burnet)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce grown in the gardens of Monticello, Salad Burnet is an interesting garden herb with a long history of cultivation in the United States and Europe.  Plants produce symmetrical, toothed leaves with a unique, cucumber-like flavor that adds a refreshing punch of flavor to salad mixes.  Its cool, crisp 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We suspect this variety would be very well-suited for hydroponic systems.  Matures 60-70 days after sowing, with earlier harvests possible.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fino Verde","offers":[{"title":"Packet (250 Seeds)","offer_id":44431962734841,"sku":"HE-BA-008","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/fino-verde-basil-seeds-40361726607609.jpg?v=1708296383"},{"product_id":"russian-tarragon","title":"Russian Tarragon","description":"\u003cp\u003eRussian Tarragon is a relative of the more popular French Tarragon that, unlike its French cousin, is quite easy to start from seed.  Russian Tarragon has a bit of a polarizing reputation.  If you are fond of the strong, anise-like flavor that French Tarragon imparts to your dishes, you will likely consider this Russian type a tarragon imposter.  However, if you are not a fan of aniseed or licorice-type flavors but are looking for an easy-to-grow herb to add a subtle punch to your dishes, you may find Russian Tarragon a more pleasant alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRussian Tarragon is a vigorous, woody perennial that grows 3 to 5-feet tall if overwintered.  Originating from Russia, it is quite cold-tolerant and can endure even the most severe freezes.  Russian Tarragon's thin, spiky, medium green leaves have an earthy, almost sage-like flavor with very subtle anise undertones.  They are well-suited for using in salads and soups, and for making sauces and marinades to season meat.  Due to its vigorous nature, Russian Tarragon is reported by some to have weedy tendencies.  Trim spent flowers if spreading is a concern.  Rhizome growth is quite manageable.  Approximately 70-80 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russian Tarragon","offers":[{"title":"Packet (250 Seeds)","offer_id":44519624737017,"sku":"HE-RT-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/russian-tarragon-seeds-40399653765369.jpg?v=1708792110"},{"product_id":"grandma-eincks-dill","title":"Grandma Einck's Dill","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrandma Eincks is an heirloom variety of dill that produces long-lasting, blue-green foliage topped by large, fragrant seed heads.  Grown near Festina, Iowa since the 1920's, this Iowa heirloom was introduced to Seed Savers Exchange by way of its co-founder Diane Ott Whealy who inherited the seed from her grandmother, Katherine Einck.  We thoroughly Grandma Einck's feathery and flavorful foliage, using it frequently in salads and marinades.  The swallowtail caterpillars in our garden likewise enjoy the foliage, fattening up on its lush fronds over the course of the summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandma Einck's flowered approximately 1-2 weeks after Dukat in our trials, making it useful as both a leaf cutting variety and a later flowering variety for pickling.  Seed Savers notes that \u003cstrong\u003eGrandma Einck's dill can have erratic germination so gardeners should be patient during the sprouting period\u003c\/strong\u003e.  We have not experienced this but suppose it could be dependent on environment and\/or weather.  Approximately 60 days to harvest for leaves, 85 days for flowers.  Each packet contains a minimum of 500 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grandma Einck's","offers":[{"title":"Packet (500 Seeds)","offer_id":45475748151545,"sku":"HE-DI-004","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/grandma-einck-s-dill-seeds-43267846209785.jpg?v=1726295007"},{"product_id":"green-ohba-perilla-shiso","title":"Green Ohba Perilla (Shiso)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Ohba Perilla, also known as Ao Shiso or Beefsteak Plant, is a vibrant Japanese herb prized for its aromatic, slightly spicy, and refreshing flavor—often described as a mix of basil, mint, and anise. 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A favorite among chefs and gardeners alike, this heirloom herb adds bold flavor and beauty to both garden and plate.  If reseeding is not desired, remove plants before seeds mature as this plant readily self-sows.  Approximately 60-70 days to maturity.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Ohba (Shiso)","offers":[{"title":"Packet (250 Seeds)","offer_id":46426638680313,"sku":"HE-PE-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/green-ohba-perilla-shiso-seeds-1156962701.jpg?v=1745109050"},{"product_id":"german-extra-hardy-garlic","title":"German Extra Hardy Garlic","description":"\u003cp\u003eGerman Extra Hardy garlic is a Porcelain garlic valued for its reliability, cold tolerance, and rich flavor. Believed to have originated in northern Germany, this hardy strain has been a favorite among northern gardeners for generations. 