{"title":"Culinary Herbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eCulinary herbs is a broad and diverse category of plants that includes many different families of plants that grow in many different ways. Most culinary herbs are herbaceous and fragrant green leaves that people use in small amounts to flavor their food. Many of these plants also have medicinal uses and are consumed as teas or made into tinctures or even smudge sticks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll of our plants are grown in OMRI certified Organic materials (potting mix, fertilizer, seeds, etc.) and include Organic granular fertilizer, living locally-made compost, and have been cared for with healthy microorganisms from compost tea and microbial inoculants. We only use organic pesticides when needed. We only stock varieties that we have experience growing and that are season and climate appropriate for South Florida. Our curated inventory is simple enough for a beginner and interesting enough to keep an advanced gardeners attention, with new and rare varieties being added weekly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cilantro-seed-packet","title":"Cilantro Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCilantro (coriander)\u003cbr\u003eCoriander Sativum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 40 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering and rotting roots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest outer leaves as needed or whole bunch as “cut and come again”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCilantro is such a commonly used herb it perhaps needs no flavor introduction, however we hear many stories of south florida gardeners having a “hard time” growing cilantro. The trick is using a “slo-bolt” variety, which means it will go to flower slower and tolerate the heat more, and also harvesting it in a timely manner. Cilantro plants are only 6-8 inches tall when they’re mature enough to harvest, which we think is one of the reasons why people think they aren’t succeeding at growing cilantro when really what they aren’t succeeding at is harvesting it! Cilantro is a plant that can be grown in “bunches” which means instead of planting 1 cilantro seed that makes 1 cilantro plant you plant about a dozen cilantro seeds together and basically treat them like they are one plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou can either go through and harvest exactly the mature fronds that you need for the kitchen one by one, or you can grab the whole “bunch” of fronds and cut a few inches above the base. this is called “cut and come again” and 2-3 weeks later the plant will regrow and can be harvested again. For a continual source of cilantro throughout the season we recommend having at least 4 plants and replanting them every 6 weeks or so through spring. Plants that you’ve already harvested a few times can be left to bolt, so you can have access to flavorful cilantro flowers, then fresh green coriander seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you are direct seeding cilantro in the garden seed the little clusters of seeds 4 clusters per square foot. You can also scatter the seeds in a few square feet of garden and create a meadow type planting where you can harvest as you need and also let the plants get kind of wild and produce flowers \u0026amp; seeds for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32774253838418,"sku":"SEED038","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-cilantro.jpg?v=1600278656"},{"product_id":"culinary-dill-seed-packet","title":"Bouquet Dill Seed packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCulinary Dill (\u003cem\u003eAnethum Graveolens) 570 seeds per packet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 40 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: aphids on new growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest outer leaves as needed or whole bunch as “cut and come again”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: annual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePickles, salad dressing, seafood, potatoes, and cucumbers: these are just a few of dill’s culinary dance partners, making it a favorite in the herb garden. It’s flavor is never better than when you pick it fresh from your garden. Another good reason to grow this graceful plant: The umbel of delicate yellow-green flowers attracts beneficial insects, from pest-eating wasps to colorful butterflies and once they’re pollinated theyll produce you dill seed, either for use in the kitchen or for planting next season. Dill in home gardens rarely has pest or disease problems, but black swallowtail butterfly larvae depend on dill as a food source. If they show up in your garden, you can concentrate the caterpillars on a few plants, and reap a double bounty - dill and butterflies! Dill is a plant that can be grown in “bunches” which means instead of planting 1 dill seed that makes 1 dill plant you plant about a dozen dill seeds together and basically treat them like they are one plant. You can either go through and harvest exactly the mature fronds that you need for the kitchen one by one, or you can grab the whole “bunch” of fronds and cut a few inches above the base. this is called “cut and come again” and 2-3 weeks later the plant will regrow and can be harvested again. For a continual source of dill throughout the season we recommend having at least 2 plants and replanting them every 6 weeks or so through spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor dill seeds we consider a “plant” of dill a cluster of about 12 seeds. So, when we say you plant 4 plants per square foot what we mean is, 4 clusters of dill plants. This is how all farms and nurseries grow dill, because dill tolerates being crowded in this way. You can also throw a whole bunch of dill seeds in a few square feet of garden space and they will almost form like a dill meadow that you can harvest from as you need fresh fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32774261571666,"sku":"SEED039","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-dill.jpg?v=1600278742"},{"product_id":"sweet-genovese-basil-seed-packet","title":"Sweet Genovese Basil Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSweet Genovese Basil\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOcimum Basilicum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e110 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 65 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1-3 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: Downey mildew and basil leaf miners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole branches 6” down\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGenovese aka Sweet aka Italian basil is the most popular herb ever, however its also unfortunately really trick to grow in Miami! Italian basil is notorious for getting “downey mildew” in all climates, but mildews are harder to control and manage in humid areas like Miami. We grow a new downey mildew resistant variety developed by Rutgers University but even that isn’t a guarantee that you’ll be able to avoid getting mildew on your plants because of how intensely humid it is here. To increase your changes of success make sure your plant is in well draining soil and gets LOTS OF SUN and airflow. Don’t water your whole plant from above but rather water just the soil and allow it to dry out between waterings. Harvest whole branches about 6” down, just above the new growing tips at the leaf joint, so that those new growing tips can produce the next harvests crop of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e“Basil leaf miner” is the second most prevalent pest amongst basil plants. It makes a black splotch with a white and brown ring around it in each leaf of the plant. This is caused by a fly landing on your leaf and laying its egg in-between the membranes of the leaf. Unfortunately no amount of spraying of organic pesticides will treat this problem, as the bug is long gone by the time you see the damage. Pluck off and throw away damaged leaves to try and minimize the population of flies in your garden. If it persists consider giving up on basil for the time being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you must have Italian Genovese basil in your garden but you’ve struggled with pests in the past we suggest buying a seed packet and growing lots of basil plants almost like micro greens where you harvest the entire plant super early in its life stage (like 3 - 4 weeks old) and then replant new seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32774278053970,"sku":"SEED040","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-genoveselettuce.jpg?v=1600279562"},{"product_id":"garlic-chives","title":"Garlic Chives","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egarlic chives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eallium tuberous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 3 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: snails at the base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole clump every 2 weeks, grows back very quickly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGarlic chives, aka Oriental garlic, Asian chives, Chinese chives \u0026amp; Chinese leek, is a species of plant native to the Chinese province of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shanxi\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eShanxi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and cultivated and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Naturalisation_(biology)\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003enaturalized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e elsewhere in Asia and around the world. It can be found growing wild throughout Asia \u0026amp; Europe, and is classified as invasive in other parts of the world. You can identify garlic scallions by their “strap shaped” leaves that are flat like a blade, versus rounded and hollow (like other alliums like scallions).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe flavor of this herbaceous plant is more like garlic than chives. Both the leaves and the flowers are edible. Another traditional way to eat garlic chives is to blanche them. To try this technique, cut the garlic chives down at the base of the plant, then cover the plant with a pot from the kitchen or anything else solid so that no light reaches the plant. About 5 days later take the pot off and the plant will be regrown but neon yellow, since it couldn’t make any chlorophyll in the dark.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe leaves are used as a flavoring in a similar way to chives, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scallion\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003escallions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stir_frying\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003estir fry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e ingredient. In China, they are often used to make \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dumpling\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003edumplings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with eggs, shrimp, and\/or pork. A Chinese flatbread similar to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cong_you_bing\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003escallion pancake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e may be made with garlic chives instead of scallions. Garlic chives are a key ingredient in traditional Korean kimchi recipes, and there is also a type of kimchi made just with garlic chives, called “buchu-kimchi”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBesides being delicious Garlic Chives are also quite nutritious. They are are rich in vitamin C, which may prevent common colds and flu, and are also rich in riboflavin, potassium, vitamin A, iron, thiamine and beta-carotene which when consumed increase blood cell count, maintain blood pressure and boost the immunity. Garlic chives contain the bio active element Allicin, also found in garlic, which is known to boost heart health. This phytonutrient relaxes the blood vessels surrounding the heart and thus prevent high blood pressure. Chives also contain another element called Quercitin, which reduces plaque accumulation in the arteries and keeps cardiovascular diseases at bay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is one of the strongest \u0026amp; most resilient plants we see in gardens. Even when a garden has been neglected and laid unattended for years we find patches of garlic chives still thriving amongst the weeds. This is attributed to their incredibly strong root systems which are dense and span way larger than the aboveground parts of the plant. Garlic chives can be propagated by seed or by dividing mature clusters. Harvest your garlic chive patch once a week and itll grow back so quickly, making it a very productive herb crop.