Herbs

Beginner's Guide to Herb Gardening

Beginner's Guide to Herb Gardening
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  1. Which herbs can be planted together?
  2. How far apart do herbs need to be planted?
  3. Which herbs are easiest to grow?
  4. What herbs should not be planted together?
  5. When should you start an herb garden?
  6. What can you not plant with basil?
  7. What can you not plant with lavender?
  8. What is a good companion plant for oregano?
  9. What happens if you plant herbs too close together?
  10. Can mint and basil be planted together?
  11. What should you not plant next to each other?

Which herbs can be planted together?

Generally, herbs that like the same environment can be planted together. Herbs that are commonly planted together are sage, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, lavender, and oregano, among others. You should avoid planting mint with other herbs due to its invasive properties.

How far apart do herbs need to be planted?

Place the herbs in the garden twice as close as you would normally. For example, basil would normally be spaced 10 to 12 inches apart, so plant 5 to 6 inches apart.

Which herbs are easiest to grow?

Easy herbs to grow

  1. Sage. Sage is used primarily in poultry dishes and stuffing, making it a mainstay for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. ...
  2. Parsley. ...
  3. Oregano. ...
  4. Mint. ...
  5. Thyme. ...
  6. Dill. ...
  7. Chives. ...
  8. Cilantro.

What herbs should not be planted together?

You can grow herbs in pots together as long as you remember two rules: avoid mixing those that like plenty of water (such as chives, mint, chervil, coriander, Vietnamese coriander) with those that like a well-drained soil (such as rosemary, thyme, sage, bay, and oregano).

When should you start an herb garden?

How to Grow Herbs
HerbStart Seeds Indoors (Weeks before last spring frost)Start Seeds: Outdoors (Weeks before / after last spring frost)
Oregano*6–10Anytime after
Parsley*10–123–4 before
Rosemary*8–10Anytime after

What can you not plant with basil?

Basil cannot be planted next to other herbs, like sage or rue. Marigolds. Marigolds and basil are a natural insect-repelling pair, so plant them nearby one another to double up on a potent aromatic shield.

What can you not plant with lavender?

So, when you consider companion planting, shade plants are not compatible with lavender. While hostas, camellias, impatiens, coleus and fuchsia may be quite showy with your lavender, they just won't survive in lavender climate. Better plant those in your nearby shade garden.

What is a good companion plant for oregano?

Oregano. In the garden: Good companion to all vegetables. Grows well with: Basil, chives, parsley, rosemary, sage, savory, thyme.

What happens if you plant herbs too close together?

Plants also can affect how nearby companions grow, as roots tangle and compete for the same resources of water and nutrients in the soil. Planting too close together limits the growth potential and often threatens plant health.

Can mint and basil be planted together?

If you are having problems with aphids, plant mint in your garden. The aroma coming from these herbs drive a lot of pests away. Plant mint next to your radish, cabbage or kale. This herb also works well together with dill, basil or cilantro.

What should you not plant next to each other?

Other commonly believed plant incompatibilities include the following plants to avoid near one another:

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