The Best Heirloom Culinary Herb Seeds
If you want to grow your own kitchen herbs, Madeline's carries heirloom culinary herb seeds, all non-GMO and open-pollinated, from single-variety packets to ready-made kitchen-herb collections. Every seed below is labeled heirloom and non-GMO by the grower, so it grows true to type and can be saved and replanted. These suit windowsills, containers, and garden beds for cooks who want fresh basil, cilantro, chives, and more on hand.
Most culinary herbs are easy to start from seed and do well in a sunny spot indoors or out. The collections are an efficient way to plant a full herb garden at once, while the single packets let you focus on the herbs you cook with most. These seeds are heirloom and non-GMO; they are not sold as certified organic, so check the product page if a USDA Organic label matters to you.
The best heirloom culinary herb seeds at Madeline's
Culinary Herb Seed Collection (5 Herbs)
Five essential heirloom kitchen herbs in one pack, chosen for versatility and dependable growth indoors or out. A simple way to start an herb garden. From SurvivalGardenSeeds. $9.94.
Herb Seeds Variety Pack (5 Herbs)
A heirloom, non-GMO starter kit of Basil, Cilantro, Dill, Parsley, and Lemon Balm. A well-rounded set covering the most-used kitchen herbs. From SurvivalGardenSeeds. $8.98.
5 Basil Seed Collection
Five distinct heirloom basils (Genovese, Holy/Tulsi, Large Leaf, Opal, and Thai), each with its own color and flavor. For cooks who use a lot of basil. From SurvivalGardenSeeds. $9.94.
Large Leaf Italian Basil Seeds
A heirloom, open-pollinated annual with big, aromatic leaves, the go-to basil for pesto and Mediterranean cooking. From 99Heirlooms. $1.99.
Sweet Basil Seeds
The classic heirloom culinary basil, valued for fresh green leaves and a warm, aromatic flavor. A kitchen-garden staple. From 99Heirlooms. $1.99.
Cilantro (Coriander) Seeds
A heirloom, open-pollinated annual grown for zesty fresh cilantro leaves and, if left to flower, coriander seed. Good for salsa and curries. From 99Heirlooms. $1.99.
Chive Seeds
A heirloom perennial herb forming neat clumps of slender, hollow stems with a mild onion flavor. A reliable, low-maintenance garnish herb. From 99Heirlooms. $1.99.
Garlic Chive Seeds
A heirloom perennial with flat, strap-like leaves and a savory garlic flavor, common in Asian cooking. From 99Heirlooms. $1.99.
Arugula (Rocket) Seeds
A fast-maturing heirloom green with bold, peppery leaves for salads and pizza. Quick to grow in cool weather. From 99Heirlooms. $1.99.
Anise Seeds
A heirloom annual grown for its sweet, licorice-scented seeds and feathery foliage. A classic baking and tea herb. From 99Heirlooms. $0.99.
How to choose culinary herb seeds
Start with what you cook. Basil, cilantro, and chives are the most-used kitchen herbs, so a collection that includes them covers the basics. If you want depth in one herb, the single packets and the basil collection let you grow several types of the same plant. Annual herbs like basil and cilantro grow fast and finish in a season, while perennials like chives come back year after year, so plan placement accordingly. Most herbs want full sun and well-drained soil and grow happily in pots on a windowsill. Because these are open-pollinated heirlooms, you can let a few plants flower, save the seed, and replant next year.
Frequently asked questions
Are these herb seeds non-GMO?
Yes. Every packet and collection here is labeled non-GMO and open-pollinated by the grower, so the seeds are not genetically modified and grow true to type.
Can I grow these herbs indoors?
Yes. Most culinary herbs, especially basil, cilantro, chives, and parsley, grow well in pots on a sunny windowsill. Give them as much light as you can and avoid overwatering.
Are these seeds organic?
No. They are heirloom and non-GMO, but they are not sold as certified organic. Check the individual product page if a USDA Organic label is important to you.
Can I save seeds from my herbs?
Yes. Because these are open-pollinated heirlooms, you can let some plants flower and go to seed, collect the dried seed, and replant it the following season.
Related
Browse the Seeds & Bulbs collection, or read our guides to the best heirloom and non-GMO vegetable seeds and the best non-GMO flower and pollinator seeds.