Herb Seeds

The home garden isn’t complete without a go-to herb collection in arm’s reach. Many herbs such as oregano, catnip, chives, cilantro, and thyme can be started and kept indoors on a sunny windowsill where you can enjoy their fragrance. Others do well outdoors or on a side porch fresh dill, parsley, and basil. Our large selection includes over 100 varieties of organic, heirloom and open-pollinated herbs. A premier online supplier, Eden Brothers offers herb seed quantities by the packet or in bulk.

Best-Selling Herb Seeds

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    Oregano Seeds (Common)

    Mild flavor, does well in pots

    Oregano Seeds (Common)

    Mild flavor, does well in pots
    As Low As $5.49
    As Low As $5.49
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    Cumin Seeds

    Flavorful and fragrant herb used in bread and savory curry sauces

    Cumin Seeds

    Flavorful and fragrant herb used in bread and savory curry sauces
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp dill compatto

    Dill Seeds - Compatto

    Ideal herb to grow right in your kitchen

    Dill Seeds - Compatto

    Ideal herb to grow right in your kitchen
    As Low As $5.29
    As Low As $5.29
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    Basil Seeds - Lemon

    Fragrant lemony scent to emulsify in your next salad dressing

    Basil Seeds - Lemon

    Fragrant lemony scent to emulsify in your next salad dressing
    As Low As $4.79
    As Low As $4.79
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    Lavender Seeds - Ellagance Purple

    Deep purple, aromatic flowers

    Lavender Seeds - Ellagance Purple

    Deep purple, aromatic flowers
    $7.39
    $7.39
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    Basil Seeds - Siam Queen

    Pungent leaves offer a spicy bite of licorice

    Basil Seeds - Siam Queen

    Pungent leaves offer a spicy bite of licorice
    As Low As $6.09
    As Low As $6.09
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp Dark Opal Basil

    Basil Seeds - Dark Opal

    Dark purple foliage offers culinary and ornamental delights

    Basil Seeds - Dark Opal

    Dark purple foliage offers culinary and ornamental delights
    As Low As $4.79
    As Low As $4.79
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    Tarragon Seeds - Mexican

    Heat loving, late blooming glossy licorice-flavored leaves

    Tarragon Seeds - Mexican

    Heat loving, late blooming glossy licorice-flavored leaves
    As Low As $4.99
    As Low As $4.99
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    Mugwort Seeds

    Attracts butterflies yet repels insects from your garden

    Mugwort Seeds

    Attracts butterflies yet repels insects from your garden
    As Low As $4.99
    As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp Organic Garlic Chive

    Garlic Chive Seeds (Organic)

    Give a garlic kick wherever chives is used

    Garlic Chive Seeds (Organic)

    Give a garlic kick wherever chives is used
    $7.39
    $7.39
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp dill dukat

    Dill Seeds - Dukat

    Feathery foliage is excellent in yogurts and fish dishes

    Dill Seeds - Dukat

    Feathery foliage is excellent in yogurts and fish dishes
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
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    Catnip Seeds (Organic)

    Member of the mint family, fragrant leaves loved by cats

    Catnip Seeds (Organic)

    Member of the mint family, fragrant leaves loved by cats
    As Low As $7.39
    As Low As $7.39
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp dill long island mammoth

    Dill Seeds - Long Island Mammoth

    Tall variety with a tangy aroma, an essential pickling spice

    Dill Seeds - Long Island Mammoth

    Tall variety with a tangy aroma, an essential pickling spice
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp basil large sweet for pots

    Basil Seeds - Large Sweet for Pots

    Bring this sweet, Italian flavor to your windowsill

    Basil Seeds - Large Sweet for Pots

    Bring this sweet, Italian flavor to your windowsill
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp chives

    Chives Seeds (Organic)

    Easy to grow; sun loving addition to potatoes, eggs, and cream cheese

    Chives Seeds (Organic)

    Easy to grow; sun loving addition to potatoes, eggs, and cream cheese
    As Low As $7.39
    As Low As $7.39
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp fennel florence

    Fennel Seeds (Organic) - Florence

    Sweet and aromatic, edible from seed to bulb

    Fennel Seeds (Organic) - Florence

    Sweet and aromatic, edible from seed to bulb
    As Low As $6.29
    As Low As $6.29

Grow the best culinary and medicinal herb seeds

Fresh herbs bring your culinary experiences from the solemn to the sublime. Savor their aroma, and delight in the subtle flavor that only fresh herbs can give a meal. With over 100 varieties of herb seeds to choose from, the herb garden of your dreams is only one seed order away from reality. Eden Brothers has all the essential culinary herbs, including oregano, parsley, basil, thyme, rosemary, sage, cilantro, chives, and dill—among many other lesser-known herbs.

Maybe you’re more interested in cultivating a medicinal garden—Eden Brothers has these seeds for you, too. Chamomile, chicory, echinacea, hyssop, lavender, lemon balm, marshmallow—the list goes on. Whether you’re looking for standard herbs or native forest botanicals, Eden Brothers has the largest collection of herb seeds around—you might even discover a few rare herbs that you’ve never even met!

Starting herbs from seed is easy and rewarding

Herb plant starts are commonly available at nurseries and garden centers, but growing herbs from seed is so much more rewarding! They provide a fresh supply of aromatic flavor and spice all season long. Purchasing herb seeds allows the gardener to cultivate those rare and specialty herb varieties that aren’t available just anywhere.

Starting herbs from seed is no different than starting other seeds. Some herbs, like basil and cilantro, can be direct sown after the average last spring frost in your area. Other herbs, like rosemary, sage, and thyme, are best started indoors, several weeks before the last frost.

To sow herb seeds, prepare a seed tray or pot with moist potting soil. A good rule of thumb when sowing seeds is to plant the seed twice as deep as the seed is big. Most herb seeds are small, so cover the seeds lightly with another layer of potting soil, just enough to allow some light to come through.

For quicker germination, you might want to place seed trays on a heat mat to raise the soil temperature to 70°F, which is optimal for most herb seeds. You might also consider topping the seed trays with a humidity dome to retain moisture in the flat. Bottom water the trays or mist lightly to water, to avoid spreading the seeds too much and potentially washing them away.

How to choose which herbs to grow

Dill, chives, sage, oregano, and mint are among the fastest-growing herbs but not all seeds germinate so fast. Be patient when planting your herb seeds, as some varieties may take a few weeks to germinate. Some herbs, like parsley and coriander, benefit from an overnight soak before planting. Other herbs, including thyme and lemon balm, need light to germinate—so be sure to cover these seeds only lightly with soil, or even better, cover these seeds with a light dusting of vermiculite, a horticultural material available at most garden supply stores.

Small-space gardening with herbs

Herb seeds are perfect for container gardens and indoor grow boxes. Some herbs are annuals, meaning that they germinate, grow, and flower in a single season. Heat-loving herbs like basil and cilantro will thrive in large pots on the porch or patio—so long as they get at least six hours of direct sunlight.

Other herbs like thyme and rosemary are perennial shrubs are content to be planted in the garden or container. Just be sure to keep them close at hand so you’ll be more motivated to use them often! Whether grown in a garden bed or container, a selection of delicious and medicinal herbs is always on standby to be used in cooking and for healing purposes. While colder climates will treat most herbs as annual, warmer climates can plant some herbs that will live year-round as a perennial.

Stumped on which herbs to buy for your herb garden? Eden Brothers’ bestselling Culinary Herb Seed Collection contains all the essential culinary and medicinal herbs, shipped right to your door. Starting herbs from seed has never been so easy! See exactly how to do it in our Herb Seed Planting Guide.