Manor Farm Herb Seeds
Tall flowering pollinator seed mix
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Our new pollinator mix is suitable for areas where a taller annual planting would most be effective, and has more visual impact than our lower growing popular flowering pollinator & companion planting seed mix.
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Flowering pollinator & companion planting seed mix
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This is a colourful and attractive mix of flower seeds designed to be sown directly in situ onto bare soil. The flowers from this seed mix will help beneficial insects find both food and shelter near your food crops and within the garden as a whole.
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Beet 'Bulls Blood'
Beta vulgaris 'Bulls Blood'
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This is the most ornamental of all beets with spectacular red veined leaves and stems – a really useful and decorative, triple-use variety which is universally useful. A good choice to support a heirloom variety which has been documented as far back as 1840. Ideal direct sown where it is to crop or in large deep containers.
Borage blue flowered seeds (Starflower)
Borago officinalis
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Borage is a well known annual herb in the herb garden, with loads of small brilliant blue flowers from June right through until winter sets in. The foliage is edible, if rather rough and hairy, and the plant self seeds liberally for the next season.
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Borage white flowered seeds (Starflower)
Borago officinalis 'Alba'
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Borage is a well known annual herb in the herb garden, and the white flowered variety is most unusual with striking white flowers which make a delightful change from the traditional blue. The foliage is edible, if rather rough and hairy, and the plant self seeds liberally for the next season.
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Leaf Celery seeds (Soup celery)
Apium graveolens
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Also called soup celery, leaf celery is darker than the standard celery which we buy in the greengrocers
with much thinner stalks.
It is grown for its foliage which has a strong almost peppery flavour which is great in cooking.
It looks very similar in all respects to flat leaf parsley, but with a characteristic celery flavour.
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Chervil seeds
Anthriscus cerefolium
Deep containers.
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Chervil is a hardy annual herb suitable for sowing early in the spring. It looks rather like a lacy version of parsley with dainty white flowers later in the summer. It is grown as a culinary herb for its mild anise flavour and its attractive foliage makes it a welcome addition to any herb garden.
Coriander seeds (Cilantro, Chinese Parsley, Pak Chee)
Coriandrum sativum
Deep pots.
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Coriander is an easily grown, annual culinary herb. The foliage closely resembles flat leaf parsley and has a strong flavour which is very popular in Asian cooking. All parts of the plant are used, most usually the foliage and seeds, but also the long tap roots.
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Cornflower Polka Dot Mix (Bachelor's Button)
Centaurea cyanus
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These are bushy little annuals which are easy grow — just scatter in the garden for weeks of colour. The Polka Dot mix which we have available comes in a lovely mixture of colours. They are popular with pollinators and wildlife, make a great cut flower and the petals can be used as a delicious edible garnish with their sweet and spicy flavour.
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Cumin (black) seeds
Nigella sativa
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Black cumin is a lovely annual with masses of delicate, white or pale blue, flowers amidst fine, lacy foliage. The seeds are black, and form in puffed up ball shaped seed heads. They are used as a spice mainly in Indian and Eastern cuisine.
Dill seeds
Anethum graveolens
Large containers.
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Dill is a versatile annual herb with a delightful appearance and flavour. The foliage is feathery and almost thread-like with a cool refreshing sharpness of flavour along with a slight sweetness. This elegant herb looks well in the herb garden, or indeed any border, especially when in flower with its elegant saucer shaped flower heads made up of small deep yellow florets.
Florist's Dill seeds
Anethum graveolens 'Mariska'
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This variety of dill is more compact and robust than common dill with tighter flower heads, making it ideal to cut and use in flower arrangements. The flowers will last up to 10 days in water.
Fenugreek (Methi)
Trigonella foenum-graecum
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Best known as aromatic seeds used in curry powder and spice mixes,
and included on all Indian menus where ever you see the word Methi.
Fenugreek produces tasty greens with a fresh herby flavour.
They are more interesting than spinach but not as peppery as rocket, and are rich in iron, vitamins, antioxidants and fibre.
They can easily be grown on a cut and come again basis giving a supply of greens throughout the season.
Surely a 'must have' new food to try!
Mexican marigold seeds
(Mexican tarragon, Spanish tarragon, Pericón)
Tagetes lucida
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The leaves have a warm anise flavour and can be used as a good substitute for french tarragon.
From mid summer onwards the plants are covered with clusters of small bright yellow blossoms.
In the UK the plants are generally grown as an annual but with a little frost protection they will shoot again from the base in spring.
Mexican coriander
(Culantro, Bhandhania, Mexican parsley, Recao, Chandon beni)
Eryngium foetidum
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Despite its rather unsavoury latin name this is a popular South American herb very similar to the more familiar coriander in flavour but with a spicier and stronger sharp aroma and taste. It is a tender herb, needing a hot and shady spot, and is a popular addition to South American and Caribbean recipes.
