Guide to growing herbs

Herbs are by far the easiest thing to grow in your urban farm or even indoors.  You will easily grow far more than you could ever use.  A large number of herb varieties will grow year-round.  Apart from brightening up your garden, you will also save money on your weekly shopping.  

Herb lifespan

While herbs can provide a continuous supply they will have a limited lifespan before you need to completely replace and replant the crop. 1 to 2 years

• Basil
• Chamomile
• Chervil
• Coriander
• Dill
• Lemon Grass
• Marjoram
• Parsley

Several years

• Chives
• Fennel
• Horseradish
• Lemon Balm
• Mint
• Oregano
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Thyme

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Growing

In order to get a continuous supply of herbs, it is best if they are planted 2-3 weeks apart.  Most herbs can simply be sprinkled on top of the soil, either outside or in containers.  Always follow the instructions on the back of the seed packet. Not all herbs are suitable for growing indoors but all should grow in the garden without any major problems.  The easiest herbs to grow indoors are:

• Basil
• Chives
• Coriander
• Dill
• Mint

Sprinkle the seeds on top of the soil and gently moisten with water.  Do not drown the seeds in water and ensure that the soil remains slightly damp at all times with small watering at regular intervals (once per day).  

Harvesting

Cut away some of the herbs when you need it.  In order to encourage continuous growth, you should trim some of the herbs from plants that are getting out of hand or ones that are not used that often.  Always remove from the outside of the plant, leaving the center portion, where the main root stems will be, alone. Do not remove too much of the herb as this will cause it to die.  As a general rule only remove approximately 1/4 of the herb.  This will encourage new growth.