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Seed Library

This guide was created to help students and staff learn all about the Seed Library in the Learning Commons; Winter 2021.

Herbs Available

Image ofFerry Morse Basil Sweet. Care and Maintenance Instructions.

The leaves of this attractive herb have a spicy flavor which makes green salads, tomato and cheese dishes, soups and omelets extra delicious.

Ferry Morse Basil Sweet care and maintenance instructions from package. It takes roughly five to ten days to germinate. Herb should be planted at a depth of one-fourth of an inch. Spacing between the plants should be at least ten inches. The herb will grow to a height of about eighteen to twenty-four inches. The pictured map shows the planting zones in the United States with a legend stating the time of year to plant this herb.

It is recommended to start seeds indoors, six to eight weeks before the last frost. Sow in open ground well exposed when soil is warm. Thin when plants are a few inches tall. Transplant to garden after frost. Harden off before transplanting.

Ferry Morse chives. Care and Maintenance instructions for growing from seed.

 

Ferry Morse Chives care and maintenance. It takes between fifteen to twenty-one days for the herb to germinate. Herb should be planted at a depth of one-fourth of an inch. Spacing between herbs should be six inches. The Herb will grow to a height of about eight to twelve inches. There are four planting times depending on where you live in the United States of America.

It is recommended that you start seeds indoors, six to eight weeks before the last frost. Sow in open ground well exposed when soil is warm. Thin when plants are a few inches tall. Transplant to garden after frost. Harden off before transplanting.

Image of Ferry Morse Dill Mammoth seed packet

 

Ferry Morse Dill Mammoth care and maintenance instructions from package. It takes roughly seven to fourteen days to germinate. Herb should be planted at a depth of one-fourth of an inch. Spacing between the plants should be at least nine inches. The herb will grow to a height of about thirty to forty-two inches. The pictured map shows the planting zones in the United States with a legend stating the time of year to plant this herb.

It is recommended to sow directly in the garden in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Performs best in rows nine inches apart. Thin plants to nine inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. The seeds can be harvested when the lower part of a seed cluster is ripe.

   

Image of Ferry Morse Oregano, Vulgare Seed packet ​​​​​​

Ferry Morse Oregano Vulgare care and maintenance instructions from package. It takes roughly eight to fourteen days to germinate. Herb should be planted at a depth of one-eighth of an inch. Spacing between the plants should be at least twelve inches. The herb will grow to a height of about fourteen to twenty-two inches. The pictured map shows the planting zones in the United States with a legend stating the time of year to plant this herb. 

It is recommended to start seeds indoors, six to eight weeks before the last frost. Transplant seeds to outdoor garden after last frost. Harden off before transplanting.

Image of Ferry Morse Parsley Aromatico A Costa Rossa

Ferry Morse Parsley Aromatico A Costa Rossa care and maintenance instructions from package. It takes roughly twenty-one to twenty-eight days to germinate. Herb should be planted at a depth of one-fourth of an inch. Spacing between the plants should be at least ten inches. The herb will grow to a height of about Twelve to sixteen inches. The pictured map shows the planting zones in the United States with a legend stating the time of year to plant this herb. For the Gulf Coast region this seed can be planted January - April and August - October.

Directions say to: Soak seeds overnight in warm water. Start seeds indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before frost. Sow in open ground well exposed when soil is warm. Thin when plants are a few inches tall. Transplant to garden after frost. Harden off before transplanting. 

 

Image of Ferry Morse Rosemary Seed packet

 

Ferry Morse Rosemary care and maintenance instructions from package. It takes roughly ten to twenty days to germinate. Herb should be planted at a depth of one-fourth of an inch. Spacing between the plants should be at least twelve inches. The herb will grow to a height of about sixteen to twenty-four inches. The pictured map shows the planting zones in the United States with a legend stating the time of year to plant this herb. 

Directions say to: Start seeds indoors, six to eight weeks before the last frost. Transplant to garden after frost. Harden off before transplanting. 

 

 Image of Ferry Morse Thyme Common Seed Packet    

Ferry Morse Thyme Common care and maintenance instructions from package. It takes roughly eight to twenty days to germinate. Herb should be planted at a depth of one-fourth of an inch. Spacing between the plants should be at least eight inches. The herb will grow to a height of about eight to twelve  inches. The pictured map shows the planting zones in the United States with a legend stating the time of year to plant this herb. 

Directions say to: Start seeds indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Sow in open ground well exposed when soil is warm. Thin when plants are a few inches tall. Transplant to garden after frost. Harden off before transplanting. 


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