Shop Now | Terms & Policies | Shipping | FAQ
RETAIL HOPS PLANTS
(NO MINIMUMS)
*GLH Will No Longer Ship Dormant Product*
Fall/Spring final availability dates may vary depending on weather and dormancy status of plants
Actual plant sizes may vary between varieties
DORMANT CROWN
Fall, Winter, Early Spring |
OUR PRODUCTSEach Hop item is one complete dormant crown, or a field-ready transplant. All our transplants are inspected for a well developed root system and are propagated from virus-free nuclear mother stock whenever it is available.
Transplants are professional commercial quality, and as complete live rooted plants they offer the best results of successfully growing and producing your favorite cultivar of hops. All are guaranteed female plants. These are NOT Rhizomes. A Rhizome grows horizontally underground putting out shoots. Pieces can be used to propagate hop plants. RETAIL ORDERS ship within 7 - 10 days. Delayed Ship/Pre-ordering not Available for retail orders placed on the website. Commercial Customers Click Here Please check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for additional information. |
Actual plant sizes may vary between varieties
ACTIVE GROWING PLANT
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
An unknown feral-type hop collected in Michigan, 2012. Probably a survivor immigrant hop. Very vigorous. Rangey 24”- 40” sidearms with good cone size & yield. Currently being evaluated in our Michigan trials. Not a citrus type! Very long 6’ sidearms with large cones. Possible candidate for lambic or sour beers...Read More
|
Standard Cultivars
|
|
AlphAroma - Field GradeA 1980’s triploid seedless smooth cone hybrid from New Zealand. It is considered a super alpha aroma variety with very high potential yields. The unusually high alpha/oil profile makes this a very potent all- purpose hop. Resistance to mildews is quite good compared to Pacific Gem...Read More
|
|
|
Amalia - Field GradeNative southwest hop variety from the genus H. neomexicana. Hop variety with deeply cut leaves and an early cone maturity. Heat & drought tolerant. New species / variety currently being evaluated in our Michigan trials. Could possibly be grown better without drip irrigation. Cold hardiness is still questionable...Read More
|
|
|
A genuine native American hop that is the parent of most high alpha bittering varieties. 1919 cross ManitobaBB1 X English male; an open pollination diploid. High yielding and vigor but keeping quality drops unless refrigerated; when compared to the new hybrid varieties. 24-36” side arms with medium size cones...Read More
|
|
|
Released in 1972, the Cascade was the first commercially accepted American-bred aroma hop with a relatively low bittering value. It is one of the most popular hops for craft brewing and is great for dry hopping. The Cascade is a cross between the Fuggle X Russian hop Serebrianka. The compact medium sized cone has a slight square shape to it and has a moderate amount of yellow lupulin that develops in unique tight balls in the cone. It has 24-30” sidearms and is good for picking, drying and baling. Will grow in hot areas and tolerates alkaline soils....Read More
|
|
|
Cashmere - Field GradeCashmere VF1159 A new dual purpose aroma hop sometimes referred to on the internet as the “new Cascade”. Its parentage is a cross of Cascade and English hops x Brewers gold (Northern Brewer). It was released from Washington State University in 2013. Slightly higher alpha average than Cascade with double the humulene levels. Substitutes: Cascade, Centennial...Read More
|
|
|
Sometimes called “super Cascade”; Centennial has nearly double the alpha profile of Cascade. Many craft brewer's today find this to be a very favorable variety because of its balance of aroma / bittering and lupulin content. Centennial is a diploid cross between Brewer's Gold X selected USDA male. It has a dense compact cone that is medium in size; with shorter 12-30” side arms. It has good pickability, drying and baling characteristics. It also has an abundant amount of lupulin that is dark yellow in color. Used in landscapes because of its dark green foliage and habit...Read More
|
|
|
Super alpha hybrid with high vigor & yield. Dual purpose bittering with heavy aroma; spicy, pine resiny, grapefruit character. Primarily used for bittering; some aroma and dry hopping. Good pick-ability with 24-40” side arms. Popular with both craft and major brewers...Read More
|
|
|