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664984641618,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984674386,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984707154,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/fd6d0c72-59d1-42aa-b54d-f5fdedd1e21d.jpg?v=1597525427"},{"product_id":"italian-oregano","title":"Italian Oregano","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eItalian oregano\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eoriganum vulgare\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering causing rotting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: grab a little clump of growing tip and cut with pruners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOregano is a classic mediterranean herb that thrives during Miamis fall\/ winter\/ spring and “survives” the summer if treated properly. We like to tell people to “treat oregano like its in Italy” because thats the climate that it grows in naturally… hot and dry. Oregano prefers well drained soil and water only once or twice a week. It also does best when its watered at the base, instead of getting the whole plant and all of its leaves wet. Oregano is predominantly used as a culinary spice but it also functions as a preservative (preserved meat in ancient times) and as a medicinal plant. Oregano is used for immune support and it contains many volatile oils that are antimicrobial, anti fungal, and contain antioxidants. Oregano can also be used to treat indigestion, heartburn, and low stomach acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664984739922,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984772690,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984805458,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-31at6.41.45PM.png?v=1598913738"},{"product_id":"swordleaf-culinary-sage","title":"Swordleaf Culinary Sage","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eculinary sage\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003esalvia officinalis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering causing rotting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: prune off whole branches at base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSage is a perennial, evergreen shrub with woody stems, grayish leaves and blue to purplish flowers. Salvia (sage) is the largest member of the mint family, containing over 900 species throughout the world. Culinary sage is the variety that is used in the kitchen and is most commonly found in culinary gardens throughout the Mediterranean and the world. For healthy plants, give your sage plants full sun. In hot zones, USDA 8 or higher, they can handle some afternoon shade, but they need some sun, or a breeze, to dry the dampness off the leaves and prevent rotting. Also water rarely and at the base of the plant. sage is also used as a medicinal herb. Sage is a great herbal tea for sore throats and digestion. Sage can help protect the body’s cells from damage caused by free radicals due to its high antioxidant capacity and anti inflammatory actions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664984838226,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984870994,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984903762,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_6175.jpg?v=1664397117"},{"product_id":"culinary-thyme","title":"Culinary Thyme","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eculinary thyme\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ethymus serpyllum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering causing rotting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: prune off whole branches at base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThyme is another culinary herb that makes bringing fresh flavor to the kitchen an easy process. It thrives in hot conditions, loves full-sun, and doesn’t need constant watering or attention. Plant thyme in both containers and within the garden. In order to obtain the best and most potent flavor, harvest thyme just before the plant flowers. Thyme is one of those herbs, like oregano or sage, which tastes great both fresh and dried. Clip a few sprigs as needed and also give your plants a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003enice haircut every now and then when they get too big and dry your harvest in a dehydrator in put the oven on low. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe offer thyme as a plant for sale in South Florida because we know how much people want to grow it and occasionally we see it doing well in gardens but beware, it can be challenging growing thyme successfully here due to the humidity. Do not put your thyme anywhere remotely shady or wet, and dont try to plant it outside of the fall \u0026amp; winter growing season. Thyme is also used medicinally for lung \u0026amp; throat issues like cough \u0026amp; sore throat, wound healing, lowering blood pressure \u0026amp; digestive health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664984936530,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984969298,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985002066,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1271.heic?v=1786389034"},{"product_id":"spearmint","title":"Spearmint","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003espearmint\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ementha spicata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 70 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 4-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: crawling plant taking over your garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: prune new growing tips down to the base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpearmint is one of the many mint varieties that grow well in our rainy summer season. Gardeners often grow it in pots or planters due to its invasive, spreading nature. The plant prefers partial shade, but will also flourish in full sun. Spearmint is best suited to loamy soils with abundant organic material. Spearmint leaves can be used fresh, dried, or frozen. They can also be preserved in salt, sugar, sugar syrup, alcohol, or oil. Spearmint is the mint variety used in Mojitos, gum \u0026amp; toothpaste and it also has multiple medicinal uses. Spearmint contains vitamins, antioxidants and is used primarily as a digestive aid that helps with nausea, indigestion \u0026amp; cramps. Spearmint also has anti fungal properties, improves memory and can help alleviate stress headaches. We love feeding kids fresh spearmint leaves because they tend to think that all leaves taste like salad, but spearmint tastes like gum! how fun is that!? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664985034834,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985067602,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985100370,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/spearmint01.jpg?v=1654716508"},{"product_id":"chocolate-mint","title":"Chocolate Mint","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003echocolate mint\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ementha x piperita “chocolate”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 70 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 4-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: crawling plant taking over your garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: prune new growing tips down to the base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eArguments abound about wether chocolate mint deserves its own cultivar latin name as it is a very close hyrbid to normal spearmint, however when comparing the two plants side by side there is a clear visual and aromatic difference in the two plants. Close your eyes, imagine a thin mint, and take a bite of a chocolate mint leaf. Tastes familiar? The hint of chocolate in this variety makes it popular as a baking ingredient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMint is forgiving in the garden and can tolerate part sun or full shade and likes to remain most. Be careful when planting mint in your raised bed as it will take over via its aggressive root runners. We recommend keeping your mint in a large pot (much bigger than the one we sell the seedling in!) because mint loves crawling and spreading. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fedcoseeds.com\/trees\/chocolate-mint-761\"\u003eImage courtesy Fedco Seeds.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664985133138,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985165906,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985198674,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-31at4.43.44PM.png?v=1598906676"},{"product_id":"flat-leaf-parsley","title":"Flat Leaf Parsley","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eflat leaf parsley\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003epetroselinum crispum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 70 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: crown and root rot associated with soggy soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest mature leaves from the outside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eparsley may be the most easily identified of all the culinary kitchen garden herbs. We love flat parsley because the flavor is better and it is more tender than the curly variety. 2-3 parsley plants ought to produce enough fresh leaf so you’ll never have to buy this popular culinary herb again, although your plants will die during the summer due to heat, humidity and associated diseases. Parsley is rich in minerals like iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc and phosphorous, along with high levels of folic acid and Vitamins A, B, C and K. Medicinally, parsley has antimicrobial properties and high levels of antioxidants that help in strengthening the immune system and building up resistance against infections and diseases. Parsley increases the secretion of digestive fluids which leads to better digestion, improved nutrient uptake \u0026amp; lessens intestinal gas production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/how-to\/grow-plants\/how-to-grow-parsley\/\"\u003eImage courtesy Gardeners World.com \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664985231442,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985264210,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985296978,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-06-08at5.08.20PM.png?v=1654722743"},{"product_id":"sweet-genovese-basil","title":"Prospera Genovese Basil","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProspera genovese basil\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eocimum basilicum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 65 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1-3 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: basil leaf miner \u0026amp; downey mildew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole branches 6” down\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGenovese aka Sweet aka Italian basil is the most popular herb ever, however its also unfortunately really trick to grow in Miami! Italian basil is notorious for getting “downey mildew” in all climates, but mildews are harder to control and manage in humid areas like Miami.Prospera is a new downey mildew resistant variety developed by Rutgers University but even that isn’t a guarantee that you’ll be able to avoid getting mildew on your plants because of how intensely humid it is here. To increase your changes of success make sure your plant is in well draining soil and gets LOTS OF SUN and airflow. Don’t water your whole plant from above