www.natorp.com Asparagus Perennial Basil Annual BorageAnnual
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www.natorp.com Asparagus Perennial Basil Annual BorageAnnual
Asparagus Perennial Asparagus is a herbaceous, perennial plant Asparagus is grown for its delicious young shoots. Rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, and iron, asparagus is one of the first crops of spring harvest. Works well with: Chives, Lemon Balm, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage Jersey Giant-Has a delectable flavor, extra-large spears and high yields up to twice the yield of standard varieties Uses: Seafood, pastries, chowders Purple Passion Aspargus-Has burgundy stalks that have a sweet, mild nutty flavor Basil Annual Basil is an exquisite culinary herb that also makes an attractive additiion to the garden. Makes a great seasoning for pastas, pizzas and sauces. May be eaten raw with olive oil, mozzarella cheese and tomatoes. Works well with: Garlic, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage African Blue- Tasty, for salads, drinks or garnishes. Uses: Sour Cream for Baked Potatoes, Pasta Dishes, Ginger Ale, Champagne, White Wine Spritzers Amethyst -Sweet variety with handsome dark purple, almost black, leaves. It is very attractive as a garnish. Uses: Tomato Dishes, Pasta Sauces, Salads, Poultry Dishes, Herb Vinegars Genovese- It is an Italian sweet basil and has extremely tender, fragrant, extra-large, dark green leaves. It is perfect for pesto. Uses: Pesto, Caprese Salad, Italian Sauces, Pasta and more Genovese Compact Improved- Italian Sweet Basil and has extremely tender, fragrant, extra-large, dark green leaves Uses: Pesto, Caprese Salad, Italian Sauces, Pasta and more Genovese Red Freddy- This classic, authentic, Italian sweet basil has large dark red leaves that lend excellent flavor to a wide range of dishes Uses: Pesto, Caprese Salad, Italian Sauces, Pasta and more www.natorp.com Green Bouquet-Green Bouquet basil is a small plant that makes a lovely garden border. Its small leaves are sweet and less clove-like than other basil varieties. Uses: Salads,Meat, Fish, Sauces, Sweet Pasta Dishes Italian Large Leaf-Produces large, tender, dark green leaves, full of flavor and sweeter than most basil. Good fragrance. Uses: Pasta Sauce, any Italian Dish Mrs. Burns Lemon-Has a very lemony scent and strong flavor with pretty pink flowers and was discoverd in New Mexico. Uses: Vinegars, Salad Dressings, Fish, Teas, Fruit Poppy Joe’s-Genovese Basil strain bears highly perfumed, bright green leaves that make exquisite pesto. Uses: Tomatoes, Salads, Herb Vinegars, Zucchini Sweet-Perfect for pesto or chopped fresh and sprinkled on garden-grown tomatoes with olive oil. Rather than being sweet this herb is spicy. The flowers are edible. Uses: Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers, Potatoes, Fish, Fowl Thai Magic-Also known as ”Sweet Thai basil and Oriental basil”. It has mild, sweet, anise-flavored leaves. Uses: Thai Dishes, Any Dish that requires a sweet taste Valentino-Wonderful aroma, beautiful foliage and uniform habit make this a much sought-after variety. Uses: Eggplant, peppers, soups, salads, beans BergamotPerennialA US Native used historically in tea and for medicinal purposes Bergamont Perennial Pale lavender flowers bloom atop aromatic green foliage in mid to late summer. Wonderful for attracting birds and butterflies. Uses: Teas, Oils and Medicinal Purposes Borage Annual Uses: Punch Beverages, Cottage Cheese, Salads, Herb Sandwiches, Works well with: Basil, Chives, Parsley, Cress, Lovage Bunching Onion Perennial Uses: Salads, Soups, Stir-fries, Rice, Noodle Dishes Works well with: Fennel, Garlic, Oregano, Sage, Thyme Calendula Annual Uses: Teas, Egg Dishes, Vinegars, Soups, Salads, Rice Works Well with: Lemon Verbena, Lavender, Marjoram, Nutmeg Caraway Annual Uses: Cheeses, Breads, Pork Dishes, Cabbage, Potatoes Works well with: Fennel, Allspice, Cumin, Ginger, Paprika Catnip Perennial Uses: Teas, Sauces, Soups, Stews Combine With: Yarrow, Honey, Lemon Chives Perennial Chives, with a mild onion flavor, are happily consumed by those who do not care for the strong taste of fresh onions or