{"title":"Herbs","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"genovese-basil","title":"Genovese Basil","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGenovese basil is the classic Italian sweet basil variety, featuring large, bright green, slightly crinkled oval leaves up to 3 inches long on upright, bushy plants that grow 24-30 inches tall with square stems and a lush, branching habit. The leaves are highly aromatic with a sweet, slightly spicy flavor that includes notes of clove, anise, and subtle pepperiness—rich and complex without bitterness when harvested young, making it the gold standard for authentic Italian dishes. It's perfect for making homemade pesto (the traditional choice), layering in caprese salads with tomatoes and mozzarella, chopping fresh into pasta sauces, bruschetta, or pizzas, infusing oils and vinegars, or adding to soups, grilled meats, and vegetable sides for bright herbal notes. This variety is a reliable and popular choice for Utah because it's heat-tolerant for our hot, dry summers, slow to bolt compared to many basils (helping maintain flavor longer in variable weather), and performs well in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil—USU Extension often lists it (or similar Genoa Green types) among top performers for local home gardens with proper warm-season timing via transplants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salt City Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":44848999923821,"sku":"geno-bas-04","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/6774\/9997\/files\/BasilGenovese.jpg?v=1773700779"},{"product_id":"sweet-thai-basil","title":"Sweet Thai Basil","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSweet Thai basil is a distinct heirloom variety of basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) that produces tall, upright plants with narrow, pointed, deep green to purple-tinged leaves that are slightly serrated and highly aromatic, with purple stems and small clusters of purple-pink flowers. The leaves have a unique flavor profile—sweet and anise-like with strong licorice and clove notes, a spicy warmth, and less of the traditional sweet basil's minty edge, giving it an authentic Thai profile that's essential for Southeast Asian cuisine. It's excellent used fresh in Thai dishes like pad thai, green or red curry, pho, stir-fries, and summer rolls; chopped into sauces or marinades; or added at the end of cooking to preserve its delicate aroma and vibrant color—many consider it far superior to regular basil in recipes calling for that signature licorice kick. This variety is a good fit for Utah because it's vigorous and relatively heat-tolerant for our hot, dry summers, matures quickly enough to produce usable leaves in our shorter season with transplants, and performs well in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun—making it a reliable aromatic herb for home gardeners who want authentic flavor for cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salt City Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":44849000317037,"sku":"thai-bas-04","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/6774\/9997\/files\/BasilSweetThai.jpg?v=1773700914"},{"product_id":"santo-cilantro","title":"Santo Cilantro","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSanto cilantro is a popular slow-bolt hybrid variety that produces tall, upright plants with large, broad, deep green leaves that are deeply lobed and feathery, forming a lush rosette habit before eventually flowering. The leaves have the classic fresh, bright, citrusy-coriander flavor—intense and aromatic when fresh, milder when cooked, and highly valued in many cuisines for its authentic taste. It's excellent chopped fresh in salsas, pico de gallo, guacamole, curries, chutneys, and garnishes; added to tacos, soups, and stir-fries; blended into pestos or chimichurri; or used as a final touch on grilled meats and fish for bright herbal lift. This variety is a strong choice for Utah because it's specifically bred for slower bolting and better heat tolerance than standard cilantro, helping it maintain usable leaf production longer in our hot, dry summers and variable springs\/falls—many growers find it reliable for extended harvests in well-drained soil with full sun when using transplants to get ahead of the warm weather that triggers flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salt City Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":44849009885293,"sku":"san-cila-04","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/6774\/9997\/files\/CilantroSanto.jpg?v=1773701080"},{"product_id":"tetra-dill","title":"Tetra Dill","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTetra dill is a compact, slow-bolting hybrid dill variety that produces bushy, upright plants with fine, feathery blue-green foliage and large umbels of yellow flowers that attract beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings. The leaves have the classic fresh, bright dill flavor—aromatic, slightly tangy, and anise-like with a clean, herbaceous taste that's milder and more refined than older dill types, making it excellent for fresh use without overpowering dishes. It's perfect chopped fresh as a garnish for fish, potatoes, cucumbers, pickles, and salads; added to dips, dressings, and compound butters; used in pickling brines or infused vinegars; or sprinkled over soups, eggs, and seafood for that signature dill aroma. This variety is a great fit for Utah because it's bred for slower bolting and better heat tolerance than traditional dill, helping it maintain usable leaf production longer in our hot, dry summers and variable springs\/falls—reliable for home gardeners or small-scale growers in full sun with well-drained soil when using transplants for an early start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salt City Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":44849019617389,"sku":"tet-dill-04","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/6774\/9997\/files\/DillTetra.jpg?v=1773701231"},{"product_id":"italian-giant-parsley","title":"Italian Giant Parsley","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eItalian Giant parsley (also known as Giant of Naples or Italian Flat Leaf) is a robust heirloom flat-leaf parsley variety producing large, broad, deeply serrated dark green leaves on tall, upright stems, with plants reaching 18-24 inches or more when mature. The leaves are flat and glossy with a strong, rich, fresh flavor that's more intense and aromatic than curly parsley—offering a bright, slightly peppery, celery-like taste with herbal depth that's highly prized in cooking. It's excellent chopped fresh as a garnish for soups, pasta, and grilled meats, stirred into pesto or chimichurri, added to tabbouleh and salads, used as the base for gremolata or salsa verde, or incorporated into stocks, sauces, and marinades for authentic Italian and Mediterranean dishes. This variety is a dependable choice for Utah because it's cold-hardy and slow to bolt compared to many herbs, allowing extended production in our cool spring and fall seasons with full sun and well-drained soil, and it performs reliably through variable weather and shorter seasons when using transplants for an early start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salt City Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":44849044815981,"sku":"itag-pars-04","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/6774\/9997\/files\/ParsleyItalianGiant.jpg?v=1773701923"}],"url":"https:\/\/saltcitygardens.com\/collections\/herbs.oembed","provider":"Salt City Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}