Salad Burnet Herb Seeds – Bulk & Heirloom
Botanical name: Sanguisorba minor
Salad Burnet is a perennial herb with a mild cucumber-like flavor, perfect for fresh salads, dressings, and garnishes. Its deep roots help improve soil structure and support healthy garden ecosystems. Hardy and easy to grow, Salad Burnet adds both culinary value and visual appeal to your herb garden.
- Enhances salads and culinary dishes with a fresh, cucumber-like flavor.
- Supports soil health with deep root systems that improve structure.
- Perennial habit provides a long-lasting herb supply.
- Attracts beneficial insects and promotes biodiversity in the garden.
- Low maintenance and suitable for home gardens, herb beds, and container growing.
- Tolerates drought and adapts well to a variety of soil types.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Perennial culinary herb
- Height: 30–60 cm
- Spread: 30–45 cm
Sowing Information:
- Sow When: Temperate Regions: Spring–early summer (September–December). Subtropical Regions: Spring–summer (September–January). Tropical Regions: Early wet season (November–January).
- Germination: 10–20 days
- Depth: 0.5–1 cm
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained soil with a pH of 6–7.5
- Spacing: 20–30 cm apart
Management:
- Water regularly until seedlings are established; Salad Burnet is drought-tolerant once mature.
- Trim regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent flowering if you want continuous leaf harvest.
- Remove old or woody stems to maintain plant vigor.
Harvest and Usage:
- Harvest young leaves as needed for salads, dressings, or garnishes.
- Leaves can be used fresh or dried for later use in culinary preparations.
- Perennial habit allows for multiple harvests each season.
When to Sow Salad Burnet in Your Climate
| Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Tips |
|---|
| Temperate | September–December | Sow in spring when soil is warming; trim regularly to maintain fresh growth. |
| Subtropical | September–January | Plant in spring to early summer for best establishment; provide partial shade in hottest months. |
| Tropical | November–January (wet season) | Sow at start of wet season; ensure well-drained soil to avoid root rot. |
Quick Growing Guide
| Aspect | Details |
|---|
| Germination Time | 10–20 days |
| Sowing Depth | 0.5–1 cm |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings establish; drought-tolerant once mature. |
| Growth Period | Perennial; harvest leaves throughout the season |
| Harvest | Pick young leaves regularly to encourage new growth and prevent flowering. |