scallions. The Lavender flowers are edible. Uses: Butters, Cheeses, Eggs, Potatoes, Salads, Sour Cream Works well with: Marjoram, Tarragon, Parsley, Garlic, Cress Allium- Mild Onion Flavor. Garlic- The flat, tender leaves have a flavor midway between garlic and onion. The white flowers are edible. Cilantro, Santo Annual Cilantro, also known as Chinese Parsley, is the leaf of the coriander plant. The spice Coriander is the seed. Cilantro resembles flat-leafed parsley and is a member of the carrot family. Uses: Hot & Spicy Cooking, Corn, Mexican & South American Dishes, Salads, Chicken, Soups Works well with: Basil, Dill, Garlic, Lemongrass, Parsley Santo- Grown more for its large leaves rather than its seeds. Slow Bolting- A slow bolting strain prized for a longer harvest of the fresh, flavorful, green leaves. Cat Grass, Variegated Perennial Bright white and green foliage forms an ornamental accent plant for indoor and outdoor containers. Uses: Like wheatgrass, it can be juiced or dried into powder. Can stop cats from eating indoor plants Comfrey Perennial Comfrey, from the family Boraginaceae with a black, turnip-like root and large, hairy broad leaves that bears small bell-shaped flowers of various colors, typically cream or purplish, which may be striped. Uses: Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Deer Resistant. Herbal Supplement Chamomile Perennial The white/yellow flowers are a staple ingredient in herbal tea, they have a soothing, calming effect. Works well with: Lemonade, Cranberry Juice, Ginger. German-An annual herb, is considered more potent and medically superior to Roman chamomile. Roman- A perennial, has gentler anti-inflammatory properties that has a higher alcohol content than its German counterpart and is the better choice for skin conditions and other topical applications. Chervil, Curled ‘Crispum’ Annual Uses: Salads, Soups, Butter, Stuffings, Egg Dishes, Vegetables Works well with: Parsley, Chives, Tarragon www.natorp.com Corriander,Vietnamese Perennial Perennial It is a herb whose leaves are used in Southeast Asian cooking. Red stems contrast with spotted green foliage Uses: Soups, eggs, poultry, fish and many other dishes. Curry Perennial Grows 18 inches high with thin, velvet leaves that have a gray-green color. The curry plant smells like the curry spice but has a flavor all its own. Use sparingly , strong flavor. Savory spice for meats. Cutting Celery Annual Uses: Salads, Seasonings, Soups, Stews, Risottos Works well with: Basil, Garlic, Ginger, Mint, Parsley Dill, Fern Leaf Annual Dill has a mild anise flavor that wakes up any dish. It’s long and wispy without well-defined leaves. Uses: Chicken, Eggs, Fish, Pickles,Salads, Seafood, Vegetables Works well with: Basil, Cilantro, Cress, Garlic, Parsley Fern Leaf-A unique dwarf plant for the garden with fine textured flavorful foliage. Super Dakat-A straight growing plant with flower heads at uniform height. The leaves have an excel- Epazote Annual Uses: Mexican casseroles and Bean Dishes, Tortillas Works well with: Cumin, Oregano, Paprica, Pepper Geranium Annual Plants are often used in patio planters or along pathways where the scent can be enjoyed. Uses: Potpourri, Jellies, Salads, Baked Goods, Tea. Works well with: Chives, Cinnamon, Parsley, Citriodorum-Often used in patio planters or along pathways where the scent can be enjoyed. Rose-pink flowers bloom in summer. Concolor Lace - Charming, lacy leaves have a sweet, spicy scent that has sometimes been likened to that of filberts. Deep violet-lavender to reddish flowers. Old Fashion Rose-An old standard, the deeply cut leaves have a fine rose fragrance. If youre going to cook with any geranium, this is the one with which to start. Good for use in Potpourri. It has edible purple veined orchid pink flowers. Robers Lemon Rose- The scalloped leaves of this variety resemble tomato leaves but their scent is sweet lemon-rose. Ideal for potpourri and fragrance or garden use. Horehound Eucalyptus Annual Uses: Tea Works well with: Sage, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme, Wintergreern Perennial It is a perennial, aromatic herb of the mint family. The plant has oval leaves covered with white, woolly hairs, and