Just as other plants grow as annuals, biennials and perennials, herb garden plants do as well. Each herb is a unique variety. Research about the herbs that interest you the most will let you give it the care it needs and use it to the best advantage. This is a basic article to give an understanding of the general differences in herbs and how they are used.
Annuals do not survive frost, but will need to be planted directly from seed or as a small plant, each spring. Herbs in this category are basil, cilantro and summer savory to name a few. Other herbs are perennial and will continue to return each year, even in colder temperatures. Examples of these are sage and summer savory. There are also biennial herbs like parsley and angelica, and caraway. In their first growing season they form leaves, the second season they have flowers and seed and aJust as other plants grow as annuals, biennials and perennials, herb garden plants do as well. Each herb is a unique variety. Research about the herbs that interest you the most will let you give it the care it needs and use it to the best advantage. This is a basic article to give an understanding of the general differences in herbs and how they are used.
Annuals do not survive frost, but will need to be planted directly from seed or as a small plant, each spring. Herbs in this category are basil, cilantro and summer savory to name a few. Other herbs are perennial and will continue to return each year, even in colder temperatures. Examples of these are sage and summer savory. There are also biennial herbs like parsley and angelica, and caraway. In their first growing season they form leaves, the second season they have flowers and seed and after that they die. To grow herb garden plants, start them in the soil outside. First prepare the soil by raking it into a fine texture, sprinkle it lightly. Plant rows of seeds at a shallow depth, just firming the dirt over the top of them. Extra fine seeds can be mixed with sand and planted, thereby making them spread more evenly. Covering the garden bed with wet burlap or paper keeps the soil moist to encourage germination.
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