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Republic of South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria, 0030, PO Box 48184, Hercules
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Mountain Herb Estate, Company
Mountain Herb Estate specializes in the cultivation of Culinary, Medicinal and Insect repelling herbs. Situated in Kameeldrift-West at the foothills of the Magalies Mountains on the eastern side of Hartbeespoort Dam, the estate is a 40 minute drive away from Fourways and 30 minutes from Church Square, Pretoria. The estate features an established herb garden where enthusiasts can see how herbs are incorporated into a garden environment.
Only mature plants are sold to the public and complimentary notes with medicinal, culinary and general information are provided with most plants.
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PerennialLarge and striking perennial vegetable with arching silvery-green deeply toothed leaves.It bears thistle-like flowers, 8-15cm across with numerous triangular scales and green florets.It needs space in full sun and well-drained soil.
Culinary Uses:
The flower heads are...
Group: Artichoke seeds
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PerennialEvergreen shrub - low-growing, prostrateDark blue flowers - grow up to 50 cmFull sun, well drained alkaline soil pH 5-8Hardy, drought tolerantGrow well in containers/ plant as a hedge
Culinary Uses:
Pine-like aroma - strong herb - use sparingly - fresh or driedSuperb in...
Group: Spices
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AnnualAnnual, thick hairy stems, broad ovate hairy leaves, large daisy-like flowers.Attract beneficial insectsPollen free - ideal as a cut flowerHardy.Full sun.Drought tolerant
Culinary Uses:
Seeds are eaten fresh/roasted, saltedSeedlings - add to salad / sandwichesFlowers - add to...
Group: Decorative sunflower
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PerennialGroundcover.Partial shade/ full sunIdeal container plant
Culinary Uses:
Sweet dishes, puddings, saladsMint sauce, peas, carrotsTea, ice-tea, fruit juice. fruit drinks
Parts Used:
Leaves
Medicinal Uses. It is said that:
Most medicinal value of all mints.High content of...
Group: Mint
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AnnualAnnual, spicy clove-like aromaUse in companion planting
Culinary Uses:
Italian cooking.Basis of pesto sauce.Tomato, pasta, soup, salads and vegetables.Reduce the use of saltChicken, fish, variety of sauces
Parts Used:
Whole plant. Leaves, flowers, seeds.
Medicinal Uses. It...
Group: Basil seeds
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PerennialEvergreen shrub with soft green deeply veined leaves, that contains large amounts (up to 5% in dry weight) of stevioside - a sweetener estimated to be 300 times as sweet as sugar.It bears clusters of small white flowers in late summer, needs full sun and can grow up to more...
Group: Stevia
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BiennialNew variety of spinachCan take heat, drought and coldFull sunPick leaves regularly to promote new growthBright stems look pretty in the garden
Culinary Uses:
Does not have a bitter tasteUse whole leaves fresh in saladsCut coloured stalks in thin rings - add to salads for...
Group: Spinach
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PerennialHardy, erect, evergreen shrub with deep-green ovate-lanceolate leaves up to 5cm long, which have a juniper-like aroma when crushed.Bears fragrant white flowers with golden stamens in summer, followed by blue-black berries.Can grow up to 3m.
Culinary Uses:
Add a...
Group: Decorative foliage plants
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PerennialTall clump-forming perennial with a thick taproot and oblanceolate toothed leaves.Bears clusters of sky-blue( occasionally pink or white) flowers throughout summer.The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs).Can grow in any well-drained soil.Hardy.Full...
Group: Chicory
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PerennialUpright and bushy with soft green leaves that are serrated and aromatic.Flower the whole summer.Height 75cm and spread 60cm.Hardy variety.Stronger than Candican.Will need a light trim after winter.Full sun.Ideal for hedges, lining walkways and mass planting.Plant 1½m apart...
Group: Lavender