bears small, white flowers. Uses: Ale, Candy, Cough Syrup, Tea Horseradish Fennel, Bronze Annual Wonderfully decorative form with lacy, bronze-red foliage. Uses: Seafood, Egg Dishes, Vegetables, Salads, Sauces Works well with: Curry, Cajun Spices, Garlic, Thyme, Parsley Fennel, Sweet Annual Anise-like flavor with lacy, green foliageUses: Fish, Vegetables, Sauces, Soups, Salads Works well with: Garlic, Basil, Tarragon, Thyme, Parsley Garlic Annual Raw garlic has a sharp, acidic taste and gives the sensation of heat to the palate. Cooked garlic has a different, sweeter flavor. Uses: Practically every savory dish. Works well with: Chives, Fennel, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme Works well with: Fennel, Garlic, Oregano, Sage, www.natorp.com Perennnial Large green leaves that are topped with white flowers. Harvest the root in spring and fall. Uses: Cocktail sauce, seafood, chicken or beef recipes Hysop Perennnial Fragrant purple-blue flowers bloom atop dark green, lance-shaped foliage. Plants are semievergreen. Uses: The leaves and flowers can be used for cooking or dried and used in potpourri Lavender Perennial It’s easy to fall in love with lavender with its attractive foliage, beautiful flowers and great scent. Uses: Landscape Borders, Potpourri and sachets.Ice Cream, Shortbread, Cakes and Icings, Sweet Dishes Works well with: Celery Seeds, Marjoram, Parsley, Tarragon, Thyme Blueberry Ruffles- Lavender is a particularly attractive aromatic plant that is found in most herb gardens, althought it is grown more for its fragrance and beauty than its culinary attributes Grosso-Gray foilage with immense, plump, dark violet spiked flower. French-Fragrant purple-blue flowers bloom atop dark green, lance-shaped foliage. Plants are semievergreen. Hidcote-Traditional lavender with dark purple blooms. Lady-Fragrant purple flowers that continually bloom on attractive, low growing plants. Munstead- A highly aromatic and ornamental variety of English lavender. Provence-It has lighter lavender flowers held high above the gray foilage. Sometimes used in perfumes. Leeks Annual Uses: Fish, Meats, Potatoes, Soups, Salads, Works well with: Basil, Dill, Garlic, Parsley Marigold, Lemon Gem Annual Uses: Salads, Tea, Sauces, Edible Decorations Works well with: Lemon Balm, Rosemary, Anise Basil, Fennel Marjoram, Sweet Annual Uses: Fish, Vegetables, Egg Dishes, Salads, Stuffings Works well with: Basil, Thyme, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage textured flavorful foliage. Uses: Chicken, Eggs, Marjoram, Za atar Annual Widely used in the Middle East to flavor meats and breads, it is a wonderfully heady, richly scented and ‘spicy’ seasoning that combines the flavors of Marjoram, Oregano, and Thyme. Uses: Breads, Meats, Vegetables, Salads, Stuffings Mint Perennial Undemanding and easy to grow, mint boasts a hearty constitution, often growing where other plants fail. Uses: Teas, Desserts, Sorbets, Refreshing Drinks Works well with: Parsley, Rosemary, Marjoram, Thyme, Savory Apple-Soft, fuzzy leaves have an apple scent. It makes a great culinary companion. Banana- Has chartreuse leaves that have an banana scent and flavor. Lemon Balm Perennial Uses: Fish, Salads, Eggs, Chicken, Tea, Vegetables, Lamb Works well with: Borage, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Parsley Lemon Grass Annual Uses: Soups, Fish, Marinades, Stir-fries Cilantro, Works well with: Cloves, Fennel, Ginger, Turmeric Corsican-Excellent in miniature gardens or areas that receive some foot traffic as the foliage releases a nice scent when brushed or walked up Candy-A variation of peppermint with a sweeter flavor and scent. Chocolate- The flavor of this mint has a subtle chocolate overtone. Curly- Round, crinkled leaves with a spearmint flavor. Ginger- A strong spearmint scent. Lemon Verbena Annual Uses: Fruit Salads, Poultry, Soups, Sweets, Drinks Works well with: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger, Mint Grapefruit- A spearmint flavor with a strong grapefruit overtone. Lovage Lime- Lovely lime scent and flavor. Perennial Uses: Salads, Egg Dishes, Potatoes, White Sauces, Soups Works well with: Arugula, Chervil, Dill, Garlic, Parsley