KoruKai Herb Farm ♡

This plant have been grown organically at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula. Free from synthetic fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides.You will receive one dormant comfrey crown similar to one in the image below.Russian Comfrey ( Symphytum x uplandicum )Medicinal usesThe roots and leaves have many...

Grown organically at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula. Free from synthetic fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides. You will receive 1 large tuber (left hand) or two medium tubers (right hand). The large tuber can be cut in half before planting (more info below). Mashua has long twining stems on whi...

Skirret (Sium sisarum) Grown organically at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula. Free from synthetic fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides.Skirret is in the Apiaceae family alongside carrots, parsnips, parsley and celery. It grows to be a bit under one meter and can flower in its first season. It is...

Grown organically at KoruKai Herb Farm, New Zealand. Free of pesticides, herbicides and other agrochemicals.Benefits of stinging nettlePerennial stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has various uses, including medicinal, culinary, and as a garden resource. It's known for its health benefits, such as redu...

We love those leeks as they are easy to grow, need little care and attention and are very giving. They come into full production over winter and produce well into spring when our winter leek crop is finished for the year. You will get a starter clump with 3-4 small bare rooted leeks like in the imag...

Grown organically at KoruKai Herb Farm, New Zealand. Free of pesticides, herbicides and other agrochemicals.Lemon Balm is an aromatic herb of the mint family and is grown for its lemon-scented leaves. It makes excellent herbal teas. Its a great culinary and medicinal plant and certainly one of our f...

The bright green leaves of apple mint are uniquely round in shape with slightly toothed edges. Both the leaves and stems of apple mint are covered in fine hairs, hence its nickname wooly mint. It imparts a fruity aroma with nuances of apple, although it has less mint flavor compared to other culinar...

Grown organically at KoruKai Herb Farm, New Zealand. Free of pesticides, herbicides and other agrochemicals.You will get 3 dormant plants with growing tips (see image below).Health Benefits of WoundwortThis plant has a long history of use in herbalism, and as the common name implies it was regarded...

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) You will receive a dormant and bare-rooted crown similar to the ones in the images below.Medicinal usesValerian root is an effective and safe nervine sedative herb for most people. It is not habit forming as most narcotic sleep medications can be. Valerian is also us...

This myoga has been grown at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula. Free from synthetic fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides.Myoga is a woodland plant native to Japan, China and South Korea. It is related to yellow ginger. The name means "the one who walks like a serpent" pointing to its spreading sha...

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS Sow individual seeds in a seed raising mix. Cover slightly and keep moist and warm. We find that 2-3 plants are more than enough for a family and generally only sow 6 seeds per season and then select the best 2 plants.We sow ours (Canterbury climate) in August, prick out into po...

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS:Sow individual seeds in a seed raising mix. Cover slightly and keep moist and warm. We find that 2-3 plants are more than enough for a family and generally only sow 6 seeds per season and then select the best 2 plants.We sow ours (Canterbury climate) in August, prick out into po...

Sow individual seeds in a seed raising mix. Cover slightly and keep moist and warm.We sow ours (Canterbury climate) in August, prick out into pots in September and plant out in October once the frosts have passed.Give them plenty of compost and room. Space 1-2 metres apart.Image below: Mature plants...

Calendula is often referred to as pot marigold and is a member of the Asteracea family. The plant grows upright and bushy. It grows 30-60 cm high. The flowers are fragrant and attract bees year round at our farm.Calendula does well in full sun and in well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter...

Elecampane is warming and fights infection. It clears dense, sticky mucus from the bronchial system. It is often made into cough syrups, teas and tinctures. We would not be able to go through a winter without Elecampane to support our bronchial system and relieve coughing. You will receive one dorma...

This plant have been grown organically at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula. Free from synthetic fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides.You will receive one dormant comfrey crown similar to one in the image below.Russian Comfrey ( Symphytum x uplandicum )Medicinal usesThe roots and leaves have many...

This plant have been grown organically on Rebecca's block (Herb Farm Assistant at KoruKai Herb Farm), Little River, Banks Peninsula.Free from synthetic fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides. Evergreen Comfrey (Symphytum grandiflorum)BenefitsThis plant is very valuable in a food forest and organic ga...

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) Order is for one dormant, bare-rooted horseradish plant with a growing tip similar to the examples in the below image. Medicinal UsesHorseradish is a powerful and pungent plant connected to a wide variety of health benefits, including its ability to aid in weight lo...

Order is for 3 tubers. You can choose between 3 large (on left) or 3 small ones (on right). Please make your selection above.One plant when grown well produces the below quantity of edible tubers. You will get 5-10 times as much as you planted. After one growing season select the best artichokes and...

HEALTH BENEFITSAromatic and very flavourful, peppermint is wonderful for the digestive system, acting as a carminative to reduce gas, ease nausea and sooth cramping. It is an uplifting herb and cooling to the body.Leaves can be used fresh or dried for herbal teas. Simply steep 1 tsp of dried leaves...

Grown organically at KoruKai Herb Farm, New Zealand. Free of pesticides, herbicides and other agrochemicals.Sorrel is a perennial leaf vegetable with a beautiful lemony, sour flavour. It is very easy to grow and maintain and provides you with an abundance of leaves for 10 -12 months of the year (dep...

We love those spring onions and find them so much easier than growing spring onions from seed. No more successive sowing and making sure to have a continuous supply, they are there and keep on giving for 8-9 months of the year.The below photo shows healthy spring growth. It was taken in October.Ther...

This plant have been grown organically at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula. Free from synthetic fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides.You will receive one dormant marshmallow crown with growing shoots similar to the image below.Marshmallow (Althea officinalis)Medicinal usesMarshmallow is soothing...

Yacon grown at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula. Free from synthetic fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides.After one growing season dig up the yacon in winter once the above ground foliage has died back (June/July) and divide the crown 4-6 times before replanting it again in a fresh bed.You will r...