Herb Seeds

Growing your own kitchen herbs from herb seeds in the UAE is one of the most rewarding ways to start gardening. A few pots of basil, mint, coriander and parsley on a balcony or kitchen windowsill give you fresh flavour for months, and most herbs are quick, compact and forgiving.

Herb seeds in our range

• Basil: Genovese, Genoese Giant, Italiano Classico, fine-leaf and green basil.
• Leafy kitchen herbs: coriander, parsley, dill and tarragon.
• Mint and Mediterranean herbs: spearmint, menta verde, thyme, oregano and sage (Salvia officinalis).
• Salad leaves: rocket (cultivated and wild), sorrel, green mallow and giant winter spinach.

Look out for Basilico Genovese basil seeds, premium thyme seeds, Alta Selezione oregano seeds and Euro Garden spearmint seeds. Herb packets sell quickly in season; if one shows out of stock, message us on WhatsApp to ask about a pre-order.

When to sow herbs in the UAE

Most herbs follow the main growing season, which runs from about September or October to April.

• October–February: coriander, parsley, dill, rocket, sorrel and spinach. These are cool-season crops and bolt (run to seed) quickly once it gets hot.
• September–April: basil, thyme, oregano, sage and tarragon. Basil loves warmth and can carry on into early summer with afternoon shade.
• Year-round indoors: mint and basil grow well on a bright windowsill in an air-conditioned home, the easiest way to keep herbs going through July and August.

How to choose herb seeds

Start with what you cook. Coriander, parsley and mint cover most Arabic, South Asian and Mediterranean dishes, while basil, oregano and thyme are essential for Italian food. For fresh tea, try mint and sage. If you are short on space, choose compact herbs like thyme and fine-leaf basil, which stay small in pots.

Sow coriander, dill and rocket little and often – a short row every two to three weeks keeps a steady supply before plants flower.

Growing herbs in UAE conditions

• Use free-draining potting soil in containers; thyme, oregano and sage hate wet roots.
• Coriander, dill and parsley form taproots, so sow them where they will grow rather than transplanting.
• Give herbs five to six hours of sun in winter, but move pots into bright shade from April onwards.
• Pinch out basil flower spikes to keep fresh leaves coming.
• Feed lightly with an organic fertilizer; too much nitrogen reduces aroma.
• Mint spreads fast, so keep it in its own container.

Herbs pair well with salad crops from our Vegetable Seeds range and with fast Microgreen Seeds. Return to the full Seeds collection for more.

Shoppers here often also look for hydroponic net pots, microgreen seeds and potting soil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my coriander flower so quickly?

Coriander bolts in heat and long days. Sow it between October and February and pick the leaves regularly.

Can herbs grow indoors in the UAE?

Yes. Basil, mint and parsley do well on a bright windowsill. Turn the pots every few days so they grow evenly.

How long do herb seeds take to germinate?

Basil and rocket usually appear within a week in warm weather. Coriander is a little slower, and parsley can take two to three weeks, so keep the surface moist and be patient.