Strictly Medicinal Seeds

Basil, Genovese / Sweet Lettuce Seeds

$5.99

BASIL, GENOVESE – Ocimum basilicum

Annual / Full Sun

Organically Certified Seeds / Open-Pollinated / Untreated / GMO Free

Genovese basil is a flavorful herb prized for its sweet, slightly peppery taste, making it ideal for Italian dishes like pesto, pasta, and Caprese salad. Medicinally, it is known for its digestive benefits, anti-inflammatory properties, and ability to reduce stress and support immune health.

APPEARANCE: Lush, aromatic herb with vibrant green leaves that have a slightly wrinkled texture and an ovate shape, tapering to a point. The leaves are glossy, about 2–3 inches long, and grow in opposite pairs along square, green stems. The plant reaches about 18–24 inches in height and develops small, white, tubular flowers on tall spikes when it begins to bolt. Its overall appearance is bushy and compact, with a rich, sweet fragrance that hints at its culinary use.

GROWING INFORMATION: Annual, 70 days to maturity. Plant prefers full sun, rich garden soil and frequent watering. Sow in spring in a seedbed or pots. Barely cover seed, tamp securely and keep evenly moist and in the light until germination, which takes about a week. Thin or transplant to 1 foot apart. Harvest prior to flowering.

USES: Great in salads and Italian dishes. Basil is known for its digestive benefits, anti-inflammatory properties, and ability to reduce stress and support immune health.

100 Organically Certified Seeds per package

Peppermint Seeds

$4.99

PEPPERMINT – Mentha piperita

Perennial / Full Sun

Organically Certified Seeds / Open-Pollinated / Untreated / GMO Free

Planting and using Peppermint (Mentha piperita) offers numerous benefits. It’s easy to grow, repels pests, and enhances gardens with its refreshing scent. In the kitchen, peppermint adds a cool, invigorating flavor to teas, desserts, and savory dishes. Medicinally, it aids digestion, relieves headaches, soothes nausea, and supports respiratory health. Its essential oil is also useful for stress relief and muscle relaxation, making peppermint a versatile and valuable herb for any home.

APPEARANCE: Peppermint is a fast-growing, aromatic herb with dark green, lance-shaped leaves that have serrated edges and a slightly fuzzy texture. The stems are square and often have a reddish-purple hue. It produces small, purple-pink flowers in spike-like clusters in summer.

GROWING INFORMATION: Creeping perennial. It spreads rapidly through underground runners, so it’s best grown in containers or controlled garden spaces to prevent invasiveness. Plant prefers full sun to shade and moist, poorly drained soil. Mix tiny seed with a bit of sand for easier sowing. Strew on soil surface and press in firmly. Keep evenly moist until germination, which takes 1 to 2 weeks. Transplant or thin to 6 inch spacing. Harvest during flowering stage. Bundle, hang to dry, and then rub to remove stems from the prime tea herb. 3 feet tall. Peppermint is a hardy perennial, returning each year with minimal care.

USES: In cooking, peppermint adds a refreshing, cool flavor to teas, desserts, candies, and savory dishes. Medicinally, it is valued for aiding digestion, relieving headaches, soothing nausea, and easing respiratory congestion. Its essential oil is commonly used for muscle relaxation and stress relief. Mints are also great as a pest deterrent.

100 Organically Certified Seeds per package