Herb Seeds - Cuban Oregano

Plectranthus amboinicus, also known as Cuban Oregano, Spanish Thyme, or Mexican Mint, is an herb native to Asia. Its distinctive fuzzy grayish green leaves feature saw-toothed edges and a beautiful trailing growth pattern.

It produces small, delicate tubular flowers in pink, white, and lavender and emits a strong menthol scent when crushed. It thrives indoors in a bright, sunny window, making it perfect for any zone below 9.

They are high-quality, organic herb seeds that are perfect for adding flavor to your dishes.

Around the world the names include Cuban oregano, Spanish thyme, Oregano Brujo (Puerto Rico), Indian Borage, Hung chanh (Vietnam), Mexican thyme, Big Thyme (Grenada) and Mexican mint.

A tender fleshy perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae with an oregano-like flavor and odor. In India the leaves have many medicinal and ayurvedic applications.

• Known as Panikoorka in Malayalam,
• Vaamaku in Telugu,
• Doddapatre in Kannada,
• Pathurchur in Marathi,
• Patta ajwain in Hindi,
• Indoor Broadleaf in Jamaican 
• and Karpuravalli in Tamil, it is used for treating cold, cough, and fever in infants. In Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh the leaves are dipped in chick pea batter and fried like pakoras(bajjis).

HOW TO GROW
Can grow as a potted plant
To grow Cuban oregano seeds indoors, use well-draining soil and keep the seedlings in a warm, brightly lit environment. Transfer them to a pot with well-draining soil and partial sun. In colder climates, bring the pot indoors before freezing temperatures. Be mindful of proper watering to maintain consistent moisture.
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Originally from southern and eastern Africa, Broadleaf Thyme is a succulent succulent plant with a strong aroma that has been grown and cultivated in the Caribbean for centuries. Its powerful flavor can be overwhelming if not used carefully.

Broadleaf Thyme has the stem with the rectangular cross section, plus leaves that are thick, grey-green, fuzzy, and succulent. When mature, the plant reaches 50 cm in height. The leaves have a strong aroma, particularly when handled by hand. The ideal conditions for Broadleaf Thyme are well-drained soil with partial shade. In cold climates, it can be grown in a pot and brought inside during cold weather. It only needs water sparingly.

Broadleaf Thyme is Very Popular in Jamaican and Cuban cuisine a tasty addition to meat and poultry . When chopped up very fine, they can be used to spice up dishes of wild game, lamb, and beef. The leaves also have folk medicine uses. Broadleaf Thyme is said to treat sore throats, stuffy nose, coughs, and infections.

Though Broadleaf Thyme is used in only a few dishes, it does tend to take a starring role in those recipes it is a part of, like Cuban black beans. Sauteed with garlic then added to black beans cooking with a bay leaf, salt, pepper, and cilantro, Broadleaf Thyme takes traditional Cuban black beans to an entirely new level. Grilled, toasted Cuban pork sandwiches often feature mayonnaise with Broadleaf Thyme and garlic added for extra flavor.

Because Cuban garlic is so strong, it doesn't take very much to make a very flavorful mayonnaise. When a couple of teaspoons of Broadleaf Thyme are mixed with a quarter cup of vinegar, a cup of olive oil, minced cloves of garlic,  little Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, it makes a deliciously different salad dressing.

Cuban seasoned chopped beef features Broadleaf Thyme, along with onions, garlic, tomatoes, apples, and almonds. Though Broadleaf Thyme is called by many different names, its distinctive and strong flavor gives it pride of place in several traditional Cuban and Jamaican recipes