www.natorp.com Lemon- A very distinctive lemon scent when rubbed or crushed. Orange- A very citrus-orange scent and flavor. Pennyroyal-A pleasant, aromatic creeper. It is reputed as a flea repllant. Mint Continued Pineapple- Beautiful, creamy-white and green pineapple scented leaves. Parsley R Mitchum- The hardy perennial is a robust grower that makes a refreshing tea. Uses: Egg Dishes, Potatoes, Soups, Pasta Dishes, Sauces. Works well with: Basil, Chervil, Chives, Dill, Fennel, Oregano Spearmint-The perfect spearmint for Mint Juleps Spearmint, Kentucky Colonel- Spearmint Mint is the perfect spearmint for Mint Juleps and Mojitos Nasturtium Annual Nasturtiums are great because of their ease, versatility and flavor, and of course their beauty. These little wonders require very little attention to thrive in your garden. Uses: Desserts, Salads, Breads, Vinegars Alaska Gold- Green splashed white saucers of leaves make great foliage contrast even before they flower - golden yellow. Alaska Mix- A lovely gold, orange, salmon and mahogany flowers. Attracts butterflies Empress of India- Stunning scarlet flowers. Attracts butterflies Annual Perk up your garden and your mealtimes by adding parsley to your growing roster. Curley- Most often used in cooking and as a garnish. It is tightly bunched with bright green leaves. Italian- It has a slightly stronger flavor. Patchouli Annual A bushy herb of the mint family. Earthy and sweetly scented, it is an excellent houseplant with its dark everygreen leaves. Uses: Oils for Skincare and Perfume. Perilla Annual Perilla has a heavily serrated foliage that is used in seasoning, coloring of food Uses: Asian Cuisine, Soups, Salads Rhubarb, Victoria Oregano Perennial Savor true Italian flavor with garden-fresh oregano. This sprawling herb pumps up the taste in tomato sauces, pizza, and Mediterranean cuisine. An easy-growing perennial, thrives in planting beds or containers Uses: Pizza, Italian Dishes, Beef, Pork, Soups Works well with: Basil, Garlic, Marjoram, Rosemary, Thyme Dittany Of Crete- Has fuzzy gray-green foliage. Pink blooms are great for cut flowers Greek- Dark green leaves with white flowers. Wonderful for Italian cooking and hardier than the Italian variety. Hot and Spicy- Looks similar to Italian oregano but has a fuller, more spicy flavor. Italian- Across between oregano and marjoram it is an excellent strong, spicy all-purpose oregano. Thumbles Variety-Gold foilage on bushy upright plants that are good for massing. White flowers in September. Annual Has large foliage and fat stingless red stems with a tart apple-gooseberry flavor with a hint of lemon or grapefruit Uses: Jams, fruit tarts, soups, sauces and pies and can even be paired with some meats Rosemary Annual Rosemary has leathery, needle-like leaves that when brused give off an aroma that is fragrant, pine-like, cooling, and minty. The flavor is pinelike, peppery, warming, woody and herby. Uses: Breads, Lamb. Pork, Poltry, Potatoes Works well with: Basil, Garlic, Majoram, Oregano, Sage, Thyme Arp-An upright Rosemary with gray-green leaves and pale blue flowers. A very hardy Rosemary. Barbecue-An upright Rosemary with pale blue flowers. Stems can be used as skewers for cooking on the grill and will release a very aromatic fragrance as well as add flavor to the meat. Cascade- It has shiny dark green leaves and is excellent for hanging baskets. Turkestan- Dark leaves have a pungent oregano flavor Common-This is an upright Rosemary and the most commonly used variety. Variegated- Lovely green foilage with creamy variegation on the edges. Tuscan Blue-It is an upright grower with broader leaves than other varieties. www.natorp.com Sage Perennial Sage is a hardy erect perennial with leaves that are gray-green, rough yet downy and pebbly-textured on top. As the leaves mature they turn to a soft silvery gray. The aroma is fresh, head-clearing and balsamic. The flavor is herbaceous, savoury with hints of peppermint. Uses: Bread Stuffings, Soups, Casseroles, Roast Meats, Stews Works well with: Basil, Chives, Garlic, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Thyme Autumn Cherry Chief- A mintily aromatic foliage. Has bright red flowers Jul-Sept. Attracts