A large genus of bulbous plants, most of which have a distinctive smell of garlic (onions, leeks, chives, and garlic are all members). However, many are worth growing for their flowers and, unless the foliage is broken, the odour is seldom offensive. Easily raised from seed.
Description:
Bred in Switzerland for greenhouse forcing but listed here, as the name suggests, as this is the one herb you need on your window sill for all weather (i.e. when it’s pouring and you can’t be bothered to go out and snip that little bit of garnish you really want) use. Thick, dark green leaves with a good strong flavour and, just what you need, performs best when continuously cut. 6 ins.
Classification:
Hardy, Perennial
Price:
£1.85 per packet
Guide prices for information only: Euros: € 2.06 US Dollars: $ 2.83