but rather water just the soil and allow it to dry out between waterings. Harvest whole branches about 6” down, just above the new growing tips at the leaf joint, so that those new growing tips can produce the next harvests crop of leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Basil leaf miner” is the second most prevalent pest amongst basil plants. It makes a black splotch with a white and brown ring around it in each leaf of the plant. This is caused by a fly landing on your leaf and laying its egg in-between the membranes of the leaf. Unfortunately no amount of spraying of organic pesticides will treat this problem, as the bug is long gone by the time you see the damage. Pluck off and throw away damaged leaves to try and minimize the population of flies in your garden. If it persists consider giving up on basil for the time being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664985624658,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985657426,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985690194,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1933.heic?v=1786390033"},{"product_id":"traditional-rosemary","title":"Rosemary","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003erosemary\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003erosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering causing fungal issues in the roots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole sprigs low down so they grow back healthy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRosemary is a classic heat loving herb that will grow perennially here if you get it established in the fall and keep it in well drained soil and bright sun through the (moist and humid) summer. We tell people to “treat your rosemary like its in Italy” because thats the type of hot climate it enjoys… dry dry dry! well draining soil and not-often watering is key to keeping your rosemary happy. Also try not to water the whole plant from above but rather just water the soil. Rosemary has been long associated with memory, youth, fertility and romance. Its culinary uses are many and its also been long used as a preservative for meat alongside thyme and oregano. Medicinally rosemary is used to support the heart, digestive system, brain \u0026amp; cognition, and the liver and blood cleansing organs. Its loaded with antioxidants and supports a healthy inflammatory response. Rosemary is antimicrobial and it can enliven our nervous system. “If you are feeling weak, exhausted, depressed, or lost in mental fog, seek rosemary for strength and clarity” (wildfoodsandmedicines.com) Because rosemary is a little bit slow growing we prefer to sell larger plants so you can start harvesting immediately instead of having to wait 6 months for your first harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.growjoy.com\/store\/pc\/Arp-Rosemary-Herb-Plant-p5609.htm\"\u003eImage courtesy of Growjoy.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664985821266,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985854034,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985886802,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-09-03at7.47.01PM.png?v=1599176859"},{"product_id":"dill","title":"Dill 6 pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCulinary Dill \u003cbr\u003eAnethum Graveolens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 40 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: aphids on new growth \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest outer leaves as needed or whole bunch as “cut and come again” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePickles, salad dressing, seafood, potatoes, and cucumbers: these are just a few of dill’s culinary dance partners, making it a favorite in the herb garden. It’s flavor is never better than when you pick it fresh from your garden. Another good reason to grow this graceful plant: The umbel of delicate yellow-green flowers attracts beneficial insects, from pest-eating wasps to colorful butterflies and once they’re pollinated they'll produce you dill seed, either for use in the kitchen or for planting next season. Dill in home gardens rarely has pest or disease problems, but black swallowtail butterfly larvae depend on dill as a food source. If they show up in your garden, you can concentrate the caterpillars on a few plants, and reap a double bounty - dill and butterflies! Dill is a plant that can be grown in “bunches” which means instead of planting 1 dill seed that makes 1 dill plant you plant about a dozen dill seeds together and basically treat them like they are one plant. You can either go through and harvest exactly the mature fronds that you need for the kitchen one by one, or you can grab the whole “bunch” of fronds and cut a few inches above the base. this is called “cut and come again” and 2-3 weeks later the plant will regrow and can be harvested again. 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They are the easiest onion family plants we can grow in South Florida and luckily we can grow them most of the year without complications. You can squeeze about 6 clumps of scallions into one square foot in your garden, and you can either choose to harvest them from the roots and use the whole thing, or cut them just above the soil and let them regrow a few times during the season. The difference there is that if you cut and come again you wont get the tender white blanched bases which are more prized by chefs. If you want to take your scallion growing game to the next level, consider “mounding” soil up around the base of the plants 2 times before harvesting, to make the blanched section of the scallion longer and longer. Soil that is rich with compost holds water longer, which the scallions like, therefore amend the planting area with fresh compost before planting your scallions. Aesthetically, we love having a scallion patch in a kitchen garden because they add a very different texture, shape and growth pattern to the garden with their upright pointy shiny smooth stalks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664987623506,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664987656274,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664987689042,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1941.heic?v=1786389275"},{"product_id":"bronze-fennel","title":"Bronze Fennel","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBronze Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) Live Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole plant cut and come again, or fronds as needed at any age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: annual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA highly aromatic annual herb, bronze fennel is widely cultivated for its edible, licorice-flavored leaves and seeds. Bronze Fennel has dark, smoky foliage that’s very attractive in perennial borders or annual containers, where it adds a soft, airy, somewhat mysterious bronze, grey to purple look. Certain swallowtail butterflies like fennel as a food source for their caterpillars, who won’t eat much and are fun to watch as they grow. Native to the Mediterranean region and southwestern Asia, bronze fennel is the sole species in the genus. We grow this beautiful herb through the season at our farm for local chefs who use its tender fronds for both flavor and garnish. Fronds can be harvested at any age, and if they’re large they are most often pulled apart for use in the kitchen as garnish or flavoring element. NOTE: if you’re looking for fennel, the bulbing vegetable, this is not it! We sell that too, but it’s not an herb, check our veggie section for green fennel bulb plants. This variety wont make a bulb, just delicate feathery purple flavorful fronds. 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Popular among the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, growing Thai basil has a pleasing aroma similar to sweet basil and is generally used fresh in recipes. Also referred to as ‘Sweet Thai,’ Thai basil plants grow to a height of between 12 to 18 inches with leaves 1 to 2 inches long on purple stems with purple flowers. At the farm we prefer to grow Thai and Lemon basil varieties over the tender Genovese leaves because of their increased resistance to a pesky leaf miner that loves the basil family of plants. The leaf miner damages leaves by laying its larvae in the center causing a wound. 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Shiso is a member of the mint family and has large teardrop-shaped leaves with serrated edges. Have you ever had sushi that was accompanied by a fresh green leaf? Perhaps you assumed it was a garnish, like parsley, and didn’t touch it. Next time, take a piece of sashimi and wrap it around the shiso leaf and eat it - it’s quite delicious. Shiso is also very easy to grow in a container and loves having a sunny location. There are green and purple varieties of shiso, and either\u003cbr\u003eone is a wonderful addition to a kitchen garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664988311634,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664988344402,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664988377170,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/shiso.png?v=1616101483"},{"product_id":"chervil","title":"Chervil","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChervil\u003cbr\u003eAnthriscus Cerefolium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1-3 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: it needs to be kept cool and moist. So best to grow in the cooler months in S. FL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest new growth tips as needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChervil, sometimes called French parsley or garden chervil (to distinguish it from similar plants also called chervil), is a delicate annual herb related to parsley. It is commonly used to season mild-flavored dishes and is a constituent of the French herb mixture fines herbs. Chervil is used, particularly in France, to season poultry, seafood, young spring vegetables (such as carrots), soups, and sauces. More delicate than parsley, it has a faint taste of licorice or aniseed. Chervil is one of the four traditional French \u003cem\u003efines herbes\u003c\/em\u003e, along with tarragon, chives, and parsley, which are essential to French cooking. Unlike the more pungent, robust herbs such as thyme and rosemary, which can take prolonged cooking, the \u003cem\u003efines herbes\u003c\/em\u003e are added at the last minute, to salads, omelettes, and soups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664988213330,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664988246098,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664988278866,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1251.heic?v=1786389100"},{"product_id":"huacatay-black-mint","title":"Huacatay \/ Black Mint","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHuacatay Aka Black Mint\u003cbr\u003eTagetes Minuta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: spider mites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest by cutting main stem to encourage branching \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHuacatay, aka Peruvian Black Mint, is a rare marigold species that is actually very common in Peru, where it is the main ingredient of a chimichurri sauce called Aji De Huacatay. The flavor of the leaf is reminiscent of mint \u0026amp; basil with a hint of lemon and it compliments red meats well. Huacatay leaves are also brewed as a medicinal tea to treat colds, respitory inflammations or stomach problems. On top of this easy to grow plants culinary and medicinal properties its also “nematocidal” which means it REPELS ROOT KNOT NEMATODES! Nematodes are the scourge of most South Florida gardeners and the pungent oils repel them when the plant foliage is tilled into the soil. This method is called “biofumigation” and it doesn’t mean that if you plant the plant in your garden its existence will repel nematodes. Rather, you need to grow the plant, then till it into the soil fresh. As it decomposes it acts as a biofumigant to kill any nematodes present. \u003cbr\u003eThanks to the chefs at Alter restaurant in Wynwood (who introduced us to this plant) and our chef pal Sasha (who brought seeds back for us from a trip to Peru!) we are