Popular and attractive shrub-like perennial grown for its flavorful leaves. Leaves may be used fresh or dried to ad spark to Italian, Spanish, and Mexican fishes as well as salad dressing, meat, loaf, stew, lamb, and steaks. Grows 2 - 2 1/2in/61-76 cm. tall.

• Zone: 4-9
• Germination Time: 10-20 Days
• Days to Maturity: 90 Days
• Maximum Height: 18-24in
• Spread: 12-15in
• Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well drained soil
• Planting Depth: 1/16in
• Seed Spacing: 1in
• Spacing between Rows: 2in
• Spacing after Thinning: 1 - 1 1/2in

When and where to plant: Select a sunny location and sow seed after all danger of frost has passed. Cultivate soil and enrich with vegetable food. Grows well in containers, indoors and out. For earlier harvest start seeds indoors. Firm soil over seed.

Care: Responds well to trimming. Pinch tops to encourage branching.

Harvesting: Flavor is best before plant blooms. Piack leaves as needed and use fresh or dry. Leaves may be frozen.