Mixed Salad Leaf seeds — Bright and Spicy mix
Ideal for containers
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Bright and spicy salad mix is an easily grown addition to brighten up your salads.
It is made up of a mix of white and yellow Pak Choi, Tatsoi, Mizuna and red mustard.
It can be grown either by sowing outside during spring and summer into a finely raked seed bed,
or in a large container outside or under cover or even on the windowsill for winter use.
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Mixed Salad Leaf seeds — Oriental mix
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Oriental salad mix is an easily grown addition to a touch of the exotic your salads.
It is made up of a mix of white Pak Choi, Tatsoi, Mizuna, Mibuna (Japanese parsley) and red and white mustards.
It can be grown either by sowing outside during spring and summer into a finely raked seed bed,
or in a large container outside or under cover or even on the windowsill for winter use.
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Nasturtium 'Alaska' seeds
Tropaeolum majus
Sun or a little shade.
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Nasturtiums are easy to grow annuals with edible flowers and leaves. Alaska is an heirloom variety with variegated leaves which are green, white and cream in irregular blotches. The flowers are trumpets of vibrant red, orange, yellow and cream. The plant is bushy and spreading rather than climbing.
Nasturtium 'Blue Pepe' seeds (Salad nasturtium)
Tropaeolum majus
Excellent in containers.
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This is a unique nasturtium, which has been bred especially as a culinary variety mainly for restaurant use. The leaves are small and round with a steel blue colour and purple beneath. The flowers in summer are an intense dark red.
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Nasturtium 'Empress of India' seeds
Tropaeolum majus
Sun or a little shade.
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Nasturtiums are easy to grow annuals with edible flowers and leaves. Empress of India has deep crimson velvety flowers and dark green foliage with a hint of blue. It is an old fashioned cultivar dating back to Victorian times and is popular because of its bushy, compact habit which makes it ideal to grow in containers, hanging baskets and for adding summer colour to the herb garden.
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Parsley Hamburg rooted
(Parsley root, Turnip rooted parsley, Hamburg parsley)
Petroselinum Hortense var. Tuberosum
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As the name suggests this has been a popular herb/vegetable in Germany, and surrounding countries, since the 16th century. The leaves can be used as traditional leaf parsley and the long white roots have a distinctive nutty flavour reminiscent of both celery and parsley. The roots can be harvested in autumn and are great roasted or used in soups and casseroles. This is a very hardy plant and late summer sowings can be made to grow through the winter for harvest later next spring. Rarely grown nowadays, it is time that this useful plant is restored to popularity!
Pot Marigold seeds
Calendula officinalis
Ideal for containers.
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Pot marigolds are bushy, long lived annual herbs with both culinary and medicinal uses, but often grown just for the attractive golden orange flowers. They are a traditional cottage garden plant, flowering from early summer into the autumn, and self seed nearby if not deadheaded ensuring a supply of these bright and cheerful herbs in succeeding years.
Salad Rocket seeds (Arugula)
Eruca sativa 'Victoria'
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Salad Rocket is a hardy annual herb with a dark green peppery leaf which is grown mainly for salad use. It is fast growing in most soils but does tend to go to seed easily in hot weather, so sow little and often.
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Stridolo (Sculpit)
Silene inflata
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A Italian herb, rarely heard of outside Italy. This is a fast growing annual herb with lance-like leaves combining the flavours of tarragon, chicory and rocket. The versatile foliage can be used in a whole variety of dishes and the herb has the added bonus of highly attractive pink balloon like flowers fringed with delicate white petals. Bees and other pollinators absolutely love this flower!
Summer Savory
Satureja hortensis
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This is a popular, highly aromatic annual herb closely related to the perennial winter savory but with a superior flavour. Grown primarily for use in the kitchen, summer savory has a salty, spicy flavour with notes of mint, marjoram and thyme in its flavour profile. Best sown direct in it’s final growing position once danger of frost is past.
Watercress seeds
Nasturtium officinale
Ideally in a large shallow container.
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Watercress is a well known tasty salad leaf with a hot and peppery taste. As well as a superb flavour it has many health benefits — high in Vitamin C, iron, calcium and folic acid.
Wild Flowering Carrot
(Chocolate Lace Flower, False Queen Anne’s Lace)
Daucus carota 'Dara'
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This is very ornamental version of the wild carrot with the most beautiful lacy flowers that you can grow. It has long stems and feathery foliage topped with large flower umbels of flowers ranging in shade from deepest burgundy to pale pink. It gives an airy lift to flower borders and makes an excellent cut flower - lasting well in water and will flower well into the autumn.