growing and sharing this unique herb with the community this season. We love it when customers from Peru show up and are browsing our plants and exclaim “huacatay!” when they see this plant in stock, as its very special and important to the culinary culture of Peru. We encourage you to give it a try if you’re an adventurous cook. We recommend making a chimi or a green goddess style dressing with its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664989098066,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664989130834,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664989163602,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/huacatayflowers.png?v=1598208995"},{"product_id":"lemon-verbana","title":"Lemon Verbena","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLemon Verbena\u003cbr\u003eAloysia Citrodora\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole branches 6” down \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemon verbena offers a sweet lemon flavor that’s refreshing in tea or desserts and useful for seasoning meat dishes. Leaves release their refreshing fragrance each time they’re touched, making this herb a good choice for planting near outdoor living areas or paths, where you can enjoy its lemony scent. A native of tropical climes, lemon verbena is perennial in frost-free areas however it often doesn’t survive through a Miami summer. Plant lemon verbena in loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Drainage is a key to success with this herb, which will die if roots stay constantly wet. Lemon verbena also doesn’t like its leaves being constantly wet, so like the other mediterranean herbs (rosemary, oregano, sage) its best to water just the soil, and not often. We always thought you “couldn’t” grow lemon verbena in Miami however one experimental plant that we brought back from NYC a few summers ago thrived in our garden and even survived hurricane irma. Since then we’ve been growing and selling lemon verbena for a few years, and planting it in all types of gardens, and its been doing very well in general, especially when planted in full sun in the fall. This plant is one of our most favorite aromas, its definitely worth making space in the garden or in a pot for this special herb that basically makes everything around it smell like a spa. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664989392978,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664989425746,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664989458514,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1259.heic?v=1786388337"},{"product_id":"lavender","title":"Florida Friendly Lavender","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEllegance Lavender\u003cbr\u003eLavandula Anguvstifolia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 100 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: clip flowering branches low to the ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone in Miami seems to want to grow lavender and we don’t blame them! Due to the humidity of our tropical climate Lavender wont act as a perennial plant here in South Florida, so we are growing a variety that flowers in its first year as an annual plant. We learned about this Florida friendly variety from farmer Mike at Ground Floor Farm in Stuart. He grows this every year and has great success with it until the summer months come and kill all of his plants! Besides being deliciously scented, lavender is also medicinal when used internally either as a tea or edible flower. Lavender is believed to have antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties, and when used topically it can help heal cuts and insect bites. In addition to helping with digestive problems lavender is used to help relieve pain from headaches, sprains, toothaches and sores. Since lavender is a mediterranean herb keep yours nice and dry and give it well draining soil. Just like we say with our rosemary plants “treat it like its living in Italy” by keeping the well draining soil nice and dry and watering just the soil, not the entire plant, because it likes having its leaves dry. Harvest blooms often to keep new blooms forming, and don’t ignore the leaves, they are just as fragrant as the flowers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664989589586,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664989622354,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664989655122,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_8056.jpg?v=1598914275"},{"product_id":"cutting-celery-1","title":"Cutting Celery","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCutting Celery\u003cbr\u003eApium Graveolens Var. Secalinum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 85 Days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: slugs and snails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: Cut the plants 3\/4 way down the stems, so that they can continue growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile South Florida home gardeners can grow true celery here it can take a long time and the texture is never right. Stringy, firm, and hollow hot weather celery isn’t much to write home about. So we have switched to growing cutting celery for getting the celery flavor out of the home garden. Use the leaves and stems for flavoring soups and other dishes like you would celery or its close relative parsley. Celery and cutting celery both need lots of water so make sure their soil has plenty of organic matter to retain moisture. Partial shade is ok. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664989687890,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664989720658,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664989753426,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_4584.heic?v=1786389514"},{"product_id":"cuban-oregano","title":"Bicolor Cuban Oregano","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCuban Oregano, White and Green (Plectranthus Amboinicus) Live Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant every 4 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: spider mites and mealy bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: fast growing, enjoy often\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis hardy, fragrant herb has collected an extremely long list of nicknames, ranging from the powerful mother of herbs, mother of all herbs, queen of herbs, to the practical five in one herb, five seasons herb, all herb, five spice herb, to the international Spanish thyme, Mexican mint, Puerto Rican oregano, and Indian borage.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCuban oregano is basically indestructible and can grow in full sun, partial shade, and almost no light and it can handle low nutrient soil, being left in a pot forever, and any amount of water you want to give it. Over the years we’ve been growing and planting this plant we do think that its favorite conditions are well draining soil with a bit of water and partial shade (6-8 hours of sun). It’s also incredibly easy to propagate from cuttings, making it great for beginner and even for using educationally with kids.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDue to its ease of cultivation and similarity in flavor to oregano, this herb is frequently used in commercial food products as a substitute for traditional Italian oregano. In India, the thick leaves are dipped in chickpea batter and fried. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDice the leaves and add them with oil, vinegar and other green herbs like garlic chives, parsley, cilantro, sage or rosemary to make a delicious green topping. Stuff a whole fish with cuban oregano leaves and lemon wedges then wrap it in ginger and banana leaves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMedicinally, it is used to treat a variety of ailments, from colic too malaria to scorpion stings. It also encourages lactation in new mothers, promotes liver functioning, and, if you’re a fan of using oregano oil, using this fresh herb is a way of receiving all the benefits its volatile oils have to offer. Our resident tropical herbalist, The Garden Jules, says:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Cuban Oregano is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e one of my favorite medicinal and kitchen herbs. I love to dice the leaves and use them in soups and stews to add flavor and digestive benefits.The leaves can also be boiled or simmered to cleanse the air of your home space and kill any airborne pathogens and or as a herbal steam to clear congestion and mucus.This is a great ally for colds and flus, especially if one has a cough that won’t go away. I love to make a ginger Cuban oregano syrup for coughs but also as a digestive aperitif. The syrup added to sparkling water or herbal tea makes for a delicious beverage.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664993652818,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664993685586,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664993718354,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-02-23at5.51.13PM.png?v=1645656790"},{"product_id":"african-blue-basil","title":"African Blue Basil","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAfrican Blue Basil\u003cem\u003e (Ocimum Basilicum) \u003c\/em\u003eLive Plant \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant every 2 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: Aphids, leaf miners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Notes: Harvest frequently to keep flush green growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfrican blue basil is by far our favorite basil variety to grow down here in hot, humid Tropical South Florida.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe flavor of this basil is most similar to Thai Basil, but it has its own unique flavor profile with typical basil characteristics. You definitely wont be making pesto out of this herb but you can use it in Thai cooking, make an anise-flavored tea out of it, plus its great for herbal steams, potpourri, burn bundles and it has lots of medical uses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEven if you plant this and don’t eat up loving the flavor in your cooking you wont regret having it around as it literally comes alive with pollinators when in full bloom. Flowering branches also great make material for floral arrangements, since they will stay fresh for a long time and the leaves have a purplish tint to them.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMedicinally, it’s a powerful carminative that will aid in the digestive process, plus its antibacterial, anti fungal and has high levels of antioxidants. Also very rich in essential oils, like eugenol, citriol and limalool. Our favorite tropical herbalist, The Garden Jules, says: “this is one of my favorite herbs to infuse in oil along with garlic and rosemary for cooking or to infuse in distilled white vinegar along with lemongrass as a house cleaner spray. The rich essential oil content makes this herb great as a natural insect repellant as well. I love to make Hydrosols and tincture it in organic witch hazel and then blend the two together for a natural mosquito spray.  You can simply burn the dried leaves and stalks to keep mosquitos away too. Also helpful for toothaches and hair growth, the leaves and flowers can be made into a strong infusion and then used as a mouth wash or hair rinse respectively.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAfrican Blue Basil is a very unique variety of basil bred by botanists to bear no seeds, bypassing the plants instinct to reproduce and die. Basil is notorious for going to seed quickly (bolting) and usually has to be replanted for continuous harvest. But African Blue Basil grows year round! It does produce prolific and beautiful, edible, dark purple flowers, but it will outgrow them and branch out into new shoots. Because it doesn’t go to seed this basil can get big, measuring in at 4 feet around when unmanaged. We’ve noticed this plant responds very well to hard pruning, keeping it full of fresh new growth and preventing it from falling over and becoming a monstrous messy plant.