Thanks again to all - to update - we bought seeds (coriander, chives, oregano, marjoram, and most important - PARSLEY!) from Mong Kok flower market today - Brighten Floriculture (shop number 28) - go to that shop number as there are several Brighten Floriculture shops around there!
I found only mint, chinese basil and thai basil growing in pots in the shops around there.
the seeds are planted...so we wait...