DESCRIPTION
One of the best-known herbs. Small 12-24″H shrub with woody stems and broad, textured, downy grayish-green leaves and blue-purplish flowers. Strong, unique taste and aroma enhances the flavor of many dishes.
CLASSIFICATIONSOPEN POLLINATED
Pollination occurs by insect, bird, wind, humans, or other natural mechanisms. Because there are no restrictions on the flow of pollen between individuals, open-pollinated plants are more genetically diverse.However, as long as pollen is not shared between different varieties within the same species, then the seed produced will remain true-to-type year after year.
HEIRLOOM
This variety has a history of being passed down within a family or community, similar to the generational sharing of certain items like jewelry or furniture.
PERENNIAL
Perennial plants live for more than two years. They return year after year and continue growing until they reach maturity, which varies by plant but averages three to five years.
ESTIMATED DAYS TO MATURITY
75 days
APPROXIMATE SEED COUNT
- 3,000 per Oz.
ALLIES
- Plant near cabbage to repel the harmful cabbage butterfly
- Protects carrots from insect pests
ENEMIES
- Cucumbers
