Herb Library

Research and industry experts discuss basil downy mildew, disease management, and tracking, and the latest in breeding innovations, including the new Prospera DMR.

Five culinary herb trends, with suggestions and recommendations from Herb Product Manager, Hillary Alger, on the following: chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium); epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides); lemon balm (Melissa officinalis); papalo (Porophyllum ruderale); and shiso (Perilla frutescens), including Britton, red and green varieties, and best type for umeboshi.

Learn how adding a variety of plant materials to your floral menu — ornamental grasses, herbs, berries, and structurally unique vegetables — can help create more distinctive, fragrant, and elegant dried-flower arrangements.

For experienced vegetable farmers looking to expand into commercial cut-flower production, as well as the more casual — yet entrepreneurial — gardener exploring ways to create a tidy income stream on the side, these personal narratives from expert farmers around the nation introduce our top-15 choices for getting started in cut flowers. Remember to take notes as you create your seed lists!

Technical instructions and guides to help you grow, harvest, and market fragrant, premium-quality herbs from Johnny's Research & Development Team. Resources include comparison charts, recommendations on identification and management of pests and diseases, articles and webinars on the business aspects of herb production. Refer to our tech sheets for details concerning all our main herb seeds and plants, including American ginseng, basil, goldenseal, and lemongrass.

Learn how 5 flower farmers from across the U.S. are successfully adapting to heat, drought, and the extreme weather events of a changing climate.

Learn key points for successful, professional-quality container herb production, benefits of gardening with potted herbs, and best herbs for container growing.

Most basil types and varieties can perform well in container production and/or hydroponic systems, but which ones will perform best for you? With a few facts in hand, you'll be prepared to match your system to the best varieties. Here's help getting your container and/or hydroponic basil production off to a successful start.

An introductory guide to hydroponics production, including basics on types of hydroponic systems; how hydroponics differs from growing in soil; scheduling what to plant hydroponically and when; specialty hydroponic techniques; and how to choose varieties for hydroponic production, from Johnny's Selected Seeds.

Vegetable gardening experts make their case for planting flowers in among your vegetables and herbs — or vice versa — to improve overall garden health as well as yield.

A crop-by-crop listing of herb crops with links to their key growing information: just the essential sowing, planting, and cultural specs you need to get started in growing these herbs.

Suggestions for mouthwatering combinations of culinary herbs and farm fresh produce, from Johnny's Selected Seeds.