Columbia - Field GradeAn all-purpose hop with pungent aromatics and a clean, crisp flavor profile. This hop variety was developed for Budweiser in the 1960’s as a triploid hybrid resulting from a cross of tetraploid Fuggle X Fuggle seedling and is Willamette’s sister. Bud’s brewer’s preferred it in 6 out of 6 brew tests over Willamette, but were over-ruled by the head brewer in favor of the softer noble Willamette hop; which went on to be grown for Budweiser. A higher alpha version of Willamette and Columbia’s oil profile is identical. A vigorous grower with 20-40”sidearms. Substitutes: Centennial, Chinook. A promising variety for Midwest production...Read More
|
|
|
A high yielding triploid hybrid variety with super high alpha acids & oils. High bittering qualities; used primarily for dry hopping. Grows well in hot, dry climates; but susceptible to mildews in humid conditions. There is some evidence that Columbus, Zeus, and Tomahawk are very closely related. Has brewing characteristics quite similar to Centennial; but stronger....Read More
|
|
|
Comet - Field GradeAn early version of the “C” type citrusy hop. A vigorous American heirloom variety. It is an all-purpose hop used for bittering or as late additions to bring out the strong citrusy flavors. Result of a cross of English “Sunshine” X wild Utah male around 1962- (10 years prior to Cascade). A potent high-oils hop with “raspy” or “wild” bitterness; similar to Brewers Gold. 24-40”sidearms. Substitute: Galena, Summit. Emerges in spring bright yellow and green up somewhat as the bines mature...Read More
|
|
|
A 1983 triploid hybrid release; a cross of German Hallertauer X USDA21381M. Mt. Hood, Liberty, & Ultra are half sisters. Very mild bittering, highly aromatic perfumed noble blend of spices and flowers. Craft brewers’ specialty type hop for finishing aromas...Read More
|
|
|
The classic Fuggle was selected by Mr. Richard Fuggle in 1875 in England. Fuggle has slowly been replaced out West with triploid Willamette. 12-20” side arms. Many classic beer recipes call for Fuggle for flavoring. Will grow in hot areas w/ alkaline soils....Read More
|
|
|
A diploid Brewers Gold X unknown male super-alpha bittering type hop. Widely grown in the northwest US. Large robust hop with large bines and 20”-40” side arms. Reportedly more susceptible to powdery mildews out West than Newport. A superior “workhorse” bittering type hop that few other hop varieties can keep up with....Read More
|
|
|
A newer medium alpha acid aroma/ flavor diploid variety that is competing with Fuggle US because of its higher yield potential & resins. French Elasser X Brewers Gold X N. Brewer cross. It is rapidly finding favor with microbrewers. Glacier has a low cohumulone level that brews a very smooth beer with balanced bitterness and foam characteristics...Read More
|
|
|
Classic diploid English aroma Hop. Moderate yield. Goldings are noted for their unique candy-like sweet aroma profile. Similar to Kent Golding. They are utilized in many classic English beer recipes for aroma and have won many brewing awards. Many Golding types are prefaced by their growing location; as soil types influence their alphas and brewing profile. Takes two seasons to establish; similar to other European noble types...Read More
|
|
|
Classic German noble aroma type. Gradually being replaced by the Hallertauer hybrids Liberty & Mt. Hood. Very low bittering value. 12-30” side arms. Called for in many beer purist’s classic beer recipes and in premium beers. Requires well -drained acidic soils, high in humic acids...Read More
|
|
|
Kirin II - Field GradeA Japanese dual purpose hop variety created through a cross of Saazer x Whitebine open pollenation. It has sidearms lengths of 24-42”. It is reported as an extremely aromatic hop with intense citrus notes. It replaced Sorachi Ace in Japan. It grows well in more southern latitudes latitudes. We consider it a specialist hop for those who desire something different...Read More |
|
|
A German extract/ bittering hybrid with good yield potential. Released 1980; a Galena X German male 75/5/3. No distinct aroma addition when brewing – considered a very clean, non-harsh, bittering hop with very high alpha acids. Used in a wide array of beers and pairs well with low bittering aroma hops like Saaz and Crystal...Read More
|
|
|
The Mount Hood was released in the US in 1989, and is a triploid seedling selection of the German Hallertauer variety. (USDA 21397 X USDA 19058M). Mount Hood is the most popular seedless hop in the triploid Hallertau breeding program. This variety was bred to resemble true German Hallertauer mf. The cone structure is a fairly compact medium structure, on 20-40” sidearms. The lupulin is yellow in color with a moderate amount. Mount Hood is considered a noble aroma variety...Read More
|
|
|
Neo1 - Neomexicana - Field GradeA hop based off breeding and selection from native H. neomexicana hops found naturally in the desert Southwest. Very heat and drought tolerant and actually dislikes drip irrigation or wet soils. Day length requirements are very short for this species and plants may initiate cones too early in Northern latitudes. We advise trimming off the first initial growth to time burr initiation dates properly. Native wild species from the SW USA- See Amallia ; its sister selection...Read More
|
|
|
The Newport is a newer high alpha hop variety used mainly for bittering, that was developed at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Corvallis, OR in 1996.Released in 2002 and has a complex pedigree based on Brewers Gold, Hallertauer, Late Grape, Belgian & Fuggle genetics. Specifically bred to have better resistance to mildews. Has a much more balanced bittering/ aroma/ flavor profile than Magnum or Galena. It is more similar to Nugget, in that Newport also does not impart a citrus note. Used/ blended in a wide variety of beers...Read More
|
|
|
Released in 1982, the Nugget is a diploid cross between Brewer's Gold and a high alpha-acid male with good storage properties.(USDA65009 X USDA63015M) It is an important high alpha bittering variety in the US as well as Germany. Nugget is a great variety for picking, drying and baling. It has a cluster cone structure that is heavy, tight and moderately long. The lupulin from the Nugget is abundant with a yellow-orange color. High bittering value. Superior plant traits;20-40” side arms...Read More
|
|
|
A classic Czech hop with noble aroma. Has a low bittering value like most noble hops. Saaz is often listed in classic European beer recipes and adds a distinct peppery flavor. It is used in Bohemian and fine Pilsner beers by many brewers. It is considered to be one of the finer noble hops in the world...Read More
|
|
|
Sorachi Ace - Field GradeA Japanese high alpha aroma variety released in 1984. A hop cross of Brewers Gold X Saazer X Japanese male. It is considered an all-purpose hop that is used where a strong bright lemony character is desired. 12-36”sidearms with some resistance to disease and pests. Typical 36 inch in-row spacing...Read More
|
|
|
Southern Cross (NZ) - Field GradeA triploid seedless New Zealand high alpha aroma variety released in 1994. A cross of a tetraploid smoothcone X diploid NZ male. A potent hop that can be a versatile dual purpose hop due to its high levels of oils. 20-40” sidearms with a bit less of the rangy plant habit of most NZ varieties. No close substitutes. Noted vigorous grower with good resistance to mildews and disease in trials...Read More
|
|
|
Tahoma - Field GradeNewly released by Washington State University in 2013. Tahoma is a daughter of Glacier that retains the very low cohumulone characteristic of Glacier with somewhat higher alpha acid content. Tahoma has a pleasant aroma with subtle lemon citrus notes. New improved hop variety that has better resistance to mildews and rankly highly in our grower trials. Candidate for organic production, also...Read More
|
|
|
Teamaker - Field GradeA unique hybrid high aroma hop also used in making antimicrobial organic herbal teas and compounds. Teamaker’s alpha and beta levels are reversed. Has antibiotic properties and has potential use as a replacement for antibiotics in animal husbandry. Teamaker adds flavor without additional bitterness...Read More
|
|
|
Triple Perle - Field GradeTriple Pearl VF1157 (Perle upgrade) Best described as an enhanced aroma variety similar to German Perle. It is an open cross of Perle and was released by the USDA-ARS program in 2013. It is one of the newest hops to carry the melon citrus notes many brewers desire. Substitutes: Perle, Willamette ...Read More
|
|
|
Released in 1967, the Willamette is a triploid seedless variant of the English Fuggle variety. It is currently one of the most widely grown hops in the US. It has a vigorous growth habit with longer 24-40” sidearms. The round cone structure is small to medium size. Willamette is a popular disease resistant variety for pickability, drying and baling. It also has a moderate amount of lupulin that is golden yellow in color. A quality aroma/ flavoring hop is the general perception of the Willamette...Read More
|
|
|
Willow Creek - Field GradeWillow Creek – Wild Colorado neo. Mexicana
A collected wild neo, Mexicana species from Colorado. It displays better tolerance to cold and moisture than other neo. Mex. types. It has large cones with the typical high cohumulone levels of the species and strong citrus aromas. Compare to Amallia, Neo 1, and Multihead. Grows best at mid to lower latitudes. Early to mid-season maturity. Water and fertilizer should be metered over time in smaller quantities than most commercial hops...Read More |
|
|
A super high alpha American hybrid very similar to Columbus. (like lawsuit similar!) Alpha acids reported as high as 20%. Cones have high lupulin content and makes a “heady” IPA. A high powered hop with good aroma and bittering. Brews similar to Columbus but has larger, looser cone sets...Read More
|
Discontinued Standard Cultivars
(Available while quantities last)
|
|
Bitter Gold - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last Best described as an intense super-alpha bittering hop with acid values higher than Galena or Nugget. It has a complex pedigree that includes Brewers Gold, Bullion, Comet, & English Hops. It was released in 1999. It adds little aromas when used as a bittering hop, similar to Magnum. It is being re-discovered by craft brewers as a good dual purpose hop when used in late additions...Read More |
|
|
Bramling - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last Bramling VF 1179 An early 1900’s English heirloom aroma hop variety; related to Goldings. A specialist hop for those interested in unusual or rarely grown hops. Widely cultivated by 1865 for use in golden and rye ales primarily. It is grown in British Columbia for Canadian breweries desiring aroma hops. Its profile is of very low alpha acids and moderately low cohumulone. It is said to have a pleasant European aroma profile... Read More |
|
|
DISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last A very vigorous diploid hop of French- Canadian origin. It is a low alpha, high cohumulone profile. CRV has a heavy clustering and cone set with very long side arms (30 – 50 inches). Growth habit is similar to Cluster hops. It found it best use commercially by being interplanted with low yielding cluster varieties to “boost” a field’s total yield. In brewing it should be mixed with other hops because its cohumulone level is high and can create a harsh aftertaste by itself. This hop is very hardy and produces rhizomes profusely...Read More |
|
|
Canterbury Golding - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last Canterbury Golding (aka. East Kent Goldings) English VF stock Canterbury Goldings are part of the English Goldings heirloom collection. This is a true English hop; not a U.S. derived variant. It is classed as a good kettle hop to be used for aromas throughout the brewing process and for dry hopping. It is considered the premium variety in the Golding class of hops. English hops in general are not heat tolerant and do not perform well in hotter regions... Read More |
|
|
Cluster (Early) - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last Early Cluster is probably the oldest American clonal selection to be used in commercial production. The heirloom variety is a cross of Dutch colonist’s diploid hops with wild native American hops found in the Eastern U.S.A. It is a classic all-purpose hop; the original “C” citrus hop. It is being re-discovered by craft brewers on the East coast for New England style beers. Has a longer 24-36” sidearm length. Because of its large cone size and vigor, it has also been used frequently in hop breeding programs...Read More |
|
|
Cluster (Late L-8) - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last Cluster, Late L-8 (aka. Pacific Coast Cluster) When Early Cluster was grown in the western states, the Late Cluster strain probably arose from an open pollination cross O cluster E2 with wild native western hops. It also became an important commercial strain for growers along the west coast and seems better adapted to more southern climes of Oregon and California. Another classic heirloom hop that is being “re-discovered” by craft brewers. It is considered an all-purpose variety. 24-36” sidearms. Contains some neo. Mexicana heritage; making it more heat tolerant than Early Cluster...Read More |
|
|
Eroica - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last Eroica VF1172 A sharp fruity bittering hop that resulted from a Brewers Gold cross. It is considered commercially “extinct” by many internet sources. GLH is re-introducing this vigorous hop as a specialist variety with good opportunities in the future craft beer markets. Ideal for West coast style beers and IPAs and wheat beers. Closest substitute: Galena...Read More |
|
|
DISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last The Kent Golding is a classic diploid English aroma hop that was developed by clonal selection around 1790 from a start of Canterbury Whitebine. It has a light, fluffy cone structure that is small in size with small amounts of pale yellow lupulin. Cones will shatter if picked too late. Side arms are 20-40” long. Goldings are desired by microbrewer's because of their aroma in kettle hopping, late hopping and dry hopping. Considered the premium English aroma type...Read More |
|
|
DISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last One of the four hybrid triploid Hallertauer varieties; Liberty was released in the US in 1991. (tetraploid Hallertauer mf. X USDA64035M). The cones are smaller but dense, on 12-30” side arms. They have good picking, drying and baling characteristics. The dark yellow lupulin is found in moderate amounts. Liberty is a noble aroma variety that is superior to the parent Hallertauer variety for resistance to Verticillium wilt and crown rots. Prefers well-drained, acidic soils...Read More |
|
|
Mt. Rainier - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last A relatively new hybrid aroma hop variety from the USDA-ARS breeding program in Corvallis, Washington. Profile is very similar to original Hallertauer mittlefruh but with higher Alpha acids. Result of a Magnum X 19058M cross. A promising new all-purpose variety. 18-24” sidearms. Substitutes: Hallertauer. Mt. Rainier is so new that many brewers have had little exposure to this hop. Easier to grow improved version of a classic German hop. 36 inch in-row spacing...Read More |
|
|
DISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last An older 1934 aromatic English Canterbury Golding X OB21male variety with a crisp, neutral aroma, but with high bittering qualities. Good dual purpose hop. Has 12-20” short side arms. More popular with eastern US craft brewers for full-bodied ales...Read More |
|
|
Pacific Gem (NZ) - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last A late maturing New Zealand triploid super alpha hop. Developed from a tetraploid smooth cone X open pollination cross. Has a high yield potential if diseases can be managed. 30”-40” sidearms...Read More |
|
|
DISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last Perle was bred in Germany at the Hop Research Center and made available here in the states in the 1980's. Peltham Golding X Northern Brewer. This is a well rounded dual purpose hop with 20-40” side arms. Popular with craft & microbrewers. Moderate clean bittering qualities and clean spicy aroma used in a wide range of beers...Read More |
|
|
DISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last Released by the Agriculture Research Service in Corvallis, OR in the year 1997. Santiam is a superior triploid seedless aroma selection from a diploid Tettnanger clone X tetraploid Hallertauer cross. 20-40” side arms. Santiam has noble aroma hop characteristics more similar to Tettnanger...Read More |
|
|
Serebrianka – “Silver Hop” - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last A classic Russian noble aroma hop with high ratios of oils. Possibly related to other Saazer type hops and one of the parent hops used to create Cascade hops. The name translates to “smooth tongue” and in southern Russia it is considered an all-purpose hop. It has short 12-18” sidearms. A good candidate for shorter trellis/ high density hop yards and organic growers...Read More |
|
|
Southern Brewer - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last A heat tolerant South African variety with lower daylength requirements.. Result of several open pollinated crosses of Fuggle in the early 1970’s. It is considered to be a high alpha aroma variety, but it is used mainly as a bittering hop back home in Africa. Has interesting potential for growing in hot southern latitudes. It has 20-40” sidearms with good vigor. Substitutes: Fuggle H...Read More |
|
|
Star - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last A rare Yugoslavian aroma hop released in the 1970’s. A Belgian finishing variety with a high humulene content that is associated with flavors like basil, cloves, and corriander. This hop is best used as a late-addition finishing hop; similar to Hallertauer mittlelfruh. Can be grown in very high density plantings of 1400 plants per acre. Grown for its unique beer finishing and flavoring characteristics; rather than high yield...Read More |
|
|
DISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last A Saazer-type diploid hybrid (USDA 21522 X USDA21361M), 1/4 Cascade parentage with reported better winter hardiness than Saazer. A noble aroma type with higher alpha oils, bitterness, and floral aroma than Saazer. 24-36” side arms...Read More |
|
|
DISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last A noble aroma variety. 12-36” side arms. Substitutes: Spalter Select, Santiam. It was the hop of choice for a major American brewer in premium beers for many years until Spalter Select replaced it. Craft brewers are rediscovering its hidden potentials....Read More |
|
|
DISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last A Hallertauer/Saazer triploid seedless aroma hybrid developed in the USA. Bred 1983, from a tetraploid Hallertau mf (USDA21397) X Saazer type male (USDA21237) Reports of good yields in northern growing areas. Aroma/oil profile is very similar to Hallertauer mittlefrueh and is in demand with craft brewers...Read More |