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664993751122,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664993783890,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664993816658,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/africanbluebasil.png?v=1681237153"},{"product_id":"vanilla","title":"Vanilla Orchid","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVanilla Orchids\u003cbr\u003eVanilla Planifolia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: minimum 3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 7 feet, supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: root rot and mites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest green pods and cure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are so excited to be offering vanilla orchids to our community of home growers this season. Make sure your orchid has something to climb and is mostly in the shade, like most other orchids it prefers living under or on a tree. Native to Central America, Vanilla is a fleshy, perennial vine, grown for its distinct pods and small seeds commonly used in flavoring. It is easy to take care of and fast growing, but to get a vanilla bean takes a few years and some work. We have also heard the vines will only flower if given the opportunity to turn back towards the ground, once some height has been established, or on secondary branch growth that stem from the main plant. Vanilla commands a high price due to the fact that every flower must be hand pollinated to produce a pod! So once your vine flowers, get out a feather duster or cotton swab and pollinate yourself. Pods can then be cured and used in a multitude of preparations. According to the mythology of the Totonac peoples of Mexico, the orchid was born when a princess, forbidden by her father from marrying a mortal, fled to the forest with her lover. They were captured, beheaded, and where their blood touched the ground, the strong vine and delicate orchid grew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664994668626,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664994701394,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664994734162,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_2069.jpg?v=1601231712"},{"product_id":"lemongrass","title":"West Indian Lemongrass","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWest Indian Lemongrass\u003cbr\u003eCymbopogon citratus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 3 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: rust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: prune\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLemongrass is a perennial grass often grown for its fragrant leaves and stalks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThere are two common varieties of Lemongrass: West Indian and East Indian. West Indian is grown more for its stalk, the East Indian is grown more for its leaves. We prefer West Indian because the plants get larger but also it produces thick stalks that are more traditionally used in cooking than East. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhile perennial, lemongrass typically has a life span of around 4 years before it looses vigor and should be harvested entirely and replanted.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe stalks (leaf bases) of the plant are commonly used to flavor dishes in Southeast Asia \u0026amp; India and the heart of young shoots may be cooked and consumed as a vegetable. The tougher less edible leaves are used to flavor dishes or made into tea. Try using your lemongrass to flavor marinades for fish, stews and curries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe extracted essential oil is commonly used in insect repellents, perfumes and soaps, and while people think that means a lemongrass plant in the yard will keep mosquitos away, thats actually not the case since the plant needs to be crushed and its oils extracted in order for it to repel insects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eTo capture its aromatic oils put fresh plant matter in hot or cold oil or alcohol. Most aromatics are fat soluble and are not easily captured in water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur resident herbalist, The Garden Jules, says “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLemongrass is super rich in vitamins A \u0026amp; C, so this is one of my favorite plants to make a Hydrosol out of for my skin care routine.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eI also love using a Hydrosol blended with a lemongrass and beautyberry witch hazel extract tincture as a natural mosquito repellent.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664994963538,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664994996306,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664995029074,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-31at7.05.15PM.png?v=1598915390"},{"product_id":"nashia-moujean-tea","title":"Nashia aka Moujean tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNashia\/Moujean Tea\u003cbr\u003eNashia inaguensis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 4-12 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mealy bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: can be kept small if preferred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMoujean Tea also known as pineapple verbena or Bahama berry, Nashia or Caribbean Thyme is a large bushy shrub indigenous to the Bahamas and very well suited to our subtropical growing climate.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe plant is covered in tiny shiny leaves with a rough texture that emits a delicious aroma when crushed. It has been compared to vanilla, honey, pineapple, and citrus. The leaves and flowers are used to make a tasty, sweet herbal tea or you can use them in cooking like you would thyme, just keep in mind they are more woody than a normal thyme leaf.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOur herbalist, The Garden Jules, says: Moujean tea makes a relaxing and calming tea that can ease the nerves and reduce anxiety. I love to blend the leaves with passionflower leaves and Lippia Alba leaves for a calming and homegrown before bed brew. Because of its strong aroma, Moujean tea is a great herb for infused body oil, Hydrosols or even herbal steams to cleanse and scent your home. I mainly work with the fresh leaves when making herbal medicine with it as garbling the dried leaves can be quite a task. Garbling is the separation of the part of the plant you want to store from the part you don’t want, usually meaning separating the leaves from the stems or stalks. Although the leaves do dry fairly quick and easy, I wouldn’t suggest this unless you’re feeling particularly patient.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBees go absolutely wild over this plants barely visible white flowers, as to the beloved Atala butterfly. Moujean tea loves humidity and heat! Be warned that Moujean Tea does not tolerate drying out. In fact, once of it’s nick names is “I dry, I die” so consider that your warning! Additionally, it can become a leggy if grown in partial shade, and it can become a giant if not harvested regularly but if pruned the plant can become a very nice, compact plant.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664995160146,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664995192914,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664995225682,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/moujeantea.jpg?v=1598218768"},{"product_id":"jamaican-oregano","title":"Dominican Oregano","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDominican Oregano\u003cbr\u003eLippia micromera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 3 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mites and aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: aggressive grower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJamaican Oregano, also known as Spanish Thyme, Oregano del Pais, Oregano Poleo, Puerto Rican Oregano, Dominican Oregano, Oregano Chiquito, False Thyme, Oregato and Oreganillo, is a highly aromatic tropical perennial herb with a long history as a spice and medicine in the Caribbean and the Americas. This tender, woody shrub has cascading branches, small fragrant leaves, and tiny white flowers that are very attractive to bees and other pollinators. It can easily be grown in containers and over-wintered indoors.  Similar in flavor to Mediterranean Oregano, the aroma and taste is much more rich and intense, a staple spice in Caribbean cuisine. Traditionally used for asthma, bronchitis, cough, cold and flu, oliguria, and supporting digestion, it is most commonly prepared as a decoction for respiratory disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664995258450,"sku":"DO-4IN","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664995291218,"sku":"DO-1GAL","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664995323986,"sku":"DO-3GAL","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/jamaicanoregano.jpg?v=1599163678"},{"product_id":"tarragon","title":"Tarragon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTarragon\u003cbr\u003eArtemisia Dracunculus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50 Days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirement: 6 - 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: powdery mildew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest flowers and deadhead \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTarragon, also known as estragon, is a species of perennial herb in the sunflower family. It is widespread in the wild across much of Eurasia and North America, and is cultivated for culinary and medicinal purposes. Tarragon is one of the four \"fines herbes\" of French cooking, and is particularly suitable for chicken, fish, and egg dishes. Tarragon is the main flavoring component of Béarnaise sauce. Fresh, lightly bruised sprigs of tarragon are steeped in vinegar to produce tarragon vinegar. It also the hardest to find herb that you need to make classic green goddess salad dressing. We like tarragon because it's so hardy in our climate. Its prolific yellow flowers are edible and sweet, and we’ve noticed that established tarragon plants can survive through our harsh summers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664997912658,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664997945426,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664997978194,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/tarragoncuttings.png?v=1685034114"},{"product_id":"peppermint","title":"Peppermint","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePeppermint\u003cbr\u003eMentha X Piperita\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirement: 6 - 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: snails and slugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: cut 2\"-4\" inch branches from plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeppermint is a very easy to grow and popular hybrid of the mint family that is very similar in growth habit and flavor to spearmint but is slightly more sharp flavored; think candycane flavor instead of gum flavor. Peppermint oil has a higher content of Menthol than spearmint so it has a more medicinal and sinus opening flavor. Mint is forgiving in the garden and can tolerate part sun or full shade and likes to remain most. Be careful when planting mint in your raised bed as it will take over via its aggressive root runners. We recommend keeping your mint in a large pot (much bigger than the one we sell the seedling in!)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664998109266,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664998142034,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664998174802,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1966.heic?v=1786156387"},{"product_id":"orange-mint","title":"Orange Mint","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrange Mint\u003cbr\u003eMentha Piperita Citrata\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirement: 6 - 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: snails and slugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: cut 2\"-4\" inch branches from plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrange mint Is a mint hybrid known for its strong, pleasant citrus flavor and aroma. It’s prized for its culinary uses both for cooking and beverages. The flavor of Orange mint works best in fresh preparations. Use chopped in fruit or grain salads. Add minced leaves to dressings, vinegars, jellies and sauces. Its flavor is excellent in cream, fruit and chocolate based dessert preparations such as ice cream, crème brule and tarts. Orange mint can be used as a flavor infuser for teas, cocktails and lemonade. Whole leaves may also be used as a garnish for sweet desserts and certain savory dishes. Orange mint is believed to be one of the secret ingredients in true Chartreuse liquor, an herbal French liquor made up of 130 secret herbs, plants and flowers produced by Carthusian Monks since 1737. Mint is forgiving in the garden and can tolerate part sun or full shade and likes to remain most. Be careful when planting mint in your raised bed as it will take over via its aggressive root runners. We recommend keeping your mint in a large pot (much bigger than the one we sell the seedling in!)