| Name |
Culture |
Tips |
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| Parsley |
Sow half inch deep in April for summer
and autumn use and again in August for winter use.
Semi shade |
Be patient, germination is slow,
can take up to two months.
Italian flat leaf the best by far. |
|
| Mint |
Plant pieces of root in autumn or
spring 2 inches deep, 9 inches apart. |
Keep it from invading your garden
by planting in a sunken container |
|
| Rosemary |
Sow seed in May but best grown from
a pot grown plant in spring.
Will take full sun. |
Keep the bush about two feet high
by constant picking or pruning. |
|
| Basil |
Sow under glass in March or April.
Plant out in June. |
Pinch out the growing tip to keep
the plant bushy. |
|
| Sage |
Plant a pot grown specimen in a sunny
well drained place in April / May. |
Best replaced every three years. |
|
| Thyme |
Plant pot grown plants one foot apart
in spring. |
If you require large amounts do not
let the plant flower. |
|
| Lovage |
Plant a pot grown plant in early
April.
In a sunny or semi shaded position. |
One plant if given the room will
grow to six feet tall, so allow the space. |
|
| Tarragon |
Plant pot grown specimen in April
in a sunny spot. |
Like mint this herb needs to be planted
in a container if you don't want it to spread.
French the best by far. |
|
| Marjoram |
Sow seeds under glass in March although
a pot grown plant will do better planted in spring.
Grow at least nine inches apart. |
So easy to grow no tips required! |
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| Chives |
Sow seeds in March or for best results
a pot grown plant in autumn.
Prefers full sun and moist soil. |
Always cut within an inch of the
soil.
Do not leave the flower heads on if you want a continuous supply |
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