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The use of herbs in Australia has exploded in recent years with the ready availability of many fresh varieties replacing their inferior dried equivalents. Basil and parsley are synonymous with Italian food and are increasingly used in Australia, and the popularity of rocket in the 1990’s resulted from the rediscovery of a herb that has always been a favourite in Italy, but fell out of favour in Britain and consequently in it’s Dominions. Sorrel and dandelion, originally picked wild from the fields have the potential to enliven a staid lettuce salad in the same way. Other soft herbs that are well worth restoring to their former glory include chervil and lovage.

	BASIL (Basilico) fine nanno compatto palla “Compact, small leaf, ball-shaped basil” is a bright green plant with small leaves that have an an intense aroma and taste, on a small, round, beautiful bushy plant. Is used in the same way as Basil genovese and in Liguria, is the preferred variety for Pesto. It is suitable for growing in the garden, or as an attractive and functional plant in a container on your balcony or terrace. Packet contains 5g for about 2,000 seeds.		Price:	QTY:

	BORAGE (Borragine) Fast Growing large annual bearing hundreds of small, edible flowers all summer. Mild cucumber flavoured leaves and flowers used in salads. Sow in spring, direct or as a transplant harvest in 60 days. Likes full sun.		Price:	QTY:

	BASIL (Basilico) Italiano classico "Basil from Genoa" is well known for its classic association with tomatoes and its use for pesto, but it also can be added to soups and other vegetable dishes. It is a vigorous plant with medium-large, brilliant green, intensely aromatic and strongly flavoured leaves and small white flowers. Can be blitzed with olive oil and frozen for later use. Packet contains 8g for about 3,000 seeds. Organic seed is also available.		Price:	QTY:

	BASIL (Basilico) foglie di lattuga "Lettuce-leaf basil". This is a vigorous plant with large leaves and a milder taste than Basil genovese. Use it to stuff, put on a sandwich, wrap a slice of tomato with mozzarella cheese, or on bruschetta. Can be grown in containers. 8g packet contains about 3,000 seeds.		Price:	QTY:

	BASIL (Basilico) bolloso napoletano      "Blistered leaf from Naples” is a large leaf basil with very tender leaves that have an intense aroma and flavour. Ideal for all uses. Sow outside or transplant in late spring into a sunny position. Thin to 25x10cm		Price:	QTY:

	CAMOMILE (Camomilla) Easy to grow with attractive yellow flowers. Needs well drained soil. Scatter seeds in spring and rake lightly. Relax with a cup of home grown camomile tea!. 1.2g packet		Price:	QTY:

	CHERVIL (Cerfoglio) comune This is one of the most attractive and delicate of the herbs and a key ingredient in the French omelette aux fines herbs. Chervil has a subtle aniseed flavour and delicate lacy leaves and forms a natural partnership with eggs, fish, and chicken. Best added at the end of cooking to retain its delicate flavour. Chervil does not keep well, and so is an ideal candidate for the herb garden. Packet contains 8g seed.		Price:	QTY:

	CORIANDER (Coriandolo)       Popular herb in the north of Italy and easily grown in the garden or container. This variety is slow to bolt and cold tolerant. Plant seed every 3 weeks or so for continual supply.		Price:	QTY:

	DANDELION (Dente de leone) Another of the herbs of the fields that, along with chicory, rocket, sorrel and many others, have been domesticated to provide a welcome sharpness to salads but can also be blanched for inclusion into egg, rice and potato dishes. Packet contains 1g seed.		Price:	QTY:

	DILL (Aneto) Hardy annual. Use to flavor fish, salads, whatever. Sow in late spring -through mid summer in sunny sheltered location. 1 seed per 5cm. Thin to one plant every 20cm. Dill does not transplant well. If you let it go to seed, will self sow next year.		Price:	QTY:

	LOVAGE (Sedano di monte) Sometimes referred to as mountain or wild celery, lovage grows somewhat like parsley. It has a great celery taste without the hassle of growing celery. The leaves can be used in salads, soups, stews, stir-fries and potato dishes. Packet contains 1.5g seed.		Price:	QTY: