8 Oz ROSEMARY Seeds approx 200,000 seeds Herbs scent vegetable Heirloom Garden
Rosemary is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae, which also includes many other herbs. Culinary use Fresh & dried leaves are used frequently in traditional Mediterranean cuisine; they are highly aromatic, which complements a wide variety of foods. A tisane can also be made from them. When burned they give off a distinct mustard smell, as well as a smell similar to that of burning which can be used to flavor foods while barbecuing. Rosemary is extremely high in iron, calcium, and Vitamin B6, Dietary fiber- rich source of minerals such as potasium fresh or dried! Extract: has been shown to improve the shelf life and heat stability of omega-3 rich oils, which are prone to going rancid. Features: Can reach 1.5 m (5 ft) tall, rarely 2 m (6 ft 7 in).The leaves are evergreen , 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in) long and 2–5 mm broad, green above, and white below with dense short woolly hair. Flowering, very common in a mature and healthy specimen, blooms in summer in the north; but can be ever blooming in warm-winter climates and is variable in color, being white, pink, purple, or blue . Leaves can be used fresh or dried & have a very strong flavor that is bitter and somewhat resinous, the flowers are somewhat milder. They are used in small quantities as a flavoring in soups and stews, with vegetables such as peas and spinach, and with sweet dishes such as biscuits cakes, jams and jellies. Fragrant teas are made from the fresh or dried leaves. Seeds can be slow to germinate. Prefers sunny condition and needs protection shelter from gusty winds.
