Growing herbs together
- Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Oregano (all like free draining soil, not too much water and full sun)
- Basil, Parsley (all need consistent moisture)
Herbs that do not grow well together
- Mints – planting different varieties of mint together – flavours????
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Table of herbs
| Herb | Position | Care | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mint ()
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Mint is invasive to either plant in a pot or sink a pot into the ground to avoid it taking over your garden.
Plant in well drained soil in light shade |
Minimal care required. Water well & mulch the soil to keep in moisture.
Feed in Spring and Autumn If the plant shows signs of disease, mint will quickly regrow if cut down to the ground |
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| Sage
() |
Large container or soil Full sun Well draining soil |
Don’t overwater and feed minimally Prune sage in Spring or after flowering. Prune top third of stems |
|
| Thyme
(Evergreen perennial) |
Container, in ground or between paving Full sun Well draining soil with grit added (can rot if the ground is too wet) |
Very little. Thyme thrives in very dry conditions with little nutrients Prune after flowering to encourage new growth and stop it getting woody. Protect from becoming too wet, especially in winter |
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| Rosemary
(Evergreen perennial) |
Large container or ground Full sun Well draining soil (Rosemary hates its roots sitting in wet soil) |
Very little. Don’t overwater and feed minimally Prune after flowering |
|
| Chives
(Perennial) |
Chives grow easily from seed
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| Parsley | |||
| Coriander | |||
| Basil | |||
| Dill | |||
| Lavender | |||
| Lemon Balm | |||
| Organo |
