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Page 1: Starke Ayres Herb Catalogue

PRODUCT CATALOGUE

HERBS

Page 2: Starke Ayres Herb Catalogue

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Clump-forming onions, ideal for cooking and splendid border plants.Perennial.SOWING SEASON:Spring, Summer & Autumn.DAYS TO GERMINATION7-14DAYS TO MATURITY:90-120SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Compact bush variety with strong pungent aromatic leaves. Annual.SOWING SEASON:Spring & SummerDAYS TO GERMINATION7-14DAYS TO MATURITY:35-50SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Spicy flavoured plant with aromatic leaves ideal for cooking. Annual.SOWING SEASON:Spring & SummerDAYS TO GERMINATION7-14DAYS TO MATURITY:35-50SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Broad-leaved spring onion with mild garlic flavour. Perennial.SOWING SEASON:Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter.DAYS TO GERMINATION10-15DAYS TO MATURITY:90-120SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: A strongly aromatic herb with distinctly delicate fernlike leaves. Annual.SOWING SEASON:Spring, Summer & Autumn.DAYS TO GERMINATION7-14DAYS TO MATURITY:40-60SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Aromatic herb with deep purple leaves and pink flowers. Annual.SOWING SEASON:Spring & SummerDAYS TO GERMINATION7-14DAYS TO MATURITY:35-50SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Sturdy culinary herb grown for its strong aromatic leaves and seeds. Annual.SOWING SEASON:Spring & Summer.DAYS TO GERMINATION14-21DAYS TO MATURITY:35-40SOW DEPTH:1cm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Aromatic herbacous plant bearing daisy-like flowers with soothing and calming effect . Annual.SOWING SEASON:Spring & SummerDAYS TO GERMINATION14-21DAYS TO MATURITY:90-120SOW DEPTH:5mm

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PLANT DESCRIPTION: A large-leaved strain of parsley with flat, dark green serrated leaves. Biennial.SOWING SEASON:Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter.DAYS TO GERMINATION21-28DAYS TO MATURITY:70-80SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Small leaved bushy plants with a deli-cous pungent flavour. Perennial.SOWING SEASON:Spring & SummerDAYS TO GERMINATION14-21DAYS TO MATURITY:70-90SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Special selection of aromatic easy-to-grow herbs including, Chives, Dill, Parsely Moss Curled and Plain, Coriander, Borage, Chervil and Chamomile. Annual mix.SOWING SEASON:Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter.DAYS TO GERMINATION7-21DAYS TO MATURITY:40-80SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Upright mustard like herb with a distinctive zesty flavour. Annual.SOWING SEASON:Spring, Summer & AutumnDAYS TO GERMINATION10-14DAYS TO MATURITY:30-50SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Colourful popular herb with medicinal uses. Perennial.SOWING SEASON:Spring & Summer.DAYS TO GERMINATION14-21DAYS TO MATURITY:60-120SOW DEPTH:3mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: An improved strain of parsley with dark green curly leaves. Biennial.SOWING SEASON:Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter.DAYS TO GERMINATION14-28DAYS TO MATURITY:70-80SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Aromatic herbaceous plant with dark green leaves and small white flowers.SOWING SEASON:Spring, Summer & Autumn.DAYS TO GERMINATION7-21DAYS TO MATURITY:70-90SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: A hardy plant produces bright green glossy leaves with a hot tangy taste. Annual.SOWING SEASON:Spring & Summer.DAYS TO GERMINATION7-14DAYS TO MATURITY:60-150SOW DEPTH:3mm

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Basil Pesto Recipe...Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients :2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts

3 medium sized garlic cloves, mincedSalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method1: Combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times in a food processor. (If you are using walnuts instead of pine nuts and they are not already chopped, pulse them a few times first, before adding the basil) Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.

2: Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Serve with pasta, or over baked potatoes, or spread over toasted baguette slices.

Yield: Makes 1 cup.

PLANT DESCRIPTION: A strong aromatic grey-hairy shrub with long stems grown for ornament and perfume. SOWING SEASON:SpringDAYS TO GERMINATION21-90DAYS TO MATURITY:90-150SOW DEPTH:3mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Tall perennial plants from clumps with hollow stems and feathery leaves. Yello flowers appear in summer.SOWING SEASON:Spring, Summer & AutumnDAYS TO GERMINATION8-12DAYS TO MATURITY:70-80SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Large double flowers with scarlet blotches on the mixed flowers. Tall strong stems in a wide colour range. Annual.SOWING SEASON:Spring, Summer & AutumnDAYS TO GERMINATION14-21DAYS TO MATURITY:48-70SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Herb producing delightful blue flowers. Plant is used as a vegetable or dried herb. Annual.SOWING SEASON:Spring & Summer.DAYS TO GERMINATION7-14WEEKS TO MATURITY:12-14SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Sturdy stemmed plants with heart-shaped green to gray-green leaves. Perennial.SOWING SEASON:Spring & Summer.DAYS TO GERMINATION7-14WEEKS TO MATURITY:12-14SOW DEPTH:5mm

PLANT DESCRIPTION: Delightful green creeping herb with clusters of purple flowers and mint smell. Perennial.SOWING SEASON:Spring & Summer.DAYS TO GERMINATION7-14WEEKS TO MATURITY:12-14SOW DEPTH:5mm