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664998207570,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664998240338,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664998273106,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-08-23at10.15.39PM.png?v=1661307370"},{"product_id":"dill-6-pack","title":"Dill","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCulinary Dill \u003cbr\u003eAnethum Graveolens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 40 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: aphids on new growth \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest outer leaves as needed or whole bunch as “cut and come again” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePickles, salad dressing, seafood, potatoes, and cucumbers: these are just a few of dill’s culinary dance partners, making it a favorite in the herb garden. It’s flavor is never better than when you pick it fresh from your garden. Another good reason to grow this graceful plant: The umbel of delicate yellow-green flowers attracts beneficial insects, from pest-eating wasps to colorful butterflies and once they’re pollinated they'll produce you dill seed, either for use in the kitchen or for planting next season. Dill in home gardens rarely has pest or disease problems, but black swallowtail butterfly larvae depend on dill as a food source. If they show up in your garden, you can concentrate the caterpillars on a few plants, and reap a double bounty - dill and butterflies! Dill is a plant that can be grown in “bunches” which means instead of planting 1 dill seed that makes 1 dill plant you plant about a dozen dill seeds together and basically treat them like they are one plant. You can either go through and harvest exactly the mature fronds that you need for the kitchen one by one, or you can grab the whole “bunch” of fronds and cut a few inches above the base. this is called “cut and come again” and 2-3 weeks later the plant will regrow and can be harvested again. For a continual source of dill throughout the season we recommend having at least 2 plants and replanting them every 6 weeks or so through spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664998994002,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 pack","offer_id":42717898637394,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-31at5.59.56PM_d033cc18-5d1c-4874-8176-2566c28b3c15.png?v=1601231916"},{"product_id":"cilantro-6-pack","title":"Cilantro","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSlo Bolt Cilantro\u003cbr\u003eCoriandrum Sativum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 40 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering and rotting roots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest outer leaves as needed or whole bunch as “cut and come again” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCilantro is such a commonly used herb it perhaps needs no flavor introduction, however we hear many stories of south Florida gardeners having a “hard time” growing cilantro. The trick is using a “slo-bolt” variety, which means it will go to flower slower and tolerate the heat more, and also harvesting it in a timely manner. Cilantro plants are only 6-8 inches tall when they’re mature enough to harvest, which we think is one of the reasons why people think they aren’t succeeding at growing cilantro when really what they aren’t succeeding at is harvesting it! Cilantro is a plant that can be grown in “bunches” which means instead of planting 1 cilantro seed that makes 1 cilantro plant you plant about a dozen cilantro seeds together and basically treat them like they are one plant. You can either go through and harvest exactly the mature fronds that you need for the kitchen one by one, or you can grab the whole “bunch” of fronds and cut a few inches above the base. this is called “cut and come again” and 2-3 weeks later the plant will regrow and can be harvested again. For a continual source of cilantro throughout the season we recommend having at least 4 plants and replanting them every 6 weeks or so through spring. Plants that you’ve already harvested a few times can be left to bolt, so you can have access to flavorful cilantro flowers, then fresh green coriander seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664999092306,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 pack","offer_id":42717898375250,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-31at4.47.18PM_e0914cf1-8432-4c55-b332-2a48eb17cbd5.png?v=1601232003"},{"product_id":"nasturtiums-6-pack","title":"Jewel Mix Nasturtiums - 6 pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJewel Mix Nasturtiums \u003cbr\u003eTropaeolum Minus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 55 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest flowers every other day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNasturtium is a super popular kitchen garden plant for good reasons. First off, the whole plant is edible; the leaves can be used fresh in salads, the flowers are edible, beautiful and spicy, and the fresh green seeds can be eaten fresh or pickled like capers. On top of that, the whole plant is beautiful and highly ornamental in the garden. The large lily pad shaped leaves stick straight up making a mounding type growth pattern, and if allowed to trail it’ll hang out of baskets or off of the side of your raised bed. One thing people tend to get wrong with nasturtium plants is overwatering them. They are considered an invasive species in California, the driest place in America! So consider that fact when choosing soil type and plant location in your garden. They need to have very well draining soil and very little water in order to thrive and produce flowers and large happy plants through the winter season. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe sell nasturtiums in 6 packs because they are commonly used to fill in spaces under plants like tomatoes and and planted along edges so they can spill over the sides of raised beds and out of pots. We consider them easy to plant companion plants that can be dotted around in your garden. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42664999190610,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_7690_87375ed5-8b9e-461e-8afd-546908d8d637.jpg?v=1692307612"},{"product_id":"berggarten-sage","title":"Berggarten Sage","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBerggarten Sage (\u003ci\u003eSalvia Officinalis) Live Plant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: 90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: overwatering causing rotting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: prune off whole branches at base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSage is a perennial, evergreen shrub with woody stems, grayish leaves and blue to purplish flowers. Salvia (sage) is the largest member of the mint family, containing over 900 species throughout the world. Berggarten sage is practically identical in use, flavor and growth habitat to the more common sword leaf sage, however we’ve noticed that they this variety tends to prefer our Miami climate for whatever reason, so its our preferred culinary sage variety when we can get it. For healthy plants, give your sage plants full sun. In hot zones, USDA 8 or higher, they can handle some afternoon shade, but they need some sun, or a breeze, to dry the dampness off the leaves and prevent rotting. Also water rarely and at the base of the plant. sage is also used as a medicinal herb. Sage is a great herbal tea for sore throats and digestion. Sage can help protect the body’s cells from damage caused by free radicals due to its high antioxidant capacity and anti inflammatory actions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664999583826,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664999616594,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664999649362,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_6170.jpg?v=1664397083"},{"product_id":"galangal","title":"Galangal","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGalangal\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlpinia Galanga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 5 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-10 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: needs very compost rich soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest roots as you need them, plant is truly perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGalangal may look just like ginger, and while they are in the same family and grow very similarly Galangal is a more rare and unique flavoring herb. Galangal is a much woodier rhizome that has a sharp citrusy, almost piney flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGalangal is only commonly used in Thai, Indonesian and Malaysian cooking, and instead of being grated or diced like the softer ginger root, it must be sliced, used and then removed from the dish before eating. Its most popular use is in the Thai soup “tom kha gai”, which is a sour coconut milk and chicken soup flavored with Galangal, lemongrass and Makrut lime leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThe leaves can also be used in cooking, thrown into a pot of beans, curries or stews like one would with Bay leaf.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eGalangal can also be used medicinally. Our herbalist, The Garden jules says: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI think of Galangal as a warming catalyst in both cooking and herbal recipes, meaning it aids in circulation and helps assist other plants or herbs used in conjunction with it be more bio available and get everywhere they need to in the body. It’s also a powerful immune booster and anti-inflammatory herb. Rich in vitamins A and C, iron and sodium, this is a superb herb for hair, skin and nails and is a powerful blood cleansing herb. Try grating fresh Galangal and mixing with raw honey for a skin rejuvenating face mask. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ealso a great antimicrobial and antibacterial plant. One can tincture fresh Galangal in a high proof alcohol or distilled white vinegar to use as a wound wash or homemade house cleaner respectively. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn Aryuvedic medicine, Galangal is used to relieve excess gas, cramping and constipation. Indonesians consume freshly grated Galangal with a pinch of salt on an empty stomach to relieve digestive issues. Known to reduce digestive acid secretion, Galangal soothes the GI tract and is especially helpful for those with stomach ulcers or acid reflux. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlant and grow galangal as you would ginger or turmeric; in partly shaded well drained and rich soil. Galangal will get quite a bit taller than ginger, so make sure to space it properly, and unlike ginger \u0026amp; turmeric we typically leave a galangal patch in the ground for years and just use a sharp shovel to dig out what you need for cooking when you need it. If your patch is nice and happy it’ll also produce beautiful white flowers once a year.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665000271954,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665000304722,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665000337490,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1598912179"},{"product_id":"nebuka-scallions-seed-packet","title":"Japanese Bunching Onion Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eScallions Aka Bunching Onions\u003cbr\u003eAllium Fistulosum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNebuka Bunching Onions\u003cbr\u003eKitazawa Seed Co. