{"title":"Herbs \u0026 Spices","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerbs and spices offer a treasure trove of wonderful flavors and aromas to awaken your palate. We offer a wide variety of plants that will add a distinctive touch to your cooking and delight culinary connoisseurs, while other varieties are said to have medicinal properties.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lime-leaf-tree","title":"Lime Leaf Tree (Citrus hystrix)","description":"Highly sought after, this useful citrus tree is most often used for its aromatic leaves. If creative cooking appeals to your senses then you won’t want to be without Lime Leaf in your collection. The popular Tom Yam soup in southeast Asian food would not be the same without Lime Leaf. The leaves add a lemony flavor to foods while the rough skin that covers the fruit is used as a rind in curries. The plant has a spreading to sprawling habit and its shiny leaves are curiously segmented. This is a strong grower that is adaptable to varying cultural environments. Previously called Kaffir Lime.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our 4\" pot size is a grafted plant that blooms and fruits sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Logee's Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":47150523449595,"sku":"C2016-4G","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5\"","offer_id":47150523482363,"sku":"C2016-2","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/files\/Citrus_Hystrix_sm.jpg?v=1768413864"},{"product_id":"bay-leaf-plant","title":"Bay Leaf Plant (Laurus nobilis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s easy to grow your own bay leaves for soups, stews, curries or meat marinades. The Bay Leaf Plant, sometimes called Bay Laurel, has leathery green leaves that can be harvested any time of the year to use fresh or dried for later use. When cooked, the leaves impart a savory flavor but it’s best to remove the leaves before serving since they remain rigid even after cooking. Bay Leaf plant makes an excellent houseplant since it’s easy to grow in a container and it may be moved outdoors during the warm summer months or planted in the garden in zones 9 and higher. Bay can also be trained into a decorative standard. Bay leaves also make lovely herbal wreaths.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Logee's Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":47150525219067,"sku":"H8054-4","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5\"","offer_id":47150525251835,"sku":"H8054-2","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/files\/bayleaflaurusnobilis3sm.jpg?v=1773407266"},{"product_id":"holy-basil-plant-krishna","title":"Holy Basil Plant 'Krishna' (Ocimum sanctum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTulsi, or Holy Basil, is the most sacred plant in India. It has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine to reduce stress and promote mental clarity. It’s easy to grow your own Holy Basil herbal tea from the clove-scented foliage of this plant that’s often called the “elixir of life.” Please note: the juvenile plant you will receive is green, however the leaves will turn more purple as the plant matures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Logee's Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":47150526464251,"sku":"H8105-4","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5\"","offer_id":47150526497019,"sku":"H8105-2","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/files\/Holy_Basil_sm.jpg?v=1767127963"},{"product_id":"black-pepper-plant","title":"Black Pepper Plant (Piper nigrum)","description":"\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"html\"\u003eThe Black Pepper of commerce, this South Asian tropical vine produces chains of small round fruit. By choosing the time of harvest and the method of processing, all four types of peppercorns (black, white, green and red) can be harvested from the same plant. Plants require high temperature and optimum light for fruiting. Piper nigrum blooms freely through the summer months and the fruits ripen the following year. Young plants can take 3-4 years to come into bloom but even modest-sized plants will yield hundreds of peppercorns. Soon you'll be able to grind your own peppercorns for fresh, aromatic pepper!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Special Note: Piper plants naturally excrete small, round grains, or growth sugars, on the undersides of the leaves. While sometimes confused for insect eggs or a sign of disease, these sugar grains are actually a sign of normal, healthy growth, and are nothing to be worried about.