Specialty Seed of Oregon, Inc. Catalog
Herb Seed
 Arugula, Roquette
15 days baby, 30 days maturity. Slow bolting annual, 8 to 10 inches tall.
Stalks and lobed leaves have mild flavor. Stand in many baby leaf and braising
mixes.
 Arugula, Roquette Wild
30 days baby, 50 days mature. Arugula has the leaf shape like mizuna, mild
flavor excellent in heat and humidity. Compared with regular arugula, this
species is slower growing, about half the height and with smaller much more
deeply lobed leaves. The taste is more pungent and is becoming the arugula
of choice in many Italian dishes. Produces tiny delicate yellow flowers.
First harvest in 50 days.
 Basil, Italian Large Leaf
85 days. Annual - One Season Plant - Height 12 to 18 inches. The plant has broad and crinkled oval
leaves. The leaves are tender and
fragrant. A very popular versatile
herb. Basil – Italian Large Leaf is nicely spiced and slow to bolt. It is wonderful for tomato sauces and
salads. Flowers can be used.
 Catnip
A vigorous growing mint loved by cats. Plants grow up to 36” tall. Grayish
green leaves have a strong mint-like flavor and may be harvested 75 to 85
days after sowing. Perennial.
 Chervil, Curled
A quick-growing aromatic, annual 30cm tall resembling parsley. Leaves are
bright green, finely cut, pungently aromatic and for garnishing. Prefers
cool and moist place to grow.
 Dill, Bouquet
60-70 days. 30-36 in. Hardy Annual/Reseeding. A compact, attractive variety
with larger leaves for beautiful bunches. Nice aroma. The best for dill
collecting seed. (avg. 15,000 seeds/oz.) Days to Germ.: 10-14. Full
Sun/Partial Shade. Moderate Water
 Dill, Dukat
70 days. Mild, sweet, never bitter or too strong. More foliage, that lasts
longer than other dills. Annual, warm season crop-plant, after last chance
of spring frost. Dukat is similar to Bouquet in size and color but has
slightly heavier foliage and begins blooming 5 to 7 days later. Better
adapted to warmer growing conditions than other varieties.
 Dill, Mammoth Long Island
75 days. Grows a little taller than Bouquet with sparser foliage and is
more green (slightly less blue-green) in color. Begins seeding 5 to 8 days earlier
and is considered the best variety for pickling.
 Marjoram, Sweet
This tender perennial usually grown as an annual has a lovely sweet,
balsam-like aroma and a mild oregano flavor. Small gray-green leaves are
picked before flowers appear and are used widely as a fresh or dried herb.
Plants grow up to 24” tall.
Sage
Perennial
evergreen shrublet; grows about 60 cm high. Stems are square and hairy, and
bear opposite pairs of grey leaves. The sage leaves are textured with
network of veins on both sides. At the end of the summer the sage plant
forms attractive purplish flowers. All parts of the sage plant have a
strong and typical scent.
 Summer Savory
65-75 days. 12-18 in. Tender Annual. Introduced from Europe several
centuries ago, this flavorful, easy-to-grow herb has a taste similar to
that of thyme, though milder. Widely used in salads, soups, and bean
dishes. Use fresh or dried. (avg. 40,000 seeds/oz.) Days to Germ.: 10-14.
Full Sun. Moderate Water.
 Thyme
A popular aromatic herb, that’s 25 - 30cm tall. Leaves are broad with
fairly strong odor and pleasant taste used for seasoning. Ornamental plant,
very useful as a dried herb for seasoning. Plants bear small, lavender
flowers. Will do well in pockets in rock gardens.
 Winter Savory
Savory is an aromatic fine herb, which is growing up to 30 cm. It has fresh
green tapering leaves and tiny pink flowers. Half evergreen it may endure
hard winters. The Winter Savory is common in North Africa and South Europe,
and is even naturalized in England. It likes dry hilly sites, but may very
willingly have rich soil
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