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 65 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 6 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: root rot caused by overwatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole scallions by pulling plant or cut above the soil and let them regrow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFun fact: bunching onions are scallions. They are the easiest onion family plants we can grow in South Florida and luckily we can grow them most of the year without complications. You can squeeze about 6 clumps of scallions into one square foot in your garden, and you can either choose to harvest them from the roots and use the whole thing, or cut them just above the soil and let them regrow a few times during the season. The difference there is that if you cut and come again you wont get the tender white blanched bases which are more prized by chefs. If you want to take your scallion growing game to the next level, consider “mounding” soil up around the base of the plants 2 times before harvesting, to make the blanched section of the scallion longer and longer. Soil that is rich with compost holds water longer, which the scallions like, therefore amend the planting area with fresh compost before planting your scallions. Aesthetically, we love having a scallion patch in a kitchen garden because they add a very different texture, shape and growth pattern to the garden with their upright pointy shiny smooth stalks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33051390017618,"sku":"","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/image_38c921f0-facd-4e9e-9a19-3f99cc1eb6c5.jpg?v=1672767064"},{"product_id":"lemon-thyme","title":"Lemon Thyme","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLemon thyme\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ethymus serpyllum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering causing rotting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: prune off whole branches at base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThyme is another culinary herb that makes bringing fresh flavor to the kitchen an easy process. It thrives in hot conditions, loves full-sun, and doesn’t need constant watering or attention. Plant thyme in both containers and within the garden. In order to obtain the best and most potent flavor, harvest thyme just before the plant flowers. Thyme is one of those herbs, like oregano or sage, which tastes great both fresh and dried. Clip a few sprigs as needed and also give your plants a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003enice haircut every now and then when they get too big and dry your harvest in a dehydrator in put the oven on low. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe offer thyme as a plant for sale in South Florida because we know how much people want to grow it and occasionally we see it doing well in gardens but beware, it can be challenging growing thyme successfully here due to the humidity. Do not put your thyme anywhere remotely shady or wet, and don't try to plant it outside of the fall \u0026amp; winter growing season. Thyme is also used medicinally for lung \u0026amp; throat issues like cough \u0026amp; sore throat, wound healing, lowering blood pressure \u0026amp; digestive health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemon thyme is a special and harder to find variety that has a unique citrus aroma, and we don't sell it often so this item is quite limited in stock! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThese plants were not grown organically by us, we purchased them from a conventional nursery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665008037970,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665008070738,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665008103506,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1267.heic?v=1786153584"},{"product_id":"culantro-seed-packet","title":"Culantro Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCulantro Ngo Gai\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eeryngium foetidum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKitazawa Seed Co. \u003cbr\u003eApprox. 2,000-3,000 seeds per packet \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 plants per square foot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 4-12 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: constant bolting\/ flowering\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest outer leaves as needed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCulantro is an herb that has a similar aroma and flavor to cilantro, but they are not the same plant. It has long, serrated leaves and looks a bit like long-leafed lettuce. Culantro has a stronger flavor than cilantro and is therefore used in smaller amounts. Unlike cilantro, it can be added during cooking rather than afterward. You will find culantro specified in recipes for dishes from the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Asia. Culantro is native to the tropical areas of the Americas and the West Indies, unlike cilantro that originated in the Mediterranean and was introduced to the Americas after European colonization. Culantro goes by various names. You might hear it called spiny cilantro, long-leafed coriander, or saw-toothed mint. In Spanish, it is sometimes called cilantro de hoja ancha, meaning “broadleaf cilantro.” In Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, the name recao is also common, and in some parts of the Caribbean, it is known as chandon beni. To keep your culantro plant happy and productive its essential that you constantly cut its flowers off. 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Turmeric is used as a dried powder in many Indian dishes and used as a fresh root in juices and tonics. The flavor of turmeric is earthy, musky, slightly bitter with a kick of ginger-like spicy warmth. Its most prevalent as an ingredient in curry pastes and spice blends but it can be used in many ways in the kitchen.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThese days, it’s become quite popular as a medicinal plant. Turmeric is considered a superfood as the active compound Curcumin is believed to have a wide range of biological effects including anti- inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tumor, antibacterial, and antiviral. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCurcumin is capable of promoting nerve regeneration after nerve injury and is 2,000 times more bioavailable when consumed with capsaicin, most commonly found in black pepper but also found in chili peppers. Turmeric is a blood mover and blood thinner, which helps to improve internal and external circulation. Because of this, anyone on blood thinning medication should use caution around consuming Turmeric as it can magnify the affects of anti-clotting agents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLike ginger and galangal, turmeric is a prolific root crop grown under a beautiful waxy leafed tropical plant. Plants require fertile soil and can handle partial shade or full sun. This crop is traditionally grown from spring to spring and it does most of its leafy growth during the rainy humid summers, and then the top of the plant will die off and it will focus its energy on growing rhizomes through the dry winter months. Side dressing through the season with new compost is recommended, and if you need access to turmeric before “harvest time” just push the soil around and grab yourself a chunk of rhizome, no need to harvest the whole plant at once. You can also grow turmeric in a 7 gallon pot just make sure to add a bit of compost and organic fertilizer a few times throughout its life.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":39529382674514,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":39529382707282,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/turmeric03.png?v=1654717763"},{"product_id":"aztec-sweet-herb","title":"Aztec Sweet Herb","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAztec Sweet Herb (\u003cem\u003eLippia dulcis) \u003c\/em\u003eLive Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: harvest leaves or branches as you need them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAztec Sweet Herb is a really cool plant thats in what we casually call \"the lantana family\", because technically Lantana isnt a family, its a genus, but there are so many cool lantanas that grow well in South Florida we like to think of them as a big happy family. Lippia Alba, dominican oregano and moujean tea, all plants we sell in this store, are all lantanas and there are 2 cool varieties native to South Florida. Aztec Sweet herb smells like a normal lantana but when you eat even just a small amount of the leaf it has a super powerful sweetness to it. We've seen cool recipes online for things like deserts with edible flowers and their leaves on top for decoration and for fruit salads with the leaf mixed in. It would also be cool in a herbaceous greens salad or as a candied leaf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665016688722,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665016721490,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665016754258,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/aztecsweetherb01.jpg?v=1657149315"},{"product_id":"culinary-ginger","title":"Culinary Ginger","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGinger\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eZingiber officinale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 8-10 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-10 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: rhizomes rotting due to excess moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest rhizomes in spring after plant dies back\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGinger is a tropical crop most people are very familiar with in the kitchen, but mostly unfamiliar with in the garden. It’s one of the few shade loving food plants we can grow. Ginger is a heavy feeder so it needs to be planted in rich soil and new compost should be added to the area through it’s growth period. Ginger will grow throughout summer and be ready for harvesting in the winter or spring. Throughout summer the plant will send up many leafy shoots forming a small clump, which do not grow taller than 2 feet. In the Fall when the leaves begin to die back and the plant does not make new shoots, it is a clear sign that the plant is sending its energy into the rhizomes and will be ready for harvest in the following months. Ginger is an amazing herb and medicinal plant to have in your garden. Not only is ginger delicious to cook with and for making herbal teas, its also a powerful medicinal plant that aids in digestion, alleviates menstrual cramping, improves immunity, and can even be used topically for skin care. If you have a ginger plant in your garden you can also use the leaves for cooking and making tea, or just hang a bundle of them fresh in your shower for a delicious steam aroma. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":39978469064786,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":39978469097554,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-06-06at7.22.45PM.png?v=1654557815"},{"product_id":"cuban-oregano-tricolored","title":"Cuban Oregano, tricolored","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCuban Oregano, white, light and dark green\u003cbr\u003ePlectranthus Amboinicus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-10 hours (thrives in shade)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: spider mites and mealy bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: fast growing, enjoy often\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis hardy, fragrant herb has collected an extremely long list of nicknames, ranging from the powerful mother of herbs, mother of all herbs, queen of herbs, to the practical five in one herb, five seasons herb, all herb, five spice herb, to the international Spanish thyme, Mexican mint, Puerto Rican oregano, and Indian borage.