The Bolivian Rainbow Chilli is from Bolivia. A beautiful-looking plant that gets its name from the colours, purple, yellow, orange to red. A rainbow of colours. They start off purple and they go through yellow to orange and red, when the plant is full of multicoloured pods it looks amazing. Flavour wise: Crunchy and very seedy, crisp fresh taste with…
Chives are an herb that's related to onions and garlic with long green stems and a mild, not-too-pungent flavor. Typically used fresh, and most often as a garnish, they add bright color and oniony flavor to soups, dressings, and dips, along with many egg and potato-based dishes. They're easy to grow, easy to find, and easy to use. *Sold per…
The Citronella plant is a popular herb that has acquired a variety of nicknames over the years. You might have heard it is called a mosquito plant. Known for the strong, citrus-like fragrance that quickly wafts from its crushed leaves, the citronella plant is said to repel mosquitos and other insects.
Coleus plants are also known as Mayana and the painted nettle with their bright colors, a wide variety of foliage colors, leaf shapes, and forms are easy to grow and durable. Many grow coleus as annual bedding plants or planted in pots to create dramatic, colorful borders in full sun, bright light, and some in part shade. Coleus comes with…
Ginger not only adds delicious flavor to food — it’s also full of nutrients. People have been using the root for cooking and healing. It was especially popular in Asian medicine as a treatment for stomach issues, including nausea and diarrhea. Other traditional medical uses for ginger include treating muscle and joint pain, cold and flu symptoms, stomach pain, menstrual…
Lemongrass, also known as tanglad, offers a pleasantly citrus and lemon flavour, with a hint of mint too! This herb is perfect for adding to your stews, sauces, salads, teas, and even desserts!
Makahiya or Shy plant, it's fun to watch the leaves fold inward and drop when touched or shaken. This is its form of defending itself from harm. And when the plant has made sure that the coast is clear, it will re-open itself. Also, it is a natural aphrodisiac.
The pandan leaves are also used as a flavoring for desserts such as pandan cake and sweet beverages. Filipino cuisine uses pandan as a flavoring in some coconut milk-based dishes as well as desserts like buko pandan. It is also used widely in rice-based pastries such as suman and numerous sweet drinks and desserts. Pandan makes regular old rice take…
Siling Culicot are small chili peppers. It comes in bright colors such as green, yellow, orange, and red. Siling culicot are used to add spice and color to dishes. You can also find sili culicot at the bottom of homemade bottles of vinegar. The chilies are frequently added whole. *Sold per pot.
Spring onions not only taste great but are also extremely healthy for the body. Commonly known as scallion or green onion, this is the most preferred ingredient which is loaded with essential nutrients. Both the green leafy part and the white bulb of the spring onion are edible. It tastes a little milder than the regular onion and can be…
Stevia is a sugar substitute made from the leaves of the stevia plant. It’s about 100 to 300 times sweeter than table sugar, but it has no carbohydrates, calories, or artificial ingredients. Try it in your morning coffee or sprinkled over your oatmeal to see if you like the taste. Stevia is natural, unlike other sugar substitutes. It’s made from…
Tarragon is a popular cooking herb regarded by many as one of the best seasoning ingredients in French cooking. Tarragon is a good source of vitamin A and iron and contains trace amounts of potassium and calcium. The plant grows to around 120 centimeters in height with branched stems that produce slender, aromatic leaves with an aroma like licorice or…
