Why Germinate Your Own Herb Seeds
One of the best reason to grow your own herbs from seeds is that for the price of a single herb plant you can probably purchase three or more packages of seeds. Also there are some herbs which you might like to try that are hard to find at the local nursery or garden center.
How many weeks before spring to start herb seeds.
Basil Six to eight weeks before your last frost date Chives Eight weeks before your last frost date Cilantro Seed directly after your last frost date Dill Seed directly after your last frost date Fennel Four to six weeks before your last frost date Lemon Balm Six to ten weeks before your last frost date Oregano Six to ten weeks before your last frost date Rosemary Eight to ten weeks before your last frost date Sage Six to ten weeks before your last frost date Thyme Six to ten weeks before your last frost date
Basic Information
You can start your seedlings in almost any kind of container. Use a light soil mix and keep it moist. I like the peat pots found at most garden centers for their biodegradability. When it is time to plant just tear off the bottom and plant them right in the ground or container.
Seedlings will need to be kept moist while they are growing don’t let the containers dry out too much but remember moist not soggy.
Provide enough light if not the seedling will grow long and spindly and not be as healthy. If you do not have enough light where you are growing out the seedlings than suplement with florescent lights above the seedlings.
All in all growing your own herbs from seeds is not that difficult and I am sure you will find it rewarding.
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