Herbs

Terra Nova Nurseries has revealed its plant list for the Pantone Color of the Year 2026, inspired by Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer. The 2026 selection features 20 top breeding varieties from Terra Nova that capture the light and airy white shade of Cloud Dancer through delicate foliage textures. read more

Nearly 50 hectares of a new cherry orchard have been planted in Volyn, Ukraine, on the farm "Hayenka," which previously focused on grain and oilseed crops. Co-founder Taras Shcherbliuk noted that despite challenges caused by the war, higher fuel and fertilizer costs, disrupted supply chains, and... read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and Zest Sustainable ICM have obtained a £50,000 grant from Horticulture Crop Protection UK Ltd (HCP) to conduct testing and assessment of new herbicides for application on container-grown hardy nursery stock. The trial, titled "Herbicide phytotoxicity testing on a range of...", aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these herbicides. read more

From the misty mountains of Yunyang County, a truck loaded with freshly processed chrysanthemums set off along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. The cargo was bound for Southeast Asian countries, where the blooms would soon be turned into fragrant herbal teas. Once relatively read more

In recent years, there has been a growing demand to reduce the use of chemicals for weeding orchards. This shift is a result of EU guidelines moving towards more sustainable practices, as well as major retail chains imposing strict limitations on herbicide usage. While it is feasible to successfully eliminate weeds through mechanical means, the appropriate... read more

An "exciting accident" led the new head gardener, Lewis Barrett, to Cruden Farm in Langwarrin, Australia, where he quickly fell in love with the garden as he prepares for a busy summer. Previously, Barrett honed his skills working with herbaceous perennials at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London. read more

The domestic herb harvest is now well into its second half. "We still have parsley, thyme, and mint, and we expect to be able to offer these crops from our own outdoor cultivation until Christmas. Regional food retail markets, in particular, are seeing increased demand for regional bunched herbs." read more

Van Vugt Kruiden is introducing a completely revamped packaging for its edible flowers. "We introduced edible flowers to our herb range twenty years ago, in 2005, and have been using the familiar round trays ever since. After all these years, we felt it was time for an update," says Piet van read more

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), also known as "red gold", is a highly prized medicinal herb with significant economic advantages. Its medicinal properties are derived from its stigma, and increasing the weight of the stigma can improve its yield. SEPALLATA3 (SEP3), a critical MADS-box transcription factor, plays a crucial role. read more

In recent years, aromatic herbs have been generating interest not only in Spain but throughout Europe. There has been a greater diversification in their uses, as well as increased industry support and better integration in the catering industry and in households, as end consumers are seeking recipes using them. read more

In agriculture, regional nut cultivation is a niche product. Yet. Because more and more regional farmers are discovering this crop and cultivating new varieties in modern facilities, as reported by Herbert Knuppen, New Fruit Varieties, Plant Trade, and Consulting. And also due to climate change. read more

The 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show celebrates the stories that connect us to gardening, such as the memories of a grandparent's garden, a cherished family recipe that starts with the aroma of freshly picked herbs and vegetables, or the cultural traditions that influence our planting practices. read more

The Slow Flowers Society recently partnered on a Flower & Herb event to commemorate The Flower Farmers book and delve into herbs for both the garden and floral arrangements. You may be intrigued by the selection of herbs Stefani and Rose incorporate into their floral designs, as discussed by the host of the Slow Flowers Podcast. read more

Johnson Ngila, director of Royal Herbs Exporters in Kenya, stated that the demand for Kenyan chives is currently strong, leading to annual growth in production. He mentioned that during the current chives season, there is more demand than supply, with consistent production driving the demand. read more

Planet Farms, an agritech company specializing in vertical farming for the production of salads and herbs, presents its new facility in Cirimido (CO), one of the most advanced production hubs in the world. This project marks a fundamental milestone in its growth. read more

Frederick (Fritz) Myers II has been added to the OHP team as the FL Technical Sales Manager. Based in Ocala, Florida, Fritz is responsible for the market development and sales of OHP products, including fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators in the Greenhouse, Nursery, and... read more

"The economics of our microgreens are very promising. Mizuna can sell for around 80 dollars per kilo, compared to 30 dollars for baby greens. Growing cycles are also shorter, just 7 to 10 days compared to a month for larger leafy crops," says Kohei Murata, founder and CEO of Edomae Herb. read more

The Swiss company Ecorobotix recently announced the release of its new 2026 crop algorithms. The highlight of this release is the Ultra-High Precision (UHP) sprayer, which enables vegetable growers to utilize non-selective herbicides for the first time. This UHP treatment has the potential to decrease manual labor and enhance profitability for farmers. read more

Verde Compacto has installed a full-scale vertical farm inside Estadio Akron, home to Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas). Just beyond the stands, a container system grows leafy greens, herbs, and wheatgrass for direct use in the stadium's kitchens. "We wanted to prove that you don't need to be read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more