|
|
Vanguard - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last A diploid noble aroma hop developed in the late 1970’s in Washington State. Essential oils profile is quite similar to Hallertauer mittelfruh. Developed & tested for Anheuser Busch but not released until recently. Result of a cross of USDA21285 X USDA64037M. Very high humulene oil content with low cohumulone – considered a noble profile. It has 15-30” sidearms with good vigor. Substitutes: other Hallertauer varieties and hybrids...Read More |
|
|
DISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last The best Northern Brewer X Golding cross to come from Yugoslavia. It is a late-maturing, high-alpha variety with a superior noble hop aroma profile. Has great potential as a dual purpose hop and use in American craft brewing. This hop is slow to catch on simply because it is difficult to pronounce. A “Super-Golding”...Read More |
|
|
Wye Challenger - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last Challenger is English diploid cross X German Zattler variety. Profile similar to Northern Brewer but with reported better yields. A major commercial variety in England. Good Dual purpose hop, higher alphas than most English hops, a versatile kettle hop...Read More |
|
|
DISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last An English Svalof cross selection related to Saxon bred at Wye college. (Usually just referred to as Viking) It has an unusually higher alpha acids profile than most aroma types. One of the Brits best new hops; and is used in their commercial production. Good possibilities for American brewers crafting new aromatic beers...Read More |
|
|
Yakima Gold - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last Released from the Washington State University hop breeding program in 2013. A diploid cross between Early Cluster and a Slovenian male. This is not a Golding as the name implies. An excellent all-purpose hop with smooth balanced bittering and pleasant aromas. Very high oil levels and composition make this a very unusual all purpose hop. Should be at the top of grower’s trials list...Read More |
|
|
Yeoman - Field GradeDISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last A high-alpha aroma variety bred a Wye College, England in the 1970’s. It is a robust high oils variety used mainly as a hoppy kettle addition with other hops. Short 12-24” sidearms with high oils. Substitutes: Zenith, Northern Brewer. Organic grower candidate and short trellis possible. New to USA craft brewers...Read More |
|
|
DISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last A high alpha aroma variety bred at Wye College, England in the 1970’s. Good resistance to mildews. It is a hoppy all-purpose hop (not as bitter as Yeoman) that works well with many other finishing type hops. Has a notably strong aroma for a high alpha type with high oils. Short 12-20” sidearms...Read More |
Brewing Herbs
Melissa officinalis
Lemon Balm is a refreshingly humble member of the Mint family, which means like its spicier cousins, it is a vigorous grower. Easy to grow and maintain, you can prune Lemon Balm into beautiful mounds in the fall for lovely spring shapes.
Lemon Balm has been used for centuries by bee keepers to encourage a higher return of bees to their homes by crushing and sprinkling it on their hives. It was believed that the lemony aroma would help attract and direct them to the correct hive.
A lovely citrusy culinary herb, Lemon Balm adds a wonderful zest to salads, fish, drinks and more! Try lining your cake pans to infuse your desserts with natural lemon flavor, or by making a Lemon Balm marinade for your next steak. By using this flavorful herb, you're cutting down on the amount of sugars used to artificially produce the same taste, and infusing your food instead with nutritious natural lemony flavor.
Scent of Lemon BalmLemon Balm's pleasing lemon scent is activated by bruising or crushing the leaves, and when rubbed on your skin or clothing, it will help naturally deter biting insects and mosquitoes.
Medicinally, Lemon Balm has been proven to cure cold sores very quickly due to its active antiviral polyphenols contained in the essential oils. Traditionally it has also been used to cure nausea, colic, tooth aches and anxiety. Its antispasmodic properties can also lessen the effects of coughing fits and muscle spasms...Read More
Origanum x majoricum
'Sweet Marjoram', also known as "Knotted" Marjoram because of its knot-like buds, is an elegant and versatileculinary herb with a milder flavor than its cousin, Oregano. It has a much sweeter flavor, described as "balsam-like". An essential ingredient in your herb gardening efforts. Marjoram plants are among our most popular culinary herb plants.