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Logee's Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":47150529413371,"sku":"R1440-4","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5\"","offer_id":47150529446139,"sku":"R1440-2","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/files\/black_pepper_piper_nigrum_sm_2.jpg?v=1768409993"},{"product_id":"vanilla-vine","title":"Vanilla Vine (Vanilla planifolia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOften called the Vanilla Bean Orchid, this all-green Vanilla Vine produces the tasty \u003ca title=\"Grow your own vanilla bean plants\" href=\"\/blogs\/growing-tips\/vanilla-plants\"\u003evanilla bean\u003c\/a\u003e much coveted by bakers. It is a somewhat slow growing vine and needs a stake or trellis to climb on. Once it has matured, it will begin to flower. Each beautiful Vanilla Orchid flower only lasts one day but other flowers will open on the spike on subsequent days. The flowers need to be hand pollinated to produce vanilla beans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Logee's Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":47150530003195,"sku":"A2508-4","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5\"","offer_id":47150530035963,"sku":"A2508-2","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/files\/vanilla_planifolia_vanilla_vine_2024.jpg?v=1751922035"},{"product_id":"variegated-vanilla","title":"Variegated Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia variegata)","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Grow your own vanilla\" href=\"\/blogs\/growing-tips\/vanilla-plants\"\u003eGrow your own vanilla beans\u003c\/a\u003e and enjoy the variegated foliage for a spectacular ornamental display. This member of the orchid family produces a bean that, when cured, reveals the delicious flavoring so coveted by bakers. A somewhat slow-growing vine, it needs a structure on which to climb. Once it has matured, reaching the top of the support, it will pendulate down and begin to flower. The beautiful orchid flowers last a day at which time hand pollination is needed to produce the bean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Logee's Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":47150530167035,"sku":"A2533-4","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5\"","offer_id":47150530199803,"sku":"A2533-2","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/files\/variegated-vanilla-plant-vanilla-planifolia-variegata.jpg?v=1751922033"},{"product_id":"java-patchouli","title":"Java Patchouli (Pogostemon heyneanus)","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003eThis fragrant herb from India is famous for its use in perfumery. When you rub Patchouli leaves, they emit an exotic scent. It is a fast grower that has a bushy form and takes well to hard pruning. Grow Patchouli in full sun and even if you forget to water it on occasion, it is forgiving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSpecial note:\u003c\/b\u003e Of the 40 species of Pogostemon, only two are used to make patchouli oil. Java Patchouli (Pogostemon heyneanus) is the one we grow and is more commonly found in cultivation. Pogostemon cablin is the other species used to make patchouli oil.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Logee's Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150559002875,"sku":"H8121-2","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/files\/patchouli1.jpg?v=1768581065"},{"product_id":"west-indian-lemon-grass-plant","title":"West Indian Lemon Grass Plant (Cymbopogon citratus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative to southern India, West Indian Lemon Grass is a widely used aromatic herb. The plant grows in dense clumps with the leaves reaching 3’ tall. The entire stalk (bulb and grass) has a light lemon flavor and is used in soups, curries or teas. West Indian Lemon Grass is much preferred over the seed-grown East Indian variety since it’s larger and more flavorful. Lemon grass contains citrol and is made into teas to aid digestion. This tropical perennial performs well as a container-grown herb.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Logee's Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":47839607423227,"sku":"H8134-4","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5\"","offer_id":47839607455995,"sku":"H8134-2","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/files\/west-indian-lemon-grass.jpg?v=1767380582"},{"product_id":"sweetleaf-stevia-plant","title":"Sweetleaf Stevia Plant (Stevia rebaudiana)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith more natural sweetness than sugar, Stevia is grown for its sweet leaves. This tropical herb was discovered in Paraguay where it has been used for centuries as a natural sweetener for yerba mate tea. Stevia is a healthy alternative to sugar or artificial sugar substitutes. This all-natural sweetener has zero calories, zero carbohydrates and a zero glycemic index, so it’s a perfect solution for people on low-carbohydrate or low-sugar diets. Simply harvest the fresh leaves and steep in water for 30 minutes. The sweet liquid can be used to sweeten any beverage or food.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Logee's Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150559723771,"sku":"H8176-2","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/files\/H8176-2-large.jpg?v=1751921849"},{"product_id":"lavender-phenomenal-pp-4","title":"Lavender ‘Phenomenal’ PP (Lavandula x intermedia hybrid)","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003eNamed a “Must-Grow Perennial” for 2013 by Better Homes \u0026amp; Gardens, Lavender ‘Phenomenal’ has a full, mounding habit with fragrant spires of violet-blue flowers that arrive spring through summer. Hardy to zone 4, ‘Phenomenal’ also tolerates summer heat and humidity with ease. Ideal for the fragrance garden or perennial border, ‘Phenomenal’ provides a bounty of lavender for fresh bouquets, dried wreaths or sachets, lavender oils or culinary use.