Crops
37 crops found
Angelica
Angelica archangelica
Biennial herb growing to 6 feet. Stems candied for confectionery. All parts used.
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Warm-season annual herb. Pinch flowers to encourage leaf production.
Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis
Evergreen tree or large shrub. Aromatic leaves used in soups and stews. Slow-growing.
Borage
Borago officinalis
Annual herb with blue star-shaped edible flowers. Cucumber-like flavor. Attracts bees.
Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum
Tropical perennial producing aromatic seed pods. Grows in shaded understory.
Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Perennial herb attractive to cats. Also used medicinally as calming tea.
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
Annual herb with daisy-like flowers used for tea. German and Roman types.
Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
Delicate annual herb with mild anise-parsley flavor. One of French fines herbes.
Chive
Allium schoenoprasum
Perennial herb with mild onion flavor. Purple flowers are edible.
Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum
Cool-season herb that bolts quickly in heat. Seeds are coriander.
Culantro
Eryngium foetidum
Tropical herb with strong cilantro flavor. Heat-tolerant alternative to cilantro.
Curry Leaf
Murraya koenigii
Tropical tree with aromatic leaves essential in South Indian cooking.
Dill
Anethum graveolens
Cool-season herb. Both leaves (dill weed) and seeds are used.
Epazote
Dysphania ambrosioides
Mexican herb used with beans to reduce gas. Strong pungent flavor.
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
Tropical rhizome. Edible root used fresh, dried, or powdered. Needs warmth and humidity.
Horseradish
Armoracia rusticana
Perennial root crop with extremely pungent white root. Very invasive if not contained.
Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis
Perennial herb with minty-anise flavor. Attractive to bees and butterflies.
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Perennial Mediterranean herb prized for fragrant flowers. Drought-tolerant.
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Perennial herb with lemon-scented leaves. Spreads readily. Used in teas and cooking.
Lemon Verbena
Aloysia citrodora
Deciduous shrub with intensely lemon-scented leaves. Used in teas and desserts.