Sweet Marjoram is a key ingredient in Bouquet Garnis because it pairs well with Parsley, Thyme, Bay and Tarragonfor seasoning soups and stews. When adding it to sauces or other hot dishes, wait til the last few minutes of cooking time to toss it in, or it will lose the intensity of its flavor.
Aromatic Sweet MarjoramAromatic like other plants in the Oregano family, Ancient Greeks associated sweet marjoram with the love god Aphrodite and it was used to make crowns for newlyweds to inspire love and prosperity...Read More
Mentha x piperita 'Chocolate'
Mint is one of our favorite herbs because of its low maintenance, vigorous growth and diverse variety! This delicious culinary herb can best be described as Peppermint with chocolate overtones. Chocolate Mint is a fun alternative to the regular Peppermint and can be used for the same purposes.
Chocolate Mint, like all Mints, likes full to partial sun and moist soil. It works well when container planted with other culinary herbs, as it tends to have a creeping habit that cascades over the container's sides. Container planting will also help control the plant's eager growth, as Mint can often be difficult to remove from the garden once established.
Chocolate Mint is a fantastic Mint for desserts, garnishes and making teas. Its subtle chocolaty tones paired with the sharp hints of Peppermint make this a delicious variety when blended with Kentucky Colonel Mint or Orange Mint.
Like other Mint varieties, Chocolate Mint has a soothing effect when taken in tea form and aides in digestion. Taking on qualities from the Peppermint side of its makeup, Chocolate Mint will also repel ants, aphids, cabbage flies and mice. Try growing this versatile herb around the foundation of your home, or sprinkling some in your pantries and closets to keep pests from invading your home...Read More
Mentha x piperita citrata
Herb gardening with mints is a delight: these herb plants are easy to grow, delicious in food and produce a wonderful aroma.
A delicious culinary herb, Orange mint has green, branching stems tinged with red that reach 2 feet high. White and pink flowers in short spikes bloom from mid to late summer. An aromatic herb that is very fragrant with a delicious citrus-like scent.
Orange Mint is a delicious herb plant perfect for summer drinks and fruit salads. The citrus flavor is a bright alternative to regular mints and works well in salads and with fruits. Like the rest of the Mint family, Orange Mint can be used to brew tea that aides in digestion. Mints have been used medicinally for centuries for its essential oil, Menthol, which has a soothing effect. Though Orange Mint has less concentrated amounts of Menthol than its cousins, Peppermint or Spearmint, its soft citrus flavor is less harsh...Read More
Salvia Officinalis berggarten
This German cultivar is a perfect plant for so many reasons: it works in the kitchen, in the garden or as a wonderful accent in your containers.
Sages are wonderful herb plants and Berggarten' is known as a prolific grower. It rarely blooms, which means that its leave production never stops. Large, wide oval leaves are a lovely silvery-blue. It has a nice, neat compact growth habit which makes it the perfect edging plant in your garden, or a container. gorgeous accent in herb gardening, in a container, or as a garnish. We love it in the garden planted with other herb plants. Try planting with Artemisia 'Wormwood' for a gorgeous silver garden.
Berggarten's flavor combines quite well with oreganos and thymes and should be used liberally in all your cooking. Sage isn't just for Turkey anymore! Try it with veggies, chicken, pork - try it fried!http://www.marthastewart.com/930939/how-fry-sage-...
This sage grows best in full sun, well draining soil and can withstand frost. Even better, it is both drought tolerant and deer resistant!...Read More
Appreciated for its red flowers and the sweet pineapple scent of the foliage — this herb both looks and smells wonderful when cut for a flower arrangement. The pretty red flowers also look great in salads (yes, you can eat them!). Pineapple sage leaves are often used dried or fresh in teas. Plants will grow up through the summer, when you can enjoy their leafy fragrance. Then, just as some other garden plants start to fade in late summer and early fall, pineapple sage will burst into bloom. This is a great plant for the fall garden because it attracts migrating hummingbirds and butterflies...Read More