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Logee's Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150560313595,"sku":"H8221-4","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/files\/h8221-4-large.jpg?v=1751921845"},{"product_id":"curry-leaf-plant","title":"Curry Leaf Plant (Murraya koenigii)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe famed Curry Leaf plant, native to India and Sri Lanka, makes a wonderful potted plant for your culinary collection of aromatic herbs. The fragrant leaves have a nutty, pungent flavor and it’s a prized addition to South Indian foods being a main ingredient in delicious curries. Curry Leaf has an upright and open growth habit. The segmented foliage is borne on a compact bush making it convenient for harvesting. When harvesting leaves, it’s best to remove entire leaflets or cut back 3-4” of top leaf growth to encourage many side leaf shoots to develop, promoting a bushy growth habit. Small, white, fragrant flowers produce viable seeds inside the mature black fruits. Curry Leaf is easy-to-grow in a container, and it’s highly prized by both the gardener and the chef.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Logee's Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150598062331,"sku":"R1443-2","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/files\/murraya_koenigii_curry_leaf1.jpg?v=1751921676"},{"product_id":"cinnamon-spice-plant-6","title":"Cinnamon Spice Plant (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)","description":"\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"html\"\u003eCinnamomum zeylanicum, or Ceylon cinnamon, is the true cinnamon of the spice trade. It makes a wonderful container plant since the tree is slow growing. Juvenile leaves have a rich reddish- bronze color and mature leaves have a spicy aroma when rubbed. Spires of white flowers appear in spring and summer followed by small purple fruit. When the plant matures, the outer bark is scraped off and long rolls of the inner bark are cut to form cinnamon sticks. Fragrant and highly aromatic, curled cinnamon bark is used for cooking as well as herbal medicine. Cinnamon is reported to reduce blood sugar and calm nerves. Grow in an acidic potting mix in warm temperatures. 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Flowers are borne in the leaf axils and typically last only one day after which a red calyx forms. The decorative, 1-2” calyx has 5 large, fleshy sepals. These are harvested to brew hibiscus tea as well as make jelly. If left on the plant, they become seedpods. Grow your own healthy hibiscus tea in your summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Logee's Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150621851899,"sku":"R2824-4","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/files\/Hibiscus_sabdariffa_collage_sm.jpg?v=1769627133"},{"product_id":"kava-kava","title":"Kava Kava (Piper methysticum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWell known for its relaxing, anti-anxiety properties, this tropical herb is revered in the South Pacific and has been used as a sedative in Polynesian culture. The growth is upright with broad, deep green leaves. It is the root that contains the medicinal properties. 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Hardy to zone 4, or 3 with added winter protection, Eastern Prince™ is a new self-fertile selection that grows best in well-drained soil in full sun. Since it’s a vining plant, we recommend growing it on a trellis. The fruit may be dried or made into juice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Logee's Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150922989819,"sku":"P8426-4","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/files\/schisandra_chinensis.jpg?v=1751920884"},{"product_id":"guayusa-tea-plant","title":"Guayusa Tea Plant (Ilex guayusa)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsed in the Amazon as a caffeinated beverage, Guayusa is a member of the holly family that has been grown for thousands of years by the indigenous people. The leaves are harvested and dried to bring out the flavor and then made into tea. Guayusa has a caffeine content similar to green tea and a mild flavor, so it makes a delicious substitute for coffee or black tea. Vigorous and easy to grow, it does well in sun to partial shade and mild temperatures. When grown in a container, it becomes a beautiful shrub. If planted in the ground in tropical zones, it can reach 20-50’ tall or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Logee's Greenhouses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151188607227,"sku":"H8357-4","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/files\/guayusa_tea.jpg?v=1751920117"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/0956\/5691\/collections\/black_pepper_peppercorns_piper_sm.jpg?v=1756995495","url":"https:\/\/www.logees.mom\/collections\/herbs-spices.oembed","provider":"Logee's Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}