Set of 6 packets of organic basil seeds, lemon, Thai, purple and Genovese

Purple basil plant with serrated leaves alongside a small pile of black seeds, an example of an annual herb

Bunch of chives with thin hollow stems presented alongside a pile of their seeds, an example of a perennial herb

Bunches of freshly cut aromatic herbs laid on a worktop

Herb seedling schedule: seed at 0.5 cm depth, germination 7 to 21 days at 18 to 22 °C

Organic herb seed gift set

Name: Organic herb seed gift set
Brand: ZenGreens
SKU: 41a763ca-c019-49ec-a51c-bebca27b738a
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$23.00

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From the set of 6 basils to the one containing 40 organic aromatic herbs, each plant has its own packet. Annuals are resown each year and perennials establish themselves over several seasons, giving you everything you need to put together a complete herb bed.

Ref. 41a763ca-c019-49ec-a51c-bebca27b738a·Vegetable seeds

Assortment : Basil 6

Basil 6

Aromatic herbs 25

Aromatic herbs 40

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The summary

What you receive: a gift box of organic herb seed packets, one variety per packet.
The varieties: in the box of 25, Genovese and red basil, Slow Bolting coriander, flat-leaf parsley, dill, Nelly chives, Deutscher Winter thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, tarragon, spearmint.
When to sow: March to June, under cover first, then in final position.
Sowing depth and germination: no more than 0.5 cm deep, then 7 to 21 days at 18 to 22 °C.
What comes next: transplanting into individual pots, then planting out or growing on in containers.
Annuals and perennials: basil and coriander need re-sowing each year, while thyme, sage and rosemary will hold their position for several seasons.

Kitchen herb sets, from thyme to Thai basil, annuals and perennials

The 25-herb box covers the essentials for a kitchen herb bed: Genovese and red basil, Slow Bolting coriander, flat-leaf parsley, dill, Nelly chives, Deutscher Winter thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, tarragon, and spearmint, among others. The 40-herb box adds chervil, marjoram, savory, lovage, caraway, lemon balm, and lavender, among others, while the basil box explores a single species across 6 varieties, from lemon basil to Thai basil.

🌿 Annuals and perennials mixed

The distinction that matters in practice is the lifespan of the plant, and it determines where you place it. Basil, coriander, dill, chervil, and parsley are annuals or biennials that you re-sow each year, sometimes twice a season for the first two, which bolt quickly once warm weather sets in. Thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, mint, and chives are perennials that occupy their spot for several years and fill out from one season to the next. Plant perennials along the edges or in a dedicated bed, and keep the centre of the kitchen garden, which you turn over, for the annuals.

🍃 Six basils, six uses

The basil collection deserves a mention of its own, because this herb goes far beyond pesto. Large-leafed Genovese remains the Italian benchmark, tender and richly fragrant. Lemon basil brings a citrus note that works beautifully with fish and marinades. Thai basil, with its purple stems and anise scent, holds its flavour in a wok where Genovese would lose its perfume entirely. Purple-leaved varieties add colour to a salad without noticeably altering the taste. All of them are grown in the same way, and regular pinching keeps them bushy.

Basil rots if you water it in the evening

A waterlogged grow medium at night causes the stem base to rot within days, and the plant collapses suddenly with no warning signs. Water in the morning, at the base, and allow the surface to dry out between waterings. The same rule applies to coriander, while thyme and rosemary prefer dry conditions between waterings.

A light layer of vermiculite over fine seeds

Most of these seeds are sown barely covered, sometimes simply pressed onto the surface, and watering with a jet will displace them or bury them too deeply. A thin layer of natural vermiculite holds them in place while keeping moisture at the surface. Use a mister rather than a watering can until the seedlings have 2 true leaves.

Regular harvesting keeps leaf production going. Pinch stems just above a pair of leaves rather than picking leaf by leaf, and remove flower buds as soon as they appear on basil, coriander, or dill. Once a plant flowers, it stops producing tender foliage and sets seed, bringing the harvest to an end within a fortnight.

🌊 Sow in succession

None of these seeds are sown at the same time or in the same way. The finest ones, such as thyme, oregano, and marjoram, are placed on the surface and simply pressed down, whereas coriander and dill, being larger, need covering with half a centimetre of compost. Perennials are sown just once, in spring, then left in place, while annuals are sown in successive batches so you always have young leaves to harvest.

March to May

Perennials, once only: thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, chives, mint.

April to August

Annuals, every 4 to 6 weeks: basil, coriander, dill, chervil.

Parsley separately

Up to 3 weeks to germinate, the slowest in the kit. Sow it first and be patient.

Potted

A 15 to 20 cm pot is sufficient for most, on a bright windowsill or a balcony.

🪴 In a pot or in aquaponics

These species are among the few vegetable garden plants that perform just as well in pots as in open ground, provided two points are respected. The container must have generous drainage holes in the base, as none of these plants tolerates standing water, and the compost should be light rather than rich: a grow medium that is too heavily fertilised produces abundant but flavourless foliage, as essential oils concentrate in poor soils. Allow one pot per species for perennials, which spread, and do not hesitate to group annuals together in a single planter.

Basil is one of the most widely grown plants in aquaponics, where it thrives equally in a bed of clay pebbles and on a deep water culture raft, with modest nutritional requirements; chives and mint also perform very well. Sow them in modules as you would for the garden, then transplant the seedlings at 2 or 3 true leaves. Our article on plants to grow in aquaponics broadens the choice, and our product pages for Basilic Dark Opal and Ciboulette commune present two of these plants available individually.

Technical specifications

The essentials

What you sow: Organic seeds for aromatic herbsOne variety per paper herb sachet, labelled with its name.
The varieties in the kit: Genovese and red basil, Slow Bolting coriander, flat-leaf parsley, dill, Nelly chives, thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano6 basils, 25 or 40 plants depending on the set, all open-pollinated.
Sowing period: March to June, under cover then in situWindow for mainland France, to be adjusted depending on the region.
Seedling depth: 0.5 cm at mostEach sachet states the exact value of its variety.
Germination temperature: 18 à 22 °CGrow medium temperature, not room temperature.
Germination time: 7 to 21 daysFrom seedling, under these temperature conditions.

To budget for separately

A spray bottle: Up to two true leavesWatering with a jet displaces these fine seeds or buries them too deep.
One pot per perennial: 15 to 20 cm, with generous drainage holesNone of these plants tolerates waterlogged soil at the bottom of the pot.

In the box

1 box of organic herb seeds, one variety per paper herb sachet
1 label with common name and Latin name on each sachet

Variety names and packaging: ZenGreens kits, official photos checked on 07/10/2026. Parsley germination times by temperature: OSU Extension (Oregon) table. Tarragon: Royal Horticultural Society.

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Frequently asked questions

8 questions

6 key questions, 8 in the detailed view

Which herbs does each box contain?

Box	Example plants
Basilic 6	Genovese, lemon basil, Thai basil, red basil
Aromatiques 25	Basils, coriander, flat-leaf parsley, dill, chives, thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, tarragon, mint
Aromatiques 40	The same, plus chervil, marjoram, savory, lovage, caraway, lemon balm, lavender, borage

Each packet is labelled with its plant name and contains a single variety.

Why does parsley take so long to germinate?

Why does my coriander bolt so quickly?

Does the tarragon in the kit taste like French tarragon?

Can these herbs be grown indoors during winter?

Can the harvest be dried or frozen?

Which packets should you sow first?

Is there a risk of mint taking over the raised bed?

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Organic herb seed gift set

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