Here are tips for combining herbs that thrive in the same conditions in your garden or in containers.
Most herbsgrow as easily in containersas they do in the ground.
Herbs are more than plants that add flavor to food.
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Any plant used for well-being, flavoring, or scent is potentially considered an herb.
Types of Herbs by Lifecycle
Herbs areannuals, biennials, or perennials.
Annual Herbs
Annual herbs typically complete their life cycle within a single year.
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They grow (typically from seed), bloom, set seeds, and die in one growing season.
These herbs have the best flavor in their first year.
Their aboveground parts die back in the winter but the roots remain alive.
Here are some popular perennial herbs used in cooking:
Almost all herbs needwell-drained soil.
If you plan to grow herbs in poorly drained areas, considerbuilding raised beds.
As long as there is sun, nobalcony or patiois too small to plant pots of herbs.
Your plants will thrive in these planters because of the excellent drainage that the multiple pockets provide.
Best Herbs to Grow Together Indoors
Growing herbs indoorsduring the winter lets you enjoy fresh-picked herbs year-round.
Use plants that have been grown in pots from the start.
Transplanting established herbs from garden soil to pots disrupts their roots and decreases their chance of survival.
Move your potted herbs indoors in the fall before freezing weather arrives.
Place them in a warm location with a maximum amount of direct sunlight.
Growing these herbs individually in containers is best to control their growth.
Plant your herb in that pot.
Trim off any stems that start growing over the barrier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many herbs are easy-to-grow, low-maintenance plants.
“List of Herbs in the NLM Herb Garden.
“National Library of Medicine.