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Whether grown for wellness, flavor, or cultural connection, Holy Basil is a rewarding heirloom herb that offers gardeners both practicality and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holy Basil","offers":[{"title":"Packet (250 Seeds)","offer_id":46781633134841,"sku":"HE-TU-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/holy-basil-tulsi-seeds-1187178222.jpg?v=1756139325"},{"product_id":"red-holy-basil-tulsi","title":"Red Holy Basil (Tulsi)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Holy Basil (also called Tulsi) carries all the sacred tradition and herbal benefits of green Holy Basil, but with striking purple-red foliage that makes it as beautiful as it is useful. Long revered in Ayurvedic medicine as the “Queen of Herbs,” Tulsi is cherished for its adaptogenic qualities, believed to help the body adapt to stress, support immune health, and promote balance. Its clove- and anise-scented leaves bring a distinctive, peppery-sweet flavor to teas, curries, and stir-fries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, Red Holy Basil is just as easy to grow as the green form. Plants thrive in warm weather, branch freely, and respond well to regular harvesting, quickly bouncing back after cutting. Even a small planting yields a steady supply of vibrant leaves, and the colorful foliage adds an ornamental touch to herb beds or mixed plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets Red Holy Basil apart is its abundance of anthocyanins—the same antioxidant compounds that give blueberries and purple basil their vivid color. These pigments not only provide extra wellness benefits but also enrich teas and infusions with a gorgeous rosy tint. 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Today, it offers that same connection to history—along with practical value for modern homesteads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile often grown as a striking cut flower known as \u003cem\u003eCarthamus\u003c\/em\u003e, we value Zanzibar especially as a nutritious \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/blogs\/news\/growing-chicken-feed\" target=\"the same window\" title=\"Growing Your Own Chicken Feed: 10 Plants to Consider\"\u003echicken feed component\u003c\/a\u003e or scratch grain. The plants reach about 24 inches tall and produce oversized buds that are beautiful even before they open, then burst into blazing orange blooms that gradually deepen to a rich red-orange. The nearly thornless plants are easier to handle than traditional safflower types, making harvest simpler for both flowers and seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce mature, the seed heads can be dried and fed to chickens as a nutritious supplemental treat, especially appreciated by scratch-loving flocks. Pollinator-friendly, drought-tolerant, and productive, Zanzibar is one of those rare plants that manages to be both beautiful and genuinely useful. Approximately 70-80 days to flowering. Each packet contains a minimum of 100 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zanzibar","offers":[{"title":"Packet (100 Seeds)","offer_id":48337479598329,"sku":"SA-SL-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/zanzibar-safflower-seeds-1194235456.jpg?v=1758652129"},{"product_id":"red-shiso","title":"Red Shiso","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed shiso \u003cem\u003e(Perilla frutescens)\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking, deeply pigmented herb long prized in Japanese and East Asian kitchens. Its serrated leaves emerge green before quickly darkening to rich burgundy and purple tones, making it as ornamental as it is useful. The flavor is complex and unmistakable—bright and herbal with notes of basil, mint, citrus, and clove—stronger and more assertive than green shiso. Plants are fast-growing and productive, thriving in summer heat and responding well to regular harvesting, which encourages lush, bushy growth. Approximately 60-70 days to maturity.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Shiso","offers":[{"title":"Packet (250 Seeds)","offer_id":47233352630521,"sku":"HE-PE-002","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/red-shiso-seeds-1216588269.jpg?v=1768422668"},{"product_id":"spearmint","title":"Spearmint","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpearmint is a sweet, aromatic herb widely used for tea, fresh culinary dishes, and flavoring in products like toothpaste and candy. Its flavor is cool and refreshing with a gentle sweetness, offering a milder, less pungent profile than peppermint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften valued for its potential benefits, spearmint has traditionally been used to support digestion and calm an upset stomach. The leaves release a clean, uplifting scent when handled, making it as enjoyable in the garden as it is in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and quick to establish, spearmint thrives in full sun and adapts well to containers, where its spreading habit can be easily managed. With regular harvesting, it produces an abundant supply of fresh leaves throughout the season. Perennial. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEach packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spearmint","offers":[{"title":"Packet (250 Seeds)","offer_id":47865951912185,"sku":"HE-MI-SP","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/spearmint-seeds-1231131370.jpg?v=1775247968"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/collections\/borage3.jpg?v=1697144217","url":"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/collections\/herbs.oembed?page=4","provider":"Thresh Seed Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}