We love growing herbs at Young Urban Farmers. All of the herbs below above are most commonly available in the spring and often throughout the outdoor growing season. Other herbs can often be ordered by special request other times of the year. Order early to ensure the herbs you want are available.
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Herbs
Herbs
Basil
Italian Basil
This classic summer herb loves the sun and heat and is great for pesto, pasta and more
Thai Basil
Popular in South East Asian cooking with a hint of licorice flavour
Globe Basil
Lots of tiny leaves in a globe-shaped plant. Similar flavour to Italian basil
Lemon Basil
Basil with a strong fragrant lemon scent and 20-40cm long stems
Other Basil Varieties
Other basil varieties such as purple basil, cinnamon basil, and more available on a limited basis.
Parsley
Flat Parsley
A versatile herb that is easy to grow. It can survive if winters are mild. Also called Italian parsley.
Curly Parsley
Curly parsley often used as a garnish with a similar taste to flat parsley.
Onions and Chives
Green Onion
Easy to grow herb with many versatile uses in the kitchen
Garlic Chives
Hardy, drought tolerant perennial with a mild garlic and onion flavour. Has flat blade-shaped leaves
Chives
Similar to garlic chives but with a tubular leaves and mild onion flavour
Mint
Peppermint
Classic mint flavour great in drinks, salads, and cooked dishes
Chocolate Mint
Has the faintest hint of chocolate flavour
Ginger Mint
Variegated green and yellow leaves have a slight ginger flavour
Mojito Mint
Larger leaves have a milder mint flavour often used in the iconic mojito drink of Cuba
Annual Herbs
Rosemary
A tender slow-growing annual with an unmistakable scent
Dill
A fast growing plant that does best when direct seeded in the garden. Both leaves and seeds commonly used in cooking
Stevia
A sugar substitute with very sweet leaves. Needs hot and sunny temperatures to thrive
Lemongrass
Excellent flavour and great as an ornamental plant
Summer Savory
A popular herb in Atlantic Canada, it is aromatic and related to thyme and rosemary
Cilantro
Leaves and seeds (coriander) are edible. Best if direct seeded in the garden
Sweet Marjoram
A specialty herb used like oregano with sweet pine and citrus flavours
Black Cumin
Related to cumin, seeds have a smoky, earthy and peppery taste. Seeds are often used to add flavour to breads
Cumin
A common addition to curry, soups and stews mixes, plants grow 30-50cm tall. Seeds can be used whole or ground
Lemon Verbena
A small shrub with the leaves harvested to add a lemon flavour to food such as fish, poultry, salad dressing, beverages and more
Perennial Herbs
Thyme
Perennial multi-purpose herb with lots of small leaves.
Lavender
Fragrant, drought tolerant herb makes for an excellent plant in the garden and edible landscape
Oregano
A popular herb for pizza and Italian dishes. Easy to grow and often survives the winter
Lemon Balm
Very fragrant leaves make an excellent tea both hot and cold. Perennial and has a tendency to quickly spread
Chervil
Sometimes called French parsley, it is commonly used by the French to season omelettes, salads, chicken, and vegetables. Has a slight liquorice flavour
Lovage
A tall perennial plant with a strong celery-like flavour
Specialty herb orders can often be arranged by request in the spring and early summer. Please contact us for details.