Save compared to individual packets, with free shipping and a beautifully handprinted box included. Create your own home apothecary garden with this curated collection of 11 heirloom medicinal herb seeds, featuring easy to grow varieties perfect for herbal teas and pollinator-friendly flowers. This beginner seed kit includes Calendula, Borage, and Bee Balm, along with 8 other heirloom herbs, perfect for edible flowers, tinctures, balms, and salves.
Adorned with a Victorian-inspired design, lovingly screen-printed by hand, this collection is housed in a charming box that makes a unique and thoughtful gift or an elegant centerpiece for your herbal apothecary.
*SCROLL DOWN* for information on each herb, plus recipes for teas and tinctures.
More detailed growing and use information is available in individual herb listings on site.
All Nimble NiteCap Seeds are:
- Heirloom
- Organic
- Non-GMO
- Open Pollinated
- Untreated
- US Grown
- Growing instructions included
- Regular testing is conducted to uphold the highest germination standards, all the while employing appropriate seed storage techniques.
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~ Detailed Collection Information ~
1. Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Life Cycle: Annual
Height: 12-24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Moisture: Moderate
Sowing Instructions: Direct sow in spring after the last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before. Germination occurs in 7-14 days.
Uses: Flowers used for balms and teas.
Harvesting: Pick blooms when fully open; use fresh or dry for later.
Additional details can be found in the Calendula listing.
2. Borage (Borago officinalis)
Life Cycle: Annual
Height: 18-36 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Moisture: Moderate
Sowing Instructions: Direct sow after frost. Germination occurs in 5-10 days.
Uses: Edible flowers and leaves for teas.
Harvesting: Harvest flowers and tender leaves for fresh use.
Additional details can be found in the Borage listing.
3. Bee Balm (Wild Bergamot) (Monarda fistulosa)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 24-48 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Moisture: Moderate
Sowing Instructions: Sow in late fall or stratify seeds before spring planting. Germination occurs in 10-20 days.
Uses: Flowers and leaves for tea.
Harvesting: Collect mature leaves and flowers for teas or drying.
Additional details can be found in the Bee Balm listing.
4. Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Life Cycle: Annual
Height: 12-24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Moisture: Moderate
Sowing Instructions: Direct sow in early spring or start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Germination occurs in 7-14 days.
Uses: Flowers used in teas.
Harvesting: Pick flowers when fully open for fresh or dried use.
Additional details can be found in the Chamomile listing.
5. Tulsi Basil (Ocimum sanctum)
Life Cycle: Annual
Height: 18-24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Moisture: Moderate
Sowing Instructions: Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors after frost. Germination occurs in 5-10 days.
Uses: Leaves used for teas.
Harvesting: Pinch back leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth.
Additional details can be found in the Tulsi Basil listing.
6. Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 12-36 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Moisture: Moderate
Sowing Instructions: Direct sow in spring or fall. Germination occurs in 7-10 days.
Uses: Leaves and flowers used in teas; loved by cats.
Harvesting: Collect leaves and flowers as needed; dry for long-term use.
Additional details can be found in the Catnip listing.
7. English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 18-24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Moisture: Low to Moderate
Sowing Instructions: Stratify seeds before sowing in spring or sow in fall. Germination occurs in 14-21 days.
Uses: Flowers for sachets, oils, and teas.
Harvesting: Cut flower spikes when buds are plump but not fully open.
Additional details can be found in the Lavender listing.
8. Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) (Echinacea purpurea)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 24-48 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Moisture: Moderate
Sowing Instructions: Stratify seeds before sowing in spring. Germination occurs in 10-21 days.
Uses: Flowers and roots used in teas and tinctures.
Harvesting: Pick flowers at peak bloom; dig roots in late fall for medicinal use.
Additional details can be found in the Echinacea listing.
9. Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 12-24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Moisture: Moderate
Sowing Instructions: Direct sow in spring or start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost. Germination occurs in 7-14 days.
Uses: Leaves are perfect for teas or tinctures.
Harvesting: Collect fresh leaves regularly; dry for long-term storage.
Additional details can be found in the Lemon Balm listing.
10. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 18-36 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Moisture: Moderate to Low
Sowing Instructions: Direct sow in spring or fall. Germination occurs in 7-14 days.
Uses: Flowers and leaves are used for teas.
Harvesting: Pick flowers and leaves throughout the season; dry for storage.
Additional details can be found in the Yarrow listing.
11. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Life Cycle: Perennial (Annual in cooler climates)
Height: 36-48 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Moisture: Moderate
Sowing Instructions: Direct sow in spring after frost. Germination occurs in 7-14 days.
Uses: Seeds and leaves are used for teas and as a culinary herb.
Harvesting: Harvest seeds when flower heads dry; pick leaves as needed.
Additional details can be found in the Fennel listing.
~ Recipe ~
Chamomile Tea
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers
- 1 teaspoon lemon balm leaves
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions:
Combine chamomile and lemon balm in a tea strainer. Pour boiling water over the herbs and steep for 5-10 minutes. Strain and enjoy warm.