butterflies and birds Berggarten- More compact than other varieties and has large rounded leaves. It is used in cooking and for decorative effects in the garden. Savory Native to the Mediterranean, it has been an important culinary herb for thousands of years. Its distinct piquancy brings an agreeable tasty element to relatively mild foods without overpowering them. Savory retains its distinctive flavor when dried. Uses: Egg Dishes, Casseroles, Pork, Poultry, Soups, Vegetables Works well with: Basil, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Tarragon, Thyme Summer- The annual herb Summer Savory is the variety preferred by cooks. A small, slender plant with long green to bronze-green leaves and small lavander, pink or white flowers that can be harvested with the leaves. Golden- Perfect where space is limited. It has light green leaves with gold margins and they provide excellent peppery flavoring. Winter-The perennial herb Winter Savory with its peppery spiciness flavor is a favorite with gardeners. Smaller than Summer Savory and with less flavor, it makes an attractive border in gardens. Golden Delicious-Has a pineapple scent and flavor that arise from the golden leaves and bright red tubular blooms Shallots Honeymelon- A honeymelon scent and flavor that arise from the golden leaves and bright red tubular bloom Hummingbird- This sage only grows 12” high Mexican Bush- Has attractive gray-green foilage with showy purple calyces. It is great for cut or dried arrangements. Pineapple-Pleasant pineapple-scented foilage and bright red flowers. The edible flowers are a delight to Hummingbirds and have a fruity flavor. Purple- Valued for its lovely aromatic purple leaves and lavender-blue flowers, it is often used as a base for dried floral wreaths. Variegated- Showy leaves of purple, pink and white along with lavender flowers. Perfect accent plant in the garden, container or as a garnish. Santolina, Gray Perennial A compact plant with silver-gray evergreen foilage and yellow button flowers. Sometimes called lavender cotton, it is mostly grown for its tidy mound of foliage. The foliage and flowers dry well and can be used in herb wreaths, dried arrangements, or other herb crafts. Often used in knot gardens. It is not recommended for culinary use. www.natorp.com Annual Shallots are long slender bulbs in the Allium family of root vegetables. They differ from the onions in being smaller, and grow in clusters of bulbs from each plant’s root system. The bulbs are characteristically less pungent than that of onions and garlic, which makes them one of the favorite ingredients of the chefs all around the world. Uses: Asian Dishes, Gravies, Pastas, Salads, Soups, Stews Works well with: Fennel, Garlic, Oregano, Sage, Thyme Stevia Annual It is a spindly, soft green plant with lightly serrated wide leaves noted for its sweetening power. And sweet it is, intensely sweet. Fresh stevia leaves generally have a slight licorice flavor and are many times sweeter than sugar. When dried, stevia powder is sweeter still, about 30 times sweeter than sugar. Uses: Beverages, Cream and Cream cheese, Desserts, Stewed Fruit, Rice Pudding Works well with: Caraway, Cardamom, Cloves, Ginger, Nutmeg Salad Taragon Annual Uses: Salads, sauces, compound butter, and dressings. Burnet-Scalloped, oval, dark-green leaflets have a mild cucumber flavor, best flavor when the young leaves are harvested. Cherokee-The crisp, thick, dark red leaves of this lettuce have a mildly sweet flavor. It is a very slow bolting variety. French Sorrel-These tender greens have an intense lemony flavor. One of the earliest greens in spring. Plants grow best in consistently moist soil. Sorrel, Red V. Raspberry Dressing-Beautiful plants feature green leaves with red venation. The flavor is similar to a raspberry vinaigrette! Sweet Annie Annual A sweetly scented annual herb from the Artemisia family, is also known as Sweet Wormwood. It’s aroma is described as camphorous and there is definitely that note but there is so much more going on, it has a sweet and lightly floral quality. Uses: It is often used in dried arrangement because of it sweet scent and it is also considered a medicinal herb. Sweetleaf