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCuban oregano is basically indestructible and can grow in full sun, partial shade, and almost no light and it can handle low nutrient soil, being left in a pot forever, and any amount of water you want to give it. Over the years we’ve been growing and planting this plant we do think that its favorite conditions are well draining soil with a bit of water and partial shade (6-8 hours of sun). It’s also incredibly easy to propagate from cuttings, making it great for beginner and even for using educationally with kids.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDue to its ease of cultivation and similarity in flavor to oregano, this herb is frequently used in commercial food products as a substitute for traditional Italian oregano. In India, the thick leaves are dipped in chickpea batter and fried. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDice the leaves and add them with oil, vinegar and other green herbs like garlic chives, parsley, cilantro, sage or rosemary to make a delicious green topping. Stuff a whole fish with cuban oregano leaves and lemon wedges then wrap it in ginger and banana leaves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMedicinally, it is used to treat a variety of ailments, from colic too malaria to scorpion stings. It also encourages lactation in new mothers, promotes liver functioning, and, if you’re a fan of using oregano oil, using this fresh herb is a way of receiving all the benefits its volatile oils have to offer. Our resident tropical herbalist, The Garden Jules, says:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Cuban Oregano is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e one of my favorite medicinal and kitchen herbs. I love to dice the leaves and use them in soups and stews to add flavor and digestive benefits.The leaves can also be boiled or simmered to cleanse the air of your home space and kill any airborne pathogens and or as a herbal steam to clear congestion and mucus.This is a great ally for colds and flus, especially if one has a cough that won’t go away. I love to make a ginger Cuban oregano syrup for coughs but also as a digestive aperitif. The syrup added to sparkling water or herbal tea makes for a delicious beverage.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe grow two varieties of cuban oregano, the more common “variegated cuban oregano” is green with white tips and variegation, and the harder to find “tricolor cuban oregano” which has an extra color thrown in, lime green. We’ve found that the “variegated” one has more scent and flavor and that the “tricolor” prefers less sun and more shade.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665017475154,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665017507922,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665017540690,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/tricolorcubanoregano.jpg?v=1682450960"},{"product_id":"shampoo-ginger","title":"Awapuhi aka Shampoo Ginger","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAwapuhi aka Shampoo ginger (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ezingiber zerumbet) Live Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant every square foot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest notes: harvest flowers when blushing red\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShampoo ginger is by far one of the coolest plants in the ginger family. Its a perennial that will go dormant and disappear from your landscape during the dry winter months but then come springtime itll spring forth from its underground rhizomes and make big tropical bladed leaves, followed by its prized flower. The flower is where this plant gets its nickname, shampoo ginger, because it leaks natural shampoo! The clear fragrant liquid that you can squeeze out of the flower is used to soften, clean and add shine to hair and can also be used as a lotion for the skin or a natural lubricant for massages (its not recommended for internal use).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe leaves \u0026amp; stalks of Awapuhi can also be used in cooking as a flavoring element. We recommend wrapping fish in the leaves or adding them to Asian inspired soups. To keep your plants healthy and growing perennially make sure they get lots of moisture during the rainy season and once they go dormant mulch their root ball really well so that they don’t dry out all the way. Plan on adding composted organic matter to your plant in springtime to give it a fertility boost and encourage sprouting.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665020817490,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665020850258,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665020883026,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_4204.jpg?v=1786133477"},{"product_id":"prospera-red-basil","title":"Prospera Red Basil","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eProspera Red Basil\u003cem\u003e (ocimum basilicum) \u003c\/em\u003eLive Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: 65 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 2 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: basil leaf miner \u0026amp; mildew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: harvest new growing tips \u0026amp; branches\u003cbr\u003eSeasons: fall, winter, spring, summer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: Annual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Genovese-like basil in aroma and leaf shape. Leaves are gently cupped, dark purple and about 3 in long. Upright plant habit. Contains a small amount of red and green bicolor plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistant to Downy Mildew and Fusarium Wilt. Prefers moderately rich, moist soil. Regular moisture throughout the growing season helps to ensure a good crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665022783570,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665022816338,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665022849106,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/opalbasil.png?v=1786463921"},{"product_id":"oaxacan-red-epazote","title":"Oaxacan Red Epazote","description":"\u003cp\u003eOaxacan Red Epazote \u003cem\u003e(Dysphania Ambrosioides)\u003c\/em\u003e Live Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: Plant per 3 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: Spreads easily from seed, could become a nuisance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: Harvest whole branches to encourage bushier growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA plant hardiness zone: 8-12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpazote is a very common culinary herb in Mexico and that is used to flavor beans and also reduce the flatulence of bean dishes. It is easy to grow and seeds itself prolifically. The aroma of the leaf is oftentimes compared to gasoline or turpentine, because of the oils found in the leaves. Those stinky oils are what make this culinary and medicinal herb a potent digestive aid. If cooked or brewed into a hot tea some of the intense aroma is mellowed and it becomes more palatable. This super unique red variety was sourced by seed collectors in Oaxaca and we noticed that not only are the leaves beautifully shimmering with hues of red, green and everything in between, but this variety bolts and goes to seed much slower than the common green variety. While the green plants in our demonstration make small leaves and start flowering at about 6 inches tall, these variety got about 4 feet tall before flowering and the leaves are much larger. Save seeds so you can replant for yourself next season! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665022685266,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665022718034,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665022750802,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/redepazote.jpg?v=1786464123"},{"product_id":"lebanese-zaatar","title":"Lebanese Za'Atar","description":"\u003cp\u003eLebanese Za'atar \u003cem\u003e(Satureja Hortensis) \u003c\/em\u003eLive Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: Harvest branches when needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA plant hardiness zones 5-9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe got these seeds from True Love Seeds, who in turn received them from New Roots Community Farm in the Bronx. This variety of Za'atar is also known as \"summer savory\" and is beloved by cooks throughout the world. Its easy to incorporate the flavor of this easy to grow herb into lots of different dishes. The plant can tolerate dry, rocky conditions and hot climates however here in South Florida it goes to flower in Spring (likely because of our shortening day and intense humidity). Like oregano and thyme it can thrive in a large pot. Use fresh or dried, and use the flowers too. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665022881874,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665022914642,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665022947410,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/lebanesezaatar.png?v=1786464379"},{"product_id":"green-cuban-oregano","title":"Green Cuban Oregano","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCuban Oregano, Green\u003cbr\u003ePlectranthus Amboinicus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 4 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: spider mites and mealy bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: fast growing, enjoy often\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis hardy, fragrant herb has collected an extremely long list of nicknames, ranging from the powerful mother of herbs, mother of all herbs, queen of herbs, to the practical five in one herb, five seasons herb, all herb, five spice herb, to the international Spanish thyme, Mexican mint, Puerto Rican oregano, and Indian borage.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCuban oregano is basically indestructible and can grow in full sun, partial shade, and almost no light and it can handle low nutrient soil, being left in a pot forever, and any amount of water you want to give it. Over the years we’ve been growing and planting this plant we do think that its favorite conditions are well draining soil with a bit of water and partial shade (6-8 hours of sun). It’s also incredibly easy to propagate from cuttings, making it great for beginner and even for using educationally with kids.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDue to its ease of cultivation and similarity in flavor to oregano, this herb is frequently used in commercial food products as a substitute for traditional Italian oregano. In India, the thick leaves are dipped in chickpea batter and fried. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDice the leaves and add them with oil, vinegar and other green herbs like garlic chives, parsley, cilantro, sage or rosemary to make a delicious green topping. Stuff a whole fish with cuban oregano leaves and lemon wedges then wrap it in ginger and banana leaves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMedicinally, it is used to treat a variety of ailments, from colic too malaria to scorpion stings. It also encourages lactation in new mothers, promotes liver functioning, and, if you’re a fan of using oregano oil, using this fresh herb is a way of receiving all the benefits its volatile oils have to offer. Our resident tropical herbalist, The Garden Jules, says:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Cuban Oregano is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e one of my favorite medicinal and kitchen herbs. 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The syrup added to sparkling water or herbal tea makes for a delicious beverage.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665022980178,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665023012946,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665023045714,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/greencubanoreganoforager.png?v=1786464629"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/collections\/IMG_9150.jpg?v=1599366235","url":"https:\/\/littlerivernursery.co\/collections\/culinary-herbs.oembed?page=2","provider":"Little River Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}