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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  • main-collection-product-grid-clp cumin black

    Cumin Seeds - Black

    Top ranked ingredient in herbal medicine for over 2000 years

    Cumin Seeds - Black

    Top ranked ingredient in herbal medicine for over 2000 years
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
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    Licorice Seeds

    Grow your own and flavor teas, candies, and liquors

    Licorice Seeds

    Grow your own and flavor teas, candies, and liquors
    $6.29
    $6.29
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp Summer Thyme

    Thyme Seeds - Summer

    Spicy, pungent flavor; used fresh or dried

    Thyme Seeds - Summer

    Spicy, pungent flavor; used fresh or dried
    As Low As $6.09
    As Low As $6.09
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp Purple Basil

    Basil Seeds - Purple

    A dark-leaved garden show stopper, intensely flavored

    Basil Seeds - Purple

    A dark-leaved garden show stopper, intensely flavored
    As Low As $5.79
    As Low As $5.79
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp Organic Dark Opal Basil

    Basil Seeds (Organic) - Dark Opal

    Beautify your dishes and garden with this dark purple stunner

    Basil Seeds (Organic) - Dark Opal

    Beautify your dishes and garden with this dark purple stunner
    As Low As $6.29
    As Low As $6.29
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    Basil Seeds - Mammoth

    Large, ruffled leaves showing particularly well in salads

    Basil Seeds - Mammoth

    Large, ruffled leaves showing particularly well in salads
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp caraway

    Caraway Seeds

    Essential for use in rye bread, curries and sausages

    Caraway Seeds

    Essential for use in rye bread, curries and sausages
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp Fennel

    Fennel Seeds

    Distinctly licorice taste with many culinary uses

    Fennel Seeds

    Distinctly licorice taste with many culinary uses
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp basil everleaf genovese

    Basil Seeds - Everleaf Genovese

    Flowers up to 8 weeks later than standard basils

    Basil Seeds - Everleaf Genovese

    Flowers up to 8 weeks later than standard basils
    $6.29
    $6.29
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp basil minette compact greek

    Basil Seeds - Minette Compact Greek

    Small enough for a patio and an essential ingredient in many Italian dishes

    Basil Seeds - Minette Compact Greek

    Small enough for a patio and an essential ingredient in many Italian dishes
    As Low As $4.79
    As Low As $4.79
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp oregano greek

    Oregano Seeds (Organic) - Greek

    Used in Italian and Greek recipes, thrives in dry soil

    Oregano Seeds (Organic) - Greek

    Used in Italian and Greek recipes, thrives in dry soil
    $8.39
    $8.39
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp Organic Thai Basil

    Basil Seeds (Organic) - Thai

    Thai cuisine staple of anise, clove, and licorice

    Basil Seeds (Organic) - Thai

    Thai cuisine staple of anise, clove, and licorice
    $6.29
    $6.29
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp parsley hamburg rooted

    Parsley Seeds - Hamburg Rooted

    Turnip-like roots used in soups and stews

    Parsley Seeds - Hamburg Rooted

    Turnip-like roots used in soups and stews
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp basil lettuce leaf

    Basil Seeds - Lettuce Leaf

    Sweet leaves large enough to wrap around chicken or fish for grilling

    Basil Seeds - Lettuce Leaf

    Sweet leaves large enough to wrap around chicken or fish for grilling
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp parsley organic curled

    Parsley Seeds (Organic) - Curled

    Standard garnish parsley, smooth mild taste

    Parsley Seeds (Organic) - Curled

    Standard garnish parsley, smooth mild taste
    As Low As $6.29
    As Low As $6.29
  • main-collection-product-grid-clp lavender spanish bandera purple

    Lavender Seeds (Spanish) - Bandera Purple

    Compact growth is ideal for containers and small spaces

    Lavender Seeds (Spanish) - Bandera Purple

    Compact growth is ideal for containers and small spaces
    $5.95
    $5.95

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.