Annual It is a spindly, soft green plant noted for its sweetening power. Uses: Beverages, Cream cheese, Desserts, Stewed Fruit, Rice Pudding Works well with: Caraway and Cardamon Perennial Adds tons of flavor or any dish. A key ingredient in Fines Herbs, Herbes de Provence and Bouquet Garnish Uses: Chicken, Eggs, Fish and Shellfish, Sauces and Dressings, Vegetables Works well with: Basil, Dill, Marjoram, Parsley, Savory French- A small herbaceous perennial with smooth, glossy, dark green long, narrow leaves. One of the finest culinary herbs, it is worshipped by cooks for its characteristic licorice-anise aroma and tart, lingering, appetite-appealing flavor Texas-Also called Mexican Tarragon and bears bright yellow flowers, it is sturdy and neatlooking, with firm, dark green leaves. It has a reasonably strong, spicy aroma similar to French Tarragon. Thyme Perennial A few Thyme varieties have culinary significance and many have ornamental appeal. The aroma of Thyme is pungent, warming, spicy and agreeable. Its flavor is similarly pungant and warming with a lingering mouth-freshening sharpness. Uses: Soups, Casseroles, Rich Sauces & Gravies, Potato Salad, Stuffing Works well with: Basil, Bay Leaves, Marjoram, Oregana, Rosemary, Sage Annie Hall- Dark Green, glossy leaves on a dense creeper, with deep pink flowers. Clear Gold- Upright variety with foilage transitioning to yellow in cooler weather. Coconut-Vigorous creeping variety with dark pink flowers and bright green foilage. Sweet Woodruff Perennial This vanilla, sweet hay and honey scented herb has dainty white flowers and leaves that can be used for culinary and medicinal purposes. The scent of sweet woodruff actually becomes stronger when the plant is dried. Uses: Add it to your closets and drawers to repel moths. Great ground-cover for shade. Works well with: Wines, Brandies, Other beverages, Jellies, Sorbets, Fruit Salads Creeping- A nice creeping variety with rose flowers. One of the best low-growing groundcovers its uses in the garden are almost unlimited. Doone Valley- Semi-upright, lemon scented, glossy leaves with yellow variegation and has reddish-purple flowers. Elfin-Spreading mats of tiny, deep green leaves with pink flowers. English-One of the most popular upright varieties with dark green leaves and white flowers. It has great flavor for cooking. French-Narrow leaves are distinctly grayer and sweeter than English Thyme. Many consider it the best culinary variety. It is essential in French cooking www.natorp.com Thyme continued Golden Lemon- Upright variety with goldtinged foilage that is most colorful during winter and early spring. It has pinklish-purple flowers. Lavender- Semi-upright variety with a mild lavender fragrance and lavender-purple flowers. Lemon-Similar in look and habit to English Thyme, but with a delightful lemon scent. Perfect for dishes needing lemon flavoring. Longwood-A creeping Thyme with fuzzy, elongated, blue-gray leaves and spikes of pink flowers. Often used in rock gardens, containers and as a edging. Magic Carpet- This low-growing plant is perfect for edging the flower border, rock gardens, or along walkways. Lemon-scented flowers attract butterflies. Mother of Thyme- Mat-forming evergreen plant with beautiful pink flowers. Pink Chintz- Mat-forming, creeping selection has tiny gray-green leaves and pale pink flowers. Great as a ground cover or in between pavers Silver- Upright variety, Silver thyme has attractive green leaves edged in white and pale white flowers in summer. Wedgewood- Upright English variety has green leaves with a slight yellow splotch in the center, giving it a variegated look. Pinkish-lavender flowers. White Creeping- Low creeping variety with small oval aromatic leaves with white flowers. Wooley- Evergreen variety that forms a solid mat Valerian Perennial Very fragrant white and pink flowers that bloom atop dark green foliage growing to 5’. Attracts: Butterflies and Deer Resistant Wheatgrass Annual Wheatgrass is nutrient-rich grass that is a part of the wheat family. The leaves should be harvested with shears when around 7” tall. Uses: It is a great source of amino acids, minerals and vitamins. Juicing, Smoothies, Salads www.natorp.com